Walking and Talking With WIBWA
Networking is an excellent way to meet and get to know new people with whom you can share ideas, offer suggestions and get feedback on your business. It’s always great when you can do some networking in a new and interesting way and hats off to Jennifer Rose Bryant of Women In Business WA for her inspirational group of women – with whom I walked and talked this morning. My TShirt was given to me by The Upbeat Dad (Rodrick Walters) when he and his family took me to my first game of US Baseball in Miami!
Walking And Talking With WIBWA
This is not my first time walking and talking with Jennifer’s group – I managed to complete the 6km walk on my first outing on September 19 last year. The ladies in this group are very inspirational, high achievers and big supporters of each other. One key member is Janette Philp who led a group last year to trek the Kokoda Trail and they raised over $125,000 for Breast Cancer Care WA . It took them ten months to train for the arduous terrain in Papua New Guinea and their book about the trek and the personal stories of the women who participated is both heart warming and challenging at the same time. I urge you to get a copy from Janette’s website and read it. You will look differently at these “ordinary” Perth business women you can meet at breakfast or on a walk.
Fitness – Not Fashion
On my first walk, I wore a pair of Klouds slip-ons – very comfortable and fully supportive of my arches, etc – but the ladies (all fully rigged with ergonomically designed runners) were not convinced, even when I did 6km on my first effort. So, off I went to the Athlete’s Foot, got measured and tested and kitted out with a pair of runners that cost me over $200. Yes, they are very comfortable and probably are doing a better job than the slip-ons. I wore them today for the third time, walking and talking. I am hoping I don’t pull up sore, this time, though.
Now, I know it’s a long time from September until January – but there is a good reason why my runners have had so few outings. They were packed for the trip to Melbourne at the end of September, when I set off to see the King Tut exhibition – something I have wanted to see ever since my friend from Cleveland, Susie Sharp told me about it and shared some of her own photos with me on Facebook. The trip was planned as a triangle – going via Darwin, where I would catch up with Bronwyn Clee who came down from Darwin for the Global Women’s Summit we held in Perth in July after my return from the US. With her help, I arranged to read some of my stories to kids in schools, booked a coffee and cake morning to meet local Mums and then go on to Melbourne. As it happened, the three legged trip had much cheaper airfares, too. The only disappointment was that Bronwyn had to fly out to LA the morning I arrived and I was supported by her network in Darwin.
Dropped Like a Stone, in Darwin
While I was in Darwin a previously unknown and undiagnosed ovarian cyst saw me off to hospital in an ambulance for emergency surgery and a few days stay in the Royal Darwin Hospital. It was the size of two thirds of a box of tissues; I was too ill to risk being flown back to Perth and the admin and medical staff were just fabulous. They got the hotel in which I was staying to pack up my room and deliver my belongings to the Hospital and this large, red crocodile suitcase followed me around from station to station until we knew what was wrong with me and how long I would be staying.
I remember when the technician was doing the ultrasound while we were trying to source the site of my incredible pain and I looked at the screen and said “is that dark patch the mesh from my hernia operation, last year?” He looked at me, slightly askance and said “no, that is your cyst,” to which I replied “cyst, what cyst????” My mind began connecting the dots: ovary, ovarian cyst, ovarian cancer, usually too late when they find it – and I did a mental internal scan and decided NO, I do not have ovarian cancer. The technician was not so sure but I knew it to be the case and subsequent tests showed there were no pre-cancerous cells nor existing cancer.
The fun came when we had to arrange my flight with Qantas back to Perth from Darwin and I needed my credit card. My mobile phone had been with me all this time (three days) and there had been lots of fun on Facebook and Twitter – it saved my sanity, I think. When we retrieved my suitcase and personal belongings, the little brown envelope in which my security receipt was stored gave us lots of fun and the opportunity for many mad comments on Facebook.
