From dazzling on the skating rink as a champion figure skater to revolutionising the corporate world. Janice Elsley has become a master at transforming businesses, an expert in leadership and…
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She went from fashion modelling to editing iconic magazines and from running an ASX 200 company to becoming a leader in the not-for-profit world. Deborah Thomas’s career has been ever-changing with soaring highs and challenging lows. There’s almost nothing she hasn’t done—or survived. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.Gemma Acton: Deborah, it is hard…
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She grew up in caravan parks, and her first job was answering phones at a tech startup. Today, Vanessa Sorenson is Microsoft New Zealand MD, and an advocate for girls embracing STEM and inclusivity. This tech leader knows what it means to be down—and climb back up. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find…
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Here, we talk to four incredible innovators. From Deborah Thomas, CEO of Camp Quality, to Vanessa Sorenson, MD NZ Microsoft, to Erin Burke, Head of Procurement for Pepperstone and Paul Queeney, CTO Trinity GrammarWhat makes a game changer? We asked our guests to share their insights.Deborah Thomas: To me, what makes a game…
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Born and raised on a council estate in Northern England, an ad in a local paper—followed by university as a mature-age student—set Paul Queeney on a path far from home. His adventurous career has taken him to Moscow, Prague, Hong Kong and Jamaica, but he’s come to call Australia home. First with some big retail…
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Growing up on New Zealand’s coast, Erin Burke was schooled early in financial literacy. Her parents had her work full-time during summer holidays and save a portion of her paycheck. Initially working in government, her career unexpectedly pivoted into the fast-paced world of finance. Her latest role? Leadership at a global FinTech platform. So, is…
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From programmer to an industry leader who is transforming the health sector, David Calvo, CIO at Northern Health, is passionate about the cloud security and big data.Motivated by the knowledge, his role can and does make a difference to people's lives. His big focus now is the digital transformation of the health service he…
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He was a computer geek at school, who learned to code from reading magazines. Now, he is the CEO of Logicalis Australia with a strong focus on sustainability, gender parity, and diversity and inclusion. Anthony Woodward is a leader on a mission.And he also raised $65,000 to help prevent homelessness, taking part in the…
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From a trophy winning musician in a big brass band to reshaping the future of tech in the education sector, as the leader of it for Western Sydney University, and an advocate for diversity and inclusivity Karina Foley has definitely broken the mould. With the move to cloud-based platforms front of mind, Karina and her…
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Robyn Foyster interviews Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, and also the first Australian female astronaut. She is also a Director of Space Technology with the Australian Space Agency.Transcript:Robyn Foyster: It’s been an amazing journey for you, going from a girl who dreamed big to being the first…