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Emma McQueen
Emma McQueen has been supporting women from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential for more than 20 years. She's passionately committed to ensuring women have what they need to feel fulfilled and excited by their working lives. We all have it in us to achieve our full potential- sometimes we just need a bit of understanding, some practical and logical actions and a gentle nudge to get that momentum which leads to progress and progress which leads to fulfilment. Emma McQueen chats with a range of women in leadership and in business to explore the practicalities of how they feel energised by their work and their personal definitions of success. Join Emma for a tea as she and her guests chat success, failure and optimism, sharing the actionable, results-focused tips and strategies that got them to where they are today.
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A career forged in STEM – Michelle Markham

A career forged in STEM – Michelle Markham

Michelle Markham has had an incredible and rewarding career in STEM. She’s been with Microsoft for the past 16 years and today she has the lofty title of Asia Director, Cloud Acquisition Digital Sales. She’s a champion for girls (and boys) everywhere – including her own four kids – that it’s possible to achieve whatever you want to achieve if you put the effort in and do your best. Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:1225/11/2021
The spice of entrepreneur life – Jordyn Evans

The spice of entrepreneur life – Jordyn Evans

When Jordyn Evans was looking for ingredients at the supermarket for her recipes, she was more than annoyed that they all contained sugars, preservatives, and other nasties. So, she thought she’d fill the gap by making her own seasonings in her parents’ kitchen. That was the birth of Mingle Seasonings in 2015. Today it’s a multi-million-dollar company, found in 2000 stockists across Australia, including Coles and Woolworths. Host Emma McQueen chats with Jordyn about the journey and what motivates her to succeed. Mingle Seasoning – https://www.mingleseasoning.com/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:3211/11/2021
Know your space – Debbie Laporte

Know your space – Debbie Laporte

Getting out and into nature always seems to clear our head and just make us feel a whole lot better, doesn’t it? Problem is we can’t always get out into the bush whenever we’d like. COVID’s made sure of that! So, it’s important that the space close to you – whether it’s the backyard or kids’ playground – is designed in a way that’s enjoyable. Emma McQueen’s guest is Debbie Laporte, owner and director of Orterra, a landscape architecture practice in Brisbane. She knows how good design – combining water, trees and land – entices people to use a particular space. And she has tips for your own backyard. Orterra – https://www.orterra.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:1428/10/2021
A super way to improve – Branka Injac Misic

A super way to improve – Branka Injac Misic

Branka Injac Misic is an expert in UX, or user experience. She’s a cofounder of GigSuper, tailored for those who have their own business or don’t have a regular employment, so super contributions tend to be forgotten. Her role is to make only customer experience easier. On top of that, she has another business One Tiny Tribe. She discusses with host Emma McQueen how she’s embraced the philosophy of 1% continuous improvement. GigSuperhttps://www.gigsuper.com.au/  One Tiny Tribehttps://www.onetinytribe.com/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:3314/10/2021
Helping people learn – Sarah Sabell

Helping people learn – Sarah Sabell

Sarah Sabell is CEO of The College for Adult Learning, which was formed in 2009 to counter the cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all courses offered by traditional tertiary institutions.  Emma McQueen asks her how she handles the pressures and expectations of CEO, how COVID has affected the industry, and what advice she has for anyone who’s looking to improve themselves and their careers. The College for Adult Learning – https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:4830/09/2021
On a confidence crusade – Erika Cramer

On a confidence crusade – Erika Cramer

Erika Cramer is known as The Queen of Confidence, and she’s created her own Queendom to help empower other women transform their lives by being more confident. It’s not easy to do, in fact, as the title of Erika’s new book states: ‘Confidence Feels Like Shit!: The truth about confidence and what it really takes to create it’. Erika discusses with Emma McQueen the trauma she’s faced and the lessons she’s learnt from near-death experience. This interview is one wild ride! The Queen of Confidence – https://thequeenofconfidence.com/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:2116/09/2021
Empowering entrepreneurs everywhere – Tracey Mylecharane

