Live and Love Your Brand

Dee Boules is from Insync Workplace Solutions and is all about people, safety and culture. With such a diverse background including time in the Police Force she brings so much knowledge to everything that she does and people who come into her orbit are fortunate. Giving a new meaning to CEO - Chief Enabling Officer, Dee’s focus on people and how they interact at work is commendable.

I turned the tables in this one and was the guest! with Bec Chappell as our guest host, interviewing me! I've had many beautiful guests on this podcast sharing their story and although I've shared my origins here and there in episodes, I never really have shared it all in one go! So, I asked my wonderful colleague, fellow podcast host and all round wonderful person Bec Chappell to come on and inte...

Do you tell people what you do? Or who you are? In this episode, Nigel Bowen and I discuss how it’s important to be so good you can’t be ignored (as Steve Martin quoted) but with the caveat: you also have to tell people you are good! Nigel is the Founder of Content Sherpa, tech and business writer. He’s a former print journalist who, like a lot of former journalists, transitioned into being a cont...

Content creator extraordinaire, Rebeecca Haddad joins me on this episode to chat all things … content! This mag hag (person who once worked in magazines) specialises in helping businesses and people to tell stories and create fabulous content from it. She’s also a master repurposer and can turn 1 piece of content into 10. Rebecca Haddad describes herself as a multi-hyphenate! I'm a writer, editor,...

Are you trying to be all the things? Well, you can be! You just can't tell people all the things all at once! It's overwhelming and confusing, for you both. What I find with my personal brand clients though is that the business and all the other roles and titles in their life have smothered them. So instead of looking at those things as being part of you, they become who you are. You start "juggli...

On this episode, Linkedin Coach Kate Merryweather shares her own story of getting over FOSU (Fear Of Showing Up) and how she's helping others to do the same. Kate Merryweather is a redheaded LinkedIn coach who believes that LinkedIn can be a moneymaking powerhouse — if you have the right strategy. She creates custom LinkedIn strategies to help her clients effortlessly attract inbound leads with 0%...

2022. What a year it’s been. In this final podcast episode for 2022, I reminisce on things I’ve learned and give you a sneak peek on what’s to come in 2023. I walk you through a great grounding and levelling exercise that helps you really identify who you are and how you're feeling at the time. You'll also hear some exciting information about upcoming retreats and my chosen word for 2023.

Social media is still such a thorn in so many people's sides when it comes to promoting themselves. It can be daunting, overwhelming and there's the misconception you need to be on it ALL the time. But this is simply not true. On this episode I chat to Briana Graydon, founder of Pink Cow Social. She's a social media gun and she really owns her brand, rocks her story and is super passionate about s...

I'm sharing a summary of my masterclass on how to write a bio with impact! One of the biggest challenges that people have when it comes to communicating their personal brand is that initial introduction. The opening line to start the conversation, and this is really what a bio does! In this episode, I'm going to take you through the key elements to write your own bio that has an impact. Although I...

What does it mean to be Fully Connected? On today's episode, Leadership communication expert Mel Kettle shares about her own journey of re-connecting to herself and how this led to her latest book. Mel works with leaders and teams to help them communicate with impact so they can achieve real connection and sustained engagement. After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, s...

After seeing Mariska Threadgold share her powerful story and game-changing attitude to using the devil's number, 6-6-6, I had to have her on the podcast. Mariska is a vibrant, inquisitive, travel-loving Australian SEO copywriter obsessed with putting tourism, 4WD, camping and fun-loving brands on the map. When Mariska spoke at CopyCon 2022, I was moved to tears. She shared about her family's exper...

Whether to invest in creating a brand around a business name and the business persona, or whether to invest in promoting yourself, it’s a common question. So what do you work on first? Let’s explore! As you are on a personal branding podcast? You probably know my answer. However, I want to explain both! I share in this episode how they work together. Obviously, this is more relevant if you have a...

Trigger warning: In this episode we are talking about mental health issues, war, child abduction and post traumatic stress. This episode I am honoured to welcome the incredible Grace Arach, who is a former child soldier, and survivor, as well as the founder of Bedo Ki Gen. I met grace through World Vision Australia when she was speaking about her experience and I wanted to hear her share her story...

