Hailed as the first full-time female firefighter in the UK, Britain, Jo joined Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service in 1982 at just 17. With the world watching, she was determined never to be the weakest link. Using determination and inner strength to overcome prejudice, she proved that women could make great firefighters.

Jo joins Lee this week to talk about her groundbreaking, empowering story, and what we can all learn about breaking barriers in order to achieve more and change the world for the better.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sometimes, when the things we want aren't available, we must look elsewhere for opportunities, even though these opportunities may sound wild at the time.
When you start a job or new branch of your career, all we really want is not to stand out. Trailblazers like Jo stand out naturally, which increases the pressure immeasurably.
When we stand out from the pack in obvious ways, the best thing to do is to set an example and get through the work, showing that we are capable, despite people's preconceptions.
Belief in ourselves comes through proving to ourselves that we can be more than we think. Remove doubts and look ahead.

BEST MOMENTS

'I didn't know what I was getting into, to be honest'

'I'm an independently-minded girl'

'I was wearing a man's outfit, which was a lovely look for a 17 year-old'

'I don't fear anything'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business Problems Solved Podcast       

Jo Reynolds - https://www.josephine-reynolds.com

Jo Reynolds Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SamuiJoReynolds/

https://www.facebook.com/FireWomanJo1

Jo Reynolds Twitter - https://twitter.com/FireWomanJo1

Jo Reynolds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fire_woman_josephine/

Jo Reynolds LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atzeropercent/

Email - josephinereynolds815@gmail.com

Unique design Rebel Slogan T's - https://firewoman.teemill.com/

Signed Author Copies of Fire Woman - https://fire-woman.sumup.link/

ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

Hailed as the first full-time female firefighter in the UK, Britain, Jo joined Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service in 1982 at just 17. With the world watching, she was determined never to be the weakest link. Using determination and inner strength to overcome prejudice, she proved that women could make great firefighters.
Jo joins Lee this week to talk about her groundbreaking, empowering story, and what we can all learn about breaking barriers in order to achieve more and change the world for the better.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Sometimes, when the things we want aren't available, we must look elsewhere for opportunities, even though these opportunities may sound wild at the time.</li>
<li>When you start a job or new branch of your career, all we really want is not to stand out. Trailblazers like Jo stand out naturally, which increases the pressure immeasurably.</li>
<li>When we stand out from the pack in obvious ways, the best thing to do is to set an example and get through the work, showing that we are capable, despite people's preconceptions.</li>
<li>Belief in ourselves comes through proving to ourselves that we can be more than we think. Remove doubts and look ahead.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
'I didn't know what I was getting into, to be honest'
'I'm an independently-minded girl'
'I was wearing a man's outfit, which was a lovely look for a 17 year-old'
'I don't fear anything'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-problems-solved-podcast/id1444154403?mt=2">Business Problems Solved Podcast</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Jo Reynolds - <a href="https://www.josephine-reynolds.com">https://www.josephine-reynolds.com</a>
Jo Reynolds Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SamuiJoReynolds/">https://www.facebook.com/SamuiJoReynolds/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FireWomanJo1">https://www.facebook.com/FireWomanJo1</a>
Jo Reynolds Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/FireWomanJo1">https://twitter.com/FireWomanJo1</a>
Jo Reynolds Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fire_woman_josephine/">https://www.instagram.com/fire_woman_josephine/</a>
Jo Reynolds LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/atzeropercent/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/atzeropercent/</a>
Email - <a href="mailto:josephinereynolds815@gmail.com">josephinereynolds815@gmail.com</a>
Unique design Rebel Slogan T's -&nbsp;<a href="https://firewoman.teemill.com/">https://firewoman.teemill.com/</a>
Signed Author Copies of Fire Woman -&nbsp;<a href="https://fire-woman.sumup.link/">https://fire-woman.sumup.link/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack &amp; India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business &amp; personal development material.
Lee Houghton is &ldquo;THE Business Problem Solver&rdquo;, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194
<a href="mailto:Lee@leehoughton.com">Lee@leehoughton.com</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/</a>

WARNING - This podcast WILL challenge your thinking.

Welcome to Business Problems Solved!

In this podcast we help you solve your business problems by providing real examples and practical approaches to make today better than yesterday. 

Introducing your host, the multi-sector, self-professed ‘most improved improvement person’ and qualified Business Problem Solver

Lee Houghton (pronounced Hawton)

You can contact Lee on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter by searching for Lee Houghton THE Business Problem Solver or via visiting www.leehoughton.com for more content and to solve your business problems.

And remember – saying you know how to do it, is not doing it …

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