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From Farm To Boardroom: Jo Hay's Inspiring Leadership Journey

"Just put yourself through the process... you'll still get some really good feedback," Hay says as advice for others looking to follow in her footsteps.

Jo Hay, a dedicated sheep and beef farmer from North Otago, shares her remarkable journey of winning the Institute of Directors Otago Southland Branch Emerging Director Award.

Hay discusses how she navigated from managing her family's picturesque coastal farm to embracing high-stakes corporate environments.

She highlights the transformative impact of mentorship, networking, and specialised training she received as part of the award as well as candidly reflecting on her initial apprehensions and imposter syndrome during a rigorous five-day program in Queenstown.

Listen to the full chat between Jo Hay and Julia Jones above.

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