We are talking all things personal style and expression of self with Jane Vandermeer, innovative personal styling expert. I personally had a session with Jane and can vouch for her incredibly generous, intuitive and knowledgable approach to styling. In this heartfelt discussion, we cover: - Why a Personal Stylist is seen as unattainable for most - How personal styling can elevate your personal bra...

When photos, videos and good vibes combine - a strong brand is buiit! Meg Richards is absolutely testament to that as she has seen her Instagram following go from 50,000 in 2021 to 250,000 and rising in 2022! This Reels Queen is also a talented photographer and branding specialist, and she is actually now my business partner. Together we host personal brand photoshoots for groups as we both believ...

Invest in yourself - especially when you ask others to invest in you! I had this reminder recently and I know that I have to invest in myself as much as I ask others to invest in my services. In this episode I speak about: ✨ hiring a personal stylist ✨ visiting a psychic ✨ showing up for a photo shoot ✨ attending conferences ✨ working on your message ✨ creating space and time to get your bes...

Alison Shamir is an Imposter Syndrome and Confidence Expert coach and speaker. Alison and I met at a networking event for Business Chicks when she spoke about impostor syndrome and I loved her approach and how she tackled it, her knowledge and expertise is just next level. In this chat we're going to demystify what Imposter Syndrome is, how you can start to address it and if you even need to! Alis...

“Rest & Receive” has become my mantra and I wanted to share it with you too. I’ve learnt over the past few years that the do, do, do way of working - the hustle - is just not working for me. Whenever I take time out, rest and slow down - the universe delivers the most amazing opportunities to me. So I wanted to create a space where my gorgeous clients, network and other amazing female leaders coul...

Jenny Wynter is more than just a funny lady! Yes she's a comedian, but she's also a speaker and Women's Confidence & Creativity Mentor! In this heartfelt discussion, Jenny shares about her passions for comedy and supporting women. She doesn't just stand on stages and make people laugh (although she's very good at it!) she's also running a business and explains why artists and entertainers must ope...

Nicole Smith is stepping into the spaces where her story needs to be heard. Nicole Smith is a writer, wheelchair user, coffee addict, AFL footy fan and improviser. She has a blog where she interviews social entrepreneurs: www.blankpagesandemptyspaces.com. She has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Graduate Diploma of English. Nicole won a Writeability Fellowship from Writers Victoria. She is...

Knowing who you are starts with knowing your story. Bec Chappell is a marketing pro and since starting her business, Plum Marketing two years ago, she's been helping business owners and individuals to get clear on sharing their message. But actually, it's been the clarity she's found from her own life experience and journey that's had the most profound impact. Bec truly shares openly and honestly...

Retreats are truly a gift. The are an investment in yourself and can move you so far forward in your business. I have loved attending business and personal development retreats over the past few years and in May 2022, a long-term dream came true - I hosted one! The Rest & Receive Retreat is your chance to create the space you need to move your brand, your business, and your life forward. I hosted...

Rebekah Lambert is the founder of the Freelancer Jungle and the owner of Unashamedly Creative. She's built her business while also supporting an amazing community of freelancers and holding space for them. She's also an incredible advocate for "others". People living with disability, people of diversity and people who simply don't feel like they tick the boxes. Rebekah truly creates a space of inc...

Can you have the hustle with the heart? Brook McCarthy says absolutely and she helps business owners to do just that! Brook McCarthy is a business coach and communications trainer with 17 years' experience in digital communications and a background in Public Relations. Brook works closely with business owners to help them magnify their impact, build their professional reputation, and magnetise the...

Introducing Mover, Shaker and Content Creator Lynne Testoni. How good is that little intro?? Lynne Testoni is one of Australia’s leading writers and editors in the home, design and food niche. She also spent more than five years in senior marketing roles in retail and homewares. She has presented masterclasses on topics such as Beyond Journalism, breaking into Media, Quoting and Pricing, has been...