Empowering entrepreneurs everywhere – Tracey Mylecharane

Lawyer Tracey Mylecharane was disenchanted with traditional law firms. After rising to partner at a commercial law office, she left and started her own practice, TM Solicitor, to help small business and entrepreneurs get a handle on their legal issues. She gives Emma McQueen a basic legal checklist for those thinking of starting a business or who might already have one.  TM Solicitor – https://tmsolicitor.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31:0302/09/2021
Dressing for success – Pamela Jabbour

Dressing for success – Pamela Jabbour

Pamela Jabbour is founder and CEO of Total Image Group, a company which supplies uniforms for some of Australia’s largest brands, including Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, and the 2018 Australian Winter Olympic Team. Pamela was in her early 20s when she founded Total Image Group about 15 years ago. As she explains to Emma McQueen, its success today came from a lot of hard work and a lot of cold-calling in those early days. Total Image Group – https://totalimagegroup.com.au/ Capsule Collection Wardrobe – https://capsulecollectionwardrobe.com.au/  Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27:0819/08/2021
Lessons on burnout and leadership – Colleen Callander

Lessons on burnout and leadership – Colleen Callander

Hard work, passion and business nous were the qualities which had propelled Colleen Callander to the dizzying heights of CEO of two iconic Australian fashion brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan. But, she very nearly didn’t get there. Colleen was saying yes to everyone and everything – trying to please everyone – and that resulted in her hitting the proverbial brick wall. Yep, she was completely exhausted! And needed time away to look after herself. Colleen’s written a book about her experience. It’s called Leader by Design, with inspiring lessons from her 30 years in retail. Colleen Callander – https://www.colleencallander.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:3605/08/2021
A sister with a lovely soul – Mel Wooding

A sister with a lovely soul – Mel Wooding

Mel Wooding is on a mission to inspire the sisterhood to come together through courage and generosity. Her online store, Sister & Soul, offers jewellery and giftware products attached with inspiring words to honour the women who are special to us. She launched the brand just 4 years ago;  in recent months it has faced incredible growth. Sister & Soul – https://www.sisterandsoul.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:4822/07/2021
Tea with the Queen – Emma McQueen

Tea with the Queen – Emma McQueen

This episode the inquisitor becomes the inquisitee: Emma McQueen reflects on her own life and career and how she’s helping women in leadership and business develop their own unique strengths. Emma explains why she loves coaching and offers some lessons for anyone changing career or starting their own business. Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:2408/07/2021
Bringing out the best in every woman – Claire Gorman

Bringing out the best in every woman – Claire Gorman

Claire Gorman’s mission is to help women get real results. Claire is owner of Holistic Image on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, and she’s serious about offering a holistic approach to her clients by bringing their inner beauty to the surface. Claire incorporates Theta Healing, an energy healing technique which blew her mind when she first came across it. Claire is full of positivity and has an infectious personality – a big part of the reason her clients come back time and again. Holistic Image -- https://holisticimage.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:4324/06/2021
The art and craft of podcasting – Chris Ashmore

The art and craft of podcasting – Chris Ashmore

Since the very first episode of Tea with the Queen, today’s guest has been the guru behind the podcast. Chris Ashmore has spent more than a decade producing spoken-word audio programs and today is one of Australia’s leading podcast producers. His work includes podcasts for Officeworks, the Australian Government, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ. That’s to name just a few! He’s also a judge at the Australian Podcast Awards and international Webby Awards. He explains to Emma McQueen what makes a good podcast and has lots of tips on how to do it right. Chris Ashmore -- https://chrisashmore.me/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:2110/06/2021
Real health, real food, real living – Dr Lucy Burns

Real health, real food, real living – Dr Lucy Burns

Dr Lucy Burns had struggled with her weight for most of her life. She has muscular dystrophy which impairs her mobility. She became overweight and insulin resistant, until she adopted a low-carb lifestyle. The results have been life-changing. She has teamed up with a fellow GP, to share their wisdom and provide programs for other women who have always battled their own weight. It's called Real Life Medicine, and she discusses with Emma McQueen the journey she took to build her venture. Real Life Medicine – https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:4727/05/2021
Leading by example – Kylie Broadfoot

