Business Women Australia Podcast

My guest today says, “Relinquish with love – it’s the only way to transmute suffering.”

 Joining me on today’s show is Kathy McKenzie.

Kathy McKenzie is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and Founder and Director of FIREUP Coaching. Her lifelong love of learning serves her to continually explore ways in which she can keep expanding her worldview and connecting with clients in deeper and more meaningful ways. 

She shares her joy of travel and living by the beach with her husband John and is currently writing a book called “Relinquish with Love” which explores how to let go of the things in life that hold us back. 

On today’s show, Kathy will share:  

• Ways to expand your thinking to enrich your relationships 
• The importance of recognizing the impermanence of struggle to overcome past trauma 
• How reframing, refocusing and redirecting consciously can create change in the areas you desire :  

About Kathy:

Kathy is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and Founder and Director of FIREUP Coaching. Her lifelong love of learning serves her to continually explore ways in which she can keep expanding her worldview and connecting with clients in deeper and more meaningful ways. 

She shares her joy of travel and living by the beach with her husband John and is currently writing a book called “Relinquish with Love” which explores how to let go of the things in life that hold us back. 

Contact Kathy:

• Website: http://www.fireupcoaching.com.au
• Linked In: @fireupcoaching
• Email: Kathy.mckenzie@fireup.com.au 
• Instagram: @fireup_coaching
• Twitter: @FIREUP_Coaching

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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Are you a coach/consultant who feels like the world’s best kept secret – despite your vast experience and value you can offer clients, and all the hard work you’ve put in marketing your business?  

 Industry Thought Leader Academy has partnered with Business Women Australia and are launching TWO Scholarships in the Core Business Foundations Business Development Program valued at $1997 each. 

 Listen to this episode to find out:  

•  What Core Business Foundations is and how this business development program can help your business growth; – Common challenges coaches face, why and what they need to focus on;  
• Interview with Premium BWA Member – Lauree Arnold who shares the results she is seeing in her business as she continues to implement the Core Business Foundations into her business. Note: It’s only been a few months in and she’s already attracting and working with clients! Hear her share her story;
• The Steps for the Scholarship Application Process, and much more  

If you realise you need to implement the Core Business Foundations into your business, BWA and Industry Thought Leader Academy are offering a special reduction into the program – ONLY available during the Scholarship Promotion campaign (17th July 2022 deadline) 

 Go to: https://industrythoughtleaderacademy.com/core-business-foundations/  

BWA Members: If you are a BWA Member, receive 25% off using the coupon BWA25  

Non-Members: If you aren’t a member of BWA, receive 15% off using the coupon BWA15 

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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My guest today says, “I help you PROTECT your business to STAY in business.” 

Joining me on today’s show is Caitriona Forde. 

Passionate about protecting small businesses from hackers, Cait is on a mission to educate businesses and our community to understand the risk of cyberattacks. The stakes of a cyber-attack are at an all-time high, yet Cait believes that taking small steps to improve your online security will decrease your chances of getting hacked. 

With years of experience working with businesses of all sizes and across many industries, she has a strong understanding of business operations and what is required for business growth. She applies this knowledge when devising and implementing tech solutions, that will securely assist with business growth.

On today’s show, Caitriona will share:  

1. How to identify the weakest links in your business that could result in a cyber-attack
2. Why SMEs are a target for hackers? 
3. Top 3 tips to protect your business from getting hacked 

Contact Cait:

• Website: www.cait.com.au 
• Linked In: @caitrionaforde
• Email: caitriona@cait.com.au
• Instagram: @cait_cybersafe

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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My guest today says, “Focus on how far you have come and not how far you have to go – gratitude for what you have achieved is more powerful than dissatisfaction with what you feel you need to achieve.” 

Joining me on today’s show is Catherine Leach. 

Catherine is a Family Lawyer of 30 years, a certified life coach, and is a founder and owner of one of Australia’s largest solely female-owned law firms.  

