What is more important, talent or drive?
Drive. Without energy and passion, great ideas never get lift off.

On a scale of one to ten, how significant a role does luck play when it comes to success?
One. Only you can be responsible for your own successful career.

Which is more critical, the idea or the execution?
Execution. The success of an idea is all in the execution and passion.

Is it better to be passionate or objective?
Passionate.

What is most and least important? Please rank your priorities.

1. Drive
   Relationship skills
   Talent
   Confidence
   Organisational skills

What one trait has helped you most in business?
Discovering the importance of leadership over management.

What is the hardest lesson you've learned and how did you learn it?
Everyone is important and you can learn something for everyone.

What is the one piece of advice you would offer other women in business?
Have patience. It is important to gain a variety of experience - in the new world economy, multi-skilled people will be valued.

What are the biggest mistakes you see women making in business?
I don't think there are mistakes just confined to women - you won't be the CEO tomorrow but you could be in time.