Leading by example – Kylie Broadfoot

Kylie Broadfoot is a mindset coach and a mentor. Someone who empowers women business owners to live a life they love. Before Kylie founded her consultancy, KMB Coaching, she worked for many years as an occupational therapist, helping people with disability to return to the workforce or to study. Kylie’s got many lessons to share for those in business looking to get the most out of what they do. KMB Coaching – https://www.kmbcoaching.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:0913/05/2021
Going Above and Beyond – Laura Harris

Going Above and Beyond – Laura Harris

Originally from the UK, Laura Harris completed a Bachelors degree in Germany, then moved to New Zealand, where she founded a fashion label, and later was a key member of a tech start-up. These days she’s in Melbourne, where she’s started a new venture, Go Above & Beyond, a business which offers a unique and tailored corporate gifting service. She’s the quintessential entrepreneur and go-getter – someone herself who goes above and beyond! Go Above & Beyond – https://www.goaboveandbeyond.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
34:0429/04/2021
Capturing the moment – Debbie Wood

Capturing the moment – Debbie Wood

Debbie Wood has been a graphic designer and illustrator for 20 years. She’s worked at some major firms, including Arup and Axa. These days she runs her own outfit, Debbie Wood Creative. Debbie “performs” graphic recording – a way of capturing what’s said in a conference or presentation through illustrations in real time. Host of Tea with the Queen, Emma McQueen, often uses Debbie’s incredible talents to bring her own presentations to life. Debbie Wood – https://debbiewood.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:1515/04/2021
The gift of giving: you deserve it – Renee Giarrusso

The gift of giving: you deserve it – Renee Giarrusso

Renee Giarrusso personifies the go-getter spirit. For more than 22 years, Renee’s helped lift the collective mindset of some of Australia’s leading brands. She’s run 3000 programs and conducted more than 2,500 coaching sessions. Plus, she’s published three books, including her latest, ‘Gift Mindset: Unwrap the 12 gifts to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contribution’. She talks to Emma McQueen about why the gift mindset is so important and what are some of the barriers which hold women back from achieving a gift mindset. For a copy of Renee Giarrusso’s book, Gift Mindset, and free download goodies – https://www.giftmindset.com Renee Giarrusso – https://reneegiarrusso.com Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:3301/04/2021
Embracing diversity and helping teams thrive – Div Pillay

Embracing diversity and helping teams thrive – Div Pillay

Div Pillay is the ultimate go-getter; she’s someone who’s had a remarkable journey personally and professionally. Migrating from South Africa almost more than 15 years ago, Div has built an incredible career in her new homeland. She’s a board member of STREAT, national chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of AmCham, a judge at the Telstra Business Women’s Awards…and CEO of Mind Tribes, an organisation which helps build high-performing teams by embracing the diversity in their people. Such an inspiration! MindTribes – https://mindtribes.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:4618/03/2021
Settle Petal! A thriving online flower business – Kelli Brown

Settle Petal! A thriving online flower business – Kelli Brown

When COVID-19 hit last year, Kelli Brown had already established her flower and bouquet business, Petal Provedore. The fact she had no physical store was just as well, as other retailers had to shut shop for a significant time when Melbourne went through a hard lockdown. Kelli tells host Emma McQueen how she left the corporate world and – with a leap of faith – launched her online business. Petal Provedore – https://www.petalprovedore.com.au/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:4804/03/2021
A scientist and businesswoman – Sue Dafnias

A scientist and businesswoman – Sue Dafnias

Sue Dafnias is not only a scientist, she’s also a strategic marketing and business development leader. Sue’s VP of Market Development & Strategy at Planet Innovation, a health-tech innovation and commercialisation company. She tells host Emma McQueen about her current role and gives insights for those looking to map out their own careers. Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:2418/02/2021
Finding your “self worth”. You’re worth it! – Farah Mak

Finding your “self worth”. You’re worth it! – Farah Mak

Farah Mak is an Australian actress with roles in Neighbours, the ABC’s Utopia and the recent film, The Very Excellent Mr Dundee. She tells host Emma McQueen that her passion is self-worth. She’s founded the The Self-Worth Movement to empower women to discover their true worth and find their authentic voices. The Self-Worth Movement – https://www.theselfworthmovement.com/ Emma McQueen – https://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:5904/02/2021
Striving for better leadership – Melissa Bugge

