Maureen shared how her practice had evolved over the years and how her deep focus on upward bullying emerged from her broader work in workplace behaviour. We explored what happens when you choose a clear area of expertise, recognise an emerging issue, and build your work around a problem that organisations genuinely need help addressing.

We also talked about Maureen's approach to LinkedIn. She personally stays involved in conversations with her audience, using the questions, comments, and ideas she encounters to spark deeper thinking and develop themes for her thought leadership. We discussed the importance of models and frameworks, knowing what to keep in your hands, what to delegate, and building the right support around your practice.

What stood out to me was Maureen's shift from chasing every opportunity to becoming much clearer about where she wanted to play. She shared how turning away work that wasn't in her lane created more time to connect with the people she wanted to work with and deepen her focus on upward harm.

Meet Maureen Kyne

Maureen Kyne is a specialist in workplace behaviour, with a deep focus on upward bullying, helping leaders and business owners address situations where they experience bullying or harmful behaviour from members of their team. Her work in this area grew from more than two decades of experience in behaviour and recognising a growing need for leaders to better understand and address these situations.

Over time, Maureen has refined her focus, developed models and frameworks to help organisations understand different forms of workplace harm, and built a strong body of thought leadership around the topic. She also uses LinkedIn as an important part of her practice, staying personally connected to conversations with her audience and using what she hears to shape her thinking and content.

One of the most interesting parts of Maureen's journey is the shift from chasing every opportunity to becoming much clearer about where she wants to play. She has deliberately turned away work that sits outside her lane so she can focus her time and energy on the people and problems she most wants to work with.

This makes her story particularly relevant for anyone building an expert practice: specialisation isn't about narrowing your possibilities. It can create the space to go deeper, become known for something and build a stronger body of intellectual property around it.

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🎙️ In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, Jane is joined by the extraordinary Antoinette Tuff, an author, speaker, educator, and community leader whose work is grounded in resilience, compassion, courage, and purpose. Antoinette shares the deeply personal story behind the experience that changed her life 13 years ago, and how the challenges she faced beforehand helped prepare her to respond with empathy and calm in an extraordinary moment.

But this conversation goes far beyond the crisis itself. Jane and Antoinette explore the power of identity, self-awareness, influence without authority, and the importance of learning to truly know yourself. Antoinette shares how she spent more than a year “introducing herself to herself” after her marriage ended, rebuilding her confidence and learning who she was outside of her roles as a wife and mother.

For B2B consultants, advisors and thought leaders, there are powerful lessons about building influence, developing your own voice, sustaining a message over time, and creating work that continues to evolve while staying grounded in purpose.

Meet Antoinette Tuff

Antoinette Tuff is an author, speaker, educator, and community leader whose work focuses on resilience, purpose, compassion, and helping others navigate challenging moments with courage and confidence. Her experience during an armed crisis at the school where she worked became the foundation for a much broader body of work, including her Tuff Tactics framework, speaking, coaching, programs and community initiatives.

Today, Antoinette works with women, leaders, children and communities, using her experiences to help others build confidence, understand their identity and recognise their own capacity to create change.

The Power of Identity and Self-Awareness

Antoinette shares how the end of her 33-year marriage forced her to confront a question she had never really asked: who was she outside of her husband and children? She began a daily practice of introducing herself to herself, using the process to rebuild her confidence and create a new identity.

That practice became much more significant than she realised at the time. When she later faced an extraordinary crisis, she was able to draw on the identity, compassion and confidence she had been practising for more than a year.

Influence Without a Title

Jane explores how Antoinette was able to influence someone in an extreme situation despite having no formal authority, no weapon and no positional power. Antoinette explains how she focused on the person behind the behaviour, listening for what he actually needed rather than simply responding to what he was saying.

Her approach is captured in her Tuff Tactics of compassion, confidence and control, and the importance of knowing which one to bring into a situation and when.

Building a Thought Leadership Practice Around Your Message

Antoinette also shares how she has continued to develop the same core story and message over more than a decade without becoming tired of it. Rather than constantly creating something new, she has continued to elevate the message, adapting it into programs, memberships, coaching, children's books, workshops, and community initiatives.

Her approach demonstrates how a strong body of intellectual property can evolve while remaining anchored in a central purpose and message.

Finding Your Own Voice and Way of Working

Antoinette reflects on her early experiences as a speaker, admitting that she didn't initially understand what a keynote was or what she was supposed to do on stage. Over time, she learned that she didn't need to imitate other speakers. Her natural style is interactive, energetic, and highly experiential.

Her advice is simple: be yourself.

✨ Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about identity, courage, influence, self-awareness and building a body of work that continues to evolve while staying true to who you are.

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🎙️ In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, Jane is joined by the thoughtful and deeply respected Dr Michelle Gibbings—an award-winning leadership expert, author, and trusted advisor known for helping leaders navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With more than a decade building her own practice after a distinguished corporate career, Michelle brings rare depth, warmth, and pragmatic wisdom to the conversation.

Meet Dr Michelle Gibbings

Michelle is a leadership expert, executive coach, and the founder of a globally recognised advisory practice supporting senior leaders through change, influence, and decision-making. Her journey spans senior executive roles, large-scale transformation, bestselling books, Harvard Business Review publications, and a PhD—blending academic rigour with lived corporate experience. Today, she works with leaders and organisations around the world, helping them lead with integrity and impact.

Building Authority Through Substance and Experience

Michelle shares her unconventional career path and the deliberate choices behind building a sustainable, values-driven practice. She reflects on the importance of structure, credibility, and doing the work behind the scenes—whether through research, writing, or deep client engagement—to earn trust and confidently claim expertise.

Courage, Confidence, and the Long Game of Leadership

This episode explores what it really takes to put yourself out there. From writing her first book while grappling with fear, to learning how to reward progress and navigate self-doubt, Michelle offers honest insights into the emotional and practical realities of leadership and thought leadership growth.

Designing a Practice—and a Life—That Works

Michelle also speaks openly about partnership, support, and intentional decision-making. From building financial buffers to choosing how (and where) she delivers her work, her approach shows how clarity, boundaries, and values create both professional success and personal contentment.

✨ Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about influence, courage, purpose, and building a leadership practice that reflects who you truly are—without overcomplicating your life.

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🎙️In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, Jane welcomes Arabella Macpherson—an internationally recognised coach, keynote speaker, and facilitator who has spent nearly two decades helping CEOs and senior leaders communicate with authenticity, influence, and impact. With over 500 stages under her belt and clients spanning Telstra, AstraZeneca, Deloitte, LinkedIn, and Amex, Arabella is known for being both brilliant and brutally honest—helping leaders cut through habits that hold them back and step fully into their presence.

Meet Arabella Macpherson
Arabella’s career began not in corporate offices, but on the stage. Trained as an actress and opera singer, she performed at the Sydney Opera House, studied mime in Paris with Marcel Marceau, and honed her craft in New York and LA. When sustaining a career in the arts proved difficult, she discovered a natural fit in coaching leaders—bringing her deep expertise in voice, storytelling, and presence to the boardroom.

Authenticity, Presence, and Charismatic Communication
Arabella believes influence is not manipulation, but respect. Her work is about helping leaders accept themselves, stay present, and connect more deeply with others. This authenticity, she says, is what creates real charisma. Whether teaching executives to pitch with confidence, navigate conflict, or negotiate with influence, she equips them with practical skills while holding space for their growth.

Direct, Caring, and Transformational
Known for her no-nonsense yet supportive style, Arabella is described by clients as “brilliant but brutal.” She challenges leaders to go beyond surface-level communication, be fully real, and engage with courage. In this conversation, she shares how her journey from the arts to corporate coaching shaped her unique practice, why charisma is about curiosity and presence, and why leaders today must learn to cut through distraction and build genuine connection.

✨ Tune in to discover how Arabella Macpherson helps leaders embrace authenticity, sharpen their influence, and transform everyday communication into powerful leadership.

