BWN Event

Calling all gutsy girls, wild women, bold babes, daring divas and marvellous matriarchs... learn to unleash your inner gorgeous daring dame!

Learn to think and speak boldly to expand your sense of what is possible!  Daring Dames hold specific beliefs enabling them to step up to challenges.

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• When: Thursday 1st September 7.00am (for 7.30am start) - 8:30am
• Where: BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort, Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour   
• Entry Ticket Only:  $35
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 30th August 

say ‘bye bye’ to the meek and mild mannered you...

Dr Ann Villiers is Australia’s only Mental Nutritionist® specialising in the sense-making process, that is, how we interpret what people say and do and the affect that has on our behaviour. Much of the argy-bargy that goes on between people boils down to these misinterpretations.
 
Ann guides people to think more flexibly and speak more confidently by mastering mind and language practices. Author of Gorgeous Daring Dames and five editions of How to Write and Talk to Selection Criteria, Ann draws on academic and public sector management careers, and a life time of dealing with misinterpretations.
 
Check out Ann at here and here.

Learn to understand the power of the mind and of the words you use... Ann is about to unleash her brand of moving boldly forward on us lucky, gorgeous and soon-to-be daring Coffs Coast dames!

Get in quick and open the door to possibility!  After all, the only thing that standing in your way... is you.

All monies raised this month will be donated to the Titivators.

Thank you to our Sponsors who make these events happen:

Major Sponsors
One Agency by Joanne Vines
NAB

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International
Parrys Jewellers
WHK

Registration & Payment Options:
 
(Please note pre-payment via Sticky Tickets is preferable).   
 
Via Sticky Tickets - $35  Tickets ...click here
OR
Email info@bwn.org.au and RSVP - and then pay by cash or cheque at the event
 
(Please note we cannot accept cancellations less then 48 hours prior to the event. ‘No-shows’ and late cancellations will be invoiced the full cost of the event)
 
If you’re having trouble online please email info@bwn.org.au or call Lily on 0419 264 166

Can't wait to see you there!

Renowned as one the world’s best self development experts, a highly decorated and successful business coach AND best selling author, Coffs Coast BWN is so proud to present Rhiannon Rees.

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• When: Thursday 3 November 7.00am (for 7.10am start) - 8:30am
• Where: Coffs Harbour C.ex Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
• Entry Ticket Only:  $35
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 1 November

ooo! ooo! oooo!  we are so excited for this one...

Rhiannon has worked with stars including the Spice Girls, X-Files and Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice cast members.  She has featured in countless TV and Radio shows and in print publications in both Australia and North America.

For numerous years, she faced and overcame huge adversities: Child sexual abuse, lost contact with her mother for ten years, her brother committed suicide, she had five miscarriages, lost her husband to his other identity as a woman, and then became a penniless and homeless single Mum.

Join us as Rhiannon recounts her own life and the steps she made to becoming a success... inspiring and helping others to live the life of their dreams. “Being able to inspire and help people to live their best life (in whatever area that is for them) through my retreats, speaking through the media, and with my coaching is for me: living the life of my dreams.” - Rhiannon Rees.

All monies raised this month will be donated to the Coffs Coast Derby Dolls
 
Thank you to our Sponsors who make these events happen:
Major Sponsors   
One Agency by Joanne Vines
NAB

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International
Parrys Jewellers
WHK

Registration & Payment Options:
 
(Please note pre-payment via Sticky Tickets is preferable).   
Via Sticky Tickets - $35  Tickets ... click here
OR
Email info@bwn.org.au and RSVP - and then pay by cash or cheque at the event
 
(Please note we cannot accept cancellations less then 48 hours prior to the event. ‘No-shows’ and late cancellations will be invoiced the full cost of the event)
 
If you’re having trouble online please email info@bwn.org.au or call Lily on 0419 264 166
 
Can't wait to see you there!

A business is only as good as it’s employees - don’t believe me?  Google it ...

Coffs Harbour Hyundai proudly presents the biggest name you’ve probably never heard of...

Retaining great staff is good business...
but how do you do it?  
Well, you are about to find out!  
Hell, if it works for Google, it can work for you!
 
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• When: Thursday 6 October 7.00am - 8:30am
• Where: Opal Cove Resort, off Pacific Highway, Sapphire Beach/Coffs Harbour    
• Entry Ticket Only:  $35
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 4 October

The old model of authoritarian/fear based management is out. Supportive, encouraging, morale-boosting, team management is in. Can we attribute this shift to more women in management?   And with these women gaining traction and respect in senior management roles, are we beating the boys at their own game?  