Striving for better leadership – Melissa Bugge

Until recently, Melissa Bugge was a leader in organisational change and strategic planning at World Vision Australia. Over the years Melissa’s held various leadership roles at the well-known not-for-profit. She explains to Emma McQueen how she handles responsibility, and who she looks up to as a leader. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:3425/01/2021
Hear hear! A leader’s journey in audiology – Alison Jackson

Hear hear! A leader’s journey in audiology – Alison Jackson

Alison Jackson has been an audiologist ever since she completed her Masters of Audiological Studies from the University of Queensland in 2008. Always striving to develop herself professionally, Alison’s been committed to bettering herself as a leader and nurturing high-performance teams. Alison shares her career journey with Emma McQueen. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22:4624/01/2021
Success from hard work and competence – Jaqui Clark (Re-release)

Success from hard work and competence – Jaqui Clark (Re-release)

Jaqui Clark had her sights set on being a navy submariner, but started her career applying for the WA police force. After five years in the detective unit in Perth, Jaqui moved into the corporate world. Today she's a senior business development manager at a major multinational insurance company in Melbourne. She's also just completed a Psychology degree at Swinburne University. She talks to Emma McQueen about what's led to her success, and what keeps her grounded. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'. https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:4110/01/2021
Mindful living and business growth – Caroline Burrows (Re-release)

Mindful living and business growth – Caroline Burrows (Re-release)

Clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Caroline Burrows has had to learn pretty quickly how to run a business and all those things that come with it, like cashflow, time management and leading a team of other professionals. Caroline is Director of Mindful Living, a counselling and psychology practice in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. It's remarkable how level-headed she continues to be while running her own business and at the same time being committed to her own patients. Caroline is also an accredited EMDR trainer and consultant. If you haven't heard of EMDR before, it'll blow your socks off. She shares with Emma McQueen what motivates her and how she handles her own stress. Check out Mindful Living – https://www.mindfulliving.com.au/Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.auFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:0627/12/2020
Sam says: a social media strategy is a must –  Sam McFarlane

Sam says: a social media strategy is a must – Sam McFarlane

We all know by now how important social media is for business. But what exactly are the best online tools? What should you be posting? Does email marketing work? To answer those questions and more is social media expert and founder of Sam Says, Sam McFarlane. She explains to Emma McQueen all the ins and outs of online content management, and discusses her own journey as a business owner. Check out Sam Says – https://www.samsays.com.au Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18:4913/12/2020
From cleaning up the mountain to tackling poverty – Niamh O’Malley

From cleaning up the mountain to tackling poverty – Niamh O’Malley

Niamh O’Malley used to run an elite event-cleaning business. Among several lucrative international contracts, she was awarded the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. Today, Niamh’s Director of Shared Services at Brotherhood of St Laurence. She shares her journey and lessons in leadership with Emma McQueen. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:0229/11/2020
Workplace culture nerd – Alison Drew-Forster

Workplace culture nerd – Alison Drew-Forster

In her earlier years, Alison Drew-Forster was an industrial relations lawyer. That experience helped her gain valuable insights into the often-contentious goings-on inside the workplace. And, so began her fascination with corporate culture. Alison founded Workology Co in 2017 to advise businesses on how to build a great culture. As she tells host Emma McQueen, if employees love the place they work, then the benefits naturally flow on to the business’s bottom line. Check out Workology Co. – https://workologyco.com.au Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:5515/11/2020
Challenges and responsibilities at a not-for-profit – Bec Glover

Challenges and responsibilities at a not-for-profit – Bec Glover

Bec Glover was Chief Financial Officer for four years at World Vision Australia. Today she’s moved on to an equally demanding role: she’s now a senior director at World Vision International. Bec discusses with Emma McQueen the current challenges for not-for-profit sector: it’s becoming more fragmented and raising money is getting harder. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27:4401/11/2020
Reflecting your own powerful personal brand – Fi Mims

