Business Women Scotland Issue 45 | Page 11

‘I’ve lost count of the number of teachers and parents who can’t believe the difference in a child after they have joined the cadets’ TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS • Be honest with yourself, integrity is absolutely everything She goes on to say of the Army ‘it’s about competence, not gender. In the Army, everyone receives an annual report and you are assessed on what you have accomplished’. A great believer in healthy body and healthy mind, she absolutely believes in the power of a good night’s sleep and exercise as part of your daily routine. • Believe in yourself. Your only limiter is what you are prepared to do • Look after yourself. If you feel healthy in body then you will be in mind • Don’t cut corners. Anything worth doing is worth doing well For her, life is about balance. While she works hard, Stephanie also enjoys the outdoor life, especially running and showing her dogs – 3 German shorthaired pointers and 2 Jack Russell Terriers. An early riser, she seems determined to pack as much as possible into the day and is a whirlwind of energy. • Get a good nights sleep You can hear Col Stephanie Jackman speak at our next Live Event in Glasgow on 12th October. Before finishing our chat she confides, ‘when I was 12 I wanted to read the news and a few years ago I tried out for the speaking clock’. After being inspired by her for the past hour and with new career as a personal development coach on the horizon, this interviewer has no doubt that she will make a lot of women sit up and take notice when she speaks. COLONEL S L E L JACKMAN MBE TD | DEPUTY COMMANDER (RESERVES) | HQ 51 INFANTRY BRIGADE & HQ SCOTLAND | FORTHSIDE | STIRLING | FK7 7RR | 11