The very nature of being an entrepreneur and an innovator means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly. Choosing this career path is completely irrational because the odds of succeeding are dismal, but most succeed because of their unwavering belief, laser focus on delivering and persistence.
Starting a company, or managing a company through a period of transition and growth, can be a riveting roller coaster of emotions with tremendous highs and at times, difficult lows. But despite the challenges, many women have risen to become leaders and influential figures in their respective areas. Business Game Changer Magazine recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contribution made by individual Australian women to their businesses and, in many cases, their local communities.
The 10 Australian women business leaders nominated by Business Game Changer Magazine are of different ages, social backgrounds and industries. However, the one common thread which unites them is that they dared to believe. And, in believing, they made the seemingly impossible a reality.
Laura Elkaslassy
As a certified Profit First Professional, my passion is enabling business owners to build sustainable businesses through learning how to generate profit, structuring systems for financial success, and earning the income they deserve. Tell me more.
Hayley Birtles-Eades
When Hayley Birtles-Eades migrated to Australia from the UK at a young age, times were tough, she had to drop out of school to provide for her struggling family. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive, her head down, bum up work ethic has gotten her to where she is today. Tell me more.
Nicole Gibson
With over 2 decades as a registered nurse and having 4 kids, Nicole shared her knowledge in a parenting book which saw Nicole provide the community with solutions to everyday problems as a parenting expert on local radio for 3 years. Tell me more.
Brooke Mason
Brooke Mason is a seasoned entrepreneur founder of three companies under her own name Brooke Mason; A full service creative agency, a photography agency to hire other photographers, “Click Pro” and she’s known as a celebrity photographer & art director. Tell more more.
Anneke van den Broek
Pet advocate, founder and CEO of Australia’s most awarded pet care brand, Rufus & Coco, Anneke van den Broek has built a highly successful, global brand that supports pet owners and gives back to animal charities and not-for-profits. Tell more more.
Sandy Forster
Sandy Forster is an international speaker, money mindset mentor, bestselling author and multi-award-winning entrepreneur. Tell me more.
Dr Vesna Grubacevic
Dr Vesna Grubacevic founded Qt in 2000 without any experience in marketing. She soon realized the importance of innovation and self-promotion for sustainable business success, and doing it with integrity. Tell more more.
Katja Forbes
Katja Forbes is an Australian pioneer in the concept of experience design. She founded syfte, a specialist business in research and experience design in 2012, and is at the forefront of innovation for experience design and all of its components – research, software and service/experience design. Tell more more.
Tanya Lacy
Tanya Lacy is a Positive Business Dynamics Leadership Specialist and is known for her teachings around uncomplicated leadership. With 23 years’ worth of experience in executive coaching and facilitation, she is a highly renowned writer, content creator and resource speaker who practices Connectology (the art of connecting business people). Tell me more.
Sandy Forster
Sandy Forster is an international speaker, money mindset mentor, bestselling author and multi-award-winning entrepreneur. She’s the founder of WildlyWealthy.com and offers the world’s leading money manifesting program for Spirit-led entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business and life they love. Tell me more.