In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, change is inevitable—but how leaders manage that change makes all the difference. In this episode, Lyn Hawkins, Founder of Business Women Australia is joined by Tracy Cooper, an experienced Change Specialist. They will explore the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that come with leading transformation in purpose-driven organisations.

From understanding self-awareness and the people side of change to applying the Prosci Change Management methodology, Tracy shares practical insights for CEOs, Managing Directors, and Business Managers navigating transitions.

We’ll dive into the best practices, methods and metrics that enable success in change initiatives.

Key Takeaways:

1. What effective change management looks like in mission-driven organisations

2. Strategies for leaders to engage employees and foster a change-ready culture

3. Common challenges and how to overcome them

4. Future trends in change management and how leaders can prepare

Whether you’re leading a large-scale transformation or keen to strengthen your leadership skills in this time of rapid change, this episode is packed with real-world insights and actionable advice.

Tune in and discover how to lead change with confidence and purpose!

ABOUT TRACY COOPER

Tracy Cooper is a Leader in Business Women Australia, a Managing Director, Leadership Coach and Change Specialist. As a coach, facilitator and change management consultant, Tracy combines theory and a proven practical approach to support leaders and teams to enhance their performance and lead transformation in their organisations. Tracy has been helping navigate change successfully for over 25 years drawing on her leadership and change management frameworks, and expertise in the Prosci Change Management methodology. She is sought by private enterprise, early learning, aged care, agribusiness, and the broader not- for -profit sectors. Tracy firmly believes change happens best and lasts longest when it’s a choice and not forced. It’s all about helping people to genuinely choose change and in doing so, unlock their full potential, individually and collectively.

About LYN HAWKINS

Lyn Hawkins is the Founder and Director of Business Women Australia (BWA), which is fast becoming one of the most influential groups for Australian women in business. Lyn is also the Founding Director of Hawkins Marketing, a business strategy consultancy practice established in 2015 advising law and accounting firms, engineering, medical and SME’s. With a career spanning over 25 years in entrepreneurship, marketing and business growth, she has held senior executive roles with KPMG, Telstra, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Diverse IT in addition to her own business ventures in multi-media and education. Lyn is also a Director of Private Wealth Network in Western Australia and South Australia, a membership-based organisation with UHNW individuals, family groups and Family Offices. Lyn has a Bachelor of Commerce (UWA) with honours in strategic management and marketing, has taught at University level, and numerous Non-Executive board roles in the Private and NFP sectors. She is an experienced Leadership Coach, has a Diploma (and Cert IV) in Coaching and Mentoring, and has mentored students at UWA for over a decade.

About Business Women Australia

BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;

1. business owners and entrepreneurs

2. executives and managers

3. professionals

4. women on boards

5. emerging leaders

6. women who desire growth and high level connections

Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;

1. Leadership

2. Business Improvement

3. Personal and Professional Growth

4. Connections and Friendship

Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/

In an ever-changing world, resilience and forward-thinking are key to long-term business success. In this episode, we explore the intersection of business endurance, future planning, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) with the innovative mind behind Value Creators - Maree Gooch.

Based in Western Australia, Value Creators is a dynamic development organisation helping entrepreneurs, founders, and industry leaders think beyond the present and prepare for the future through strategic planning. Whether it’s an early-stage idea, a start-up, or an established enterprise, their expertise in business growth, research, and consultation helps drive commercial success with sound decision-making.

Tune into this episode of the Business Women Australia Podcast Show and be inspired.

1. Hear why business resilience requires a balance between acting now and planning ahead.

2. We lift the lid on ESG as the catalyst for long-term strategic thinking.

3. Understand the power of scenario planning in adapting to future challenges.

4. Explore the role of mentorship, innovation, and industry collaboration in sustainable growth.

With deep experience across a wide variety of business sectors, including supporting organisations involved in finance, hospitality and tourism, indigenous business planning, agri-business, transport and aviation, these industry experts share insights into how businesses can confidently launch into new horizons with governance, strategy, compliance, and commercial resilience in mind.

