The WattleNest

A huge thankyou to everyone behind the scenes for bringing together Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders in Melbourne last night. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to celebrate The WattleNest and share my journey from Executive to Entrepreneur. IF WATTLENEST WAS A COUNTRY WE WOULD HAVE PLACED 25TH AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES! Now it’s time for our Paralympic athletes to shine. Absolutely thrilled to share the room with Fiona Holmstrom and see Nikhil Daftary featured in the publication Commonwealth Bank News Corp Australia Inside Small Business #smallbusiness #top50 #awards #business #entrepreneur #startup #connect #panel #keynote #growth #journey #startup #transition #ceo #founder #leadership #impact

🏆 Celebrating the 2024 Top 50 Small Business Leaders! 🏆 Join us in honouring the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners. Read more about their journey and the hurdles they’ve overcome by clicking here. A heartfelt thank you to Business 1300 and Commonwealth Bank for powering the Report, and kudos to the ISB team, Mia Lockett, Karl Aguilar and Tim Ladhams for your contributions to showcasing these small-business innovators. Our Judges Angelique Woodburn Claudia North Jacqueline (Jaci) Burns Jacqueline Cripps Pulkit Agrawal Click the link to read the report: https://lnkd.in/dcbFSVWi #ISBTop50 #SmallBusinessLeaders #InsideSmallBusiness #NetworkingEvent Rachel Condos-Fields Rachel Pietsch Renae Kunda Roz Kaldor-Aroni Sally PARRISH GAICD Sonia McDonald Sophie Brown Taminda Pollé Tom Ferrier Tracie Ellis

Thank you to our partner and The WattleNest Founder & CEO Rachel Condos-Fields for joining us at Aurizon’s Leadership Conference. More than 100 emerging leaders – both women and men, from across the country had the privilege of learning from Rachel’s insights and advice around Inclusive Leadership. The Conference was sponsored by Aurizon’s Gender Balance Reference Group which leads a range of initiatives such as this to help achieve gender balance and equality. If you’re keen to pursue a career with a company that values diversity and inclusion and supports your growth, look to Aurizon. #aurizon #looktoaurizon

We are so proud of these young future Champions who stepped out of their comfort zone and shared their stories with room full of like-minded strangers. Personal growth thrives when we step outside our comfort zones. It’s in these moments of challenge and uncertainty that we discover our true potential, develop resilience, and gain new perspectives. By pushing our boundaries, we open ourselves to opportunities for learning, innovation, and self-discovery, ultimately leading to a more fulfilled life. Thank you to Sunshine Coast 2032 for partnering with The WattleNest to provide opportunities for our athletes to connect, unite, inspire and grow. #growth #inspiration #journey #development #partnership #community #esg #connect #unite #together #opportunities #storytelling #power #future #leaders #athletes #sport #championing #mentorship #networking

We LOVE great people and we LOVE community so that’s why we LOVE our partnership with Sunshine Coast 2032 Today local business leaders, high performance coaches, elite athletes and emerging talent came together on the Sunny Coast to connect, collaborate, learn and support innovative campaigns towards community development. Thankyou to all our guests for the fabulous day and important discussion. #esg #partnership #community #connect #athlete #sport #together #sunshinecoast #supportlocal #impact

It was an absolute privilege to be part of the Aurizon Leadership Conference today sponsored by the Aurizon Gender Balance Reference Group. Fostering an inclusive leadership culture is not just a priority - it is integral to business success. Today's gathering provided a platform for open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, insightful learnings and most importantly a safe, inclusive environment where everyone felt they belonged. Thank you and Congratulations Aurizon - you are certainly setting the bar very high when it comes to Gender Balance and Inclusive Leadership discussions. I know your actions will encourage your teams to share different perspectives which will unlock innovative solutions to help drive suitable growth. #partnerships #corporate #esg #impact #inclusiveleadership #leaders #asx20 #genderbalance #inclusion #discussion #connect #mentorship #learn #growth #personaldevelopment #culture #rolemodel #action #impact #strongertogether #team The WattleNest #keynote #opportunity #thankyou

