Libby GEEN – Friday 17th June 2011
libbygeen1 “BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS WITH LOVE”

Libby kept us all interested as she showed us how to lose our inhibitions and really make the love of what we do make money for us. Libby’s business is in teaching and training in seminars at either Kiama or in your own workplace.
If you wish to hold a training day for your staff to your place of business you can contact Libby through her website www.formulatrainingsolutions.com.au or contact her on 0414 295 953 or 1300 984 981
Robbie COLLINS – Friday 13th May 2011
robbiecollins1 “What do I want to be when I grow up?” “HOT CAREER TOPICS”

Robbie gave us all an insight into what is possible if we really want it. Her projections of the shift in the age of population was very interesting. Robbie also told of the expected employment growth in the Shoalhaven to 2015 covering education groups of Highly Education, Skilled (VET), Medium Skill and Low Skill.

Skill shortages currently in the Shoalhaven are in the fields of Managerial, Professional, Technical and Trades
Craig CAMERON – Friday 18th March 2011
craig “Miracles do happen”-Optomerty giving sight Craig took us on a journey with him way up into the alps of Peru. What an amazing thing these voluntees do in such difficult circumstances. The things that we all just take for granted like clean hospitals and hot running water. These volunteers bring so much happiness to those who can’t see or have dificulty seeing.

Craig was such an inspiration to us all.
Craig heads up three busy optometry practices in Nowra, Ulladulla and Bateman’s Bay www.cameronoptomerty.com.au Nowra (02) 4421 2723 Batemans Bay (02) 4472 7088 Ulladulla (02) 4455 1288
Roberta FADDOUL – Friday 18th February 2011
Roberta Faddoul1 “You can ALL have an abundant lifestyle” Roberta shared with us the reasons why some people are successful while other just wonder why. But with NLP training you can re-programme yourself to be the very best you can be. When we are born we are programmed to do all things that seem natural. It is the learnt things that we need to re-programme and chanel our life path into the direction we want it to go. Roberta’s company, twice listed as one of BWR’s top 100 fastest growing companies proves that Quantum Change Seminars are really making an impact. roberta@qcseminars.com Phone: 1300 733 642
Detective Superintendent Deborah WALLACE – Friday 3rd December 2010
DEB WALLACE AT CONFERENCE “LIFE in the FAST LANE”

