Dr. Jana Denzel joins us on the sofa this week. A notable candidate from this year’s BBC Apprentice and we are talking about all things around representation, resilience, self-belief, owning your worth and staying true to yourself
As the first Tamil contestant, Jana highlights the importance of representation within the boardroom and his unconventional journey to becoming a dentist. He candidly discusses the highs and lows of his experience on the show, including his reasons for leaving the process and the challenges faced with public perception.
Jana’s story offers powerful lessons on perseverance, authenticity, and making brave, informed decisions.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:33 Jana's Background and Early Life
02:45 Journey to Dentistry
04:39 Applying for The Apprentice
07:11 Life in The Apprentice House
12:27 Challenges and Tasks on The Apprentice
14:24 Controversial Comment and Departure
17:51 Deciding to Leave the Process
18:12 Confrontation in the Boardroom
19:42 Reflecting on the Experience
20:23 The Importance of Self-Belief
28:19 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Advice
30:30 Facing Tough Decisions and Public Perception
35:47 Concluding Thoughts and Final Advice
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