Inspiring Guest Speakers

We have had the most incredible guest speakers come and share their brilliance with us and our next event will be no exception.

Transform With Our Hot Seats

The ultimate in peer mentoring - this part of the event is where we will divide you into small groups where you can take the 'hot seat' and get feedback on anything you're struggling with, or would like others thoughts on.

Jen Bayford, Growth Animals

Jen Bayford is the Co-Founder of Growth Animals, a B Corp-certified marketing company, on a mission to help SMEs harness the power of their brands and create powerful marketing strategies that maximise profitability and impact.

Her talk will be "WTF Is Marketing Strategy Anyway?"

In this hour-long, powerful session Jen will demystify marketing strategy and turn it into something simple, practical, and actionable for you.

Jen will cover:

• What marketing strategy really is and why it’s NOT rocket science.
• Why strategy comes before tactics, and how to avoid wasting time and money on the wrong activities.
• How to create focus, consistency, and clarity in your marketing to stand out from competitors.
• Her proven four-step process: Unearth, Forage, Hatch, Nurture -breaking strategy into logical steps that deliver results.
• Practical, actionable 'to-dos' you can implement immediately to step up your marketing with confidence!

Jen says: "This isn’t about jazzy jargon or marketing buzzwords. It’s about stepping back, taking it step by step, and putting the puzzle pieces together. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with clarity, a plan, and the confidence to say, 'I’ve bloody got this!'.”

Felice Ayling, Loud Women

Felice Ayling is the Founder of Loud Women, a movement empowering women to embrace their unique voices, stand out in their marketing, and build authentic brands that resonate with their ideal audience.

With a deep passion for breaking down the walls of societal conditioning and embracing the full, unfiltered expression of who we are, Felice helps women to step into their power—fearlessly.

In a 1-hour workshop, Felice will guide you through the journey of unapologetically showing up in your marketing by embracing your true, authentic selves.

She will kick off with a 20-minute talk on how to stop fearing judgment, and embrace the "cringe" that comes with standing out. She'll share practical insights into why being authentic is the key to connecting with your audience and building a meaningful, long-lasting brand.

The second part of the workshop is interactive and you’ll get to work on how to leverage personal stories to highlight your unique perspective and the value you offer.

By the end of the session, you’ll be feeling inspired, more self-assured, and ready to take bold steps in your marketing efforts.

Alice Dewar-Mills, Looking Glass Solutions

Alice is an experienced Commercial Director with over 20 years in commercial strategy and contracts, managing multimillion-dollar accounts for global companies like Rolls-Royce, Accenture, and DXC. 

She now leads Looking Glass Solutions, helping SMEs simplify contract management and commercial strategy and implementation.

Alice's talk will be: " Strong Foundations & Smart Growth: Build a Better Business."

Scaling a business without a solid foundation involves more effort, more stress, and more costly mistakes.

We want to ensure businesses grow from a position of power and knowledge. More sales are meaningless if you’re haemorrhaging money along the way. And building a brand is risky if someone could take it away.

This session will explore simple, practical steps you can take right now to fortify your business, alongside key strategies for long-term success. So when that growth comes, it’s more profitable, less risky and more manageable.

Key Takeaways:
- Gain clarity on essential actions to strengthen your business foundations.
- Know how to make smarter, more confident business decisions. 

Natalie Montagnani, IGNITE Women in Business

Natalie Montagnani is an exited marketing agency owner of 18 years, and Founder of IGNITE.

She will be delivering a powerful talk on: The Relationship Advantage: How Strategic Connections Drive Consistent Sales

In this talk, she’ll uncover the secret to creating a sales pipeline that never runs dry by leveraging the power of strategic relationships.

Learn how to identify, build, and nurture connections with the right people—those who align with your values, elevate your brand, and introduce you to your ideal clients.

Discover practical steps to create a consistent flow of opportunities and establish yourself as the go-to choice in your industry.

It’s not just about networking—it’s about building a community of champions who help your business thrive on repeat.

"Learning how to leverage relationships transformed my marketing agency. I really struggled for the first few years and then once I discovered the strategies I'm going to share with you I went from hand to mouth, to building a team and an incredible client portfolio. You're not going to want to miss this talk, as I'm going to share some next-level thinking that could really help you scale your business sustainably and without overwhelm."

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