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In this empowering episode of The Jane Anderson Show, we’re spotlighting Gillian Smith, founder of Connect Lead Coach and a passionate advocate for compassionate, sustainable leadership. With over 20 years of experience working across the UK, Europe, US, Australia, and New Zealand—including with FTSE 100 and ASX-listed organisations—Gillian brings a fresh, human-centred approach to leadership development and workplace culture 

Meet Gillian Smith

Gillian isn’t just a coach—she’s a bridge-builder. Her vibrant energy and deep HR expertise shine through in her coaching, facilitation, and speaking. After navigating her own experiences of corporate burnout, she launched Connect Lead Coach in 2021 to help leaders and teams foster safer, kinder, more connected workplaces—starting with her own transformation journey 

Cultivating Connection and Courageous Leadership

In a world craving meaning and authenticity, Gillian believes true leadership starts with making people feel seen and heard. Her signature style blends introspection, empathy, and cultural insight to guide leaders in creating inclusive, engaged environments where everyone thrives 

Tools and Stories That Inspire Growth and Trust

In this episode, Gillian shares real-life strategies that leaders can use to build connection and resilience—whether you're leading a global team or mentoring a new manager locally in Brisbane. From designing purposeful workshops to coaching leaders through change, she brings practical insights to the heart of complex challenges. Her goal? To turn everyday leadership into meaningful action.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Warm, human-first frameworks for reconnecting with your people

• Practical techniques to foster psychological safety and trust

• Wisdom shaped by global experience and real transformation—including burnout and renewal

✨ Tune in to hear how Gillian is helping leaders lead with heart and authenticity—creating cultures where everyone belongs, contributes, and flourishes.

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Meet Inbal Rodnay

Inbal is a keynote speaker, educator, and the founder of AI for Accountants, a hands-on program that helps firms master AI tools to improve performance and future-proof their businesses. Her journey started developing targeting software for fighter jets—and today, she empowers executives and teams across Australia and New Zealand to become confident, tech-savvy leaders ready for the future.

Making AI Approachable and Actionable

AI doesn’t have to be intimidating. Through engaging presentations and in-depth programs, Inbal demystifies the noise around AI and focuses on what’s real, relevant, and ready to use now. Her signature strength lies in bringing everyone—tech-wary and tech-ready alike—into the conversation and creating an environment where curiosity, courage, and capability thrive.

Real Tools, Real Conversations, Real Change

In this episode, Inbal shares how she’s helping leaders cut through the hype, align their executive teams, and build practical AI strategies that stick. From powerful executive briefings to lively team workshops, she delivers insight with warmth, wisdom, and contagious enthusiasm. Her message is simple: AI is here—and you’re more ready than you think.

✨ Tune in and discover how embracing technology with joy, strategy, and a little bit of love can transform your practice—and your confidence as a leader.

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Meet Kylee Leota
Kylee is a visionary leader, speaker, and author of INFINITE Leadership. As the founder of Elements 4 Success, she has impacted lives around the globe by delivering transformational experiences that empower people to live with purpose and intention. Drawing on her background in education and behavioural coaching, Kylee’s work spans across schools, families, corporates, and mental health professionals—making her uniquely positioned to guide people at every stage of life.

Success, Redefined
Guided by Earl Nightingale’s definition of success as “the progressive realisation of a worthy goal or ideal,” Kylee’s mission is to help others align their goals with their values. She believes that true success starts from within—and that everyone has the knowledge and power to design a life they love. Through her coaching, Kylee equips her clients with the tools, confidence, and clarity to turn possibility into progress.

Inspiration Meets Practicality
In this heartfelt and solution-focused conversation, Kylee shares the frameworks and mindset shifts that allow leaders to move from overwhelm to alignment. Whether you’re leading a business, a family, or your own personal growth journey, Kylee’s insights will challenge and uplift you. You’ll walk away with a deeper sense of clarity and the courage to lead with purpose.

✨ Tune in and discover how you can step into your own version of success—one intentional choice at a time.

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Meet Maureen Kyne
Maureen is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and soon-to-be author of Tranquil Leadership: Three Steps to End Upward Bullying. Her career spans nursing, construction, transport, and corporate HR—making her uniquely equipped to support leaders across a wide range of industries. Whether it's addressing bullying, harassment, or discrimination, Maureen empowers leaders to face the hard stuff and emerge stronger, more respected, and ready to lead with confidence.

Ending the Silence Around Upward Bullying
Upward Bullying—where employees target their leaders with undermining behaviour—is more common than you think, and Maureen is on a mission to bring it into the open. Through in-depth research and hundreds of interviews with impacted leaders, she’s developed a proven framework to help leaders reclaim their authority and wellbeing. Her signature approach, Tranquil Leadership, is all about courageous conversations, calm authority, and creating cultures that thrive on mutual respect.

Practical Wisdom for Brave Leaders
In this episode, Maureen doesn’t just talk theory—she shares real strategies to help leaders stop walking on eggshells and start building cultures of trust. From boardrooms in Brisbane to workshops in Shepparton, her insights offer clarity, courage, and tangible next steps. If you're ready to shift your team from dysfunction to dignity, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

✨ Tune in and discover how empowered leadership can change lives—and workplaces—for the better.

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Meet Jackie Stapleton

As the founder and director of Auditor Training Online, Jackie has helped hundreds of professionals across industries—from telecommunications and education to trades and government—build meaningful careers. With a grounded, no-nonsense style shaped by real-world experience, she’s walked the path from Internal Auditor to Quality Manager to triple-certified contract auditor and successful entrepreneur. Her training programs are designed to turn complexity into clarity, making ISO standards accessible, actionable, and empowering.

From Technical to Transformational

Jackie is passionate about helping ISO professionals step beyond the tick-box mindset to become influential leaders. Her belief? That quality systems should serve the business—not the other way around. She’s on a mission to bring humanity into management systems and make them work smarter, not harder. Whether she’s mentoring emerging auditors or training seasoned consultants, Jackie leads with clarity, strategy, and a whole lot of heart.

Tune in as Jackie shares her inspiring journey—from those first audits to building a thriving global training business. You’ll discover fresh insights on the future of ISO, why development never stops, and how technical experts can lead meaningful change with confidence and purpose.

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We dive into the key trends shaping the speaking industry in 2025, including the growing demand for ROI-driven programs, why niching down is more critical than ever, and strategies for breaking into the US market as an international speaker. Lois shares practical advice on crafting a strong value proposition, diversifying revenue streams, and leveraging aftercare services to build long-term client relationships.

We also discuss the evolving role of speaker collateral, video content, and digital positioning, as well as Lois’ latest book, Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking (2nd edition), and her co-authored book, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches.

Lois has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Speaker Magazine, INC Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and in this episode, she shares insider strategies that every speaker needs to hear.

Tune in for an insightful conversation that could transform the way you approach your speaking career in 2025! 🎙️✨

📍 Connect with Lois Creamer:
🔗 Website: BookMoreBusiness.com
🔗 LinkedIn: LoisCreamer

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Who is Leonie McCarthy?

As the owner of 6R Retail, Leonie brings over 20 years of expertise in implementing transformative solutions like ERP, PIM, PLM, and eCommerce systems. Her work has enhanced operational efficiency and elevated customer experiences. Known for her practical and collaborative leadership style, Leonie empowers teams to view technology as a strategic advantage rather than just a support function.

Building Momentum Through Leadership and Innovation

Leonie’s leadership philosophy is rooted in creating opportunities for teams, fostering collaboration, and aligning technology with overarching business strategies. She emphasises the importance of seeing technology not just as a tool, but as a driver of growth and competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving retail landscape.

Join us as Leonie shares her journey, from navigating complex projects to leading successful organisational change. She discusses how she balances driving innovation with nurturing talent and how retail businesses can adapt to meet shifting customer expectations.

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However, Jeanette truly found her calling within the realms of state government. As a logistics officer, contracts administrator, PMO coordinator, project manager, and program director, she refined her leadership, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills, laying the groundwork for her transformational work as a project professional.

In 2017, driven by a passion for innovation and equipped with insights from years of hands-on experience, Jeanette introduced The Project Ecosystem ® - a revolutionary framework designed to empower organisations and individuals to achieve their goals with precision and purpose. This transformative framework has since become the cornerstone of her practice, guiding her interactions with clients and shaping her problem-solving approach. It's a testament to the power of one person's vision to bring about significant change. Earlier this year, she released her first book, "Real Project Leadership: The Proven Recipe for Project Teams to Have Real Impact".

As an Activator and Arranger, with Individualisation, a Relator, and driven by Responsibility, Jeanette brings a unique blend of talents and perspectives to every project she undertakes. Today, she joins us to share her insights, experiences, and wisdom, offering listeners a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary and catalyst for change.

So, without further ado, let's dive into the conversation and uncover the secrets to unleashing project potential with the one and only Jeanette Cremor.
Tune in to this enlightening episode and be inspired by Jeanette's journey of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Don't miss out on her valuable insights and practical advice on transforming projects and achieving excellence. Her strategies are not just theoretical, but practical and actionable, empowering you to make a real difference in your projects.

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With over three decades of experience working with renowned organisations such as Google, KPMG, BHP, Goldman Sachs, and ABC, Michelle brings a wealth of wisdom and insight to the forefront. Her expertise has been featured prominently in media outlets like Business Insider, Channel 9, Radio National, The Age, and news.com.au.

