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.

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