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In episode 273 I welcome Jane Anderson, a globally recognised strategic communications expert, to Your Career Podcast, nine years after our first interview (ep77)!

Jane shares her journey of professional growth and personal transformation, offering valuable insights for female consultants growing their businesses.

With 20+ years of experience, Jane has worked with over 180,000 people to build trust and influence in their businesses and brands. Her achievements include:

• Top 3 branding guru globally
• 50+ industry awards
• Featured in Business Insider, Sydney Morning Herald, Forbes
• Author of 13 books
• Host of "The Jane Anderson Show" podcast
• Clients: Virgin Australia, Lego, Ikea, Rio Tinto

Jane's Journey

Jane reflects on her evolution since 2016, including winning the Australian Small Business Champion Award this year. She's successfully created a balanced business model aligned with her values, and thrives on supporting consultants to create businesses that align with their values and career aspirations.

Our conversation covers valuable insights for all consultants.

Female Business Community

Jane has created a supportive community for Australia's leading female B2B consultants, addressing isolation challenges:

"Building genuine connections and having a supportive network is essential for overcoming business growth challenges."

Mentorship Impact

"Female leaders pushed me to take on tasks beyond my capabilities. They saw potential I couldn't yet see in myself."

These experiences taught her to step outside her comfort zone to achieve growth.

AI for Small Business

Jane's practical insights for leveraging AI:

• Empower virtual assistants with AI tools
• Use CopyAI to repurpose content
• Maintain original thought leadership
• Implement effective prompt engineering

Growth Challenges

Common pitfalls:

1. Unclear messaging and positioning
2. Insufficient infrastructure
3. Underpricing services
4. Resistance to technological adaptation

Upcoming Events

• Content Creation Boot Camp: Bali (25-26 June 2025)
• Content Creation Boot Camp: Kingscliff, NSW (20-21 September 2025)

These two-day workshops help create a year's worth of content for multiple platforms.

This reunion episode highlights persistence, adaptation, and community in career building. Jane's journey shows how embracing change and continuous development leads to extraordinary growth.

Jane Anderson, Strategic Communication Expert

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A chance encounter while walking along Manly Beach recently stopped me in my tracks – a man wearing a t-shirt that read: "My beautiful wife has dementia, please say 'HELLO' to her."

In this heartfelt episode, I share how this simple act of love reveals powerful lessons about compassionate leadership that no corporate training seminar could teach.

What does it mean to truly see others beyond their job titles and functions?

I explore how authentic leadership often appears in unexpected places and offer practical insights into creating meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.

Drawing wisdom from Brené Brown, Simon Sinek and others, I challenge you to consider the invisible struggles our colleagues may be facing.

Join me as I reveal why "leadership is love in action" and offers a compelling challenge that could transform your approach to leadership, regardless of your title or position.

Learn how building bridges of human connection might be the most important leadership skill we can develop in today's workplace. For more inspiration visit www.janejacksoncoach.com

Listen now and discover how a simple t-shirt message contains more wisdom about leadership than many executive training programs.

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Steve Budgen is a trusted global Security advisor and leader.

With over 30 years of experience spanning elite policing units, international security operations, and crisis management, this interview on YOUR CAREER podcast is a story of courage, determination and exceptional leadership.

Steve Budgen has led high-stakes security projects across Iraq, the UAE, Papua New Guinea, and beyond.

As the founder of Batavi Special Projects, Steve specialises in physical security, risk management, and leadership development, offering strategic guidance to companies navigating complex challenges.

A former AFP Tactical Operations leader, Steve ran complex special operations overseas before stepping out of his comfort zone to pursue a successful career in the commercial world.

His consulting work has supported large organisations in the maritime, transport, mining, and oil and gas sectors, delivering bespoke solutions to contemporary challenges.

Steve also served as a Director with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), where he drove cultural reform before returning to consulting, bringing his leadership expertise to help organisations strengthen their resilience and operational excellence.

Steve’s story is one of resilience and transformation, shaped by a rough and troubled childhood that taught him the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and the power of knowing when to walk away versus when to push through.

His passion lies in helping others leverage their strengths, passions, and life experiences to create valuable, marketable tools for success.

A strong advocate for continuous growth, Steve holds certifications in security and risk management and is focused on further enhancing his expertise in change management and governance.

His career journey embodies the balance between mental and physical fitness, embracing challenges, and driving meaningful change.

Follow Steve on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevebudgen

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>>> For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com

Support the show

Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE.

Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/
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