Women's Network September 2018 | Page 59

Lindy Chen "The Secret to Success" Lindy Chen, CEO China Direct Sourcing arrived in Australia with little to no English. Lindy was determined to follow her entrepreneurial spirit. Like so many women who decide to start their own business, Lindy took on the barriers and challenges of business ownership and started her micro business from a public Internet cafe managing to grow it into a multi-million dollar empire. Business Toolkit Workshop - Series One From the moment you walked through the door at Winning Appliances, you knew this was not just any workshop, it was a learning experience. We were greeted by Lisa Moricz, Store Manager Fortitude Valley Winning Appliances and Chef Tracy Hirst in the lounge area, learning about the history of Winning Appliances and their award winning store. The content rich workshop had many take home practical tips and advice to apply in your business. Michelle O’Hara, OH! Marketing hands Caryn Walsh "Survive, Thrive or Expire!" At the Sydney Twilight Event, we heard about how to Survive, Thrive or Expire! Women have a profound impact on everything in life. We are the oxygen to life, part of the reason we are all here. In this funny, sobering presentation, Caryn Walsh Mark Urquhart talked to us about managing our stress well as wonderful working women and how managing stress well and resilient thinking affects our ability to bounce forward in the face of adversity, which many of us face daily, no matter how small. "H aving courage and humility to overcome the battle ahead" The Redlands event, Mark Urquhart shared his amazing story of courage and valour. Mark had his life change forever when he became an incomplete paraplegic eight years ago. This was a result of a parachuting incident 1993 whilst in the armed services. His incredible story includes being involved with the Invictus Games. Moreso in Twilight Event on tips on how to use social marketing to build relationships and your business. Some great aha moments. After a scrumptious high tea, we walked back into the session on Search Engine Optimisation. Janet Camilleri, Front Page Web Writing talked about how to make sure your website is not just one of millions floating around on the world wide web, lost in cyber space. The workshop finished off with a light lunch and all participants looking forward to the next Business Toolkit Workshop. 2016, Prince Harry applauds Mark Urquhart for 'remarkable sportsmanship' at Invictus Games for wounded veterans. He allowed another athlete to pass him and helped push him over the finish line. Prince Harry praised Mark during the closing ceremony. "Are you stuck in first gear?" The Twilight Networking Event at Chermside was about Time, Money and our Personal Power! Disorganisation is a common cause of stress , in families and in our work life – especially for business owners trying to juggle it all. This panel discussion will provide a fantastic starting point Maggie Webber to help attendees explore over a glass of bubbly, practical ideas to master their mental game, their financial game and life game in one evening. With our Panel of Experts - Louise D’Allura, Amanda McCall and Sue Lester. "Hearthmath - Live life with heart" The Hobart Luncheon was about Heartmath – Live Life with Heart. Our guest speaker Maggie Webber also widely known as “The Working Mother’s Mentor”, is a passionate Professional Speaker, Amazon International Best-Selling Author, and a Small Business Coach and Consultant. She has always been inspired to help people achieve lasting success – in their work and all other aspects of their life. She became Dr. Deepak Chopra’s first Meditation Facilitator in the Pacific Rim and has been dedicated in providing her clients with tools to enhance their productivity, effectively manage stress levels, and attain optimal work/life integration.