Business Women Australia Podcast

Annemarie Cross: Brand & Communications Strategist; Chief Storyteller; The Podcasting Queen

Hosted by Annemarie Cross - 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. Business Women Australia Podcast is another AmbitiousEntrepreneurNetwork.com podcast.

  • 35 minutes 58 seconds
    61. Redefining Success in Leadership

    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 over 15 years’ experience in the field of scientific training and preparation techniques for individuals, organisations, community groups and schools.  

    Sacha is a speaker on subjects ranging from leadership, team performance and motivation, to health, nutrition, and wellbeing.  As an Accredited Sports Scientist Sacha is sought for her expertise as a coach consultant, and athlete and team preparation specialist at local, state, national and Olympic levels.   

    On today’s show, Sacha will share: 

    1. How we can gain a new way of defining success.
    2. Understanding leadership values and applying them to critical decisions can redefine success away from numbers and towards values for organizations.
    3. Learn a new matrix for peak preparation and leadership.

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    28 September 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 39 seconds
    60. Fostering Financial Wellness: Strategies and Benefits for Employers and Employees

    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.  

    Those benefits include financial education and support designed to help develop and enhance their financial wellbeing as well as insurance and superannuation services.   

    On today’s show, Kathryn will share: 

    1. Facts and figures to illustrate why employers should consider implementing a financial wellbeing program; 
    2. Strategies to building financial wellbeing; and
    3. The benefits for employer and employee of investing in a financial wellbeing program. 

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    24 August 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 18 seconds
    59. How to shift your subconscious “money blueprint” for financial success

    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, aspirations, and goals of her clients, as well as the pains and fears that hold them back. Then she applies specialized expertise and frameworks to turn these desires into measurable numbers, followed by clear action plans to achieve financial freedom or comfortable retirement. 

    Helen Nan is the author of “Your best life” and the founder of Compound Freedom.   

    On today’s show, Helen will share: 

    1. Three top tips to achieve financial freedom or comfortable retirement for business owners 
    2. How changing your subconscious "money blueprint" can bring financial success 
    3. The power of compound interest   

    Contact Helen:

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    4 May 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 30 seconds
    58. Five mistakes you should avoid when leading change

    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 businesses. Whilst her early career was in agricultural science, she transitioned to delivering leadership programs in rural and regional communities of Qld in the 1990s.  

    From this experience, in 2001 along with her business partner Maria Nolan, Tracy launched SeeChange Consulting. And they have just celebrated the 22nd birthday of SeeChange!  A wonderful journey helping leaders and their teams to embrace their challenges and make change happen.  

    On today’s show, Tracy will share: 

    1. The 5 mistakes to avoid when leading change 
    2. How to help people choose to change and to get involved to ‘make it happen’ in your organisation, as a leader 
    3. How to reduce the stress and overwhelm in changing times 


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    20 April 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 13 seconds
    57. DEI: An in-depth understanding 

    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 confluence of strategy, innovation and technology. 

    With degrees in science, sociology, policy and planning, along with a Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, she brings a unique perspective on topics based on her experience across sectors, disciplines and practices. 

    On today’s show, Marion will share: 

    1.  A deeper understanding of DEI and its benefits   
    2.  DEI extends beyond HR & Training – find out how others are winning in the workplace   
    3.  Shift the DEI conversation to one of creating better outcomes for all   

    About Marion:

    Marion is the Managing Director for Azolla Holdings Pty Ltd, a management consulting business focused on the confluence of strategy, innovation and technology. 

    With degrees in science, sociology, policy and planning, along with a Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, she brings a unique perspective on topics based on her experience across sectors, disciplines and practices. 

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    16 March 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 31 seconds
    56. The 3 pillar approach to all things

    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 2 young adults and a spoodle, a wife, friend, colleague, facilitator/coach – all about authentic relationships and helping people move forward to whatever it is they wish for – always with a side dish of fun. 

    On today’s show, Kerrie will: 

    1. Debunk the myths of psychological safety, and the role senior leaders and boards have in this 
    2. See how psychological safety builds profits and is vital for the organization’s bottom line – think retention, talent attraction, and productivity! 
    3. Have 3 distinct pillars to engage and grow your team’s mojo and effectiveness - Support Challenge Champion 

    About Kerrie:

    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 been energized by creating her own business through Covid and is grateful for others who have embraced her journey and given her support. 

