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Posts Tagged ‘austaronsurfaces’

WIDAC National Silver Sponsor: Interview with Belinda Worden from Austaron Surfaces

By WIDAC Admin | September 22, 2020 | 0

Hi, Belinda! Thanks for having a (virtual) chat with WIDAC. Spring has certainly sprung, so it’s nice to feel the days getting warmer and the year coming to an end. How are you feeling going into the last quarter of the year?   I love all seasons for different reasons. For spring it is the excitement…

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Have you been attending our 3 part workshop - 'Neg Have you been attending our 3 part workshop - 'Negotiation Mastery with Allan Tsang'? Well, get excited because part 3 is just around the corner! In the meantime, here are 4 key takeaways from Allan himself, from part 2: 1. We all have biases and not being aware of them can drive unnecessary compromises as anchoring. 2. There are myths that undermine our negotiations and falling for them...even though they theoretically sound good like win-win can cause people to give up on profits and make unwarranted concessions. 3. Knowledge is very different from ability. Even knowing the simple process of using active listening is very different from being able to use it to negotiate and one’s way. 4. It takes repetitive practice to be able to apply what we learn. Intellectually knowing how something works is very different when you are trying to persuade or negotiate in real-time. The next workshop will be held Tuesday, 2nd March 2021. Head to our website to see relevant times for your state. Photo via @allan_tsang #AllanTsang #workshop #Negotiationworkshop #empoweringwomen #womeninconstruction #womenindesign #designworkshop #brisbaneworkshop #sydneyworkshop #sydneyconstruction #sydneydesign #designindustry #constructionindustry #workshops
Celebrating after a huge week of selling out our I Celebrating after a huge week of selling out our International Women’s Day events in QLD, NSW and VIC! Wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing team and a huge shout out to the stellar @misskmic for her outstanding efforts getting our guests sorted! We can’t wait to see you all at our events! Al & Erin x
Have you ever been to one of our events and sat am Have you ever been to one of our events and sat amongst our ‘discussion tables’? Here at WIDAC, we are extremely passionate about providing you with the chance to network and meet like-minded industry peers at our events, which is why we set up discussion tables throughout. These tables give you a chance to mingle and meet new people who you may not have spoken to before, to hear their insights and experiences. What people have said they love most about our events is the ability to meet and mingle with new faces. We know it can be daunting at times, but just know that these discussion tables are a safe space for all to be open and communicate relevant topics. On that note, who's excited about our International Women's Day events?! We sure are! #WIDACBrisbane #WIDACMelbourne #WIDACSA #WIDAC #internationalwomensday #womensday #empoweringwomen #networkingevents #networking #networkinggroup #network #businesstips #womeninconstruction #womenindesign #brisbaneconstructionindustry #construction #constructionindustry #design #designindustry #projectmanager
"Study." When you read that word, how do you react "Study." When you read that word, how do you react? Joy, tears, or a combination of both? We get that no two educational journeys are the same. Sometimes, study is something that simply has to get done. Other times, it’s an activity that makes your heart soar! Wherever you fit in on the excitement scale, our Education Scholarships aim to alleviate the financial pressure of pursuing extra study. Education Scholarships aid women currently working in the design, construction, and related industries, looking to take the next step. It’s the little things that can make a difference for that industry transition, promotion, or a new job! Education Scholarship applications for QLD-based WIDAC Members are now open. Head to the link in our bio for more information and keep your eyes peeled for S.A., NSW, and VIC throughout 2021. #brisbaneevents#brisbanenetworkingevents#networkingevents #brisbanewomen#brisbanelifestyle #womeninbusiness#empoweringwomen #womenindesign#womeninconstruction#hutchinsonsbuilders#australiandesign#constructionindustry #designindustry#femalesinbusiness#femalesinconstruction #educationscholarship #educationtraining
We are so incredibly excited to be launching our i We are so incredibly excited to be launching our inaugural roadshow event ‘Building the Future’ in Adelaide at the beautiful Stylecraft Showroom on Wednesday 10th March from 5.30pm. Join us as we showcase incredible industry leaders from the design, construction, engineering, and property sectors. As part of the evening's open and frank conversation, these industry leaders will share their career journey and discuss how they believe we are progressing towards gender equity. The global theme for International Women's Day (IWD) ‘Choose to Challenge’ celebrates the tremendous efforts made by women and girls around the world who have shaped and continue to shape a more equal future. So…pull out your diaries, secure your ticket now and get ready for a night of lively discussions, networking, interactive polling, our renowned discussion tables & more! Head to the link in our bio to purchase tickets! A wonderful community of women awaits you, ready to empower each other, create pathways to leadership, and evolve as a collective. Want to know more about this event? Send us a message, our inbox is always open! #WIDACBrisbane #WIDACMelbourne #WIDACSydney #WIDACAdelaide #Networkingevents #AustralianNetworkingGroups #AustraliaBusiness #AustralianConstructionIndustry #brisbaneconstruction #brisbaneconstructionbusiness #australiandesignindustry #designandconstruction #womeninconstruction #womenindesign #workingwomen #internationalwomenday #choosetochallenge #womensday #empoweringwomen #southaustralia #adelaide #adelaideconstruction #adelaidedesignindustry
