David McQueen for Wellbeing of Women

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David McQueen is a speaker, executive coach and facilitator. He is the founder of Magnificent Minds, a professional development company which focuses on leadership development, presentation skills and careers. He is also the founder and MD of Magnificent Generation, a youth leadership company.

David is also a TV presenter and was the host of Pioneers TV for Virgin Media, where he met and interviewed his business hero, Sir Richard Branson. Twice. He was also the co presenter on Channel 4's ‘Vocation, Vocation, Vocation’, helping young people to choose their careers.

Wellbeing of Women has been improving the lives of women and babies across the UK since 1964, having made breakthroughs in obstetrics and gynaecology along the way. Wellbeing of Women fundraises so that it can both further the quality of research and medical care as well as keeping women informed in regards to their health.

More statistics bout Wellbeing of Women's work, along with future events can be found HERE.  You can also sponsor David via his page HEREFollow David on Twitter.

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