My guest today says, “Success is what happens when preparation meets knowledge.” Joining me today is Dr Sacha Fulton. Sacha is a highly respected and qualified consultant, trainer, coach, workshop facilitator and author on Peak Preparation and Performance. As the owner of Peak Preparation and an Australian leader in sports science, Sacha offers ove…

My guest today says, “The stats don’t lie – financial wellbeing is important for employees and employers.” Joining me today is Kathryn Dixon. Kathryn is a Relationship Manager within the Employee Solutions team at Insignia Financial (formally IOOF), Kathryn works with employers to help them implement and deliver employee benefits to their staff. Th…

My guest today says, “Financial freedom means having the flexibility to make the most out of our life without relying on a paying job.” Joining me today is Helen Nan. Helen Nan has been a financial adviser since 2011, helping hundreds of clients achieve their lifestyle goals and aspirations. Helen takes time to deeply understand the dreams, aspirat…

My guest today says, “Change happens best and lasts longest when it’s a choice and not forced.” Joining me today is Tracy Cooper. Tracy Cooper has a passion for change. She’s a change management specialist, who combines theory and a proven practical approach to support leaders and teams to enhance their performance and lead change within their busi…

My guest today says, “ Diversity is not just about race, gender, disability or whether you’re an immigrant. It is usually the unseen gap. It can be age, socioeconomic status, education, thought. “ Joining me today is Marion Burchell. Marion is the Managing Director for Azolla Holdings Pty Ltd, a management consulting business focused on the conflue…

My guest today says, “Knowing the impact we have on others is our greatest strength.” Joining me on today’s show is Kerrie Nobes. Kerrie is a facilitator, coach, trainer, and mentor. She is always optimistic about improving work/life balance, we cannot let one be subpar without it affecting the other part. The ratios are negotiable! She’s a mum of …

My guest today says, “I live with lots of spaces in my day, and I have never been happier.” Joining me on today’s show is Emma Gray. Emma is a leadership coach, author, speaker, meditation teacher and Clinical Psychologist. Her international bestselling book, “Inspired Living”, is co-authored with Dr Larry Farwell, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist,…

Join Lyn Hawkins, National Director of BWA with Annemarie Cross, BWA Podcast Manager & Core Business Foundations Facilitator, along with eight guests in the BWA Podcast Virtual Studio. If you are keen to explore the power of collaborations as we live stream this event across multiple channels, register today. Together we are BETTER is no doubt a qu…

My guest today says, “People do business with people, so tell your story.” Joining me on today’s show is Cathy Smith. Cathy Smith is the granddaughter of an artist; design has been her whole life. Creating marketing that exposes her clients to their ideal customers; allows their business to be seen and grow; is why Cathy is still in the same busine…

My guest today says, “Without a clear understanding of the cause of your results, you will forever be living life on trial and error. ” Joining me on today’s show is Fiona Yue. Fiona is an accredited Proctor Gallagher Consultant trained by Bob & Sandy. She engages in keynote speaking across the globe, as well as personally guiding each of their cli…

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…

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 D…

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 bel…

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 o…

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 ra…

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 provid…

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…

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 …

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 t…

Letting go of the guilt of what society expects from you Joining me today is Martina Saldi. Martina is a 36 year old Italian, wife and working mum of an active 4 year old, Leonardo. Martina’s native background is Italian but, after more than 7 years spent across Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore she feels like she has many backgrounds! During these years…

When life serves you lemons, make lemonade! My guest today says, “Life is not happening to you, but for you to learn and grow”. Joining me today is Cindy Scott. Cindy has been an exec coach and corporate trainer until a second diagnosis with breast cancer in Feb 2020 when she shut down her business and sought treatment. Amidst her darkest days of c…

Why customer experience is the new differentiator Joining me today is Marion Burchell. Marion is the Managing Director for Azolla Holdings Pty Ltd, a management consulting business focused on the confluence of strategy, innovation and technology. She has had an extensive career in the public sector spanning several government agencies and sectors i…

