guest speakers
Although we call our presenters guest speakers we think of them more as entertainers, albeit with a relevance to busy businesswomen. Each dinner meeting we plan to offer our members a topic that is both inspirational and thought provoking.
We know that our members and guests have had a long day at work and that our meetings are in the middle of the week. We aim for our dinner meetings to be uplifting and light hearted. Don't worry, our speakers are not here to promote their business or to try and sell you something!
Want to be a guest speaker?
We want our guest speakers to motivate our members and inspire them to make changes in their workplace and lives. Topics covered can be broad, but should tie in to the following guidelines:
Business/career guidance. Ideas for doing business smarter in the 21st century. This should not be confused with a workshop, nor with promoting a business.
Creative pursuits such as Art/drawing or poetry composition. Ideally this should be interactive.
Well-being/Self help that offers useful tools connected with living a busy business life with many demands. Examples could be guided meditations, laughter therapy, etc
Interpersonal skills to help with relationships in the workplace.
To submit an expression of interest please email
with an outline of your topic. All submissions will go before the Executive Committee for approval.
past guest speakers
March 2011
Ietje Heintjes arrived in Australia in 1952 from Holland at the age of 14.
Having spent almost 60 years in Australia, Ietje refers to herself as an Ozy with an accent. She has raised four girls and has 5 grandchildren.
Originally a medical scientist for 20 years, her diagnosis of breast cancer at 35 led her to alternative therapies. Ietje now practices a range of natural therapies. She is a qualified Naturopath, Acupunturist, Yoga Teacher, Homeopath and Hypnotherapist. Having practiced in Geelong, Melbourne and Tasmania, we are now pleased to have her based in Atherton.
Having faced many health challenges over her years such as breast cancer, chronic fatigue, caesareans, varicose veins, a perforated eardrum and a badly damaged neck, Ietje feels well qualified to assist others in their journey to better health. Now at 73 years of age, Ietje is in good health with no creeks or crunches. In her presentation she will share her journey and the importance of taking care of your health!
February 2011
Sasha Fowler attended Mareeba High, JCU and studied Law. After 7 years as a Maritime Lawyer in Cairns and 6 months in London she returned to the Tablelands. Sasha shared her story of how she left the corporate world to start a family and found a passion and several new business ventures.
Initially an on-line business Sasha's opened a shop front to her business, Fabric Fusion in July last year. Her talk showed the importance of following your dreams! Taking chances and doing what you are passionate about in life!
November 2010
Bob & Janelle Ramsay, owners of the Print Animal in Malanda shared the importance of promoting your business in the community and different ways you can ensure your business grows through the use of marketing. They have spent the last 17 years in the print industry in Cairns and in 2008 moved to the Tablelands part-time to open The Print Animal in James St, Malanda.
They now reside on the Tablelands and this together with their Cairns based business offers Tableland businesses services equal or superior to those available in city regions.
October 2010
Barbara Vinecombe is an inventor and founding Director of Global Greetings
(Australia) Pty Ltd and has worked across a diverse range of industries over the last 35 years. Barbara has recently relocated from Perth to the Atherton Tablelands. Barbara shared with us a simple technique to assist in unlocking our potential for success in all areas of life. Barbara is passionate about life mastery skills.
September 2010
Jan Hughes who was visiting from Victoria talked to us about caring for Wildlife and dealing with sustainability issues in the Gippsland Lakes region where she lives. Jan also discussed ways she has raised funds for the Wildlife as well as relocation of the animals to ensure their sustainability.
August 2010
Carmel Pacey shared with us her journey across a range of entrepreneurial businesses that she has run on the Tablelands. Learn what events, environments and people inspired her along the way.
July 2010
Members and guests enjoyed the fabulous TBWN Christmas in July Dinner Party.
June 2010
Pamela Helps from Reception Plus spoke on "What Us Women Want & How to Get It".
May 2010
Renown Natural Therapist and Reflexologist, Ashi Edwards from Yungaburra Natural Therapies talked about stress and gaining a healthy work life balance.
April 2010
An informative seminar with Phoebe Kitto from Human Resource Dynamics outlining "The 10 Steps to Effective Staff Management".
March 2010
Geraldine McGuire from Director of Rainforest Bounty Pty Ltd was our March Guest Speaker
September 2009
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