Proud and Pumped for the Next Chapter! I couldn’t be more excited to jump back into training with the Tassie Tigers Open Women’s Softball Team! This team is not just a group of athletes—it’s a family filled with passion, resilience, and an unstoppable drive to grow the game in Tasmania and beyond. From the moment I joined, I knew this team was special. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into every practice, every game, and every moment together. The culture we’ve built is all about pushing each other to be our best, both on and off the field. This is more than just a team—it’s a movement to inspire and uplift the next generation of softball players. This year, we're raising funds to continue our journey, and we need your help! Your support will directly impact our ability to compete and represent Tasmania with pride. Whether it’s sharing our story, making a donation, or cheering us on from the stands, every bit counts. Let’s show the world what it means to be a Tassie Tiger. Together, we’re unstoppable. 💚🤍 https://lnkd.in/gVVnpyVE #softball #teamtasmania #TassieTigers #womeninsport #fundraising #athlete #SoftballAustralia #sportsculture #sportsfamily #passionandpride Kayla Waller The WattleNest

Wow!!!! We have finally had a chance to reflect on the amazing achievements of our athletes at the Olympic Games and so proud of their efforts. A total of 37 WattleNest athletes qualified for Paris 2024 and are already bringing home history. Thanks to our statistician (aka JI Wallace)we can announce that collectively our athletes have brought home:- * 2 X Gold Medals * 1 X Silver Medal * 4 X Bronze Medals * 2 X 4th place * 1 X 5th place * 1 X 6th place In 8 days our Paralympic legends will take to the Global Stage to show us how fierce they are as the compete for Paralympic Glory. Watch out for these incredible athletes who have played a role in the WattleNest Journey - Alexandra Viney, Daniel Michel PLY, Jeremy Peacock (photographed), Milly Tapper, Ben Hance, Brenden Hall, Jack Howell, Taymon Kenton-Smith, Chris Bond OAM PLY, Ella Sabljak and Amanda Jane (AJ) Jennings PLY A huge thank you to Aurizon, Data#3, Cisco, Batch Tested, BODYSCIENCE®️, Caliba Group, Argon & Co, Greg Dooley, Nina Crawford, Lara Paholski, Paul Griffin, AQUAME, Ryan Gonsalves, Integral, Echelon Legal, Governance by Design, Maleny Dairies, News Corp Australia, CODE Sports, Gold Coast Academy of Sport, Bond University and Sunshine Coast 2032 for helping us make dreams possible. #paralympics #olympics #athlete #success #achievements #partnerships #esg #impact #results #opportunity #pathways Connie Mckeage Rachel Condos-Fields

Victorian Institute of Sport provides support to so many athletes in The WattleNest community. Not only do they provide athletes with access to a high performance training centre, nutrition experts and wellbeing professionals they also provide career development opportunities. So thrilled to see Judoka Abigail Paduch acting in the role of Facility’s Manager whilst balancing recovery training and studies. Thankyou Daniel Simons for welcoming The WattleNest behind the scenes and allowing us to share your magic with the leadership team from AQUAME - you’ve created something truly magical across your teams! 🥋 #highperformance #tour #wellness #careerdevelopment #pathways #partnerships #community #athlete #sport #leadership #esg Steve Aidun Xie Michael Aung #startups #judo Combat Institute of Australia 🇦🇺

This award isn't just for me - it is for all the incredible Mums out there who juggle the demands of business, sport, and family showing the world that you don't have to chose between motherhood and a career. Today I heard stories from dozens of Mums in business demonstrating what it means to be resilient, passionate and dedicated leading by example teaching their children and communities the value of hard work, purpose, determination and drive. Being recognised among such an inspiring group of Mum entrepreneurs is truly humbling. As a Mum, balancing the demands of entrepreneurship and family life is a challenge we all embrace with passion and perseverance. I want to acknowledge all the amazing sporting mums and business owners in my circle — those who not only strive for greatness in their careers but also serve as role models for positive change. Whether it's on the field, in the ring, or in business, they show us the power of resilience and dedication. To the incredible athletes of The WattleNest that inspire me every day - this award belongs to all of you. Thank you. Layne Beachley AO AusMumpreneur Women in Sport Women in Sports Peace Mitchell 🚀 Katy Garner Rochelle Courtenay #awards #emergingleader #business #startup #female #impact #partnerships #athletes #Businessmum #support #womeninsport #entrepreneurship #balance #thankyou