She is passionate about women in business and providing women with clarity to achieve their goals. She is also the Governance Director for the Asia Pacific on the Regional Council of the global Entrepreneur’s Organization.   

As a lawyer, she provides strategic advice for her clients to obtain the best outcomes – who are largely professionals and business owners or their spouses. 

Catherine has been married for 20 years and has two teenage boys.   

On today’s show, Catherine will share:  

• What is the feminization of business and how is it relevant 
• How to create a culture that is productive and nurturing while still being profitable 
• How to juggle home and work so that your goals and dreams are not forgotten 

About Catherine:

Catherine is a Family Lawyer of 30 years, a certified life coach, and is a founder and owner of one of Australia’s largest solely female-owned law firms. She is passionate about women in business and providing women with clarity to achieve their goals. She is also the Governance Director for the Asia Pacific on the Regional Council of the global Entrepreneur’s Organization.  As a lawyer, she provides strategic advice for her clients to obtain the best outcomes – who are largely professionals and business owners or their spouses. 

Contact Catherine:

• Website: www.leachlegal.com.au
• Linked In: @catherinehleach
• Email: catherine@leachlegal.com.au

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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What is Change Management

My guest today says, “Change is uncomfortable – forgotten what it feels like? Wear your shoes on opposite feet, that will remind you!” 

Joining me on today’s show Bev Andrews.

Bev is an experienced Change Management specialist who has devoted the past 20 years of her career to delivering business solutions across a broad range of services in a diverse set of industries. Bev has extensive experience in Organisational Management – managing, developing, and facilitating change in order to achieve organisational improvement and transformation. During her career, Bev has worked within organisations of different shapes and sizes. 

Bringing this experience to ASPIRE Change Management, Bev continues to provide the highest level of practical and empowering change management support, training, and advice to Australian businesses.  

On today’s show, Bev will share: 

• Information and advice for change management professionals 
• Ways in dealing with tactical/business change 
• The latest trends and practices in organizational Change Management

About Bev:

Bev is an experienced Change Management specialist who has devoted the past 20 years of her career to delivering business solutions across a broad range of services in a diverse set of industries. Bev has extensive experience in Organisational Management – managing, developing and facilitating change in order to achieve organisational improvement and transformation.  

During her career, Bev has worked within organisations of different shapes and sizes. Bringing this experience to ASPIRE Change Management, Bev continues to provide the highest level of practical and empowering change management support, training, and advice to Australian businesses.  

Contact Bev:

• Website: www.aspirechangemanagement.com
• Linked In: @bevandrews
• Email: @bevandrews

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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My guest today says, “The power of LinkedIn is that you can connect directly with current and potential clients. As a digital sales and marketing tool, LinkedIn is second to none.” 

Joining me today is Lucy Bingle.

 Lucy Bingle is the Founder and CEO of Australia’s leading LinkedIn Agency – www.lucybingle.com 

Lucy and her team of experts have provided LinkedIn services since 2015. Lucy is passionate about helping her clients harness the power of LinkedIn.  She knows that having a robust and smart LinkedIn strategy will build brand awareness, generate leads and attract top talent to an organization.  Lucy’s agency works with SMEs and large corporates including Westpac, JLL, Tourism Australia, Brother International, and IHG to name a few. 

 On today’s show, will share:  

• Why a robust LinkedIn strategy is critical for building your brand and winning new business. 
• Why your people are your greatest sales & marketing assets. 
• Why employee advocacy is critical for attracting top talent. 

About Lucy :

 Lucy Bingle is the Founder and CEO of Australia’s leading LinkedIn Agency – www.lucybingle.com 

Lucy and her team of experts have provided LinkedIn services since 2015. Lucy is passionate about helping her clients harness the power of LinkedIn.  She knows that having a robust and smart LinkedIn strategy will build brand awareness, generate leads and attract top talent to an organization.  Lucy’s agency works with SMEs and large corporates including Westpac, JLL, Tourism Australia, Brother International, and IHG to name a few. 