From climbing the corporate ladder herself to founding her own successful business, Michelle seamlessly blends her corporate acumen with her passion for executive coaching, leadership programs, and speaking engagements. Her approach is grounded in academic rigour, backed by her extensive research on relationships and emotions in the workplace.

In today's interconnected world, effective leadership hinges on more than just positional power—it's about inspiration, purpose, collaboration, and accountability. Michelle's mission is to equip leaders with the human-centred skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces.

Join Dr. Michelle Pizer as she shares practical strategies, real-world insights, and inspiring stories to help you become a more attuned leader. From mastering the art of communication to fostering genuine connections and managing conflict, "Leading with Empathy" is your go-to resource for transforming workplaces and driving meaningful change.

Tune in and discover how empathy, self-awareness, and authentic leadership can elevate your career, enrich your relationships, and cultivate a culture of excellence.

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In a world where even simple decisions are no longer straightforward, Samantha's expertise shines as she guides us through the maze of considerations, consequences, and expectations. From her extensive background in intelligence and corporate executive roles, as well as as a company director, business advisor, and strategic consultant across various sectors, Samantha brings a unique perspective.

With a passion for exploring the magic that arises from the fusion of diverse ideas, Samantha fosters an environment where innovation thrives. Her unwavering commitment to challenging conventional thinking while prioritising psychological safety ensures that decisions are not just made but made well, giving you the reassurance you need in today's complex world.

Join Samantha Rush as she shares her wisdom, insights, and strategies for making better decisions in an increasingly complex world. From unravelling complexity to facilitating decision-making that inspires growth and progress, 'Deciphering Complexity' promises to be more than just an episode-it's your guide, your support, through the maze of modern decision-making.

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With over 16 years in the field, she has guided high-level leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the US, helping them tap into their genetic blueprint to unlock boundless energy and resilience.

Working closely with leading CEOs, executives, founders and business owners, she offers a distinct approach by combining her expertise as a clinical nutritionist and epigenetic coach with her background as a UK corporate executive while integrating the latest scientific advancements.

When not working with clients, Alessandra pushes personal boundaries, training for triathlons and always seeking the next step in health and longevity optimisation. This dedication extends to a rich home life with two children, a supportive husband, two cats, and a lively Hungarian Vizsla named Scooby.

Holding a first-class degree in health science, along with professional qualifications in genomic wellness, herbal medicine, neurolinguistic programming, yoga and meditation instruction, Alessandra Edwards is the go-to professional for leaders serious about elevating their health, performance and longevity.

If you are a Woman in B2B Corporate consulting, find out more about the Women with Influence program here.

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With over two decades of experience in her career, Rita has led HR teams and held executive positions in Human Resources across various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, aged care, not for profit, advertising, media, FMCG, e-commerce, and higher education.

In 2018, Rita established her leadership development practice, where she now operates as the Principal Consultant. This endeavour was born out of her extensive background in HR leadership roles spanning a diverse spectrum of industries. Rita's primary focus is on empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to attain peak performance, deeper fulfillment, and a profound connection to their purpose.

As an accomplished facilitator, Rita has expertly crafted and delivered leadership programs tailored to different industries and businesses. Her qualifications encompass a Bachelor of Business and Arts with majors in Human Resources, Organisational Behaviour, and Marketing, a Masters in Industrial and Employee Relations, and a current pursuit of a PhD (currently on hold). Additionally, Rita is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (MAHRI), and an alumnus of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Rita boasts accreditations in Clarity 4D, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI), and the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect method.

Rita's track record includes a demonstrated ability to foster positive workplace cultures that yield tangible commercial benefits. She has developed and implemented programs for leaders and employees across a wide array of sectors.  Rita has spoken on national and international stages as a keynote speaker, addressing topics such as team performance, cultural transformation, change management, resilience, and innovative work methodologies. In 2021, she authored her debut book, "Evolve: The Business Partnering Playbook," followed by her second book, "You Are How You Lead," in 2023.

Furthermore, Rita holds multiple non-executive positions, including Chair of the People Safety and Well-being Committee, Non-Executive Director of the Quality and Clinical Governance Committee, and Non-Executive Director of the Client Advisory Committee at Peninsula Health.

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As a Royal Australian Air Force veteran and previous public servant with experience in hospitals, councils, IT, and multiple state and federal government departments, Melanie understands complex service organisations where demand always exceeds capacity.

Multi-disciplined by nature, Melanie offers over 20 years of expertise in management and leadership, employee experience, service delivery, organisational performance, and people development.

A published author, and Stevie Award Winner for Thought Leadership, Melanie has been featured on multiple podcasts, including The Oxford Review UK, as a specialist in trust, organisational culture, service improvement, and digital transformation.

Melanie provides independent advisory and coaching services for senior executives and managers of large scale, multi-year, government-wide and cross-agency programs, and services worth $15M to billions.

The things Melanie loves helping clients achieve include:

• The ability to connect people’s everyday efforts with longer term strategy
• Enabling clarity and confidence to make evidence-based decisions
• Identifying and implementing practical improvements for the best possible outcomes
• Providing services that are adaptable and sustainable

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With over thirty years of experience working in complex and challenging contexts, she's become an expert in leadership, stakeholder engagement and change. Susanne's warm and insightful approach clarifies complex situations, turning mountains into manageable molehills. She’s committed to helping leaders and organisations navigate the tough stuff and come out the other side, surviving and thriving.

She has come through tough situations before and knows that sometimes it’s best to keep it simple, and other times, it’s all about getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Her areas of consulting expertise span strategy and policy development, leading complex and transformational change, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

As an executive and consultant, she has delivered results in diverse and demanding situations, including the implementation of system-level health reforms, working with stakeholders to create clinical training capacity and co-design and commissioning of services for people experiencing vulnerability, developing and implementing new organisational governance and operating models, and helping organisations to gain clarity about their future direction or how to approach complex challenges.

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With over 22 years’ experience, Monique have had the great privilege of delivering presentations to over 50,000 people. Monique is the author of ‘They Serve Like We Lead’ and ‘Managing Difficult Customer Behaviour’ and her thoughts have been featured on Sky News, Sunrise, CEO World, and The CEO Institute. 

Monique’s ability to create deep connection and empathy with your audience stems from the extraordinary lengths she takes to understand your organisation and people and ensures she has walked in the shoes of your customer and team. All keynotes and programs are fully customised to your industry and business goals, so that it is relevant and impactful for your audience. 

Monique’s keynotes and programs are personalised, practical and powerful. Your audiences will come away with a deeper understanding of service excellence and demonstrate a commitment to serve their team, customer or colleague with a deeper level of empathy and care. 

Monique will create an experience to inspire and energise the crowd, ignite enthusiasm and motivate your leaders and teams to elevate the customer experience. The experience for your delegates continues with beyond the platform with practical take-aways and creative and innovate ways to embed learning and maintain momentum well beyond the event.

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Ronnie is particularly passionate about young children who care since they usually have no choice and receive very little support. Most people do not even realise there are children, often as young as eight years old, in caring roles.

Having a background in health and experiencing her own family caring circumstances, Ronnie knows professionally and personally the relentless demands and debilitating stress that family carers endure daily.

Prior to establishing the charity, Ronnie, with the support of her husband Michael, was personally funding carer wellbeing programs for 15 years.                                 

In 2015, following the passing of her beloved father, Ronnie established The Carers Foundation Australia in honour of her parents to fulfil her dream of caring for carers.

The purpose of the foundation is to provide preventative well-being programs to support the emotional, physical and mental well-being of carers, with the aim of preventing health crisis breakdowns.

Ronnie is fully committed to raising awareness and the importance of supporting unpaid family carers in our communities. She has worked tirelessly to provide a voice for this often-overlooked sector. 

At the same time, she works to attract funds through donations, grants, fundraisers, and corporate partnerships since the charity is not government funded.

To this date, The Carers Foundation Australia is the only charity that provides wellbeing programs to support Carers FROM 12 YEARS OLD - at NO COST to them; of which Ronnie intends to expand nationally.

Because of her dedication, Ronnie has been recognised and has received numerous awards, including a finalist in the Australian of the Year and awarded the Moreton Bay Citizen on the Year in 2021, and more recently, the 2022 Brisbane in Women Awards for Community Justice and the 2023 Heart of Women award for Making a Difference.

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Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.

At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. 

Mel also brings the unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, making her a valuable asset to clients including IRESS, Toll, Queensland Country Bank, ANZ, Westpac, the Local Government Association of Qld, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, IHC New Zealand, Arup and numerous universities and government agencies.

Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. She has been a frequent podcast and radio guest talking about her experience and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work. 

Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200

Biggest Voices in Leadership, one of only seven Australians on the list.

Mel is the host of the podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association. 

In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers. 

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Where some are left or right-brained thinkers, Melissa Lithgow is a hybrid. As a strategic marketer, she loves structure and strategy, yet she's big on aesthetics and creativity. While she prides herself on impeccable organisation, it's her vivacious energy and genuine care to support others in achieving success that underpins her service.

For her clients, this means results-based strategies, which outlast fads and create authentic brand followers.

Too often, she sees small business owners trapped in inaction because of fear and overwhelm. The little action they do take is task driven instead of strategy driven, getting them nowhere slowly.

That's where she comes in.
Based in Perth, Australia, Mel is focused on delivering a premium consulting service to medium-sized businesses and C-suite decision-makers to achieve long-term growth and improve the bottom dollar.

When working with her, she takes her clients beyond the day-to-day operations where most business owners get stuck to operating in blue ocean thinking.

She has a proven track record consulting across a multitude of industries. She's worked with brands like BHP, KPMG, Caterpillar, and Alta-1 and successfully rolled out large-scale:

• Sales & marketing strategies
• Strategic sales & marketing operations
• People management initiatives
• Effective internal & external communications

Access to her expertise is available through:

• Coaching
• Strategy Development
• VIP days
• Training & Facilitation

Her clients go from frustrated & overwhelmed to confident & excited with a clear pathway toward the future they desire.

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Cait has a lifetime of experience in many different careers. She began as a Registered Nurse, specialising in Mental Health, Oncology and Palliative Care. She then attained a Bachelor of Education and taught Primary school and went on to TAFE teaching literacy and numeracy to adult newly arrived refugees. Cait has also studied psychotherapy and psychology.

Cait is a caring, compassionate individual who specialises in grief, loss and bereavement. She is passionate about helping people build their courage that allows them to make sense of the story of their grief and the strength to share it, in order to move forward and create the life they want to live. 

A skilled communicator, Cait combines a variety of insightful and therapeutic models with compassion, commitment and a generous measure of grounded, light-hearted moments aimed at ensuring each client can work through their grief using the skills, tools and strategies that Cait has embedded and empowered within them.

She has a wealth of knowledge in art therapy, sand play therapy, psychology and psychotherapy that has been gathered over the past 45 years. She has a thriving private practice in Penrith, in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia, where she's helped thousands of clients navigate through their grief to live healthy lives, understanding that grief is a normal part of their life. 

Cait is an advocate for raising awareness about the importance of grief support and education within communities. Through workshops, online programs, speaking engagements, and writing, she strives to foster a culture of compassion, understanding, and resilience in the face of loss. 

Cait is currently working on her program and book called “Creatively Grieving to Rediscover Joy” and hopes that you will engage with her and the course to undertake the journey through grief.

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Sue is the author of “Unshakeable at Work”, a book that shows you how to stop taking things personally and start building resilience.

A Thought Leader in the areas of resilience building and individual empowerment at work, Sue helps people move from a place of anger and frustration to strength, control, authority and confidence. 

Sue’s programs empower employees and her specialty is helping people develop mental toughness so they can excel in the pressures of the workplace. 

Sue believes that developing an Unshakeable workplace culture is critical to improving everyone’s well-being and quality of life.

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She loves being a guide for groups on their journey to make decisions, generate ideas and solve problems.

She facilitates for you and builds your facilitation capability to:
🔸 Lead workshops and meetings with authentic flair.
🔸 Elevate engagement, boost collaboration and expand thinking in groups.
🔸 Get more value from, and have more fun in, meetings.
🔸 Deepen a team’s sense of belonging and how to work effectively together.

One of the things that sets Jacinta apart is that she thinks in pictures - fast! Her cartoons make it easy for people to talk about the hard stuff. Her illustrated e-book HUM helps fix problems with your online meetings.

With 25 years of facilitation experience, Jacinta is trusted by clients in government, universities and the community sectors, as well as thought leaders, experts and facilitators.

Jacinta has accreditations in community engagement (IAP2) and as a partnership broker, along with postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Social Responsibility and International Relations and a BA in Communications.

Jacinta lives in Naarm (Melbourne), in Wurrundjeri Country, and works anywhere - online and on-site.

When Jacinta is not facilitating, or helping you learn how, you might find her on her yoga mat, in her art studio, on the tennis court or on the tango dance floor.

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Desley's expertise in leadership and adult development was honed through her diverse career experience, including computer programming, educational leadership, and business development. She was the managing director of a global IT company before co-founding Aberrant Learning, where she currently serves as CEO.

In 2016, Desley completed a PhD in 'Contextualist Coaching for Complex Times', where she developed a unique coaching methodology that supports individual and collective performance and culture in organisations. Her Cohort Coaching™ process has facilitated desired shifts in many organisations around the world.

Desley is a sought-after professional speaker, a thought leader in coaching, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her clients come to her for support when experiencing workplace frustrations, problems that have no answers, overload, or are heading towards burnout. Her work aims to support her clients in gaining peace of mind and achieving desired outcomes, increasing their ability to look at situations from others' perspectives, and surfacing assumptions to gain new awareness, perception, practices, relationships, and directions. 

Desley has authored a guide for developing technical experts into effective leaders. She speaks on matters of wisdom, the challenges of complexity, context, and change, and designs leadership programs that support the growth of adult sense-making capacity.

Desley is on the Board of the LUME Network and was previously the Chair of PartnerSPEAK. When she is not coaching or developing leaders, Desley indulges in her passion for music as a keyboard player in a rock band. She lives with her musician husband and Turkish Angora rescue cat.

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Her experiences in life include:

• She represents Australia in ultra-distance triathlons and competes at the gruelling Hawaiian Ironman World Championships.
• She has six years of travelling the globe, with many solo adventures.
• Her former career was managing and leading the sales team to exceed and excel. 
• Mandy's clients often refer to her as the ‘Mindset Alchemist,’ and she is known for her persistence and determined nature!

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Maya's focus is on developing mental fitness and emotional agility, supporting and enabling my clients to thrive, even under challenging circumstances.

She has been learning and practising mindfulness and meditation for 20 years, including being ordained as a Buddhist nun for 2 years. Her passion is integrating mindfulness into life and work, creating energy, inspiration and presence to live life awake to each moment, as if each moment truly mattered.

She offers presentations, workshops, courses and insight coaching.

She brings mindfulness training to work, and as a trained facilitator, she collaborates with HR managers and executives to help them meet their goals. She also delivers Mindful leadership programs, runs presentations and webinars and offers ongoing mindfulness training. She has worked with government organizations, businesses, community groups and individuals to help them achieve greater levels of productivity, well-being and happiness.

Some of Maya's clients include Nestle NZ, Tower, Fisher and Paykel, 2Degrees, PwC, TVNZ, Lotto NZ, CAANZ and Auckland Council among many others.

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Louise is ‘on-call’ for top global CEOs and a guest presenter for leaders and leadership teams worldwide, coaching federal politicians, heads of international business, and rising corporate talent when the need to give a voice and be influential arises.

A winner of an International Stevie Award for Lifetime Achievement for helping Women in Business, Louise makes regular TV appearances, giving Hughesy a run for his money on “Hughesy I have a problem” and is a regular on the Channel 7 Morning Show. She has a series of videos with the Australian Financial Review as well as being a constant feature for comment on the radio. Her book ‘Resonate’ with Penguin Random House is for ‘people who need to be heard’, so we are in the right place today.

Louise has sung in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Norwegian, and Czech - and she will hopefully be presenting today in English.

Her work has had a transformative effect on many people’s lives, and she is here now to impact ours...

She is the Virtuoso of the Voice
The High Priestess of hot air and
The Femme Fatale of unfailing attraction

Let's take the time to listen to Dr. Louise Mahler today...

You can find Dr. Louise on LinkedIn or https://louisemahler.com.au/

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From her research and her decades of experience as an advisor to boards and senior leaders, Monique has learned that strategic growth through innovation depends on creating an environment where creativity can flourish. 

Monique is passionate about working with leaders to identify and embrace the true worth of their people, their assets and their enterprise to nurture sustainable growth. Her True Worth programs help leaders to embrace their own true worth, so that they can work to their full capacity and make a real difference. 

With a PhD in Strategy, a Masters of Finance, and more twenty years of board experience, Monique has the technical skill and business savvy to guide you, your team and your organisation on a transformative journey of growth. 

Take the time to listen to Monique today.

