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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Sharon Scheepers
Principal Bloom Consulting | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2012About me
My background includes working as Marketing Director & CMO for well loved eCommerce brands, eBay and DealsDirect.com.au.
Mary-Ellen Catchpole
Director MEC Consulting | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
I started MEC Consulting on 1 January 2012 because I love doing what I do and wanted to work with great clients in my own way. It’s all about relationships with me – how can you offer a great solution if you don’t get to know an organisation and its people. Whilst this might be a bit fluffy for some, it’s how I work. Great relationships = great work! ...
Bronwyn Powell (Heys)
Marketing and Innovation Director- Australia & International SPC Ardmona - Food Division of Coca Cola Amatil | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
Companies included 20th Century Fox, McDonald's, George Weston Foods ( Tip Top), YUM International (KFC- Pizza Hut), Kellogg's,Coca-Cola Amatil, SPC Ardmona
Karen Jacobs
Head of People McGrath Estate Agents | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011About me
Along with this i opened a retail kitchenware and espresso bar in Balmian.
Nikki Tonkin
Manager, Employee Health ActewAGL | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
I have worked in various rehabilitation settings including brain injury, aged care, education and voccational rehab. I have 2 wonderful puppies that I love and a hubby that I adore! I looooove shopping, spending time with family and friends and am a true dedicated Moet champagne fan! I recently lost my Dad to prostate cancer & am passionate about promoting health...
Sharon Williams
Director Alpha Coaching | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2013About me
Sharon has a track record of increasing clients' bottom line by focussing on commercial outcomes, building high performing teams and eliminating barriers to success. Her evidence-based, solution-focussed approach combined with her unique, highly personable style make Sharon’s coaching sessions and workshops lively and enjoyable whilst clients experience su...
Nicole Barnes
Director Barnes Products Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011Marina Rositano
Chief Cook & Cake Tin Scrubber Little Dot Bake Shop | MEMBER SINCE May 2012About me
Little Dot produces a range of goodies, including cakes, cake pops, biscuits, slices, and high teas. These are all purpose baked with love, and include my love of craft and all things whimsy
Joan Ballantine
Director and Principal Consultant TalentSmart | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2011About me
I established my consulting practice – TalentSmart - with the objective of offering organisations smart solutions to develop their talent and build leadership and intercultural fluency in organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the APAC region. I work with all levels of the organisation to deliver a range of solutions including: * Customised solutions ...
Gabrielle Aitken
Chief Inner Beauty Stylist Aprelo | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2011About me
Founder of Aprelo, Inner Beauty Stylist and wellbeing enthusiast Gabrielle Aitken is absolutely passionate about personal wellbeing and helping women reach their full potential. She believes everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life of wellbeing and happiness and she has learned first hand that nurturing one’s inner beauty is paramount. Having lived a life o...
Annette Maloney
Director Social Media Ready | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2011About me
I love walking into businesses and seeing the bland faces turn to excited when I outline what is possible for their brand. I take a personal interest in each client and treat their business as my own when representing them online.I love networking and meeting interesting people. Melbourne, dining out and spending time with family and friends are my other passions...
Mena Kakakios
Executive Assistant to the President NRMA Motoring & Services | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2011About me
Prior to my role at NRMA I worked for Sydney Airports Corporation Limited (SACL), the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG) and the Federal Airports Corporation (FAC).
Bianca Kristallis
Director Pamper Hamper Gifts | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011About me
Based on my own gift experiences, I knew that there were many time poor consumers who I could help. I created www.pamperhampergifts.com.au to counter the tedium of going out to the shops, to combat the stress of shopping and to help make people’s lives easier. My wish was for the frazzled mums, time poor businesspeople and clueless men to turn to my site and ...
Natalie Stepanenko
Manager Mobile Geeks | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
I am the Ying part of Mobile Geeks - the best computer repair company in Sydney. I co-own the business with my wonderfully supportive man, Marcus. He is the culprit that brought me into the realm of small business ownership and turned me into a hopeless addict.
Kimberly Middlemis
Partner Adrians Accountants | MEMBER SINCE May 2013About me
I enjoy working directly with other business owners to provide the best timely advice possible. It is a matter of trust, if you put your trust in me, my promise is to provide you with the best advice possible for your situation. I will be available and I will return your calls, emails, txts or tweets on a prompt basis.
Jenny McRae
Director The Business House Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
The Business House helps companies improve their performance by enhancing the leadership capability of the Executive and Management teams. The primary aim is to improve leaders' ability to skilfully navigate the Company towards its Strategic Goals. Prior to starting my own business I worked in Financial Services for over 20 years where I have gained a range of ...
Samantha Lopez
Operations Manager Business Chicks | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2012Deborah Harrigan
General Manager Dell Australia Pty. Ltd. | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2011About me
I am passionate about encouraging others especially women to take risks with self-belief and achieve what they may consider the impossible
Nardia Vescovi-Diss
HR Advisor Hepburn Health Service | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2011About me
Before joining Hepburn Health in 2011 as their HR Advisor, I worked in the financial services industry for 10 years. My background is as a generalist, but I'm passionate about leadership and development and watching people grow. As a result I'm currently doing a Cert IV in Coaching which has made such a huge difference to my life both personally and professionall...
Nicole Smith
Operations Manager Randstad | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012UPCOMING EVENTS
SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS BREAKFAST WITH ALISA CAMPLIN
FRI 21 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION FROM 6.50AM FOR A 7.15AM START. ENDS AT 9AM.Where: Grand Ballroom, The Westin Sydney, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Price: Premium members - $99.00 Subscribers - $115.00 Table of 10 - $990.00
- SYDNEY BUSINESS WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
MON 24 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 2:30PM, EVENT - 3:00PM - 5.00PM - SYDNEY RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
MON 24 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 6:30PM, EVENT - 7:00PM - 9:00PM
BRISBANE BUSINESS WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
TUE 25 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 2:30PM, EVENT - 3:00PM - 5.00PMWhere: Plaza Terrace Room, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Price: Premium members - $149.00 Subscribers - $149.00
- BRISBANE RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
TUE 25 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 6:30PM, EVENT - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - BRISBANE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM
MELBOURNE BUSINESS WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
WED 26 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 2:30PM, EVENT - 3:00PM - 5.00PMWhere: Plenary 3 room, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Melbourne
Price: Premium members - $149.00 Subscribers - $149.00
- MELBOURNE RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
WED 26 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 6:30PM, EVENT - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - MELBOURNE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
WED 24 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM
ADELAIDE BUSINESS WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
THU 27 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 2:30PM, EVENT - 3:00PM - 5.00PMWhere: Hall E, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Price: Premium members - $149.00 Subscribers - $149.00
- ADELAIDE RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
THU 27 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 6:30PM, EVENT - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - ADELAIDE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM
PERTH BUSINESS CHICKS BREAKFAST WITH SIR BOB GELDOF
WED 29 MAY 2013, REGISTRATION FROM 6.50AM FOR A 7.15AM START. ENDS AT 9AM.Where: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Price: Premium members - $149.00 Subscribers - $169.00 Table of 10 - $1490.00
- PERTH BUSINESS WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
FRI 28 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 2:30PM, EVENT - 3:00PM - 5.00PM - PERTH RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP WITH DR JOHN GRAY
FRI 28 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION - 6:30PM, EVENT - 7:00PM - 9:00PM