Contact Lucy:

• Website: www.lucybingle.com 
• Linked In: @lucybingle
• Email: lucy@lucybingle.com 

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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Joining me on today’s show is Lyn Hawkins – Director of Business Women Australia. 

 As the Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant, Lyn loves helping ambitious people grow their businesses – especially women!  

On today’s show, Lyn and I are going to discuss: 

• BWA’s Vision and Mission 
• BWA’s evolution and rapid growth 
• Challenges & Opportunities  
• Partnerships and Courses – including Core Business Foundations  
• And much more  

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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My guest today says, “Our genes do not determine our fate.” 

Joining me today is Cindy Scott. 

Cindy is the Founder and CEO of Evolving Women Co, a platform for women who are seeking sanctuary; a place to heal, grow and flourish. She is a Mindset Coach and Cancer Whisperer – activating mind-body healing in women journeying with cancer. 

Cindy is also the author of the Healing Journal: The Gift of Cancer and the host of the Rethinking Cancer series.  

On today’s show, Cindy will share:  

• Why we should shift the way we look at cancer 
• The impact of having a positive mindset on healing
• How in order to heal fully, we need to take a holistic view focusing on our mind, heart, and soul too. 

About Cindy:

Cindy is the Founder and CEO of Evolving Women Co, a platform for women who are seeking sanctuary; a place to heal, grow and flourish. She is a Mindset Coach and Cancer Whisperer – activating mind-body healing in women journeying with cancer.

Cindy is also the author of the Healing Journal: The Gift of Cancer and the host of the Rethinking Cancer series.  

Contact Cindy:

• Website: Healingjournal.co 
• Linked In: @evolvingwomen/
• Instagram: @evolvingwomenco 
• Email: cindy@evolvingwomen.co 

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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Joining me on today’s show is Meriel Steadman. 

When Meriel was in High School she wanted to be an author, teach in France, marry a Frenchman and have bilingual children. Life didn’t quite work out that way! Meriel has practiced as a lawyer for over 20 years, in the UK, Australia, and the Caribbean. She helps clients at the contract drafting stage to avoid future disputes.  

If a dispute does arise (obviously where she was not engaged to advise on the contract!) she advises on how to resolve the dispute, including by litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. Her clients operate in energy and resources, life sciences, and healthcare industries.  

Meriel has 9-year-old identical twin daughters.   

On today’s show, Meriel will share:  

• Leadership, the law and litigation. 
• Senior females in the law – how to not just survive, but how to thrive 
• Tips for business on how to avoid litigation 

About Meriel :

When Meriel was in High School she wanted to be an author, teach in France, marry a Frenchman and have bilingual children. Life didn’t quite work out that way! Meriel has practiced as a lawyer for over 20 years, in the UK, Australia and the Caribbean. She helps clients at the contract drafting stage to avoid future disputes.  If a dispute does arise (obviously where she was not engaged to advise on the contract!) she advises on how to resolve the dispute, including by litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation. Her clients operate in energy and resources, life sciences, and healthcare industries.  Meriel has 9-year-old identical twin daughters.   

Contact Meriel:

• Linked In: @merielsteadman

Connect with Business Women Australia:

• Website:  www.BusinessWomenAustralia.com.au
• Twitter: Business Women Australia
• Linkedin: Business Women Australia

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Hi I’m Annemarie Cross and welcome to a new podcast we’re producing on the Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network – Business Women Australia Podcast.
Business Women Australia is a dynamic, national community of ambitious women who are serious about business success was Founded by Jennifer Rose Bryant and now is overseen by both Jennifer and Director Lyn Hawkins.
Business Women Australia Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast for ambitious women who are serious about business success and leadership development, and interested in building their knowledge and skills.
I look forward to bringing you interviews with Thought Leaders in their field to help you build your knowledge and skills.

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