Karen Stocks, Head of Media Solutions - YouTube & Display - at Google, is no stranger to working in a male dominated industry... and she brings a fresh woman’s perspective to her role. Placing great importance on contentment in the workplace, she balances this senior management position (in one of the biggest companies in the world), with her all-important role as a doting mother of two. Karen has proved women can have it all... and thrive.

By now, we all realise that retaining great staff is imperative to business success... Karen shares with us her secrets to treating staff well and keeping them happy and loyal... and that’s good business!

You really can’t afford to miss this one!

All monies raised this month will be donated to the Lara Jean Association
 
Thank you to our Sponsors who make these events happen:
Event Sponsor:
Coffs Harbour Hyundai (where one lucky customer will win a FREE car before Xmas - will it be you?)
Major Sponsors   
One Agency by Joanne Vines
NAB

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International
Parrys Jewellers
WHK

Registration & Payment Options:
(Please note pre-payment via Sticky Tickets is preferable).   
Via Sticky Tickets - $35  Tickets ... click here
 
OR
 
Email info@bwn.org.au and RSVP - and then pay by cash or cheque at the event
 
(Please note we cannot accept cancellations less then 48 hours prior to the event. ‘No-shows’ and late cancellations will be invoiced the full cost of the event)
 
If you’re having trouble online please email info@bwn.org.au or call Lily on 0419 264 166
 
Can't wait to see you there!

This event is like sooooo August 2011...

Social Media Marketing - procrastination station or powerful marketing tool?

Do you blog?  Is your business on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn?  Should it be?  Which sites will work for you with minimal time suckage?

Dr Leigh Summers is an historian and author whose interests include 19th and 20th century fashion, the body and sexuality. She is currently Director of Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and Museum. Go straight to ticket purchase click here

• When: Thursday 7 July 6.15pm (for 6.30pm start) - 8:00pm PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EVENING EVENT
• Where: The Bunker Cartoon Gallery, John Champion Way/City Hill, Coffs Harbour - Drinks and Canapes
• Entry Ticket:  $40 INCLUDES complimentary drink
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 5 July 5pm

Leigh has over a decade of experience in the cultural sector in management, curatorial and education roles. She is also an independent museum and gallery consultant. Her PhD 'Bound to Please: A History of the Victorian Corset' was published in 2001 by Berg Press, London, as part of Berg’s prestigious Dress, Body Culture Series.

Her Honours Thesis examined the influence of 19th century sexologists on early to mid 20th century sex advice literature.

While continuing to publish nationally and internationally for both an academic as well as general readership Leigh has worked extensively with material culture, particularly mid-late 19th Century Dress. She has curated numerous exhibitions drawn from major private and public collections. Her research and publication history reflects an enduring fascination with fashion, the body and the construction of sexuality and femininity. Her latest research involves the crinoline in Australia.
Just for BWN members, she will be presenting a saucy & sexy showcase of the 1920’s – an era of women pursuing new ways of dressing, dancing & all things pleasurable. This will be a very memorable event, and one to keep you talking for some time to come.

Thank you to our Sponsors who make these events happen:

Major Sponsors
One Agency by Joanne Vines
NAB

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International
Parrys Jewellers
WHK

Registration & Payment Options:  (Please note pre-payment via Sticky Tickets is preferable).   

Via Sticky Tickets - $40 Tickets ... click here

Spend an evening with Master Winemaker Michelle Heagney.

We all look forward to our annual evening events at BWN & this month we bring together two of our all time favourite things – women & wine. We are delighted to be presenting Michelle Heagney from Cassegrain winery.

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• When: Thursday 2 June 6.15pm (for 6.30pm start) - 8:00pm PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EVENING EVENT
• Where: Macauley's Restaurant, 99 Park Beach Road Coffs Harbour. 6652 5970 - Drinks and Canapes
• Entry Ticket:  $40 INCLUDES complimentary drink
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 31 May 

From being sacked from her own family business to becoming a well-respected winemaker, Michelle’s journey is both inspiring & delicious.  Having worked with some of Australia’s most well known wineries, including Rosemount, Penfold’s & DeBortoli’s, Michelle is now working with new grape varieties in the hope of bringing us something wonderful.

If you have ever pondered the mystery of the grape, wondered what the life of a winemaker is like, or you are just intrigued by another wonderful woman in business, come & be a part of this delightful & intimate gathering.  Macauleys Restaurant will be the perfect backdrop for this meeting, providing their usual contemporary menu as well as a chance to sample some wine!
Women, wine, networking & new experiences - what more could you want from an evening?

