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  • Purpose and Leadership: Wendy Harper’s Story and the Women of Vanuatu

    Purpose and Leadership: Wendy Harper’s Story and the Women of Vanuatu
    Sep 30 2025

    Women's Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Vanuatu. Be Inspired. Take Action.

    Tune in and listen to our inspirational live conversation with our Advisory Board Chair, Wendy Harper, on the Business Women Australia Podcast Show, hosted by Lyn Hawkins, National Director.


    With the world facing increasingly complex challenges, pressure is building, and people everywhere are left wondering how they could help make a real difference.


    In this 'special edition' podcast, we will explore how Wendy is collaborating with Business Women Australia, drawing on evidence-based resources and frameworks essential to building resilience for thriving through challenges.


    With a deeper dive into Wendy’s story of purpose-driven leadership, hear why impact matters and its connection to personal wellbeing, self-love, and hope. Be enthralled with her story, about establishing the Agency of Women, and the powerful journey she’s taking with the women of Vanuatu who are leading a movement that will transform their nation.


    This is not just an inspirational story - it’s a call to action and adventure! Discover the extraordinary part you could play, directly in solidarity with the women of Vanuatu, to make impact leadership real, by “being the change you want to see in the world”


    If you imagine a better future for humanity and the planet, this podcast will transform your sense of what’s possible when women get together to lead the change.


    About Wendy Harper


    Wendy Harper is a Transformation Leadership Consultant with a deep focus on inner development. She is Chair of the Business Women Australia Advisory Board, Co-founder of the Inner Development Goals national hub, and a working group member for Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index. Wendy guides visionary leaders to connect and develop their personal agency and resilience for mastering the art of complex transitions. She also curates immersive-learning journeys, like "The Collaboration Game,” for developing the inner capacities essential to achieving the global goals. As the founder of the Agency of Women, she champions the self-determined efforts of Mary Jack and the women of Vanuatu to build the social leadership capacities they need amid escalating climate impacts. To support the work of the Agency for Women in Vanuatu, get engaged, donate and spread the word: https://agencyofwomen.org/our-mission-at-aow/


    About Lyn Hawkins


    Lyn is the Founder and National Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant and leadership coach. She is known for her practical focus on achieving growth and transformation. Lyn advises some of Australia’s most successful professional firms and business leadership teams. She is also the WA Director of the Private Wealth Network and mentors Commerce students at UWA. Lyn has held senior roles with KPMG, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Telstra, in addition to General Management roles with technology-based businesses.


    About Business Women Australia


    BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;


    - awakens women who care

    - business owners and entrepreneurs

    - executives and managers

    - professionals

    - women on boards

    - leaders and emerging leaders

    - those who desire growth and real connection


    Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;


    - Leadership

    - Business Improvement

    - Personal and Professional Growth

    - Connections and Friendship


    Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/
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    46 min
  • Exit Ready: How to Prepare for a Strategic Business Transition with Amanda Cole