You can find Monique on LinkedIn or https://www.moniquebeedles.com/

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Kim has literally had a seat at the table with Sir Richard Branson for the innovative work she does around the Future of Work, was named a Top 101 Global Influencer on Employee Engagement, wrote THE how to guide on 1:1 employee check-ins, Mind Reading for Managers, and co-wrote a Career Development Guide with mega author Brian Tracy. 

You will frequently see Kim on Sunrise, The Today Show, in Forbes, Fast Company, SmartCompany, CEO Magazine, CNBC Online, the Australian Financial Review, the Sydney Morning Herald and many other print and radio media outlets. 

Take the time to listen to Kim today.

You can find Kim on LinkedIn or https://kimseelingsmith.com/

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She understands the complexities of organizational ecosystems and how to effectively bring the corporate vision to life. From 2020 to 2022, she was recognized by Thinkers360 as the number one global thought leader in ecosystems and a top five thought leader in culture. She uses her deep insight into organizational ecosystems and transparent communication style to support her clients using the proprietary Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance® methodology. According to Thinkers360 she is one of the Top 150 Women Thought Leaders to Watch in 2022.

Yvette shares how she helps leaders understand their organizations as ecosystems equipping them with fresh strategic approaches to traditional cultural challenges that impact profitability

Take the time to listen to Yvette today.

You can find Yvette on LinkedIn or https://yvettebethel.com/

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What’s more telling is that 93% of his clients have used him more than once, 57% have asked him back more than six times and 34% of his clients have
used him every year for more than ten years.

Keith shared in this episode his GoalDriver Formula and how people can achieve what seems like the unimaginable, unreachable and unattainable in their life.

Take the time to listen to Keith today.

You can find Keith on LinkedIn or https://keithabraham.com/

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Jade shares how she improves workplace culture through her practice.

Take the time to listen to Jade today.

You can find Jade on LinkedIn or https://www.jadelee.com.au/

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She understands leadership. For 20 years, Cathy was the CEO of The Hunger Project Australia, and then Global Vice President, working to end hunger across South Asia and Africa. 

Cathy was an integral member of a visionary team who developed leadership at scale in villages all over the world. Through her work, millions of the world’s poorest people stepped into their leadership and were able to feed themselves and their families. 

Cathy now works with organisations and leaders to develop the mindsets, authenticity, and capabilities needed to achieve a better future. She believes the potential for leadership is available to everyone, and that it’s never been more important to activate this in organisations and communities worldwide.

Cathy designs and leads transformational programs—for village women redefining what it means to be a leader and for global executives grappling with change. 

Cathy received the Australian Davos leadership award and is aAFR Top 100 Women of Influence award winner. She is the author of Unlikely Leaders: Lessons in Leadership from the Village Classroom. Her new book, Lead In: Mindsets to Lead, Live, and Work Differently, will be out in January 2022.

Cathy shares how she brings her ideas to life.

Take the time to listen to Cathy today.

You can find Cathy on LinkedIn or https://www.cathyburke.com/

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Jessica works globally with organisations across a wide range of industries. She designs and delivers transformational leadership & coaching programs and helps leaders to create workplace cultures where people are happy and productive. In a nutshell: She is in the business of developing leaders. 

With over 25 years of corporate experience leading large teams across Europe and the Asia Pacific, Jessica understands all facets of leadership. She draws on her experience of dealing with power dynamics and organisational complexities and blends it with proven leadership models, coaching theories and proven adult learning principles. 

Jessica shares the evolution of her practice.

Take the time to listen to Jessica today.

You can find Jessica on LinkedIn or https://www.intactteams.com/

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Emma has worked with thousands of people across the globe as an executive and business coach and facilitator, helping them tap into their potential and get paid what they are worth. 

Her clients include Brotherhood of St Laurence, Vicinity, World Vision, Microsoft, Uniting Age Well, Accenture, IAG Insurance and REA Group to name a few. She loves finding out how people tick and interviews interesting GoGetters on her podcast “Tea with the Queen” 

Emma’s most recent book is aimed at female entrepreneurs, to help them raise their mojo, shift their mindset and thrive.

Take the time to listen to Emma McQueen. 

You can find Emma on LinkedIn or at https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/

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As a learning and development professional, she's a perceptive value-creator with 20 years of experience in using web-conferencing software to hold and engage an audience live online. Almost 10 years of consulting within an appreciable kitchen sink of industries and sectors have given her the grip and insight to recommend and implement targeted approaches tailored for specific audiences.

Take the time to listen to Cheryle today.

You can find Cheryle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryleewalker/ or at https://cheryleewalker.com/

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Since 2006 she has attracted thousands of clients from over 24 industries at all levels. She is obsessed with working with those seeking growth to help them realise and achieve their limitless potential which results in increased performance and success. She enables leaders & teams to move from “human doings” to “human beings." By taking a step back and becoming self-aware this prevents the overwhelm of a management mindset and opens the space for an adaptive leadership mindset where leaders do the things that really matter & create future leaders.

Take the time to listen to Rénee today.

You can find Rénee on LinkedIn or at https://reneegiarrusso.com/

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She was responsible for delivering profit from $18 million to $49 million in 8 years. Winner of the Flight Centre Director’s award for Global Outstanding Achievement and Finalist in Telstra’s Business Woman of the Year.

Take the time to listen to Alison today.

You can find Alison on LinkedIn or at http://alisoncrabb.com.au/

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She spent four years building a bookkeeping business from two bookkeepers to twelve using the Pure Bookkeeping System. She has a deep understanding of how impactful systems and processes can be.

Sharon shares her no-fuss approach in scaling her business. 

Take the time to listen to Sharon today.

You can find Sharon on LinkedIn or at https://sharonfrancisco.com/

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Her flagship program Courageous Leaders delivers a fresh, energetic and practical approach to achieving results through simple leadership strategies that actually work; leaning into tough conversations, setting a clear vision, and developing a road map to get there.

Ally shares how she started her own practice.

Take the time to listen to Ally today.

You can find Ally on LinkedIn or at https://www.madeformore.com.au/

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An experienced leadership professional who has more than twenty years of experience working with executives and their teams. Alena helps individuals and organizations open their hearts and minds to the opportunity for growth required to achieve excellence.

Alena shares how to build unique signature programs.

Take the time to listen to Alena today.

You can find Alena on LinkedIn or at https://www.alenabennett.com.au/

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He uses his remix process to develop speaking albums and videos for his clients. Helping his clients land commercial voice over deals and earn thousands of streams.

Chawn shares how to grow your digital footprint.

Take the time to listen to Chawn today.

You can find Chawn on LinkedIn or at https://motivatormusic.com/

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She is the author of Financially Free Forever and the founder of Money Mastery Academy. She works with women who have felt disempowered or ill-equipped to be in control of their finances, to become confident in themselves.

Jessica shares how to master your growth and money.

Take the time to listen to Jessica today.

You can find Jessica on LinkedIn or at https://www.chicmoney.com.au/

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Eddie is a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) and ranked #6 on the "Top 30" list of Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus. He is also a certified trainer and master facilitator.

Eddie Turner is one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, an International Certified Coach, an Affiliate Coach with the Institute of Coaching (McLean/Harvard Medical School), a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) coach with the International Coach Federation, and an official ICF Mentor Coach. Of the more than 37,000 ICF members in 143 countries, Eddie Turner was selected as a 2020 ICF Coach of the Week.

Eddie shares his expertise on how to put yourself out there.

Take the time to listen to Eddie today.

You can find Eddie on LinkedIn or at https://eddieturnerllc.com/.

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Alan shares his insights and expertise on how to leverage your content and optimising your time. Unlocking your imagination and finding what beauty can be shared with your audience and bringing out the best of yourself during the process.

Take the time to listen to Alan today.

You can find Alan on LinkedIn or at https://www.alanhowle.com/creativity.

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She published her first book, Limitless Leadership, in 2016 and was a contributor to the Leaders of Influence anthology. In 2021 she published her 3rd book, Gift Mindset® – Unwrap the 12 gifts to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contribution.

Renée shares how to set your mindset and identify your why.

Take the time to listen to Renée today.

You can find Renée on LinkedIn or at https://reneegiarrusso.com

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Franziska shares her insights and expertise on how to build a brand in a way that is graceful, kind and generous. How to have clarity on what you stand for, what you believe in and standing by that no matter what. 

Take the time to listen to Franziska today.

You can find Franziska on LinkedIn or at https://www.franziskaiseli.com

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Whilst working with everyone from Hollywood A-Listers to Astronauts, from Politicians to Popstars, Cyber Security Specialists, and CEOs, Maz recognised that the people who were world-class, charismatic, and utterly influential, all had one thing in common – The X Factor. 

Maz shares her expertise on how you can create your X Factor in your communications right now, cut through, and engage your audience.  We talk about everything from Zoom meetings to creating collaterals, and how that X-Factor will give you the point of difference that will help you put yourself out there.

