Mel Novak – Beyond Blue Small Business Engagement Manager

Mel has a long history within the Financial Services Industry where she has worked for several banks and financial institutions supporting financial advisers within the small business community, helping them grow their businesses and overcome industry disruption. She has been an advocate for mental health and sat on various committees to support engagement and collaboration in this space. More recently Mel set up her own business offering services to small business owners looking to grow, tell their story and build their brand through creative marketing. Mel’s greatest strength is connecting with people and engaging.

Mel is deeply passionate about mental health and raising awareness around issues that so often are stigmatised such as suicide and depression. She understands the pressures that small business owners are exposed to, and most of all, how important empathy and compassion are when dealing with those who are reluctant to ask for help.

To contact Mel and her team go to https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/newaccess-for-small-business-owners

or call 1300 921 535

Michelle Taylor – C4Consultancy Psychologist & Leadership Coach

Michelle spent many years as a nurse in an ICU, ED, NICCU and recovery as well as tutoring health workers in remote clinics. She then transited into working as a Wellbeing coach, then Psychologist, executive coach and trainer. This wealth of experience gives her training and coaching a practical edge and her humour, relatability and anecdotes make integrating new learning a seamless process.

Michelle’s clients range from individuals and private businesses to mining companies and Aboriginal community run health care services and include all levels of local, state and federal government and now has a keen focus on Healthcare leadership. A sought after keynote speaker at health forums, she delivers important learnings on a range of topics including mindfulness, resilience, change management, team building, workforce wellbeing, leadership, emotional intelligence and communication.

To contact Michelle call +61 438 155 764, email Michelle@c4consultancy.com.au or go to https://c4consultancy.com.au/