Lessons In Life We Can Learn From The Queen

Queen Elizabeth Is Still ‘The Boss’ At 901
Sharon Williams

Marketing Expert

Jun 28, 2022

“As you get older, it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary.” – Ernest Hemingway

In 2022, when we look around for heroes there is one constant – Queen Elizabeth II, who this year celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service as the Queen. She acceded to the throne at just 25 years-old and as the longest-lived and longest reigning British Monarch, her continued relevance offers a vital life lesson for us all: age is no barrier.

As someone born in the United Kingdom, then immigrated to Australia where I started a business whilst juggling single-motherhood, cancer, personal tragedies and global crisis, I have continued to draw strength and wisdom from the Queen and her unflinching leadership.

For seven decades, the Queen has seen scores of world leaders come and go, there have been visits to, or from the 14 other commonwealth countries, five Popes, and, closer to home, Elizabeth has witnessed the troubles in Northern Ireland and seen the United Kingdom join, and, subsequently withdraw from the European Economic Community. Through all of these transitions, some more difficult than others, the Queen has offered a kind of continuity of care, she has been our mainstay, a gentle reminder of our core values.

Queen Celebrates 90th With Family Pics And Choir1
Queen Celebrates 90th With Family

To this day, as Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, including Australia, support for the Monarchy remains consistently high as does her personal popularity. Her continued relevance in today’s modern world is a testament to her integrity and high moral standards. Elizabeth has been relied upon to steady the ship during rocky times, reminding us why it’s important to be good, to be curious, to be ethical and to be above-all-else a thoughtful citizen. As someone who has been in business for 27 years, these are the qualities I aspire to as a leader, as a mother, a friend and community member.

I believe men and women of all ages need a hero. Queen Elizabeth II is mine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

By Sharon Williams

Marketing Expert

Sharon Williams is a Tech marketing veteran after a successful career working for Tech Entrepreneurs across the UK, Europe and Asia. As an international marketer, speaker, personal brand expert, blogger, media commentator, Sharon is also a Mother of three, Surf Lifesaver, ex CEO Institute Chair and founder and CEO of Taurus Marketing which she started 22 years ago in 1995. An integrated public relations, social media, personal brand and marketing agency based in Sydney, Taurus Marketing has since evolved into The Taurus Group with a wide range of services that have helped over 1000 businesses grow globally. Sharon has featured on Kochies Business Builders on Channel 7 for over 10 years as their marketing expert and Sharon is now recognised as one of Australia’s highest profile and experienced growth strategists in the start up and entrepreneurial community. The award winning Taurus team have helped entrepreneurs such as Peter Kazacos, Napoleon Perdis and leading corporates such as QBE Insurance, Hipages and Maestrano.

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