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• When: Thursday 5 May 7.00am (for 7.20am start) - 8:30am
• Where: C.ex, Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour - Breakfast and Expo
• Entry Ticket Only:  $35
• Expo Stall Plus 1 Entry Ticket: $55
• RSVP: By Close of Business Tuesday 3 May 

She who hesitates....

There are a VERY LIMITED number of stalls available, so be quick to secure your very own showcase spot at the next BWN Trade Expo. 

Are you a Brilliant Babe doing Business on the Coffs Coast? Do you need to let everybody know how sensational you & your business are?

This is the event for you!

Every month BWN brings together the cream of the Coffs Coast Business Women to network and exchange ideas & opportunities. Our trade expos are the ultimate Business to Business marketing tool and should be on everybody's priority list this coming month.

Each time we hold this event, it is a sell out. If you are not going to showcase your business, this is your time to see what the rest of the BWN women have on offer for you. Every exhibitor will be offering an amazing day-only deal to BWN members, so do not miss out.

There are a limited number of places available for exhibitors, so if you would like to present your business to an outstanding group of women - get in QUICK!  Exhibitor positions will be given to the first businesses to register. Please email Lily directly at president@bwn.org.au to secure your place.

As usual we will be offering an incredible array of raffle prizes, including a prize from Baliena Flower Therapies and the chance to be profiled on the BWN website!  All monies raised this month will be donated to the Coffs branch of the Cancer Council.

Thank you to our Sponsors who make these events happen:

Major Sponsors
One Agency by Joanne Vines
NAB

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International
C.ex Group
Parry’s Jewellers

Registration & Payment Options:  (Please note pre-payment via Sticky Tickets is preferable).   
Via Sticky Tickets - $35 & $55 Tickets ... click here
OR
Email info@bwn.org.au and RSVP - and then pay by cash or cheque at the event.

(Please note we cannot accept people who attend without an RSVP. Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours prior to the event and all 'no-shows’ and late cancellations will be invoiced the full cost of the event).

If you’re having trouble online please email info@bwn.org.au or call Lily on 0419 264 166

Can't wait to see you there!

Lily, Ruth, Maree, Brenda, Karin, Karen, Deb, April, Allison & Annie.
Your BWN Committee.

Stephanie Small is an author, photographer & arts administrator living here in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Stephanie currently works as the Operations Manager at Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance & in October 2010, published her first book, Defining Forty.

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• When: Thursday 7 April 7.00am (for 7.20am start) - 8:30am
• Where: Coffs Coast Hotel - http://www.coasthotel.com.au
• Tickets: $35

Stephanie has enjoyed a 20 year career in publishing, advertising, the Arts, sponsorship & fundraising.

Her clients have included the likes of Kimberley Clark, Deloittes, KPMG, Fairfax Media & Kids Help Line.

Stephanie has been a regular speaker on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility & is a highly sought after workshop facilitator.

We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to hear Stephanie speak about life on the Coffs Coast - doing business here & what it means to be a woman in business in Coffs Harbour. For more information about Stephanie, please visit her website: http://stephaniesmallthings.com.au

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Due to popular request we will be participating in a number of networking activities on the morning, so make sure you come prepared with plenty of business cards & maybe even a 15 second elevator speech about who you are!

We will be hosting our regular monthly raffle, with fabulous prizes and all money raised going to Coffs Caring Community. Margaret Chapman has started this wonderful organisation & will be speaking briefly about the work they do with local Coffs women & children in need.

Do not miss this event.

A huge thank you to our current sponsors:

Major Sponsors
One Agency by Joanne Vines
National Australia Bank

Corporate Sponsors
Curves gym
Focus Magazine
Colliers International

We will be announcing the final line up of our sensational sponsors at this breakfast. Keep you eyes peeled for Mr Ian Smith (should not be hard to miss the tall good looking man in the room!) who will be paying us a visit as well.

Registration & Payment Options: Please note pre payment via sticky tickets is preferable

Via Sticky Tickets - $35....  click here OR
Email info@bwn.org.au & RSVP - you can pay by cash or cheque at the event.

(Please note we cannot accept cancellations less then 48 hours prior to the event. ‘No-shows’ and late cancellations will be invoiced the full cost of the event)

If you’re having trouble online please email info@bwn.org.au or call Lily on 0419 264 166

See you there!

Australian born entrepreneur, Kate Forster, has always had an interest in the esoteric.

When her decade-old design business, run by herself and her husband, hit the doldrums and the responsibility of running a home and a family began to overwhelm her, the 35 year old reached out to the spiritual and holistic world for new ways to live.

RSVP Closes TUES, 1 MARCH at 5pm