Managing Life's Masterclass | Laini Bennett

Managing Life’s Masterclass

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When Kate Engler’s marriage ended, she knew she needed to change how she did business so she could support her family and be present for her sons. The outcome was her highly successful Meet the Press Masterclass. Here she shares her leadership journey and lessons learned. Kate Engler was stoked. It was 2012, and she’d

Doing it Differently With Kathryn MacMillan | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Kathryn MacMillan

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When Kathryn MacMillan started her business, she wanted something in which she could grow while raising her family and supporting her husband in his big corporate role. Twenty years on, her company has become the big corporate. Here, she shares the lessons she has learned from doing it differently. What inspired you to launch your

Doing it Differently With Caroline Bellenger | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Caroline Bellenger

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Single mother Caroline Bellenger overcame childhood trauma, addiction, and mental illness to give herself and her son their best chance in life. Today, she is a triathlete and runs a thriving business as a life and business coach. Here, she shares the lessons she has learned from doing it differently. What inspired you to launch

Doing it Differently With Winter Clark | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Winter Clark

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When Winter Clark’s side hustle began to grow organically, she took a chance and swapped teaching English for launching her business. Following her intuition has seen her thrive, including writing and publishing two books. Here, she shares the lessons she has learned from doing it differently. What inspired you to launch your own business?  Before

Doing it Differently With Cynthia Krantz | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Cynthia Krantz

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After her son became sick, Cynthia Krantz knew she needed a role with flexibility, so she launched a social media agency. Pre-pandemic, her 100% remote business raised eyebrows. Today, it is embraced enthusiastically. Here she shares the lessons she has learned from doing it differently. What inspired you to launch your own business? When my

Doing it Differently With Michelle Fragar | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Michelle Fragar

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After 20 years of working in the male-dominated marketing industry, Michelle Fragar abruptly lost her job. It motivated her to launch a branding agency, and within a few years, she was recognised with Australia’s top marketing award. Here, she shares the lessons she has learned from doing it differently.  What inspired you to launch your

Doing it Differently With Carol Grimshaw | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Carol Grimshaw

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Lawyer Carol Grimshaw was a high school dropout who went on to launch a boutique law firm in her 40s. She has since been recognised as one of 50 elite women in the Australian legal industry. Here she shares the lessons she has learned from launching her own business. What inspired you to launch your

A Disruptive Influence | Laini Bennett

A Disruptive Influence

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When registered nurse and mother of four, Tamar Krebs, launched her business, Group Homes Australia, she was determined to disrupt the aged care industry. For too long, there had been no alternative to the traditional care model, particularly for those living with dementia, and she believed the industry was ripe for change. Here, Krebs shares

Fighting For Those Who Can't | Laini Bennett

Fighting for Those Who Can’t

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As the CEO of Women’s Community Shelters, Annabelle Daniel OAM will soon open her ninth crisis accommodation shelter in as many years. While now a respected leader in her sector, she has battled industry scepticism and, at times, her feelings of self-worth to ensure that women and children facing domestic violence have a haven in

Thriving on Gut Instinct | Laini Bennett

Thriving on Gut Instinct

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Dana Kay’s son has ADHD. Frustrated with the effects of traditional medicine, she sought an alternative. The outcome changed her life – and that of hundreds of other families. Here, she shares her journey from a loving but desperate mother to thriving businesswoman, including her leadership lessons learned. When Dana Kay’s son Oliver was a