In this episode of Grow Your Influence Juliet is joined by Di Geddes, the founder and CEO of Exceptional Care for You and author of Courage to Be Me.

Di set up a new business in her early 50s, after emerging from challenges that could have seen her give up. She specialises in disability care and is passionate about bringing her values to her work. The growth of her business is a testament to he strength and dedication.

In 2025 Di wrote about her experiences and the drivers that helped her create her business. In this conversation, she talks about what inspired her, what helps guide the rapid growth over the past five years and how she found the time and support to write her book.

To connect with Di: https://www.exceptionalcareforyou.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-geddes-166417247/

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Today we are joined by special guest Dr Shae Wissell from Re:Think Dyslexia.

Dr. Shae Wissell is a thought leader, researcher, and internationally recognised advocate for adults with dyslexia and neurodivergence. A certified practicing speech pathologist, she holds a Master of Public Health and Health Administration and a Doctor of Public Health.

With extensive experience in health, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sectors, Shae directs re:think dyslexia and founded the chair of the Dear Dyslexic Foundation, leveraging her lived experience and diverse expertise to provide coaching, advocacy, and workforce solutions.

Her research focuses on the lived experiences of Australian adults with dyslexia, examining social inequalities in healthcare, education, employment, relationships, and mental health. A published author and presenter, Shae’s work has been research has been recognised locally and internationally. Shae recently published her second book based on her research and lived experiences Dyslexia: Insights into the hidden disability In and Out of the Workplace.

As a coach, Shae empowers dyslexic individuals and entrepreneurs to achieve their goals through empathetic and impactful coaching. She also advises workplaces on creating inclusive environments and shaping policies and training programs to maximise the potential of neurodiverse employees.

If you’d like to connect with Shar, you can find her website here: https://rethinkdyslexia.com.au/

Or connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shae-marie-wissell-b95aaa31/

To contact their helpline call: 1800 13 63 27

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It’s the new year and the perfect time for new beginnings. In this episode of Grow Your Influence Juliet is joined by Georgie Somerset to talk about the pathway to serving on a Board.

Georgie has served on a number of Boards over the years, including as a founding Director of the Red Earth Community Foundation. She runs the family cattle business with her husband and children, and is currently Deputy Chair of the ABC, Chair of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), and a Director of Redd Earth and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).

In this first of two conversations with Georgie over Summer, we talk about her path to Board roles and what you can do if this is a path that interests you.

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