Lisa Duncan – Education & Empowerment Program Lead

Lisa has a purpose and passion to make life better for Business Owners, to help people reduce the feelings of isolation and become stronger business people, as Lisa recognises that “ together we can change the world.”

Having owned and run small businesses for over 12 years, Lisa is adaptable and flexible, with the ability to apply her deep knowledge, skills and capabilities to a variety of industries. Lisa’s passion for small business and customer service is inspired by a family history, with her Father operating a successful family owned jewellery business for almost half a century. Prior to this, Lisa employed her skills working for large and small organisations including GE Financial Services and National Australia Bank.

As a presenter of training in the areas of Leadership, Sales and Personal growth, Lisa gives clarity to Leadership, shares strategies for business sales growth and trains tomorrow’s leaders. Lisa engages audiences with her unique and genuine style; a mix of fun, skill and professionalism. Lisa also works with clients to identify their strengths, areas for development and helps people become a better version of themselves through Mindset training.

Lisa offers a wide variety of self-development strategies and coaching to assist her clients in achieving greatness and personal growth.
Lisa has gained her insight and exceptional coaching skills through many years of experience and mentorships with some of the world’s best coaches including T.Harv Ecker, Blair Singer and Kerwin Rae.

There is an amazing opportunity in our modern times to be successful, and with the encouragement and support of someone who walks the walk, you can achieve anything!

Julie Mayne – Board Member & Membership Portfolio Lead

QRRRWN has held a special role in my life over the last couple of years.  It has kept me informed, involved and connected with other likeminded women in our ever changing world.  I first become involved with QRRRWN as a part of the History Project with Cecily, transcribing interviews, doing book reviews, and interviewing members from which I gained an immense appreciation for the strong history and achievements of many amazing women.  Gosh, did they have some stories to tell!

I have worked in the rural industry for 30 years, mostly remotely, as a single mother with two children (now grown and gone). I am a beef breeder and producer situated in central Western Queensland and am slowly expanding my enterprise, and value adding to my business through various creative endeavours.

My skillset is large and varied; a horse trainer, contract musterer, dozer operator, truck driver through to station manager, branded beef marketing and business management, all in a male dominated arena… My strengths are Project Management, visionary and futuristic outlooks for our industry and I consult with various media channels to best promote our rural identity.  I have been featured in Graziher magazine, Wander of the West campaign with Edwina Robertson, Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender program and the Queensland Country Life.  My story has also been used a brand ambassador for various organisations like RB Sellars, and Ergon Electricity.

I feel strongly that QRRRWN’s remote members need as much support as possible.  There are a great many remarkable, talented, resilient women who are forging careers, businesses and creating strong focus on community and family, and do it with very little resources.  I would love to have these women onboard, growing the organisation and diversifying QRRRWN into more remote areas through networking, knowledge, creativity and upskilling.

I am a passionate advocate, contributor and participant in the rural industry and would love to contribute to this amazing organisation.