My Duvet Flip by Jack Parsons
My Duvet Flip by Jack Parsons
Jack Parsons
Samreen Khan, Store Leader at Virgin Media O2: How I Went From Student to Store Leader
25 minutes Posted Jun 25, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Introduction2:42 Meet Samreen: From Student to Store Leader3:22 Starting Work at 18 and Finding an Unexpected Career4:32 Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Matters5:59 Learning to Deal with Customers Every Day7:15 Building Resilience While Living with Anxiety8:28 Why Great Customer Service Is About How People Feel9:50 Falling Into a Career in Telecoms11:04 The Skills Every Young Person Needs at Work12:15 The Family Story That Built Samreen's Drive13:28 The Book That Changed Samreen's Perspective on Failure14:47 Turning the Region's Worst Store into One of the Best16:18 Leading a Team Through Consistency18:17 Why Caring About People Makes You a Better Leader20:10 Why Samreen Loves Working at Virgin Media O221:11 Helping Young Team Members Grow22:11 Career Progression at Virgin Media O223:13 Samreen's Duvet Flip24:25 Final ThoughtsDisclaimer:The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counselling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support. Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you're struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/debt-adviceIf you're struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
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Episode Guest:Samreen Khan is a Store Leader at Virgin Media O2 with over seven years' experience in telecommunications, progressing from sales into leadership. She is passionate about developing people, coaching high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.Episode Partner:This episode is part of My Duvet Flip's Choose Customer series, produced in partnership with Virgin Media O2. Virgin Media O2 is one of the UK's largest and most recognisable connectivity brands, delivering mobile, broadband, TV and business services to millions of customers across the country. Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:42 Meet Samreen: From Student to Store Leader3:22 Starting Work at 18 and Finding an Unexpected Career4:32 Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Matters5:59 Learning to Deal with Customers Every Day7:15 Building Resilience While Living with Anxiety8:28 Why Great Customer Service Is About How People Feel9:50 Falling Into a Career in Telecoms11:04 The Skills Every Young Person Needs at Work12:15 The Family Story That Built Samreen's Drive13:28 The Book That Changed Samreen's Perspective on Failure14:47 Turning the Region's Worst Store into One of the Best16:18 Leading a Team Through Consistency18:17 Why Caring About People Makes You a Better Leader20:10 Why Samreen Loves Working at Virgin Media O221:11 Helping Young Team Members Grow22:11 Career Progression at Virgin Media O223:13 Samreen's Duvet Flip24:25 Final ThoughtsDisclaimer:The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counselling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support. Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you're struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/debt-adviceIf you're struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/