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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Karan White
Business Director Pod Legal | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2012About me
I have extensive business management experience across a broad range of industries, both in Australia and internationally, including in the United States and New Zealand. Accustomed to reporting to Boards, I have held in excess of 40 committee management positions and various executive management roles, most recently as Bank Manager for one of the ‘Big Four’....
Suzanne Acteson
Managing Director Buchanan Group | MEMBER SINCE Jul 2011About me
Originally from Canada and settled in Australia with husband and 2 little boys. Keen to meet other business people and learn more about leadership, strategic business building and being successful.
Lisa Ravenscroft
Director A Lady not a Trady Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2011Lorna Bukkland-Vitetta
Director Brisbane NLP | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
An Internationally recognised trainer Neuro Linguistic Programming, mastering in many fields as a developer, facilitator and speaker. Have Masters in NLP Training, Certificate IV in Training, Coaching, and Business.
Helen Ali-Haapala
Principal Consultant Your Life Results | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2011About me
I have spent a lot of time managing challenges and change within stressed business situations. This has included developing individuals and teams within various businesses and providing strong leadership during difficult times. I provide ideas and tools that assist to develop and empower individuals and teams to be more effective and fulfilled in what they d...
Michelle Howey
National General Manager Telstra | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2011About me
My expertise is understanding customer demand and how to build business models and programs to create value for organisations by designing models with little waste. I have worked across direct and indirect channels and service delivery chains to drive proven outcomes in sales, customer satisfaction, and revenue. I have worked with scale both nationally and int...
Lauren O'Brien
Recruitment Consultant - Sales Perceptor | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
Relationships are key to me. I joined recruitment because I thoroughly enjoy networking and meeting new people especially inspiring women who work hard at the careers whatever industry they are in.
Alexandra Ridgway
Director Intrinsic Insights | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2012About me
I thrive in the sunshine and enjoy laughing with friends. Professionally I am growing each day and always look towards a bright future.
Kelene Toh
SAP Recruitment Lead Accenture Australia | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
I have been working at Accenture since 1999. I am married, and love baking, camping and travelling!
Cathy Sullivan
Manager/Owner Travelscene On Eastern Hill | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2011About me
I have recently sold half my business ans taken a business partner who is focusing on the sales/marketing and finance part of the buiness and this leaves me more time to spend on travel arrangements for my clients, which is my passion... l love nothing better than catching a movie with my great friends and sharing that glass of wine afterwards to discuss (o...
Rose Vespoli
Manager Vespoli Constructions, Samrose Developments | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2011About me
My backgroung in Management, Accounting and love of Interior Design as well as self motivation, good interpersonal, and strong attention to detail and being the Virgo perfectionist through and through (lol) has contrubuted to the success of my career.
Cathy Taylor
Relationship Executive CBA | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2011About me
I enjoy meeting people and learning about their business and assisting them make their business goals happen.
Michelle Francis
Finance Manager (Australia) ICM Airport Technics Australia Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
I recently had 7 weeks in Germany on training with my new job. Thoroughly enjoyed Europe and hope to get back there again one day.
Rebecca Macmillan
Migration Consultant Stirling Henry Global Migration | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
In addition to working as a migration agent, I also run a small business providing virtual typing services to legal professionals around Australia. My clients send me transcription files via email. I transcribe them and send them back.
Sharon Vandermeer
Director On The Ball Personnel Australsia | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
Love working with my extraordinary team, pretty good cook(most of the time). Really love being inspired and devoted to being the best I can be.
beth barclay
director and owner mothercraft for babies | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2012About me
As a registered and experienced practitioner of Mothercraft nursing since first qualifying some 30 + years ago, I have remained involved with mums and babies throughout my varied career in the service industry. In 2011 I realised an opportunity to create a new business which satisfies a long standing passion and meets a strong market need! We are ke...
Lisa Costanzo
Hair Stylist - Salon Owner Sassi Hair and Beauty | MEMBER SINCE May 2013About me
My business partner and I do a number of things to promote culture and a positive nature in our business which translates to better customer service One thing we do encourage is honest feedback . Delivering exceptional customer service is a basic concept which many hairdressers pay lip service to however do not necessarily follow.
Melissa King
Business Improvement Executive Commonwealth Bank | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2011About me
I am passionate about community involvement and currently serve as a committee member for our Staff Community Fund. I was also afforded the opportunity to complete a secondment with one of our community partners The Australian Business Community Network.
Karen Halligan
General Manager Slingshot Media Ventures | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
I run a growing Media agency that breaks away from the industry norms to provide great strategy, service and senior staff. I have 3 children and are happily married. I love that being a working mum makes me more centered.
Bianca Chatfield
Director Pivot Performance Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
Life outside of sport: Director at Pivot Performance, focusing on leadership and team success, in sport, business and schools
UPCOMING 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 CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM - SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS HIGH TEA WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
BRISBANE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, 249 Turbot Street Brisbane
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN BRISBANE
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
MELBOURNE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
WED 24 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Palladium Ballroom, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN MELBOURNE
WED 24 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM - MELBOURNE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 31 JUL 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PM
ADELAIDE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Hall F and G, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN ADELAIDE
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
PERTH BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
THU 18 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN PERTH
THU 18 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
CANBERRA PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 7 AUG 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PMWhere: PwC Canberra, 28 Sydney Avenue Forrest, Canberra
Price: Premium members - $72.00 Subscribers - $92.00









