Melinda Kavanagh
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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Lene Bentley
Co-founder Daniel Bentley Fine Jewellery/Graphic Designer Graphic Deluxe | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2012About me
I have a strong background in graphic design – in both print and online formats. My passion is to come up with design concepts that capture the essence of my clients business and exceeds their expectations. Recently I designed a business plan that achieved great success for the client in the UK. I am co-founder of a fine jewellery brand that combines Danish ...
Tracey Mellor
Director the mellor group | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2012About me
I am a Chartered Accountant with a personality (and I never wear a cardigan). I specialise in helping small businesses with cash flows, developing a strategic plan and budgets as well as profit forecasting.
Elizabeth Blackford
General Manager, Commercial Management, Enterprise Services Commonwealth Bank of Australia | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2011About me
I manage a team of 75 people and have end to end commercial responsibility for the Commonwealth Bank's strategic technology partnering relationships, including the Commonwealth Bank's strategic relationships with Telstra, HP, IBM, Accenture, TCS, HCL, Dell, Verizon, EMC and NettApp.
Monica Gaudion
CEO Way Out Theatreworks | MEMBER SINCE May 2012About me
Monica studied mime and theatre in the Netherlands and London. She has written and performed a one woman show in London and at an Arts Festival in the U.K. One of Monica’s highlights was co-writing and performing a mime theatre piece in the Netherlands in front of a live audience of 24,000. Monica has led many drama workshops over the years. She draws upon thes...
Yamini Naidu
Director One Thousand & One | MEMBER SINCE Jul 2012About me
I'm an economist by training (please don't stop reading here!) and a graduate of the London School of Economics. I have had senior leadership roles in corporate Australia, and my only regret is not discovering business storytelling sooner!
Jana Krizova Hocken
Managing Director Improve8 | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2012About me
I enjoy travelling, spending time with my hubby, family and dogs, playing beach volleyball, renovating houses, horse riding, reading and the outdoors.
Fiona Cole
Director Coleface Print | MEMBER SINCE Jul 2012About me
My husband and I started Coleface Print 5 years ago, we are a print management company working with our clients on their print production requirements.. We both have many years of print and advertising experience.
Karinna Gobbo
Managing Director Tappeti Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
I am the NSW Vice President of the Design Institute of Australia and a National Director. I am passionate about lots of things including textiles, colour and interiors that are different.
Kellie Lewis
Global Leader Sentis | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2013About me
I’m a mum of two gorgeous boys – Indie and Jake – who keep me grounded with what is really important about life. We do heaps of sporty things together, love anything to do with the beach – being in it, on it or close to it, going camping, bushwalking and cooking – especially baking. I’m an avid reader and one of my most favourite things in the world ...
Nicole McHenry
Business Development & Innovations Director I Want My Life Back | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2013About me
I get that its not about 'the stuff' I know that you are not interested in me giving you standard 'things' to do. Why ? Because you have enough to do or you wouldn't be reading this and nodding like you are. I have seen over 20 years of amazing people burn out for reasons that are fixable - at any point. Think of me as the 'time' you keep hoping for. That ti...
Bernadette Eichner
Director and Principal Consultant HRM Resolutions | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
I have 30 years experience specialising in recruitment, HR strategy development and implementation, training and coaching. Throw in a First Class Honours degree in Psychology and formal training and experience as an actor and you have a well rounded, entertaining and effective consultant to take you and your business to the next level. My clients include 5-st...
Janeece Keller
Director Bound Round | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
After 10-years working in customer experience and business transformation I decided it was time to leave corporate and have another go as an entrepreneur. With a failed attempt at small business behind me (and a garage full of disposable thongs to prove it), I now interactive travel guides for kids (Bound Bound). I also run a consulting business to help organisa...
Rebecca Wallace
Managing Director Launch Recruitment | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2012About me
Rebecca began her career in the public sector as an educator working for Universities and English centres. Prior to 30 she transitioned into business and established then sold a corporate health organisation. Rebecca is the founder and Managing Director of Launch Recruitment, one of Australia’s leading recruitment firms. She recently launched an online educatio...
Di Coad
Branch Manager / OIEC Century 21 Wentworth Real Estate | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2011About me
Have also part-owned an agency in Brisbane, but am now settling back into Melbourne after 10 years away from home.
Alice LeMessurier
Chief Stylist The Investment Stylist | MEMBER SINCE Jul 2011About me
Outside of work I hang out and laugh with my husband, family and friends. Love to cook and play golf. And I am also torturing myself by completing an MBA.
Jenny Haddad
Director Spring Business Consulting | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
I took the plunge to set up my own business: challenging and consulting to organisations to improve their performance through strategy and people. I facilitate strategic planning; team improvement and leadership skills sessions. I'm passionate about working with and understanding each of my clients and bringing my 20 years of experience to build solutions to meet...
Kirsten Farmer
Partner Tress Cox Lawyers | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2011About me
Specialties Corporate insolvency, personal insolvency
Amanda Cassar
Financial Adviser Wealth Planning Partners | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011About me
I love to assist those in small to medium enterprise understand their wealth protection needs and assist in filling the gaps. Wealth Planning Partners has dedicated Advisers on the Gold Coast looking after the needs of around 3000 individuals, both in Qld and the rest of Australia. I also help clients with Asset Creation techniques via Superannuation, SMSFs and...
Kathryn Colgan
Freelance Makeup Artist Kathryn Colgan Makeup Artist | MEMBER SINCE May 2012About me
I am a creative woman, therefore I dabble in anything in which I can express myself. I worked in Interior Design for 11 years before concentrating on makeup full time. I also create jewellery - favouring the contemporary style.
Tamara Wrigley
Entrepreneur/Property Developer/Business Owner First National Palmwoods and Nambour | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2012About me
I have over 17 years experience in the Real Estate Industry starting out as a Junior Trainee Property Manager at the age of 19. From there I joined forces with Peter (my Husband) to build a successful Real Estate empire. I have owned and operated 5 successful Real Estate Offices throughout my 17 years and currently own a National award winning agencies on the...
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 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