    She loves being able to lean into topics she's passionate about while gaining confidence that she can make a difference and having a mission to make workplaces embrace the diversity, creativity, and know-how of the people that drive them.

    She’s a mum of 2 young adults and a spoodle, a wife, friend, colleague, facilitator/coach – all about authentic relationships and helping people move forward to whatever it is they wish for – always with a side dish of fun. 

    Contact Kerrie:

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    1 December 2022, 7:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 6 seconds
    55. How Meditation Can Transform Your Life

    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, featured in Time Magazine’s Top 100 Innovators of the Century.  

    Emma helps soul-driven business women boost their impact and income, and find more balance and ease. She loves helping women reduce stress, restore balance, and create time and energy for the things they really want to do.  Emma and her team specialise in mindfulness-based leadership coaching programs and wellbeing retreats for women to make transformational change in their business and personal lives. 

    On today’s show, Emma will share: 

    1. Discover how meditation is your business superpower 
    2. Discover how radical self-care is the essential foundation for building a business you love, and having more time and energy for things you love 
    3. Discover how following your soul-driven purpose can make you invincible 

    About Emma :

    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, featured in Time Magazine’s Top 100 Innovators of the Century.  

    Emma helps soul-driven business women boost their impact and income, and find more balance and ease. She loves helping women reduce stress, restore balance, and create time and energy for the things they really want to do.  Emma and her team specialise in mindfulness-based leadership coaching programs and wellbeing retreats for women to make transformational change in their business and personal lives. 

    Contact Emma :

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    27 October 2022, 7:49 pm
  • 55 minutes 56 seconds
    54. The Power of Collaborations

    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 quote you’re familiar with. The BWA collective has been built on this mantra. The rich talent and resources of the BWA community are extraordinary and now might be the perfect time to see what opportunities you can create through collaborating! 

    Lyn and Annemarie will be discussing: 

    1. - What collaborations are NOT 
    2. - The RIGHT Mindset (and what could keep you stuck) 
    3. - Key Questions to as to explore potential opportunities 
    4. - How one collaboration can lead to another when you’ve found the right collaboration partner, and so much more 

    Watch now: 

     

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    12 August 2022, 9:06 am
  • 35 minutes 3 seconds
    53. How to Make Your Marketing Work for Your Business

    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 business 21 years on. Cathy’s marketing agency CATCO Enterprises is on a mission to make sure that small businesses thrive and that they get a positive return on their marketing dollar. Cathy’s vision is to provide powerful and responsive marketing that grows her client’s businesses so that they can make a positive impact in their communities. 

    On today’s show, Cathy will share: 

    1. How to make your marketing work for your business 
    2. Why you still need a website, even in the age of social 
    3. Why “Hit & Miss” marketing is costing you money 

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    4 August 2022, 8:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 29 seconds
    52. Shift Your Paradigm and Change Your Results

    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 clients through the Program 

    Originally coming from China, Fiona now resides in Western Australia. She’s a mother of 2, an MBA, a sophisticated investor, and an entrepreneur who in the past 20 years, has founded, co-founded and managed businesses ranging from financial institutions, consulting, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale to international trading turning over up to $200 million-plus with staffing up to 10,000.  

    As a result of Bob Proctor and Sandy Gallagher’s teachings and her personal journey, Fiona has a unique perspective on what it takes to transform your personal and professional results in a calm and confident manner. 

    And, she can’t wait to share them with you! 

    On today’s show, Fiona will share: 

    1. Understand the exact cause of your results in life (such as how you use your time, what you are doing, the income you are getting, the relationship you are in etc)-- Paradigm 
    2. How you can transform your results—need the right system and long-term mentorship on the paradigm level 
    3. Get to know the global leading program tailored towards your goal, your growth, and your success. 
    About Fiona:

    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 clients through the Program 

    Originally coming from China, Fiona now resides in Western Australia. She’s a mother of 2, an MBA, a sophisticated investor, and an entrepreneur who in the past 20 years, has founded, co-founded and managed businesses ranging from financial institutions, consulting, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale to international trading turning over up to $200 million-plus with staffing up to 10,000.  

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    14 July 2022, 8:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 33 seconds
    51. The Beauty of Letting Go

    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. 

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    7 July 2022, 8:00 pm
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