Of course, that was the end of my trip to see King Tut and the next eight weeks were spent recovering from a sizable incision down the length of my tummy. If you follow Stories My Nana Tells (Facebook) on Facebook, you will know that during those eight weeks, I spent some time house and cat sitting for Lisa and Warren; did some #ScienceAtWork with a dead, cooked chook and then hatched two little chickens, posted as #DayOldChick.
Back On Track
My brand new, virginal runners were taken out for the final WomenInBusinessWA Walking and Talking event in December, 2011 – but I was only able to walk about 500 meters, before I had to turn around and go back. Since then, especially in the New Year, I have started swimming and walking in water for 30 minutes a day three or four times a week and doing a stint on the treadmill a couple of times a week as well. Building up my core strength and improving my fitness proved itself today: with a 6km walk under my belt with no trouble at all.
While we two may not have been as fast as the other ladies who do this and other walking, I had a great time walking and talking with Ruth Jenkins of Ruth Jenkins (Sina Solutions) . We got on very well, networked like there is no tomorrow and found many interests in common. She absolutely needs to be introduced to my friend Nicole Ashby of Nicole Ashby (FIFO Families)
If you are a business woman in Perth, I strongly recommend not just Walking and Talking, but networking regularly with an extraordinary group of very down to earth women at Women In Business WA By the way – they are having a breakfast next Wednesday January 18. Will we see you there?
Women’s Conference – Perth – July 30, 2011
The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) is presenting a series of twelve International Conferences around the world in 2011, through Global Women’s Summits.
The Australian Conference will be held in Perth, at the Good Earth Hotel in Adelaide Terrace, on Saturday, July 30, 2011.
TWO FOR ONE TICKET OFFER – SHARE WITH A FRIEND
The ONLY Australian event will be held in Perth NEXT SATURDAY, July 30, 2011. Two for One Ticket offer closes Tuesday 26 July 2011
Dr. Paula Fellingham
The founder of WIN, Dr. Paula Fellingham will be a Keynote speaker at each event as well as Event Co-Ordinator. Dr. Fellingham is an internationally recognised speaker, writer and a passionate activist in progressing issues of humanity.
She is the author of the best selling book, Believe It! Become It! Highly credentialed, Dr. Fellingham has also addressed the United Nations on women’s issues.
Janette Philp - Kokoda Trekker
Her presentation at the Global Women’s Summit will be supported by highly regarded women from Perth and Darwin including Janette Philp, Dr. Charmaine Saunders and Bronwyn Clee. A panel of well recognized Perth women including Anita Slight (USSA) and Susan Hunt (Perth Zoo) will participate in the interactive discussions and among the five women to be honored for their contribution to their communities are Kath Mazzella (GAIN) and Kathleen Irwin (Darwin – FAST)
When you attend this Summit, you will be part of the global women’s movement because the ideas created at the Summit will later be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to women’s issues in their nation and issues regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace. You can read Dr. Paula Fellingham’s Story here Global Women’s Summits
3 Initiatives to be discussed include:
● “How do we acknowledge similarities between women/communities/nations, and also respect differences?”
● “How do you want women’s roles to be strengthened for increased peace and development in this community/nation/the world?”
● “How can we (the women of the world) live in dignity and contribute to the well-being of women and families worldwide?”
Outstanding Leadership Awards
will honor a woman from Australia in each of these five categories: Family, Business, Leader of an Organization, Community, or Nation. You can read a brief bio of the FIVE women who will be honoured at the event here.
“My involvement with strengthening women and families spans decades,” says Dr. Fellingham. “The WIN is passionate about our vision to strengthen women and families worldwide in an effort to eradicate poverty and hunger and help bring about world peace. Without a doubt, this event will increase the momentum of today’s global women’s movement and propel awareness of women’s issues from country to country. What a powerful opportunity you have to let your voice be heard!