(Also, she might just share a few showbiz anecdotes as well... some of the non-Covid crises she's weathered in the green room over the years!)

Maz is hilarious, warm - and fiercely intelligent.  If you want to learn more about how to have the X Factor in your communications  - and have a laugh at the same time - you will love this episode!

Make the time to listen to Maz today. 

You can find Maz on https://www.linkedin.com/in/maz-speaks/ or at https://www.mazspeaks.com/

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As a connection expert at the organisational level (collaboration), interpersonal level (networking) and intrapersonal level (energy and intent), her whole world revolves around helping others reclaim and reignite their influence.

Her advice is invaluable. Make the time to listen to Janine today. 

You can find Janine on https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinegarner/ or at https://janinegarner.com.au/

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As an expert in human behaviour and motivation, he shares his expertise around how we can manage our response to this crisis practically and emotionally, to improve our health and wellbeing - and get back to building a successful practice or business. 

His advice is invaluable.  Make the time to listen to Darren today. 

You can find Darren on LinkedIn or at http://www.darrenhill.com.au/

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Joan share's her insights and expertise on how we can take a holistic approach to caring for ourselves and our mental and physical health during a time of crisis and challenge.  

If you are finding managing your personal health and wellbeing a challenge, this interview is essential listening.  

Take the time to listen to Joan today.

You can find Joan on LinkedIn or at https://joanmcewan.com/ 

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As leaders, we are often focused outward, on leading our tribes, our people, our businesses.  But now more than ever, we need to look inward and be of service to ourselves, so that we can best serve others.  Andrew helps leaders create a shift into being a better version of themselves.  In this episode, he shares his expertise to help us all reflect on the impact of this crisis on ourselves.

In this interview, we explore three key aspects of Andrew's latest book, "Create the Shift - Book 1: You".  We talk about useful and limiting beliefs; the importance of investing your time, not spending it; and the feet we sit at as leaders - who we listen to, and the importance of being mindful of who is influencing you.

This episode will help you focus on yourself, your leadership, and get ready to create your own shift as we emerge into the "new normal".  If you want to work on being a better version of yourself, this is a must-listen.

You can find Andrew on LinkedIn or at andrewdeering.com.  

As Andrew mentions in the podcast, he has generously shared a tool that can help you focus on the one thing, and reduce overwhelm.  Go to https://andrewdeering.com/jane-anderson-podcast/ to access a useful plan for mapping goals across all aspects of your life, complete with a video lesson by Andrew on how to use this tool.

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In this episode, we continue our "Courage in a Crisis" series with our very special guest, Michael Licenblat. Michael is a resilience expert who helps people sell more in tough markets and achieve more in high-pressure environments by bouncing back from pressures and setbacks.  

If this year's crisis has been challenging for you, personally or professionally, you'll find Michael's insights invaluable. He generously shares some of the tools and techniques you can learn to increase your resilience, helping you to bounce back, lean in and succeed now and into the future.  

You can find out more about Michael on LinkedIn or via his website.

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She's created some really unique IP around the science of goalsetting particularly as a result of her experience working with athletes who are 10-20-30 years post the Olympics and the impact of poor goalsetting creating mental trauma. She's applying her methodology now with children in school and designing safe ways to create goalsetting to create leaders of the future.

Take the time to listen to her today.

Find out more about Joanne Love here.

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Take the time to listen to the interview with Trinsa today. It's a perfect interview if you are thinking about taking the certification and you are looking at setting up your own practice or already have your own practice as a virtual assistant, a marketing consultant, business manager or social media manager and want to grow your business.

You may reach out to Trinsa here.

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Take a listen to the interview to hear what they've done, how they create such an engaged culture, and how they've been able to shift it in a remote working environment.

You can follow Samantha on LinkedIn

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Sally helps her clients to accelerate growth and opportunities without the need for extra expense or additional stress.

Sally is one of our first certified practitioners. I decided to interview her about being an Influencer Certified Coach, how she's built her practice and how the certification has helped her to build her brand.

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• Have you ever wondered why some experts are able to get press coverage and others aren't?
• Have you ever wondered if being in the media really has that bigger impact on your business growth as an expert?
• Have you wondered what it takes to be able to get onto primetime television or identify the best media outlets for you to share your message?

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "Is media really worth it?"
So what I say to people is "yes, absolutely, however it depends on the stage of your practice and how much it's growing and also depends on how clear you are around your message."

This is a very special interview with the Founder of Media Stable Nic Hayes who is a trusted advisor to a large number of experts in Australia and well respected within the speaking community. In this interview, you'll hear me ask him questions about

• How do you get on tv after writing a book?
• How do you get more gigs?
• What does the media want from us as experts?

Take a listen. Nic will also share about the Meet the Media events that are coming up very soon in Sydney and Melbourne. I recommend this event to all my clients. I always attend myself so I highly recommend you coming along. It would be the best $500 you've spent. I look forward to seeing you there.

Here's the link to order your tickets but make sure you listen to the interview with Nic.

Please reach out I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or insights on the interview with Nic.

And make sure to reach out to Nic through the following:

LinkedIn profile

Media Stable website

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We talk about her books, why she uses the name Midja vs her name Melinda, the power of alter egos and the transition from corporate into building a consulting business.

Midja is an experienced mentor, facilitator and speaker, specialising in the areas of leadership development and company culture and values. Her corporate experience includes 20 years in the IT and legal industries, including partnership in a national law firm.  

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Are you...

• An academic
• A researcher
• Working in a University
• Working for a Research Institute and looking to increase your opportunities with Industry?

The process of accessing research opportunities continues to evolve and change and whilst there are still plenty of opportunities, often one of the most overlooked ways of doing that is accessing LinkedIn.

In this episode we chat with Dr. Richard Huysmans, an expert in research translation and the work he's doing with researchers and academics in universities and research institutes to access opportunities building their personal brand and leveraging LinkedIn to open doors for those opportunities.

As a research strategist, Dr. Richard Huysmans is an expert in helping researchers get the best out of their training, their research and their career. He is focused on research translation and together with Jane Anderson, is the only consultant training researchers How to make their LinkedIn profile (research) translation ready, for greater research impact and industry engagement.

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In this podcast interview, Nick and I talk about his new book "Better Business, Better Life," and the challenges that small business owners have in growing their business. We also discussed the key areas that have the greatest impact on growth and the specific actions business owners can take to become more successful.

Nick Barnsdall is a business growth expert, an experienced company director, business leader, professional investor and sought-after business adviser.

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In this podcast interview, Dr. Amy and I talked about trust, building psychological safety as part of business growth within teams to attract clients, and what experts and leaders need to do to increase psychological safety for high performance.

Dr. Amy Silver is a psychologist, speaker, author and mentor on building cultures of courageous collaboration for remarkable growth. Her background includes working as a Clinical Psychologist and Academic Tutor for Oxford University (in the UK). She has spent three decades developing IP on how fear and habit restrict our growth and achievement. She now works mainly in Professional Services and Public Services, particularly with those who are embracing the move towards a more connected, agile workforce. 

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In this podcast interview with Kieran, we talk about the importance of creativity for the future of work especially on building your practice under yournamedotcom.

Kieran Flanagan is a Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Impossible Institute, a strategic think-tank that was created to Make Positive Change & Make Change Positive. An energetic, innovative and fluid thinker, Kieran is also an inspiring leadership speaker. She is a passionate advocate for teaching individuals how to change the way they think and helping organisations change the results they produce for the positive.

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In this podcast episode, Tarran and I discuss why speaking is important for building your expert practice, the benefit of joining something like Professional Speakers Association (PSA) and how to leverage speaking to grow your business.

Tarran Deane is an internationally recognised expert, author and executive coach in the areas of Leadership, Change and Communication.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Richard and I talk about building your personal brand, and why trust, control and systems thinking is so valuable for building businesses and personal brands.

Dr. Richard Hodge researches, teaches and applies systems thinking to some of the hardest problems that people face today. Many of us care about the world we live and work in yet we feel so inadequate in creating a lasting impact so Richard teaches us ways of thinking and gives us the tools to translate care into lasting change.

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Bucket list ticked!

How would I describe the experience with him? He was totally gracious, his brain moves so fast, his recall of stories and case studies is incredible, and he is as super generous as I had hoped.

