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At Emerald HQ we believe in using our voice to help shape the industry and encourage conversation around a range of topics for women in business.
As an enthusiast on all things hiring, leadership, organisational culture, women in business, and working women/women searching for their career, we’re proud to contribute to podcasts, publications, spaces and events, wherever we can.
Building Audacity in Business on Entrepreneur Audacity
A conversation about confidence, self-trust, and the mindset shifts that help women stop holding themselves back in business.We dive into the realities many women in business face; from burnout and hiring mistakes to the pressure of doing everything themselves - and what it takes to lead in a way that actually feels sustainable.
We chat about:
Building confidence and taking action before you feel ready
Giving yourself permission to pause, delegate, and ask for support
Managing multiple ventures without carrying everything alone
The importance of human connection and community for business growth
Navigating imposter syndrome and overcoming fear of judgement
Building resilience through setbacks, challenges, and uncertainty
Celebrating progress and wins, both big and small
Stepping out of doing everything and into leadership
Building a team that supports your growth
What culture actually looks like day-to-day
Letting go of guilt and setting clear boundaries
This episode is for women in business who want to lead with greater confidence, trust themselves more deeply, and create a business that feels both ambitious and sustainable.
Hiring Beyond the Panic on the Rogue Business Podcast
A conversation about what it really takes to build a team that supports your business, not creates more work for you.
We chat about:
Why panic hiring often creates bigger problems than it solves
The role clarity work every business owner should do before recruiting
What effective reference checks can reveal and why they matter
The difference between culture, values, and simply getting along
Values alignment versus experience when making hiring decisions
Why "culture fit" shouldn't mean hiring people who think exactly like you
Leadership as a responsibility that starts long before your first hire
The candidate experience and its impact on your reputation as an employer
This episode is for business owners who know they need support, but want to build a team with purpose rather than pressure.
Leading Smarter, Not Harder with We Are Women Podcast
A conversation with Janeen Vosper about what it really looks like to build a business that supports your life, not runs it.
We dive into the realities many women in business face; from burnout and hiring mistakes to the pressure of doing everything themselves - and what it takes to lead in a way that actually feels sustainable.
We chat about:
- Hiring intentionally instead of reactively
- Stepping out of doing everything and into leadership
- Building a team that supports your growth
- What culture actually looks like day-to-day
- Letting go of guilt and setting clear boundaries
This episode is for women in business who are ready to lead with more clarity, structure, and confidence.
We also share more about the thinking behind Emerald HQ; and how we support women to move from overwhelm to confident leadership, with the right people, systems, and support in place.
Leading a Business That Works in Real Life on Seed to Success
A conversation about building a business that fits real life. We explore the realities of leadership, hiring, and people management, with practical insight into building support as a business grows.
We chat about:
- My journey building Emerald HQ
- Balancing business growth with motherhood and a growing family
- Delegation, burnout and sustainable leadership
- Importance of a community that fits your season
This episode is for business owners navigating hiring and leadership, and looking to build teams that support long-term growth.
How to Hire Right and Lead Boldly with on the Seriously in Business Podcast
We chat about:
- Juggling chaos as a business owner, leader and parent
- How to understand what are the gaps that need filling in your business
- Practical strategies to define the role that you are hiring for
- What to do if a hire isn't working and how to handle it with clarity
This episode is for anyone who’s hiring - or about to - and wants to lead with purpose, hire with intention, and build a team that actually supports growth.
Navigating HR with Online Social Butterfly on the Social Circus
We dive deep into the world of human resources for small businesses. We cover everything from the common HR challenges that business owners face to how to build a strong and efficient team.
Key takeaways:
HR compliance is crucial for business success and avoiding legal headaches. Creating a positive work culture can boost employee morale and retention. Streamlining your HR processes will save you time and reduce stress. Hiring the right people starts with a clear job description and strong recruitment strategy. Regular performance reviews help keep your team on track and motivated.
- HR compliance is crucial for business success and avoiding legal headaches.
- Creating a positive work culture can boost employee morale and retention.
- Streamlining your HR processes will save you time and reduce stress.
- Hiring the right people starts with a clear job description and strong recruitment strategy.
- Regular performance reviews help keep your team on track and motivated.
Tips for Job Search, Resume Writing and Interviews with Working Mumma
We chat about:
- The biggest challenges working mums face when job hunting after maternity leave
- How to update your resume to stand out (and address career gaps)
- Practical strategies for nailing your job interview
- How to change careers and find flexible, family-friendly employers
Whether you’re job hunting, considering a career change, or just want to feel more confident in your career after having children, this episode is packed with practical insights to support your journey.
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If you’re looking for podcast or mastermind/guests, event speakers or guest writers, we can speak on a range of topics around hiring, HR admin, organisational culture, and leadership - with a particular focus on women in business, working women, and being a mum in business. Reach out to hello@emeraldhq.com.au
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