herCareer Blog Contributors

Susan Wareham McGrath

Susan Wareham McGrath is a skilled and experienced Australian visa and immigration consultant; jobsearch strategist and career management consultant; professional writer, blogger and social commentator.

She holds a degree in psychology, an advanced diploma in human resource management, a post graduate qualification in public policy development, a national training accreditation and registration as an Australian migration agent with the Migration Agents Registration Authority.

Susan is a strong advocate for the personal and professional advancement of women, and after serving as an Advisory Board Member of the Australian Businesswomen’s Network since 2007 is now the ABN’s National Special Projects Manager.

Cheryl Hayman - Hayman Strategy

Cheryl Hayman owns and manages a strategic marketing and business consultancy, Hayman Strategy, providing a broad range of business and marketing solutions to corporations.

Prior to establishing her own business, Cheryl had over 20 years experience as a senior marketing executive in multi-national organisations spanning Australia, NZ and the UK.

Cheryl undertakes a number of non-executive Board roles and sits on several Advisory Boards including the Australian Businesswomen’s Network.

Cheryl is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, holding a CPM.

Cheryl personally undertakes continuous professional development within her various business roles, as well as attending external courses.

Kristy-Lee Johnston - Footprint Recruitment

Kristy-Lee Johnston is the Director of Footprint Recruitment, a Central Coast based Recruitment and HR agency which is run by locals, for locals.

Kristy’s background includes 10 years in Recruitment, as well as 10+ years in a broad range of other customer facing sectors. She possesses Post Graduate qualifications in Psychology, as well as a Masters in Human Resource Management. Kristy is passionate about bringing something unique to the recruitment sector in her local area and wants to see all businesses make the most successful staffing decisions they can.

Karen Adamedes – Career Chick Chat

Karen Adamedes is a career strategist, speaker blogger and author of the best-selling career guide for women, “Hot Tips for Career Chicks.” Working for market-leaders in Australia, Karen has pursued a successful career in business, managing national teams and multi-million dollar budgets. She is an accomplished senior executive with a proven track record of success in driving the delivery of business results and the development of high performance teams. Karen’s experience has provided her with insights into what works and why for women in the development and management of their careers and the realisation of success.

Karen’s career advice has been featured in the pages of national magazines including Cosmopolitan and Cleo, newspapers and international publications.

Rae Phillips – Inspire Success

At Inspire Success, we are an award winning team of Human Resource Consultants who assist business to implement effective people practices and individuals to get their next big opportunity.

After years of experience and working in many industries and specialising in human resources, workplace relations and career practitioning, we bring to you a one-stop shop to assist you through your career change.

What we are learning in today’s environment is that there is no longer a Job for Life, or the right or wrong answer. Careers and working is about constant change. Life long learning and adapting to the changes around us, in lifestyle balance and the changing demands and needs of employers, is here to stay.

Michele Connolly – Get Organized Wizard

Michele Connolly helps people move from procrastination to action. She believes you can be happier if you take action on your priorities.

Michele’s programs cover business, goals, home, personal organisation, writing and weight-loss, and are used by tens of thousands of people worldwide.

Michele is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). She has been interviewed on Sydney radio, spoken at conferences, and won awards for her psychology studies, including original research and a thesis on happiness.

Michele is interested in writing, books, simplicity, love, TV, productivity, and staying thin in a world of chocolate.

Suzi Dafnis – Australian Businesswomen’s Network

Suzi Dafnis is the Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s Community Director and Chairperson of the Advisory Board. Suzi has been involved with the network since 1995. In 1998, she took over the network from its founder and has since managed and grown the network. She remains its media spokesperson and a champion of women in business. She is also the editor of the ABN’s newsletters, author of the herBusiness blog and presents the In Her Shoes video series and herBusiness podcast.