Handling constant change while still being consistent My guest today says, “Choose the life you want and deserve not the life others choose for you”. Joining me today is Michelle Pascoe. In 1994, Michelle founded one of Australia’s most respected training companies, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Pty Ltd (OOPS). OOPS is now a thriving pr…

Why people don’t see a financial adviser Joining me today is Helen Nan. Helen has been a financial adviser since 2011, helping hundreds of clients achieve their lifestyle goals and aspirations. She is passionate about providing clear and straightforward guidance, demystifying the planning process, and helping you make the best decisions for your li…

Lessons from the field of sports science to improve team My guest today says, “Success is what happens when preparation meets knowledge”. Joining me today is Dr Sacha Fulton. Sacha is an accredited sports scientist, preparation specialist for athletes and adviser to high performing business teams and executives. She holds a PhD with the Australian …

The essential elements of an effective wellbeing program My guest today says, “What employer doesn’t want to see their employees be more productive, more present and ultimately more loyal?” Joining me today is Kathryn Dixon. Kathryn is a Relationship Manager within the IOOF Employee Solutions team at IOOF. She works with employers to provide employ…

How to pivot careers and chase your passions My guest today says, “If a ticketing platform can help close the education gap, what could the rest of the world do?” Joining me on today’s show is Jenny Chung. Jenny is the Head of Distribution at Humanitix, which is the world's first not-for-profit ticketing platform based in Australia. She grew up in …

Healing Pain & Inflammation in the Body Welcome to [Business Women Australia Podcast] I’m your Host Annemarie Cross – The Podcasting Queen. Joining me on today’s show is Lianne Gianoli. Lianne is a business woman with a diverse background running entities including in clothing production, dairy & beef farming and owning/operating a Tavern. Lianne n…

The challenges of pivoting to online learning Joining me on today’s show is Kathy McKenzie. Kathy has been a pioneer in the field of coaching in Australia. She is an innovator and entrepreneur who loves seeing others evolve. She has seen thousands of people change their lives through the coaching and training FIREUP conducts. Kathy founded FIREUP C…

Success is not a secret, it is following a system Joining me on today’s show is Fiona Yue. Fiona is the Director of PGY Consultants, an accredited consultant with The Proctor Gallagher Institute that was established by the legendary Bob Proctor and Sandy Gallagher. Fiona originated from Northern China and came to Australia via Edith Cowan Universit…

What to do to get the grant! My guest today says, “Rural Australia has the answers to the world’s problems” Joining me on today’s show is Julia Spicer. Julia runs her business, Engage & Create Consulting from Goondiwindi in South West Queensland. Engage & Creates’ focus is to support the viability and vibrancy of businesses and community organisati…

Hindsight: Challenges are inevitable. Defeat is optional. Join Business Women Australia's Leadership Team LIVE as they discuss the lessons and learnings they'll be leveraging as they prepare for 2021. BWA Leadership: Jessica Schubert | Donna Vincent (Top) Lyn Hawkins | Cathy Smith (Middle) Annemarie Cross (Bottom) Connect with Business Women Austra…

My guest today says, “We are not defined by our past and where we come from, what will define us is our ability to take responsibility for ourselves and our decisions.” Joining me on today’s show is Tracey Sofra. Tracey is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and financial educator who spends her time sharing the knowledge, experience and passion …

My guest today says, “Reaching your goals is not an impossible dream. It is simply a matter of following a process.” Joining me on today’s show is Georgia Bamber. Georgia is a success coach, speaker and author of “Achieve Anything You Want” . Using practical tools and mindset strategies, she teaches people to create the success they are looking for…

How to address stress in the current economy Joining me on today’s show is Natasha Lie, Natasha is one of two Directors at LG Accounting Solutions –an accounting firm that specializes in working with small and medium businesses with systems and cash flow. Before she was running an accounting business, she was a farmer’s daughter growing up in New N…

How to temperature-check your multi-gen workplace culture My guest today says, “Leaders create Leaders – we need to understand and develop Generation Y and Z as they will make up 70% of the workforce by 2030.” Joining me on today’s show is Jessica Schubert. Originally from Germany, Jessica has lived and worked in the corporate services industry all…