    Exit Ready: How to Prepare for a Strategic Business Transition with Amanda Cole
    Sep 4 2025
    After building a successful business over years — even decades — many founders start asking: “When should I exit? What are my options? How do I maximise value and step back without walking away?”In this insightful episode of the Business Women Australia Podcast Show, Lyn Hawkins is joined by Amanda Cole — Strategic Growth Facilitator at Spark and Chair of the Exit2030 Peer Group — to unpack the critical path to a successful business exit.Amanda works with growth-focused founders generating $2M+ in annual revenue who are navigating the complexities of scaling sustainably, leading strategically, and ultimately preparing to transition — whether via sale, succession, or stepping back from day-to-day operations.With thousands of Australian businesses run by baby boomers, and more than 50% of those never selling successfully, Amanda is on a mission to shift that trajectory. She shares how business owners can design a strategic exit over a 5-year horizon — and why the time to start is now. In this episode:How to assess whether your business is truly “exit ready”Why most owners overestimate their business’s value — and how to fix itStructuring for management buyouts, partial exits, and scaling under managementThe 5-year Exit2030 framework for founders who want optionsReal examples of advisory-led growth and successful transition strategiesThe personal side of exit: identity, leadership, and letting goAmanda brings deep insights from years of Chairing Advisory Boards for private and family businesses, helping business owners shape strategy, prepare for capital events, and create value beyond the founder. If you're a business owner ready to work on your business, not just in it — this episode is essential listening.About Amanda ColeAmanda helps mid-sized business owners and executive teams scale sustainably, navigate succession, and build value in preparation for exit.As an experienced strategy facilitator, Chair, and trusted advisor, Amanda has worked with over 100 private and family-owned businesses, typically with revenues between $20M and $500M. With a track record that includes leading more than 390 peer board meetings, 120+ strategic planning sessions, and over 2,400 leadership coaching conversations, Amanda brings both depth and breadth of expertise to the table.Clients engage Amanda when they:Need clarity on growth strategies or exit optionsAre transitioning from founder-led to managed operating modelsWant to establish or enhance an effective advisory boardAre ready to address succession planning and performance accountability in earnestWhat sets Amanda apart is a unique blend of commercial strategy, facilitation mastery, and practical boardroom insight. Having founded and successfully exited businesses, and currently chairing advisory boards across sectors such as construction, professional services, technology, creative industries and hospitality, Amanda brings lived experience and cross-industry wisdom to every engagement.Specialties include:• Advisory Boards & Governance for Medium Business• Strategy Facilitation and Succession Planning• Exit-Readiness and Business Value Uplift• Leadership Coaching and Accountability FrameworksFor organizations seeking a strategic partner with a commercial edge, someone who facilitates high-impact conversations and swiftly gets to the core of complex challenges— Amanda is a powerful ally.About Lyn HawkinsLyn is the Founder and National Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant and leadership coach. She is known for her practical focus on achieving growth and transformation. Lyn advises some of Australia’s most successful professional firms and business leadership teams. She is also the WA Director of the Private Wealth Network and mentors Commerce students at UWA. Lyn has held senior roles with KPMG, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Telstra, in addition to General Management roles with technology-based businesses.
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    41 min
  • Planning for a Wise Retirement with Belinda Von Knoll

    Planning for a Wise Retirement with Belinda Von Knoll
    Aug 14 2025

    Are you thinking about your retirement – or should you be?

    Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, this is a must-listen episode of the Business Women Australia Podcast Show.


    Financial planning expert Belinda von Knoll joins us to share powerful insights into retirement readiness, especially for women.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    1. Why retirement planning is different for women

    2. What an SMSF is – and whether it’s right for you

    3. Key strategies to maximise your financial future

    4. How to avoid the most common mistakes

    5. Why planning early gives you more freedom and peace of mind


    This conversation is more than numbers – it’s about designing a life you love after work.


    Tune in and start planning with purpose.


    About Belinda Von Knoll:

    Belinda von Knoll is a highly regarded financial advisor with a distinctive blend of academic insight and practical expertise. With a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Belinda brings both analytical depth and strategic thinking to her financial advisory practice. As a Specialist SMSF Advisor and Secretary of the WA Branch of the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Association, she is recognised for her leadership in the evolving landscape of self-managed superannuation.


    Belinda is known for her deeply relational approach, building trusted, long-term partnerships with her clients. Her work is guided by empathy and a strong commitment to understanding each client’s unique goals and aspirations. Whether navigating complex financial structures or crafting personalised strategies for wealth creation and retirement, Belinda is a steady and insightful guide. Her clients value not only her technical skill but also the peace of mind and clarity she brings to their financial journeys.


    At the heart of Belinda’s practice is a passion for helping others achieve a sense of security and purpose through tailored financial planning, aligning prosperity with personal values and dreams.


    About Lyn Hawkins:

    Lyn is the Founder and National Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant and leadership coach. She is known for her practical focus on achieving growth and transformation. Lyn advises some of Australia’s most successful professional firms and business leadership teams. She is also the WA Director of the Private Wealth Network and mentors Commerce students at UWA. Lyn has held senior roles with KPMG, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Telstra, in addition to General Management roles with technology-based businesses.


    About Business Women Australia:


    BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;

    •business owners and entrepreneurs

    •executives and managers

    •professionals

    •women on boards

    •emerging leaders

    •women who desire growth and high level connections


    Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;

    •Leadership

    •Business Improvement

    •Personal and Professional Growth

    •Connections and Friendship


    Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/


    #BusinessWomenAustralia #BWA #Podcast #Retirement #Women #Wealth #SMSF #FinancialPlan #Freedom #FutureReady
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    51 min
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