The Business Of

Balancing act – How successful leaders blend creativity with commercial realities

The Business Of

Show Notes

Alexandra Smart, an executive coach and the co-founder of fashion label Ginger & Smart, teaches you how to balance your creative output with commercial imperatives.

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