Womenspire - Shared Inspiration
Hayley Parsons
Founder and Chief Executive of GoCompare.com
‘I get my inspiration from seeing others succeed’
“I get my inspiration from seeing people I work with improve and succeed in their roles. To inspire myself,
I set myself goals and targets to reach and I get such a thrill when I achieve them. For example when I was younger I told myself that within a few years I would own
a red BMW; I am currently on my third and my next goal is to own a white Maserati. In my career, there have been many people that have inspired me.
David Stephens, the CEO of Admiral Insurance is an inspiration; not only is he remarkably successful but he is a warm and down-to-earth person. Peter Wood, founder of e-sure and Sheila’s Wheels has also helped me massively in my career. He had enough belief in my business to invest £30 million and has been a huge support to me ever since. Although I’m very focused on my business and seeing it succeed, I really appreciate the time I get to relax with my son and partner. I try my best not to work at weekends so I have plenty of time for picnics and bike rides with my family.”
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
Welsh Athlete and TV Presenter
“I have to have confidence in my own ability when others try and place limits on it”
“Being at home with my family inspires me the most. When you have a busy home and work life, it’s inevitable that you have to make compromises but it’s important to enjoy the time you do have at home and relax...”
Sophie Hughes
Co-founder of Mazuma UK Ltd.
“My car inspires me – it’s the best thinking space”
“Making money inspires me, as it means I can pay my mortgage off and enjoy more disposable income. I’ve always wanted to run my own business... When my co-founder Lucy Cohen and I set up Mazuma, we had to overcome stereotypes from other accountants assuming that because we were young and female...”
Sian Lloyd
TV broadcaster
“Wales voting 'yes' to devolution was my most inspiring moment”
“I am inspired by so many different things, including people I meet, places I travel, books I read and the art and food I enjoy.
The last time I felt truly inspired was in January, when I visited Patagonia in Argentina. It is a beautiful place and I was inspired by the passion of the Welsh people there to keep the language and culture alive...”
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