Reflecting your own powerful personal brand – Fi Mims

Fifteen years ago, Fi Mims left the corporate world to follow her passion: photography. Each day she helps others in business look great on their websites, in social media and their marketing collateral. Fi calls herself a 'Visual Content Strategist'. In other words, she helps business owners, thought leaders and career professionals look their absolute best in front of the camera. Check out Fi Mims Photography – https://www.fimimsphotography.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:0318/10/2020
Your home as a beautiful inviting space – Sophie Kost

Your home as a beautiful inviting space – Sophie Kost

Every day Sophie Kost helps homeowners with their interior design. As director and lead designer of My Beautiful Abode, Sophie gets a real kick out of educating people about modern trends and how to use the space in their homes to reflect their personalities. In this episode, she explains to Emma McQueen how she's as busy as ever making homes beautiful and inviting spaces. Check out My Beautiful Abode – https://www.mybeautifulabode.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:3404/10/2020
Success from helping others in business succeed – Julie Doyle

Success from helping others in business succeed – Julie Doyle

Julie Doyle has spent 20+ years building a successful business. She runs Cocoon Business Solutions – a recent rebrand, from what used to be called JEDs Bookkeeping. Julie's faced her own challenges along the way, but the defining factor in her business's longevity has been the value she places in the relationships with her staff and her clients. Check out Cocoon Business Solutions – https://www.cocoonbusinesssolutions.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:4820/09/2020
Getting the very best out of your team – Melitta Hardenberg

Getting the very best out of your team – Melitta Hardenberg

Strengths enthusiast Melitta Hardenberg reckons focusing on the positive helps drive better performance and fosters a better team culture. And, she would know: she's had a career in leadership, culture and organisational development at some of Australia's leading companies. In this episode, she explains to Emma McQueen about her passion in developing better workplace cultures. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:0608/09/2020
You are what you wear – Nicole Vine

You are what you wear – Nicole Vine

Who doesn’t want better self-esteem, a better mind-set and be able to perform better at work? It's scientifically proven that dressing well can set you up – psychologically – to perform well. Nicole Vine is a personality stylist – she helps curate wardrobes that work…for women who work. She discusses with Emma McQueen some of the biggest challenges women face when it comes to creating their own style; and, she offers some tips on how to find your best look. Check out Nicole Vine Personal Stylist – https://nicolevine.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:0125/08/2020
A fitness studio's life after lockdown – Karen Andrea

A fitness studio's life after lockdown – Karen Andrea

In March, COVID-19 sent huge shockwaves through the personal health and fitness industries. Karen Andrea felt the full brunt of the lockdown as she was forced to temporarily close her Viva Life Fitness studios in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. Karen's decision to quickly set up lessons online allowed the business to get through the other side. Check out Viva Life Fitness – https://www.vivalifefitness.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:0611/08/2020
Getting on board with property – Lisa Stafford

Getting on board with property – Lisa Stafford

Buying a property is often the biggest purchase you'll ever make. So how can you make sure you get the right deal and manage the stress levels at the same time? Lisa Stafford has the experience and insights to help buyers and sellers navigate the clandestine world of property. Lisa's is a 25-year veteran in real estate and owner of her own successful business, AJ Stafford. She shares some of her buying and selling tips with Emma McQueen. Check out AJ Stafford – https://www.ajstafford.com.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:0028/07/2020
Building knowledge and experience to lead others – Jill Roche

Building knowledge and experience to lead others – Jill Roche

To be a Chief Operating Officer of an organisation, you need to know a lot about a wide range of things. Also, you need the experience and the confidence to lead others who are experts in those areas. Jill Roche has built that knowledge from her career both in the corporate world and at not-for-profits. After 10 years with World Vision – a huge organisation – Jill took a sabbatical to be Chief Operating Officer at the much smaller Brave Foundation. Emma McQueen asks, why the change and how that fits with her career goals. Check out Brave Foundation - https://bravefoundation.org.au/ Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:5714/07/2020
The secrets behind small business success – Nicolle Knox

The secrets behind small business success – Nicolle Knox

Nicolle Knox is an entrepreneur, a leader, and a mum – and she's been running her business for decades. Nicolle's the founder of Indulgence Medi Spa, a chain of beauty clinics in small shopping centres in Melbourne. Her clients are loyal; and so is her team, many of whom have stayed with her for years. Emma McQueen asks Nicolle the biggest challenges she's faced, and what tips she has for other in business who might either be struggling or looking to grow. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:2430/06/2020
Making tracks in the corporate world– Tracy Bell

