P.U.S.H. for Success

Loud, gutsy and ballsy, Saira Khan won the hearts of the nation in the first series of the smash hit BBC2 TV programmeThe Apprentice. InP.U.S.H. for SuccessSaira shares the secrets of her success.

Saira has already proved herself to be highly motivated and brilliant at inspiring people to recognise and realise their full potential. Coming from a strict Muslim background - her parents and her brother were all born in Pakistan before emigrating to the United Kingdom - she has had to work hard to throw off the stereotypical image young Muslim women have and to prove herself in twenty-first century Britain.

Using Saira's unique four-pronged approach - P = Be Proactive; U = Understanding; S = Sell Yourself; H = High Standards - and written in her lively, inimitable style,P.U.S.H. for Successwill let some of the Saira factor into your life.

Renowned sales and motivational expert and star ofThe ApprenticeSaira Khan has taken the UK by storm since the end of the smash hit BBC 2 TV series. She writes a regular column for theMirrorand is a columnist with BBC 2 Online for the second series ofThe Apprentice. Saira has her own website at: www.sairakhan.co.uk

Saira is an expert in inspiring people to recognise and realise their full potential and she is driven by a desire to triumph over the disadvantages of upbringing. She has gained both an MA and BA Hons degree as well as working in sales for some of the UK's leading blue chip companies. Saira has recently taken part in numerous corporate, public speaking engagements and high profile events with leading organisations such as Eurostar and Business Link. Saira was also invited by the Director General of the BBC, Mark Thompson, to speak to senior BBC employees.

Saira has presented BBC 1'sDeparture Lounge, in addition to recording theHeaven and Earth Show,Desi DNAand BBC 2'sCulture Show. Saira has also appeared onTest the Nation, GMTV, ITV'sLoose Women, BBC Breakfast News, Radio Five Live, Radio 4'sWoman's Hourand has featured in theGuardian,Daily Mail, theMirror, theSun,Grazia,Asian WomanandAsianamagazine.