857 1
]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/857/Sharon-Palmer.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-sharon-palmer-from-idna-health/ 2026-10-07 01:44:00 850 1
In this episode of the WA Leaders Podcast, host Dr. Paula Smith sits down with Sue Papadoulis, former news editor, government communications advisor, and founder of Profile Media.

Sue shares her 20-year entrepreneurial journey from running national seminar programs like Publicity for Profit to building a thriving, fully remote PR agency powered by ex-journalists. She dives deep into how mid-sized businesses can elevate their digital reputation and leverage AI discoverability, the realities of transitioning to a scalable business model, and the power of flexible remote leadership. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/850/Sue-Papadoulis.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-sue-papadoulis/ 2026-09-16 03:10:38 847 1
Lenders assess both serviceability and risk. As interest rates increase, debt repayments consume a greater share of cash flow, which can reduce borrowing capacity. A business that qualified for funding two years ago may not qualify for the same amount today, despite maintaining similar revenue and profitability. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/847/Whiteroom-finance.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/when-interest-rates-rise-access-to-credit-becomes-a-strategy-issue/ 2026-09-10 04:55:34 846 1
The word “slop” was named ‘word of the year’ in 2025 by dictionary Merriam-Webster and the American Dialect Society.

If you haven’t yet heard about it, you have experienced it – on social media. In fact, according to research by AI company Kapwing, 20% of content shown to a freshly opened You Tube account is now low-quality AI video. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/846/Profile-Media-Company-_Logo.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/have-you-heard-the-phrase-ai-slop/ 2026-09-10 04:42:41 845 1 In this episode of the WA Leaders Podcast, host Charlie Gunningham sits down with Chris Cooper, founder of The Strategy Segment, to discuss a fresh way of looking at business fundamentals.]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/845/Chris-Cooper.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-chris-cooper-from-the-strategy-segment/ 2026-08-31 06:20:51 844 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/844/Screenshot-2026-08-31-103022.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/1000-things-a-great-executive-assistant-can-do-for-you/ 2026-08-31 02:41:26 840 1
In this article, Dr. Nancy Pavisich from Reframe Consulting explores why moving beyond generational stereotypes is essential for effective leadership, and how organisations can leverage age diversity as a strategic advantage.]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/840/Copilot_20260824_112901.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/five-generations-one-organisation-moving-beyond-generational-stereotypes/ 2026-08-24 03:28:41 839 1 In this episode of the WA Leaders Podcast, host Charlie Gunningham sits down with Dr. Nancy Pavisich, founder of Reframe WA Consulting, author, and host of the Show Up and Lead podcast. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/839/Nancy-Pavisish.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-nancy-pavisich-reframe-wa-consulting-from/ 2026-08-21 02:19:11 838 1 In this episode of the WA Leaders Podcast, Charlie Gunningham speaks with Kelvin King, founder of Mechanical Equipment Group (MEG), about his journey from launching a business at 27 to leading five companies across Australia’s mining, manufacturing, wastewater, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/838/Mike.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-kelvin-king-from-mechanical-equipment-group-meg/ 2026-07-28 03:10:40 837 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/837/Copilot_20260724_113754.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/finance-isnt-just-debt-its-part-of-your-growth-strategy-article/ 2026-07-24 03:39:36 836 1 Take a peek at some fun facts about Mark Birkinshaw from Tango trust us, he’s full of surprises and wortha read. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/836/Mark-Birkinshaw.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/get-to-know-our-experts-mark-birkinshaw-from-tango/ 2026-07-24 03:26:29 832 1
Why?]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/832/Copilot_20260722_133012.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/why-saying-thank-you-for-your-time-can-kill-a-sale/ 2026-07-22 05:32:22 831 1
They have accounting systems, CRMs, payroll platforms, spreadsheets and dashboards. Yet despite having more information than ever, many leaders still struggle to make fast, confident decisions. The issue is not data. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/831/Access-Analytic.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/the-competitive-advantage-many-growing-businesses-are-missing/ 2026-07-22 05:22:27 830 1
He talks about scaling a studio business, the importance of human connection in digital media, and the leadership lessons he carried over from representing Australia in international sport. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/830/PodwaveplusBen.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-ben-kosterich-from-podwave-studios/ 2026-07-16 05:56:11 826 1
Nicole shares her remarkable journey from environmental law student to Mayor of Karratha, government advisor, board leader, and entrepreneur. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across government, industry, infrastructure, and public policy, she discusses what it takes to navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and build a business around expertise and purpose. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/826/Nicola-Lockwood.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-nicole-lockwood/ 2026-06-23 06:53:30 825 1
Yet uncertainty does not need to lead to paralysis. With the right process, it can become a catalyst for clearer thinking, stronger leadership and more resilient planning.

In April 2026, with the US/Iran war heating up, Beckon Business brought together clients and contacts from 12 industries and sectors to explore how businesses might prepare for an off-centred world. Using scenario planning processes, participants stepped back from immediate reactions and examined a range of plausible futures. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/825/Navigating-Uncertainty-Image.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/navigating-uncertainty-using-scenario-planning/ 2026-06-22 02:57:38 824 1
We tend to treat the race like it’s a virtue in itself. But sometimes, the greatest superpower in business isn’t the ability to keep running.

It’s the courage to stop. To pause.]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/824/Play.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/the-power-of-the-pause/ 2026-06-22 00:46:35 823 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/823/Chris-White.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/get-to-know-our-experts-chris-white-from-whiteroom-finance/ 2026-06-19 01:00:34 822 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/822/Oliver-Wood_PWD_2.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-oliver-wood-from-pwd/ 2026-05-26 02:17:26 818 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/818/Fitz-Article-.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/federal-budget-2026-27-back-to-the-future-party-like-its-1999/ 2026-05-21 02:12:31 817 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/817/Paula-Smith-and-Charlie-Gunninhgam.png page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/wa-leaders-podcast-with-dr-paula-smith/ 2026-05-06 02:06:00 816 1 Wahhab v BMD Nominees, offers timely and practical guidance for anyone working with finance conditional contracts, including agents, brokers, settlement teams and legal advisers.]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/816/Lavan.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/finance-clauses-under-pressure-what-deal-makers-need-to-get-right-in-2026/ 2026-05-04 05:35:47 815 1 https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/815/Emma-Burdett_Header.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/get-to-know-our-experts-emma-burdett-from-huddle-up-creative/ 2026-05-01 06:51:00 814 1

Today, SMBs can use AI to improve communication, reporting, follow-up, proposal preparation, and internal decision-making without starting a major technology project. But this window will not stay open forever. ]]> https://www.waleaders.com.au/media/website_posts/814/Sujit_Headermedia_2.jpg page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/the-ai-opportunity-window-is-open-for-smbs/ 2026-05-01 06:38:00 813 1
Australia’s mid-sized segment represents a smaller share of Australia’s firms and workers than Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) peers. This is sometimes called the ‘missing middle’. ]]> page https://www.waleaders.com.au/media-and-pr/mobilising-australias-missing-middle/ 2026-04-28 06:46:25