Making tracks in the corporate world– Tracy Bell

The most challenging and stressful times for any business is often those start-up days. You're putting in incredible hours, you don't know what you’re doing is right and the future is far from certain. Tracy Bell experienced all that when she founded Fat Mumma's many years ago. Fat Mumma's – which sells handmade bags – is still running, but Tracy moved on after the business was hit hard by the global financial crisis. Since then, Tracy's has taken a different course. She moved to World Vision as digital capability manager and today she's Head of Delivery at UniSuper. She tells Emma McQueen how her career has panned out – and she has some encouraging words of advice for others looking to change things for the better. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18:3816/06/2020
The heady heights of leadership in digital media – Nadia Hudson

The heady heights of leadership in digital media – Nadia Hudson

Not many of us can live without our smart phones. For those in business, digital technology has proven a crucial tool for success. This episode Emma McQueen chats with digital media expert Nadia Hudson about social media trends and how businesses – large and small – can measure success with their media campaigns. Today, Nadia is Director of Platinum Care & Content at Optus – she shares her insights on leadership and career success. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:0902/06/2020
Success from hard work and competence – Jaqui Clark

Success from hard work and competence – Jaqui Clark

Jaqui Clark had her sights set on being a navy submariner, but started her career applying for the WA police force. After five years in the detective unit in Perth, Jaqui moved into the corporate world. Today she's a senior business development manager at a major multinational insurance company in Melbourne. She's also just completed a Psychology degree at Swinburne University. She talks to Emma McQueen about what's led to her success, and what keeps her grounded. Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.au For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'. https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:2719/05/2020
Mindful living and business growth – Caroline Burrows

Mindful living and business growth – Caroline Burrows

Clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Caroline Burrows has had to learn pretty quickly how to run a business and all those things that come with it, like cashflow, time management and leading a team of other professionals. Caroline is Director of Mindful Living, a counselling and psychology practice in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. It's remarkable how level-headed she continues to be while running her own business and at the same time being committed to her own patients. Caroline is also an accredited EMDR trainer and consultant. If you haven't heard of EMDR before, it'll blow your socks off. She shares with Emma McQueen what motivates her and how she handles her own stress.Check out Mindful Living – https://www.mindfulliving.com.au/Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.auFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:4905/05/2020
Writing for success – Holly Cardamone

Writing for success – Holly Cardamone

Do you know how to communicate well? Often neglected, written communication is crucial for credibility and success in business. Holly Cardamone is a communication expert who helps business owners and leaders write effective and impactful copy. She has her own business, Blue51 Communications, a job she absolutely loves and the flexibility that comes with it. She chats with Emma about the fulfillment she gets from helping her clients, and the lessons she learnt from running a business for decades.Check out Holly Cardamone's Blue 51 Communications: https://www.blue51.com.au/Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.auFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:1221/04/2020
The leader within - Sonia Bijelic

The leader within - Sonia Bijelic

Sonia Bijelic has had an incredible career in leadership positions at some of the most iconic brands, including Head of Marketing at Walt Disney Studios and Head of Marketing at Cricket Australia. Today, she's Director of Marketing and Engagement at the Brotherhood of Saint Laurence. She's also a lecturer at Swinburne University. In this episode, Emma McQueen chats with Sonia about what it means to be a leader and whether anyone can be one.Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.auFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:3007/04/2020
Doing good work for the greater good - Bel Temby

Doing good work for the greater good - Bel Temby

What's it like to run a business with your partner? How do you switch off when you get home? Can it strain the relationship? admits it can be challenging, but she and her husband, Mike, have discovered they each have certain skills which complement the work they do. Bel discusses with Emma the motivation behind Digital Services Lab, a digital agency which services charities and the non-profit sector she founded with Mike three years ago.Bel TembyCheck out Digital Services Lab – https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/Emma McQueen – http://emmamcqueen.com.auFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive'https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:4224/03/2020