Everything is possible – “You just want to have it bad enough.” What a great inspiration to all women and to what they can achieve regardless of any obsticale that may be put before us.
The stories Deborah had to tell kept us intrigued, made us laugh but more importantly made us all appreciate what women can do in our society.
Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace is the Commander of the Middle Eastern Crime Squad
Margaret BIGGS – Friday 29th October 2010
DSCN0275 “Being helpful is the new BLACK” Margaret had us all intrigued with her topic but it all made sense when she explained what it meant using the principals of it in our businesses. Margaret also shared with us the need to really help our fellow human beings and to teach our younger generation the ideals of sharing their life with one less fortunate. Margaret is the Manager Development and Community Engagement The Illawarra Grammar School and can be contacted through her email address
Lou ROSSI – Friday 17th September 2010
Lou4 (2) “WOMEN ON FIRE” Luciana Rossi is a partner at Rossi Simicic Lawyers. an award winning, all female, boutique law practice located in Wollongong. Luciana commenced her career in Court administration in 1982 and made her transition to the private sector in 1994. She has established herself as a leading lIllawarra lawyer specialising in Family Law. In 2007 she jointly established the firm Rossi Simicic Lawyers the first and only all female law partnership in the Illawarra region. Lou has faced many challenges and is a breast cancer survivor. Lou, who is also ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, is passionate about womens causes and is proud to share her experiences and her journey. You can contact Lou through www.rossisimicic.com.au or on (02) 4254-4444
Juliet SCRINE – Friday 6th August, 2010
Juliet SCRINE Put a little DRAMA back into your BUSINESS Juilet certain gave us a lot of ideas on how to create good feelings for our clients or customers. Juliet won the ladies over with her happy and positive spirit had the ability to get everyone up on their feet and become involved without feeling conspicous. Juliet is truly a product of her own beliefs that workplace and drama go hand in hand. Juliet SCRINE is a director of The Eton Gorge Theatre Company as well as Scrine Marketing and can help you in your workplace with a specialised workshop for your staff. Phone (02) 4229 1088 www.egtc.com.au
Di KNOLL – Friday 18th June, 2010
Di Knoll “I DO, IDO, IDO” “Di was professionally trained as a photographer by the Royal Air Force. She went on to become one of the RAF’s foremost Public Relations and Air to Air photographers. Postings included Europe and The Falkland Islands (just sheep and penguins). After leaving the Air Force Di secured a position within Lincolnshire Police (United Kingdom) as a forensic photographer. This interesting and rewarding job saw her doing some pretty unusual photography, including the type of stuff you see in the movies and on CSI! ” www.WOWphotos.com.au
Pamela MURRAY-JONES – Friday 7th May 2010
PMJ_2919_300dpi Pamelia - Copy
NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN CAPABILITIES. Pamela explained why “It’s never too late…”
Born into a family of dairy farmers who had lived, worked and died on the same farm since 1838, her early dreams of an exciting career travelling the world seemed destined to be dashed on the rocks of reality. Pamela now holds the joint position of General Manager Marketing for the ITC Group of Companies Ltd and Director Marketing and Recruitment for the University of Wollongong. email: pamelamj@uow.edu.au
Joanna KUBOTA – Friday 9th April 2010
JOANNA
Help – stop the tide. “Cusomer Service” After experiencing consistently extremely high customer service levels overseas, Joanna was disappointed by what she has experienced living back in Australia. It seems that many companies place little importance on management of customer service issues and forget that without customers, they have no business. Joanna discussed what it takes to improve customer service and introduce various examples of great customer service in order to understand the amazing impact it can have. Contact: joanna@gssnet.com.au
Mariette RUPS DONNELLY – Friday 5th March 2010
MARIETTE
“Speak up Speak out and Speak well” When Mariette was just 21, she won her first role in a professional production of the musical Godspell, and within six years in a notoriously tough industry she was playing the title role in the biggest musical of its time. Mariette is now the director of her own business POWERHOUSE PRESENTATIONS and puts her experience from her acting and teaching days into presentations for business and works with companies both big and small. www.powerhousepresentation.com.au
Glenda PAPAC – Friday 5th February 2010
GlendaP
“Network your business to REAL SUCCESS”
Glenda Papac from Tony Papac & Associates, is one of the directors of the Illawarra Women In Business (IWIB) networking group and has built reputation on her people skills as well as successfully working to build the Illawarra with a networking forum for women from varied businesses.
Monique FIELD – Friday 4th December 2009
Monique
“You don’t have to be SUPERWOMAN”
At a time when most businesses are down-sizing, House About has increased the team and employed professional people who are experts in their fields. If you try to do everything yourself, you will pay a high price – your health, family time and an unsuccessful business. Monique shared her recipe for success in particular how to use other people’s knowledge to help you grow your business. www.houseabout.com.au
Liz BETTETTE-STUBBS – Friday 6th November 2009
liz_bellette-stubbs “GOOD VIBRATIONS” Liz Bellette-Stubbs is the CEO of the Masters Group which incorporates Training Masters, Business Masters and Counselling Masters. Her award winning company provides training and business services Australia wide and is known for quality customer service. Liz is a qualified teacher and counselor who is most happy when she is able to assist others to achieve their potential. www.trainingmasters.com.au
Tania HAYES – Friday 2nd October 2009
Tania Hayes “LOVE HAS NO LIMITS” Tania is a very sought after guest speaker and we were proud to have her, together with Warren at our Inaugural Luncheon of Business Women In Touch. Tania had a very compassionate and compelling stort to tell and made us stop and think what things are really important in life. See Tania and Warren’s story on her website www.taniahayes.com.au . Tania’s book “Love has no Limits” is a must read, and is available to purchase online .