MARVELLOUS mum Jo Leah has managed to combine a punishing work schedule and her family life to rise to the pinnacle of her career.

Jo regularly works a 60-hour week but still finds time to read her two children Joseph and Beth bedtime stories.

As the managing director of a busy PR company in Manchester, Jo admits that she doesn't have a lot of free time and she is always available, even at home.

Constant availability means that Jo's spare time is very precious, but in her home life as in her business dealings, she is always very dedicated. She points out, though, that she isn't a superwoman by any means. There is a nanny to help with the children and she is lucky to have a very understanding husband, John.

Jo attributes her success to maintaining proper values in her business operations: "Just be honest, straightforward, and wear the client's jacket at all times. I can't think of any better advice than that," she said.

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