In this podcast interview with Seth, he shares

• What he defines as “This is Marketing” in his new book and not “that.”
• The power of early adopters in your marketing and communication strategy
• The biggest mistake he ever committed
• When he realised he had a ‘Personal Brand’
• What his focus is for the future of brand “Seth”
• What he did to attract talent to his company Squidoo when they all wanted to work at Disney
• How to rise above media hype that polarises people and instead leads change

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In this podcast episode, I have a wonderful chat with Keith about how he started his practice, what it takes to be an influencer and the challenges one faces in being an influencer. Keith also touched on how his GoalDriver™ formula works.

Keith Abraham is the global authority on goal achievement and the creator of the GoalDriver Formula. A formula designed to accurately determine what energises and engages each individual, driving them to achieve their personal and professional goals with greater ease.

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Donna and I talk about her journey in building her personal brand, what makes her unique in a big category she's playing in, and how important it is to be clear on your content for people to easily refer or buy you.

Donna McGeorge is a speaker, author and mentor who helps people make their work work. She is the author of five books, the most recent is ‘The 25-Minute Meeting: Half the Time, Double the Impact,’ published by John Wiley. 

You can find Donna here:

donnamcgeorge.com
25minutemeetings.com

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Listen in as Chris and I talk things personal branding, the journey he has been through as an entrepreneur, how personal branding has opened more doors for him.

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, podcaster, blogger, who helps personal brands and business owners build successful profitable businesses. He actually coined the term "youpreneur" and is founder of Youpreneur.com.

Some motivating quotes from Chris Ducker:

"Developing my personal brand has been the biggest differentiator in my success."

"Building the business of you is a great way to 100% protect your future."

"We gotta serve before we can sell."

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In this episode, Deborah and I talk about her journey, the work that she does and what led her to where she is today.

As a swimming champion turned author & competitive performance expert, Deborah Gardner helps organisations and their professionals advance to new levels of success with a unique competitive mentality - streamline your goals for maximum winning results.

As 1 of only 5 Certified Meeting Professionals and one of Successful Meetings’ Convention Industry Council’s Top 30 CMP Influential Meeting Professionals, she gives us a peek into the Meetings Industry. 

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This Podcast is about helping inspire people to use their name as part of their business and business growth strategy because people buy from people at the end of the day.

Rowdy and I discuss how it is possible to play a big game even if you use yourname.com and the flexibility it gives you in doing that.

Get some tips from Rowdy as he shares his experiences and the things he wished he had done at the start of his business.

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In this episode, Deb and I talk things personal branding and how building trust is fundamental in an organisation. Deb talks about how being in the brand you business gets you that work-life balance.

Deb Lange is a keynote speaker who helps senior executives, experts, entrepreneurs make sense of complexity, foster relationships and culture in organisations where people's creativity flourishes.  Deborah re-introduces people into ways to playfully gain new insights.

Some great quotes from Deb:

"The biggest thing to build trust is actually sharing yourself, whether that's one-on-one, or whether or not it's in a group or if you are having a business meeting, the more we share ourselves, the more others are willing to share of themselves."

"Dig deep into what it is that you love, that you know well, that solves a particular problem because you've solved it and there are other people out in the world who might have that prob who you can else and don't try to be somebody else."

"When you're yourname.com, you get to be you."

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In this episode, I look at visibility and everything around being seen and not allowing your pipeline to dry up. A recent conversation about content and marketing got me thinking about being visible and spam, as the constant flow of content is hard to manage and as more marketing material can cause people to turn off.

I look at what to do and what to put out there.

“You have to earn the right to sell” – Michael Port

Be clear on your message and what you are doing. Be clear on your position so that everything that goes out on your feed is all based around how you are positioning yourself.

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In this episode, Dr. Emily and I look at personally branded businesses – making the transition to that from another business or previous company.

Dr. Emily Verstege is an expert on user experience and data analytics, author of how to build a digital revolution – It’s personal.

Helping businesses to be more humanised and on the forefront of digital data and making sure productivity is still there as technology happens fast and transformation doesn’t.

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Your personal LinkedIn profile is an extension of your personal network and brand. It’s a way for you to connect on a personal level online. A business page is slightly different. While personal profiles have connections, company pages have followers.

Some benefits of having a company page include:

• Elevates the quality of talent applying for a role. Potential employees will review your company page, so make sure it reflects your organisational values.
• Leverage company visual branding by including images and logos. A company page is also a great place to share videos.
• Add specific products and services and launch new products and services.
• Share updates and provide a collection of information team members can easily share within their own personal networks. This allows the company to engage with followers.

Some disadvantages include:

• Needs an allocated page manager with a process in place for hand-over if the person leaves the organisation.
• Ongoing maintenance is required to ensure relevance.

An important point to note is that if you attempt to set up a company as a personal profile, your profile will be removed by LinkedIn. This means you lose all your connections and will have to start all over again, as LinkedIn ultimately owns your connections, not you. So don’t risk it!

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In this episode, I talk about LinkedIn profiles and how everybody has a slightly different role to play in their organisation.

4 Levels of an Organisation's LinkedIn Strategy:

1. CEO
2. Executive
3. Managers
4. Business Development

To be found on LinkedIn and stand out from the crowd, it is important that your organisation’s staff profiles have a clear purpose. A person makes a decision about someone within the first three to four seconds of landing on their profile, so it is vital that your company’s profiles align with your organisation’s LinkedIn strategy.

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In this episode, I discuss what makes you unique, what draws people to you and why your personality matters to help you stand out and help you grow your business, particularly if you have a personally branded business. 

In a digitised world, the opportunity is there for you to stand out from the crowd. First and foremost, you need to maintain your ability to connect on a human level. As Victor Hugo, French writer from the Romantic movement, said: “To divinise is human, to humanise is divine.”

What can you and your business do to humanise your connections on LinkedIn? 

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In this episode I speak with a fantastic guest who has been a business journalist, she's reached an audience of over 20 million people with an estimated 1.4 million words in her time, so she knows what it takes to produce high quality, sticky content.

Kath Walters has written for some of Australia's leading business publications including the BRW, The Financial Review, Smart Company, Boss, Crikey and Business Spectator. She's been responsible for producing great content that helps get customers excited on a regular basis and says "It's not just easy, it is really possible." How many of us procrastinate on that?

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In this episode, I have a discussion with creative genius Mykel Dixon about the work he does and his own personal branding in his industry. Listen as he relates his story on standing out.

Mykel Dixon is a keynote speaker and mentor who works in the field of artisan thinking and cultural architecture. He is an expert in unlocking business artistry. He helps senior executives, experts, entrepreneurs unleash their creativity and unlock their full self-expression.

"We all have to be content creators particularly in brand you stuff." - Mykel Dixon

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This episode is about LinkedIn Groups and how they can build your personal brand; but also are they really worth the time, energy and effort as they can take a bit of work?

When you look at LinkedIn overall, assuming that you have an account, if you don't then maybe it's something you would like to think about as part of your personal brand as part of yourname.com, one of the ways that you can really build your positioning and your LinkedIn profile is showing that you are the expert at something, that you know how to do stuff, answer people's questions or share content.

LinkedIn provides this opportunity to have a group and LinkedIn has about nearly 400 million people at the moment and you have 5 profiles created every second, it's just extraordinary; so you've got the ability to connect and invite people to a group if you're building it.

On your profile, you can have up to 50 groups and if you have a look, there are thousands of groups, some are open groups where you can join without having to hold a certain qualification or some you need to be in that particular industry.

One of the things you need to think about, depending on what you are trying to do, groups could be an opportunity for you. In Seth Godin's book, Tribes, he talks about the people who are most likely to buy from you are people who already know you. He also mentions people are trying to create these connections of tribes or people who operate like you, think like you and understand what you are saying. A group could be an opportunity to do that.

The purpose of a group is to connect with other people who are like-minded or have a similar problem that you can potentially solve.

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This episode is all about LinkedIn and Personal Branding for CEOs.

You might be the CEO or the rainmaker perhaps or a CEO who does have a strong personal brand that is part of the identity of the business. Today what I really want to do is to perhaps dispel a couple of myths about LinkedIn for CEOs.

The positioning that comes with being a CEO is a really powerful tool to be able to leverage that for business growth. I think CEOs are really missing a real opportunity to leverage their LinkedIn profile.

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This episode is all about Thought Leadership. You might start to be noticing that there are more people contributing on LinkedIn. Maybe you might subscribe to Pulse on LinkedIn. Pulse is a curation tool or the tool that captures the topics that you might be interested in. So LinkedIn is not just about your profile being up there but it's a way for you to position yourself as the expert in your field.

Something that is quite unique about it is that it is Business to Business and it's a bit different than Facebook. I think it creates the perfect platform for your positioning strategy.

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In this episode, I have a great conversation with Patrick about his passion and the parallel between climbing mountains and the consulting work he's doing.

