In this episode we welcome Kris Grant and Tara Solbert, two remarkably bright and energetic women who have excelled in their careers.
It was such an energising conversation, to hear from both Tara and Kris about their respective journeys, and what decisions brought them to where they are today. This episode was a joy to produce, with many tips and examples of what it means to be 6 star.
Here's a summary of what we discussed:
13:44 - A 6 Star journey in a retail environment
17:04 - innovating an ageing workforce
20:42 - being 6 star in lockdown
29:28 - leadership lessons
39:41 - making everyone feel human
and lots more...
Enjoy!
Here's some information about our guests:
Kris Grant
CEO & Founder, ASPL
For the past nine years, Kris Grant has been leading ASPL Group as CEO, overseeing its management consulting, training and recruitment divisions to deliver major transformational projects, strategic leadership training, and personnel resourcing to improve business functions and increase productivity across Australia’s public and private sectors.
A champion of emerging leaders and an ambassador for workplace equality, Kris has built a successful career and a stable of key clients through living her own mantra of always being an authentic leader and empowering her staff, and her clients’ personnel, to create opportunities for success.
Contact:
W: https://aspl.net.au/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgrant-aspl/
I: https://instagram.com/krisgrant_aspl
Tara Solbert
CEO & Founder, Few and Far
Creative to her core and entrepreneurial in spirit, Tara Solberg is the founder and owner of both Few and Far and Indigo Love, two halves of one thriving business based on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. Tara has built a multi-layered business comprising retail, wholesale and online offerings of one-off treasures and thoughtful homewares for which the brand is known.
Tara's life partner Danny is also her business partner, and together they run and manage the business based on the simple goal of 'Bringing The World Home'.
Along with her business, Tara is equally passionate about education and equipping fellow entrepreneurial women with the tools they need to thrive in business, which has led to the launch of TRADE WINS, an online course dedicated to help others build a successful retail business.
Contact:
W: https://www.fewandfar.com
I: https://www.instagram.com/fewandfarhome
F: https://www.facebook.com/fewandfarhome/
I: https://www.instagram.com/tarasolberg
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasolberg
Check out our previous episode here.
The purpose of the 6 Star Leaders podcast is to showcase and illuminate purposeful Business Owners on their journey to creating more impact in the world. We are igniting purposeful leaders!
At our core, we believe in 'doing business differently' so that heart, purpose, and passion are combined with profits for the best possible outcome. With those key ingredients, you'll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise!
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