Become the voice in your industry through book publishing My guest today says: Establishing yourself as a voice in your industry through book publishing is one of the powerful tools women can use to gain credibility, respect and a voice at the table. In fact, it may be one of the most powerful steps towards a better balance in Australia’s boardroom…

How to Create a Business from Less than Ideal Circumstances Joining me on today’s show is Lisa Burling. Lisa is a journalist, PR professional, entrepreneur, businesswoman and author. In 2013, a chain of devastating events resulted in her being an unemployed, single mum of two boys under three. Whilst in the Centrelink queue wondering how this was h…

The How, When & Why’s of Planning My guest today has a question for you: “What are you doing today to proactively move towards achieving your dreams?” Joining me on today’s show is Suzzanne Laidlaw. Suzzanne has over 25 years in key business management roles and has started and built many businesses from the ground up. She inspires individuals and …

Speaking, Pitching & Presenting from a Position of Strength and Power My guest today believes that ‘A sense of discovery unfolds when you realise you don’t need to set the world on fire. Simply set yourself on fire and watch the world come to meet you.” Joining me on today’s show is Jacqueline Nagle. While she was once a CEO, a GM, and a Consultant…

R&D Incentives & Tax Laws for Women In Business Joining me on today’s show is Mariana von Lucken. Mariana is an experienced and highly respected taxation professional and a partner at HLB Mann Judd. She currently sits on the Education Committee of the Taxation Institute of Australia, and is a member of the Women in Tax Committee of the Taxation Ins…

Recruitment Trends for Businesses in 2018 According to my guest today, in 2020 up to 60% of the workforce will be Millennials so older generations must learn different approaches to effectively recruit and retain Millennials. Joining me on today’s show is Heather Warner, Principal of WCA People & Cultural Solutions, who typically work with SME’s as…

Turning an Idea into a Sustainable Business Joining me on today’s show is Sue Pember. Sue Pember is a passionate entrepreneur who has a knack for finding opportunities everywhere she looks. She constantly challenges herself to make a difference in the lives of friends, clients and her community. This path has led her from working as a stage manager…

Business Woman Standing Out & Making an Impact The tables are being turned in this episode, where Director of Business Women Australia – Lyn Hawkins interviews Annemarie Cross about how Business Women can Stand Out and Making an Impact in the Workplace. On today’s show, Annemarie shares: * Why we need to share our gifts, strengths and talents with …

Use Speaking to Grow Your Business & Your Brand Imagine for a moment, you’ve been asked to give a presentation to a group of 150 of your peers and ideal clients. Do you (a) think, fantastic! Can’t wait to inspire and empower them. Or (b) want to curl up in a heap because you just don’t like speaking in public? Joining me on today’s show is Paula Sm…

3 Money-Management Must-Do’s to Double your Growing Business Eighty-seven percent of small business owners are financially illiterate. They have no real understanding of what products / services are making the most amount of money with the least amount of effort. They don’t regularly check in how they are performing financially or how they are prog…

Branding Tips to Survive in Today’s Market Are you struggling to have your message heard amongst all the online noise? You know the importance of building a strong brand, but don’t know where to start? Joining me today is Emma Fraser. As a Brand Strategist, Marketing and Communications expert, based out of Perth and with 20 years of international e…

Cross-Cultural Intelligence: How to Effectively Lead People Across Borders In a recent article “Being the Boss in Brussels, Boston, and Beijing” published on Harvard Business Review, author Erin Meyer begins by saying: “Cultural differences in leadership styles often create unexpected misunderstandings.” As leaders in business we know that any misu…

Dealing with Disruption: Will you be the Disruptor or the Disrupted? According to Australian Bureau of Statistics one of the biggest challenges for businesses is to stick with it long enough to make enough money. The failure rate is also attributed to a lack of financial understanding and lack of management ability. In fact Business Women Australia…

Take Control of Your Financial Future According to ASIC a comfortable income for a couple is $59,971 and a modest income is $34,855. Now, without taking into consideration the age pension, you would need $1.2M if you wanted to have a comfortable lifestyle when you retired (or not including the aged pension $720,000 for a modest lifestyle), which as…