Leadership Workshop with Dr. Paula Fellingham
In addition, she offers interested women an opportunity to participate in a one hour workshop on Leadership and Media Training – for an hour before the main conference commences. For full information on the Global Conferences, go to the website
Red and silver gift bags for our speakers, Honoured Women and panelists means they will be easy to find for networking. Each attendee receives a beautiful business card case.
With an inspirational red and silver theme, the visual presentation will be well matched by the speakers, the networking and the professional interaction between all attendees and participants.
Every participant receives a beautiful business card case, so everyone is asked to bring plenty of their own business cards for networking and making introductions to others sharing the event.
TWO FOR ONE TICKET OFFER – CLOSING SOON
The ONLY Australian event will be held in Perth NEXT SATURDAY, July 30, 2011.
Two for One Ticket offer closes Tuesday 26 July 2011
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
Perth – Global Women’s Summit July 30 – Theme: Red and Silver
Conference Theme: Red and Silver
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Part of the fun in helping to put great events like this together is when you can think about the little things that will add to the spirit and enjoyment of the event.
The room is going to look awesome – with a red and silver theme for the table centre pieces and the gift bags for our incredible speakers and Honoured Women.
Speaker's gifts from the Event Director
Each of them will receive a small gift of jewellery to commemorate their participation in the event. Here are a couple of pictures of some of our choices.
Some more jewellery choices.
Cinnamon sticks to enhance the table settings
With white linen table cloths on each of the guest’s tables, we have selected some lovely red and silver glass dishes to provide bright, uplifting centre pieces – furnished with cinnamon sticks. Thinking about Perth’s winter weather – we will have sugarless lollies and also lemon and eucalyptus drop for those who are suffering the winter chills.
Red and silver gift bags for our speakers, Honoured Women and panelists means they will be easy to find for networking
You will see where our speakers, honoured women and our panel are sitting on the day, because their places will be highlighted with one of the lovely red and silver gift bags – so make sure you make yourself known to them.
Each participant will receive their own, personal business card holder.
For each of our participants, a special gift – in line with our red and silver theme. A lovely business card holder, for each of you, so you can network, swap cards and make great connections on the day.
You have no excuse, ladies! Bring lots of business cards and network like there is no tomorrow!
BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE, COME WITH A FRIEND FOR FREE AND SHARE A GREAT DAY!
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
Two For One Ticket – SPECIAL PROMOTION – Perth – July 30, 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE AND BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE!
We know that times are tough – and we have put together an outstanding event for the Perth Event on July 30, 2011 at the Good Earth Hotel, with a great range of speakers and topics for a day of networking, sharing ideas and building new alliances.
You can never, never network too often or too widely.
It’s the strength of my own network that has made this special announcement happen. Yesterday, I was a guest of Peter Taliangis at a breakfast workshop presented by Richard Dore, Managing Director of Proteus Leadership. It was an inspiring workshop and I have drawn on Richard’s presentation for my next “Networking With Lesley” column for the August edition of the Swan Magazine. Here is part of that article:
Richard Dore’s advice to “Fess It Up and Fix It” was an engaging session on empowering staff to respond to customer’s issues and fix them, rather than escalate them; that good customer service pays off and teaching staff how to provide good service is an investment rather than a cost. Empower them, he said, and then get out of the way while they get on with it.
Networking is a great way to learn new things, get ideas on how to review what is going on in your own business and meeting people who can become a good resource for you. I recommend it!
BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW AND SHARE THE DAY WITH A FRIEND.
If you did not see our earlier Media Release please check it now. It will be an excellent event!
Lesley Dewar Event Director Mobile 0417 91 5502
SPECIAL UPDATE: During the day, you will enjoy a showing of her latest designs from one of Perth’s fabulous fashion designers. Come along and celebrate the joy of being a woman with us!
Yvette Halbwirth
Design Director
“Unique designs for all women to look and feel beautiful”
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
Media Release: International Speaker To Host Global Women’s Summit In Perth
MEDIA RELEASE
July 18, 2011 – for immediate release.