Tune in to learn how you can build a resilient business, embrace ESG as a strategic tool, and stay ahead in a world of constant change.

About Maree Gooch:

Maree creates value wherever she goes. She is a pragmatic and practical business advisor who can analyse and explain complicated business concepts, yet she possesses a special gift of developing practical and implementable programs to achieve results and desired outcomes – to make things happen.

Maree is highly regarded for her practical yet innovative approach. Maree has expert knowledge of what is needed to drive businesses development combined with the ability to connect BD with Marketing. She has the skills necessary to help both teams and individuals to develop clear goals and to develop action plans to meet those goals and at the same time manages to establish a strong rapport across every level of an organisation.

Maree’s experience and knowledge comes from holding numerous key managerial portfolios including Company Director, Project Manager, Strategy and Marketing Manager and various expert consultancy roles across a range of projects including business, tourism, finance, agriculture, telecommunications, government and exporting.

About Lyn Hawkins:

Lyn is the Founding Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant with a focus on business growth, marketing and cultural transformation. She has held senior roles with KPMG, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Telstra, in addition to General Management roles with technology-based businesses. As a Principal of a successful consulting practice Lyn works predominantly with professional services firms and executive teams developing and implementing business development strategies. Lyn is also the WA Director of Private Wealth Network and has mentored undergrad students at UWA for 10 years. Lyn has experience with both NFP and private boards.

About Business Women Australia

BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;

· business owners and entrepreneurs

· executives and managers

· professionals

· women on boards

· emerging leaders

· women who desire growth and high level connections

Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;

· Leadership

· Business Improvement

· Personal and Professional Growth

· Connections and Friendship

Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/

In this thought-provoking episode of the Business Women Australia Podcast Show, Lyn Hawkins chats with Jessica Schubert, leadership expert and global executive coach, to unpack a controversial question—Is the idea of "high-performing teams" setting us up for unrealistic expectations?

We’ve all heard the term, but what does it actually mean in today’s workplace? Is it a genuine benchmark for success, or is it a buzzword that merely describes teams that hit KPI’s and achieve targets? Do High-Performing Teams actually exist or is it ‘fake news’?

Jessica believes that there has to be more to High-Performing Teams. When all KPI’s are met, what’s the team potential that’s left on the table?

Lyn and Jessica explore:

1. What is a High-Performing Team and how do you measure it?

2. How important is TEAM DESIGN? How do you create the Who, What, Why?

3. Realising a team’s true potential. How can a team work on the HOW?

If you want to really build a high-performing team and go beyond the known norms, this podcast is for you.

🔊 Tune in to challenge the status quo and rethink what success in teams truly looks like!

About Jessica Schubert

Jessica is Head of Leadership Development for Business Women Australia and Founder of Intact Teams, a leadership practice focused on organisational cultural transformation. Jessica has a corporate background, predominantly in the commercial real estate and education industries and has led cross-cultural teams in Europe and Asia for the last 25 years before becoming a professional coach in 2013. She helps organisations create workplace cultures where people are happy AND productive and focuses on human behaviour and leadership to transform cultures. She is also the Authorised Partner for DISC Flow Australia.

About Lyn Hawkins:

Lyn is the Founder and National Director of Business Women Australia and a management consultant and leadership coach. She is known for her practical focus on achieving growth and transformation. Lyn advises some of Australia’s most successful professional firms and business leadership teams. She is also the WA Director of the Private Wealth Network and mentors Commerce students at UWA. Lyn has held senior roles with KPMG, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Telstra, in addition to General Management roles with technology-based businesses.

About Business Women Australia

BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;

• business owners and entrepreneurs

• executives and managers

• professionals

• women on boards

• emerging leaders

• women who desire growth and high level connections

Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;

• Leadership

• Business Improvement

• Personal and Professional Growth

• Connections and Friendship

Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/