What is more important, talent or drive?
Drive. Without drive, talent can rarely be fully realised.

On a scale of one to ten, how significant a role does luck play when it comes to success? Three. As my high school principal once said to me, there's no such thing as good luck, there's only good preparation!

Which is more critical, the idea or the execution?
Execution. Ideas are very critical but as a strategist, my focus tends to be on the execution.

Is it better to be passionate or objective?
Passionate. I'm motivated far more by passionate people and figure that the people around me will be motivated when I am passionate.

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

1. Drive
   Organisational Skills, relationship skills and confidence
   Talent

What one trait has helped you most in business?
Determination! There are so many bumps in the road, so you need determination to keep moving forward.

What is the one trait that has hindered you most in business?
Reluctance to delegate.

What is the hardest lesson you've learned and how did you learn it?
To make decisions about my business that are based on commercial reality rather than emotion.

What is the one piece of advice you would offer other women in business?
Seek out staff, collaborators and clients who inspire and compliment your skills and aspirations.

What are the biggest mistakes you see women making in business?
Undervaluing their time and ability.