Dear Editor
In just over a week, on July 30, 2011, Perth will be the host for the only Australian presentation of the Global Women’s Summit – featuring the internationally renowned Dr. Paula Fellingham, as part of a twelve country series of events. Dr. Fellingham is an international speaker and author of the best selling book, Believe It! Become It! Highly credentialed, Dr. Fellingham has also addressed the United Nations on women’s issues.
Her presentation at the Global Women’s Summit will be supported by highly regarded women from Perth and Darwin, including Janette Philp, Dr. Charmaine Saunders and Bronwyn Clee. A panel of well recognized Perth women including Anita Slight (USSA) and Susan Hunt (Perth Zoo) will participate in the interactive discussions and among the five women to be honored for their contribution to their communities are Kath Mazzella (GAIN) and Kathleen Irwin (Darwin – FAST)
When your readers attend this Summit, they will be part of the global women’s movement because the ideas created at the Summit will later be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to women’s issues in their nation and issues regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace.
I will answer any questions that you may have and can facilitate any interviews that you may wish to have with Dr. Fellingham while she is in Perth. Dr Fellingham will be available from Tuesday 26th July, 2011 and can be contacted though my mobile phone number 0417 915502 . I have attached a low res picture of Dr. Fellingham and can provide a higher resolution picture for publication, if required.
Yours sincerely
Lesley Dewar
Event Director
Mobile 0417915502
Email gwsperth2011@gmail.com
Bookings Make your booking here
MEDIA RELEASE
July 18, 2011 – for immediate release.
Perth To Host International Speaker and Global Women’s Summit – July 30, 2011
Event: Global Women’s Summits 2011 www.GlobalWomensSummits.com
Date: July 30, 2011 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Event Director: Lesley Dewar
Email: gwsperth2011@gmail.com Phone: 0417 915502
Media Director: Raleigh R. Pinskey Raleigh@theWIN.com SKYPE Raleigh.Pinskey
The Women’s Information Network (THE WIN) Announces
Perth, Australia chosen for Global Women’s Summits 2011
twelve country tour!
Come Learn, Listen, Share and Care!
“Learn, Listen, Share and Care” is the theme for the Global Women’s Summits a division of The Women’s Information Network (The WIN), July 30, 2011. The event will be held at Good Earth Hotel, Perth, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $175.00 each.
“The WIN is looking for the right women to be in the room in each of the 12 countries,” says Global Women’s Summits Founder and CEO Dr. Paula Fellingham, an international speaker and author of the bestselling book, Believe It! Become It!. Dr. Fellingham’s credentials include a Doctorate of Education in Human Relations; addressing the United Nations; consulting for the World Congress on Families; and a delegate at NATO Headquarters, Belgium for the World Movement of Mothers.
Limited to 100 women, the Global Women’s Summits 2011 one-day event will feature life-changing messages and initiatives from Dr. Fellingham, local leaders and experts in their nation, who will discuss 3 important initiatives to “Enlighten Women’s Minds and Empower Women’s Hearts… for a Better World.” The agenda challenges participants to make profoundly significant contributions toward providing solutions to the challenges women face locally and globally.
“What makes Global Women’s Summits different,” says Dr. Fellingham, “is that the ideas created at the Summit will be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to particular women’s issues in their nation and globally regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace.”
3 Initiatives to be discussed include:
● “How do we acknowledge similarities between women/communities/nations, and also respect differences?”
● “How do you want women’s roles to be strengthened for increased peace and development in this community/nation/the world?”
● “How can we (the women of the world) live in dignity and contribute to the well-being of women and families worldwide?”
“My involvement with strengthening women and families spans decades,” says Dr. Fellingham. “The WIN is passionate about our vision to strengthen women and families worldwide in an effort to eradicate poverty and hunger and help bring about world peace. Without a doubt, this event will increase the momentum of today’s global women’s movement and propel awareness of women’s issues from country to country. What a powerful opportunity you have to let your voice be heard!
