Amanda Rose
Amanda Rose is an advocate for women in business, a media commentator, keynote speaker and an entrepreneur. Appearing weekly on Sunrise and SkyNews and contributing regularly to the Australian Financial Review, the Daily Telegraph and SmartCompany, Amanda applies compassionate critical thinking to disseminate complex issues affecting everyday Australians.
Amanda is the Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA) and the Founder of Western Sydney Women.
She founded and sold Business Women Media, the first platform of its kind to advocate for small business women. As a mentor and advisor to women in executive roles and SMEs, Amanda is known for her strategic, practical approach to leadership and business.
A passionate keynote speaker, professional development trainer and workshop facilitator, Amanda Rose has worked with the Australian Defence Force, CPA Australia, Law Institute, UTS, Pharmacy Guild of Austarlia, ANZ, Deloitte, Local Government and the Royal Australian Navy in the areas of confident leadership, conflict resolution and relationship building.
Working with John Holland, Laing O’Rourke, Downer, EG Funds and all levels of government on policy creation and stakeholder engagement, Amanda has been described as the “glue connecting communities, government and business” on critical infrastructure and social impact initiatives.
Her qualifications include a BBA (Mktg & Psych) from Macquarie University, a Masters CommMgmt from UTS, and a GradCert Educational Leadership from Macquarie University. She is currently studying a Masters Business Law at Sydney University.
Based in Sydney
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Keynote Topics
High-Performance Leadership
In a world of compromise, ethics in leadership is hard to come by. However, you can be successful without compromising your integrity. In this keynote, the audience will learn:
- How to stand out from the crowd by doing the right thing.
- Building a strong, ethical culture.
- Why it’s important to stick to your values.
- How to be strategic.
- How to set clear boundaries while leading fairly.
Unmovable Confidence
Self-confidence has the power to propel us forward or hold us back. This keynote explores the importance of confidence, why we lack it and how to build and sustain confidence. The audience will learn:
- The power of confidence.
- How to leverage your unique abilities.
- How to change the way you talk about yourself.
- The comparison trap and how to change your mindset.
- How to find your voice and stand up for yourself.
Dealing with Difficult People
In life, we all deal with difficult people, whether it’s a narcissist, a bully or just someone who is uncooperative. This keynote will give the audience the tools and strategies to deal with difficult people. The audience will learn:
- How to identify and be aware of flatterers, bullies and narcissists.
- Why silence can be a powerful tool.
- Strategies to work with difficult people.
Strategic Connecting
Changing the way we approach networking creates a win for everyone involved. Networking is primarily about relationship building but it requires strategic thinking. The audience will learn:
- The difference between conversation, selling and effective networking.
- How to create an effective strategy for connecting with people.
- Networking in the digital age.
- The spiderweb of connection.
Ethical Entrepreneur
In this keynote, Amanda shares her real-life journey of building a profitable social enterprise, proving it’s possible to help people and make money for sustainable purposes. The audience will learn:
- Principles of sustainable growth.
- How to commercialise community activities without compromising your values.
- Using commercial principles for sustainable community outcomes.
- Building an ethical profile and attracting your market.