Our first major event of 2021, 'A New Year of New Our first major event of 2021, 'A New Year of New Opportunities', was a huge success and was the perfect way to kick start this year. The bubbles flowed whilst our powerful panel of inspiring industry leaders shared insightful information on topics such as growth and opportunity across their sector. Did you join us? If so, what did you enjoy most about this event? Let us know in the comments below! #brisbaneevents#brisbanenetworkingevents#networkingevents #brisbanewomen#brisbanelifestyle #womeninbusiness#empoweringwomen #womenindesign#womeninconstruction#hutchinsonsbuilders#australiandesign#constructionindustry #designindustry#femalesinbusiness#femalesinconstruction
WIDAC was founded with one goal in mind - to creat WIDAC was founded with one goal in mind - to create a wonderful community of people who come together to share experiences, support and empower one another and grow as a collective. This is why we developed WIDAC memberships, to build a tight-knit group of like-minded women in the industries. Being a member not only do you get all of the perks stated in this post, but you become a part of a wonderful community of women ready to empower one another, create pathways to leadership, and evolve in life and their careers. Everything you see here, on social media, and at our events is inspired by you, our members, so as one, you're the foundation of WIDAC. If you're interested in exploring more about our memberships, head to the link in our bio, or feel free to send us a message - our inbox is always open! #widacmembers #brisbanevents #australianevents #womeninconstruction #womeninbusiness #empoweringwomen #womenbusinessowners #ladieswhonetwork #networkinggroups #australiannetworkinggroups #brisbanenetworkingevents #networkevents #networkinginbusiness #womenindesign #designindustry
Meet Belinda Worden from Austaron Surfaces. Form Meet Belinda Worden from Austaron Surfaces. Formed over 17 years ago, Austaron Surfaces are the proud distributors of Staron® Solid Surfaces, Mario Romano Walls, Kaynemaile architectural mesh, and Acrylic Couture. Run by Belinda and her husband, starting their own business just seemed like the right thing to do. Recently, we sat down and had a chat with Belinda about how Austraron was founded. "With many years in the building industry as a supplier, my husband embraced the opportunity to be the distributor of Staron solid surface. This was a big leap for both of us, as starting your own business can be daunting. We have grown our portfolio of products over the years – I absolutely love our product range and seeing the projects they become a part of." Fast forward to now, having completed the year that was, 2020, we wanted to know if Austron changed and if last year had an impact on the way they do business. To this Belinda said, "Austaron definitely changed in 2020, in the way we do many things, due to all things Covid, and we are stronger because of change." Our takeaway from this - adapting to change is an important part of life, both personally and professionally. Learning to work with change to your benefit can change your career and life in many positive ways. #womeninbusiness #womenceo #femaleceo #austaron #BrisbaneConsructionindustry #australiandesign #australiandesignindustry #brisbaneevents #networkinggroup #networkingevent #brisbaneconstruction #womeninconstruction #brisbanelifestyle #australiannetworkingevent #digitalnetworking #digitalworkshops #eventsbusiness
Can you believe it's already halfway through Febru Can you believe it's already halfway through February of 2021...? With 2020 being the year of self-discovery and downtime we believe wholeheartedly that 2021 will be the year of human connection and community, and to kick it off, we are bursting with excitement to be hosting our very first in-person event of the year, tomorrow night. After sipping on a vino or two (we love a cocktail event), we will hear from five wonderful speakers who have proven themselves as opportunity-creators both professionally and personally. Have a swipe through this post to discover who these will be or head to the event link, which is in our bio to discover more. To those of you who will be joining us tomorrow night, we can't wait to PHYSICALLY see you and for those who would like to join us, last-minute tickets are available via the link in our bio. #brisbaneevents #brisbanenetworkingevents #networkingevents #brisbanewomen #brisbanelifestyle #womeninbusiness #empoweringwomen #womenindesign #womeninconstruction #hutchinsonsbuilders #australiandesign #constructionindustry #designindustry #femalesinbusiness #femalesinconstruction
A big congratulations to our founders Althea & Eri A big congratulations to our founders Althea & Erin who were recently accepted into the @sparkfemalefounders program! The SPARK female founders program was designed to support Australian female entrepreneurs. It is built on the belief that when women get the support, they really can change the world! 🥂🎉✨

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