Outstanding Leadership Awards will honor a woman from Australia in each of these five categories: Family, Business, Leader of an Organization, Community, or Nation.
Keywords: Global Women’s Summits 2011, women’s issues, empower women, better world, Women’s Information Network, The WIN, Dr. Paula Fellingham, bestselling book Believe It! Become It!, Outstanding Leadership Awards, women celebrating life, women’s movement, Sydney, Australia, Come Learn, Listen, Share and Care!
ENDS
Dr. Fellingham will be available for media interviews:
Media Availability: Dr. Paula Fellingham, Only TV: Friday July 29, 2011. Radio/Print, phone available before July 29, 2011.
Event Director: (Lesley Dewar) Available anytime before July 29, 2011
Perth Media Contact: Lesley Dewar, Mobile ph: 61 (0) 417 915502 email: gwsperth2011@gmail.com
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
More information: www.globalwomenssummits.com
Global Women’s Summit – Perth July 30, 2011
PERTH – WESTERN AUSTRALIA JULY 30, 2011
TICKET SALES ARE NOW OPEN – JUST CLICK ON THIS LINK
- a speaker
- an expert panelist
- an Outstanding Woman and Awardee.
Along with Dr. Paula Fellingham, (founder of The Womens Information Network) each participant has their picture and a brief bio on the page – as well as their business contact details and they will remain up on the website for twelve months to help them continue to build their profiles at home and globally.
Perth – Global Women’s Summit – July 30, 2011
Do You Know An Australian Woman Who Is Outstanding?
The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) is creating a series of International Conferences around the world in 2011 presented under the banner of Global Women’s Summits.
The Australian Conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia on July 30, 2011.
The founder of WIN, Dr. Paula Fellingham will be a Keynote speaker at each event as well as Conference Presenter. Dr. Fellingham is an internationally recognised speaker, writer and a passionate activist in progressing issues of humanity.
You can read Dr. Paula Fellingham’s Story here Global Women’s Summits
We are seeking nominations of FIVE outstanding Australian women, who will be honoured by Dr. Paula Fellingham during the closing session of the AUSTRALIAN conference, which will be held at the Good Earth Hotel in PERTH on JULY 30, 2011.
Who would you like to nominate?
Dr. Fellingham will honour an outstanding woman in each of the following categories:
- Leader of an organization
- Community (school, religious community etc.)
- Business
- Family
- Nation (country, government, military service etc.)
You are invited to submit your nomination (to be received by June 28, 2011) and give us the details of your nomination.
Once your nomination has been received, Lesley Dewar will contact the nominees and liaise with Global Women’s Summits to assist in selecting the five woman to be honoured at the event.
We look forward to hearing from you – with powerful recommendations of five women who should be honoured for their roles in their communities.
When making your nomination, please advise the following:
1. Name of the recipient and their email address
2. Name of the nominator and their email address
3. Description of service
4. Their picture (this can be supplied after the nominee has been selected)
Once the award winner has been posted, they will be notified that they are a recipient of a Global Women’s Summit Outstanding Leadership Award, as will their Nominator.
GWS Leadership Award recipients will receive the following:
- · Global recognition for their outstanding leadership with the placement of their picture and description of service on the Global Women’s Summits website for one year.
- · Placement of their picture and description of service on The Women’s Information Network website for one year.
- · Recognition at the GWS event in their country with a free ticket for themselves and one for a friend.
- · Membership in The Women’s Information Network WINNER’S CIRCLE for one full year. (Value=$239.40)
- · GWS Outstanding Leadership Award certificate presented by Paula Fellingham.
Leadership Workshop with Dr. Paula Fellingham
In addition, she offers interested women an opportunity to participate in a one hour workshop on Leadership and Media Training – either on the night before the event or for an hour before the main conference commences. For non-conference attendees, there is a nominal fee for the workshop.
For full information on the Global Conferences, go to their website
Thank you for honoring the women in leadership in your network.