Patrick Hollingworth is a mountaineer, inspirational speaker, facilitator, author, CSP, TedX presenter who helps large organisations contend with uncertainty and adapt with changing circumstances.

What he has to say about using yourname.com in your business: 

Best thing about yourname.com enables you to change and not have to constantly change your website domain.

You're constantly changing and evolving. By sticking to yourname.com that's your base camp at the foot of the mountain and you might go off and climb one mountain and then come back to base camp and then go off and climb another mountain, cross the other side of the valley, but you're still coming back to yourname.com, your basecamp and that can evolve as you evolve.

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This Podcast is about storytelling and how it fits into your personally branded business and how it can help you stand out.

One of my favourite things to do is travel and my favourite place in the world to go to is the US, I just love going there. I just find that it has so much vibrance, energy and I find generally Americans are very optimistic and are big-picture thinkers. They live in a world of possibility.

How does this relate to storytelling?

How does this relate to storytelling? Listen and find out!

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Likeability is about not being the show pony and about telling people how amazing you are.

One of my favourite topics I wanted to talk about today is the subject of likeability! I think it's a really interesting one because it's intangible sometimes. What makes someone likeable?

7 Ways to Improve your Likeability:

1. Read people
2. Ask questions
3. Know what the person might be thinking
4. Give compliments
5. Appropriate touch
6. Friendliness
7. Eye contact

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I believe that people buy from people and they buy from people who they know, like and trust. I'm obsessed with people being able to connect so that they have enough impact on their communications; so that we can all go out there and help the people we want to help.

I find that a lot of people think Personal Branding is this narcissistic look at me type of approach to building a business. But I don't think it's about that at all. I think it's about being able to connect, inspire and engage your audience. Not that it's about you, but it's actually about your client. It's about helping your audience become the best they can be, but you need to be really clear about who you are so that they can connect with that.

So today's episode is all about presentations and speaking.

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What type of user are you when it comes to your LinkedIn profile?

• Persister
• Avoider
• Attempter
• Rockstar

3 steps to building a Rockstar Profile:

1. SEO
2. Personal Branding and Positioning
3. Connection

Points I look at in this episode are the types of user you are when it comes to your LinkedIn profile:

• Persister. You’re getting results but it’s taking a lot of time. You’re posting content but unsure if it’s the right content. You feel as though there must be a better way but you’re not sure what that is. You’d like to know some more efficient ways to make your profile work and be less time consuming.
• Avoider. You think LinkedIn is more a recruitment tool. You may think that if profiles are created for your team, they will leave and not attract clients. You have a private profile because you don’t want attention and you don’t see yourself as an integral part of the sales funnel. Alternatively, you don’t have time to spend on social media and don’t even see the value of it.
• Attempter. You’ve tried putting some time into your LinkedIn profile but you’re not getting any results. You’re about to give up if something doesn’t change. You feel overwhelmed and it all seems too hard.
• Rockstar. You’re confident and killing it. You know how to design your profile to attract your ideal client. You’re leveraging your content, approaching your clients with ease and generating leads. You know the process, have the system in place and it’s a strategic part of your sales process. You know there is no replacement for face-to-face communication, but you know how to leverage LinkedIn to support other lead-generating activities.

3 steps to building a Rockstar Profile:

1. SEO
2. Personal Branding and Positioning
3. Connection

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I interview an expert who is real, she's poised, self-assured and she is Australia's modern day expert on all things relating to sex, dating, relationships and everything in between. She has that incredible ability to normalise the subjects of sex and relationships and her fresh and balance counter views make them instantly relatable and approachable.

My guest is Dr Nikki Goldstein and she speaks on the type of business she has and who she assists now.

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In this episode, I look into the LinkedIn metrics and what they mean for you and your LinkedIn profile.

5 keystone Points I look at in the episode for your profile:

1. SEO
2. The first 4 seconds
3. Original thought leadership and curation
4. Action people take
5. What you say to people

My book Connect: Leverage your LinkedIn Profile for Business Growth and Lead Generation covers the topics discussed in more depth and provides guidance so you can take control of your profile and use it effectively.

Purchase your copy today and turn your LinkedIn profile into a lead generating machine!

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What is the Social Selling Index? Recently we have been fielding a lot of questions about this, as LinkedIn has introduced this and it can be found through your LinkedIn profile.

3 key aspects discussed in this episode for and about the SSI:

1. Positioning – What you want to be known for
2. Measure – What is it? Is it general?
3. Conversation – regarding the diagnostics of it

The Goal of life is to match your heartbeat with the beat of the Universe… – Joseph Campbell – TWEET

In talking about your profile and the SSI here is another great take away:

People who are going to buy from you are people who already know you – Seth Godin – TWEET

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In this episode, I talk about whether or not it is time to start your business and quit your day job. In particular, I look at Purpose and if you know your purpose.

You, Are What Sells – Jane Anderson 

Lessons from this episode:

• Listen
• Have a purpose
• The fear of failure is what stops us

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Anneli Blundell and I talk about the importance of making the decision to start a business and to have it branded in your own name – self-branding.

As a professional People Whisperer, Anneli has been working with leaders and teams to improve their communication and interpersonal intelligence for almost a decade. She brings to her clients a recognised expertise in the field of below conscious communication and motivation. She is obsessed with decoding people and performance dynamics for improved results. Anneli goes through how she can help both individuals and corporations.

“How you show up matters. Your interpersonal impact works like a magnet;
it either draws people to you or pushes them away from you
and the difference is palpable.”

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I have a great conversation here with Gihan Perera about leveraging your thought leadership and how the internet has changed the world. Gihan is considered by Forbes as in the top 5 influences in the world in his field. He is a futurist and leader in helping companies use the internet which he has been using since 1987!! He was also one of the first people in Australia to have a web design business.

“..create a practice not a business”- Gihan Perera – TWEET

Gihan is a huge advocate of the Internet and leveraging it to spread messages, extend your reach and live happier lives.

So listen up and enjoy…

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Grandfather Mathers’ love of shoes started as a shoe shine boy in Ipswich Qld. With borrowed money from friends, to open his shoe store in 1923. Mathers shoes was born….

Dad realised early how important branding was for Mathers. This was for logo, image, stock, staff and more. Because of this he also realised that all things cannot be in the one place. Keeping consistency for a brand meant that diversifying across different brands and stores, although owned by the one company  allowed for large market share.

The basics being that to keep the Mathers name, a kid's shoe can't be sold next to a gentleman’s shoe……

Tracey Mathers took the leap one day to take ownership of a gap that she could see, although still as ‘Tracey Mathers’ studio. To her it was so obvious to maintain the name especially after the family had spent so long nurturing the name.

Self branding Benefits for Tracey:

• Name already known
• Customer experience with stories & histories
• Name means more to people
• Set expectations

Tracey’s Challenges:

• Being thought of as expensive
• Marketing around this

Lessons learnt:

• You make mistakes for growth
• Had the wrong approach about FB & Instagram
• Using social media
• Having someone else do FB page – as when trying to engage with people it needs to be you

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I have a great conversation here with Lisa Phillips. Talk about high energy, passion and enthusiasm, Lisa has it! And that is a great indication of the person and what she in turn carries through in her business life. Lisa and I talk through marketing, branding and what has helped us in our business. 

“When on your purpose it is really easy to be motivated”- Lisa Phillips

Lisa’s business  – Amazing Coaching – is about coaching and helping people to gain confidence. She has been featured across Channel10, the SMH and the list goes on. So she's clearly good at what she does.

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In this episode, I walk you through on how to set up your LinkedIn profile. This is a great add on the previous Podcast show Corporation U. One of the most frequent questions I get asked about is how to get your profile right on LinkedIn.

Listen in and follow what I talk about.

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Many people, especially in business, have a strained relationship with digital technology. It is a source of frustration and distraction and often fails to live up to its potential. Given that the amount of technology in our lives is only going to grow we need to develop a better approach.

Simon Waller makes technology productive by helping people identify the right opportunities, the right technology and show them how to use it the right way.

DON’T BE A SLAVE TO TECHNOLOGY. BE PRODUCTIVE.

I have a great conversation with Simon about taking yourself as a brand or your organisation forward and forward with technology. As we know it plays such a role in our lives. But in business it maybe hard to get around. Simon goes through how he can help both individuals and corporations like he has done with Rio Tinto.

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I explore the advantages of having your name on the business such as ‘Ashley Consulting’. It allows people to be able to find you very easily. Building a personal connection and building rapport with people is so important with what Stacey does. So having the business name allows her to start building trust straight away.

Stacey Ashley helps people discover their potential and their capability through coaching. I talk with Stacey about her company and about positioning herself and her brand.

There is always something else you can learn.

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