Connie Comber Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Australia

Positive Steps for Later Life is a specialist service supporting Later Life family relationships in times of crucial transformation and change. When "getting it right" isn't easy. We assist older clients (AND their families) in the difficult time of increasing dependency. "Getting it Right" is not easy. These changes can cause turmoil in the whole family's way of relating, and, for example, how they manage finances and social contexts. It is not uncommon for this time to bring on… Show more Positive Steps for Later Life is a specialist service supporting Later Life family relationships in times of crucial transformation and change. When "getting it right" isn't easy. We assist older clients (AND their families) in the difficult time of increasing dependency. "Getting it Right" is not easy. These changes can cause turmoil in the whole family's way of relating, and, for example, how they manage finances and social contexts. It is not uncommon for this time to bring on discomfort, disharmony and sometimes, conflict while trying to make these all important decisions. Positive Steps believes everyone in the family matters not, singularly, the elderly relative. And that the whole family functioning effectively can make a huge difference for the older person's well-being (for everyone's well-being!) We also offer consulting advisory services. www.positivesteps.com.au Show less

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Comber Consulting commenced as a specialist in issues and risk management, working with organisations in crisis to facilitate business and process change during turbulent periods. Over time, the firm’s services have been expanded to incorporate a broad range of management consulting services to assist organisations: Roles have included staff management, leadership development, business mentoring, coaching, program and funding management for a diverse range of organisations including… Show more Comber Consulting commenced as a specialist in issues and risk management, working with organisations in crisis to facilitate business and process change during turbulent periods. Over time, the firm’s services have been expanded to incorporate a broad range of management consulting services to assist organisations: Roles have included staff management, leadership development, business mentoring, coaching, program and funding management for a diverse range of organisations including the NSW Department of Health, the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, Rail Services Australia, the Australian Department of Science and Technology, Woolworths, Dow Corning, Berri and the Australian Horticultural Corporation. Experience has incorporated:• Formulating the business, marketing, customer service and change management strategies and processes which enable organisations to develop to their next level of operations and scale.• Providing strategic advice to Boards and senior executive teams; facilitating planning processes; articulating the potential impact of emerging trends and shifts in the business landscape on business strategies and strategic directions; recommending stakeholder management strategies during tumultuous periods for their businesses.• Mentoring business proprietors and executives managers to explore and implement new commercial options, skill-sets or mind-sets, under guidance and develop confidence in new approaches.• Environmental intelligence; conducting business to business research, monitoring and assessing market, industry and consumer trends, formulating marketing strategies and programs, and developing the service offers of organisations.• Managing stakeholder relations, conflict, government relations, public affairs and corporate affairs.• Network development, industry development and community development.• Issues management, risk management, product safety and environmental concerns. Show less

Sydney, Australia

We facilitate and mentor people to achieve their highest ambitions for their most valuable asset – whether that be their business, house, their life – their whole being.We coach people to profit from the powerful decision-making that exists within them.We specialise in enhancing the innate Emotional Intelligence that belongs within us all and help people release it’s inner power and truth, providing a clarity in business and superior decision-making that transcends the day to… Show more We facilitate and mentor people to achieve their highest ambitions for their most valuable asset – whether that be their business, house, their life – their whole being.We coach people to profit from the powerful decision-making that exists within them.We specialise in enhancing the innate Emotional Intelligence that belongs within us all and help people release it’s inner power and truth, providing a clarity in business and superior decision-making that transcends the day to day stress and drama.To thrive as a company in the 21st century, knowledge of the social sciences is increasingly core business.Re-Imagine Business specialises in that interface between the social sciences, human behaviour, real world commerce and everyday living. Show less

Sydney'S Inner West

At the time, Hello Real Estate was a disruptive new entrant in the real estate sector which provided homeowners with a superb, quality sales and marketing package to present their home on the market with equivalent tools and presentation standards used by traditional real estate agents.The Hello system empowered homeowners to be in control of their own substantial and valued asset. It facilitated home owners to manage their own sale; be mentored by people qualified in real estate… Show more At the time, Hello Real Estate was a disruptive new entrant in the real estate sector which provided homeowners with a superb, quality sales and marketing package to present their home on the market with equivalent tools and presentation standards used by traditional real estate agents.The Hello system empowered homeowners to be in control of their own substantial and valued asset. It facilitated home owners to manage their own sale; be mentored by people qualified in real estate selling (under a Licensed Real Estate agent), certainly, but also stay in control of the money they make in the sale.The Hello system was a fixed fee; inclusive of top professional photography, advertising, signage, home decor advice, listing on all main sale websites, support in the inspection and negotiation process and conveyancing – all for a very reasonable fee. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

BackgroundChief Executive Officer of a substantial conference, function and accommodation facility in a commercial and industrial area in outer Melbourne comprising large conference areas, a 200 seat function centre, a restaurant, 37 executive accommodation suites. Clients/customers included BASF, Bristol Myers Squibb, RACV, Bosch, Goodman Fielder.Key Responsibilities• After taking over the business, shifted the focus from day-to-day management to a proactive… Show more BackgroundChief Executive Officer of a substantial conference, function and accommodation facility in a commercial and industrial area in outer Melbourne comprising large conference areas, a 200 seat function centre, a restaurant, 37 executive accommodation suites. Clients/customers included BASF, Bristol Myers Squibb, RACV, Bosch, Goodman Fielder.Key Responsibilities• After taking over the business, shifted the focus from day-to-day management to a proactive approach to marketing the venue. Emphasised skill enhancement of employees at all levels to understand the importance of consistently delivering superior customer service to optimise client loyalty, and capitalise on new business development opportunities. • To enable the business to flourish during a prolonged industry downturn, reduced the operating costs of the business by 40% without impacting service, or reducing appropriate staffing levels. Achieved by rostering staff according to demand, introducing more flexible working arrangements, reducing inventory levels, introducing more cost effective purchasing practices, changing to lower cost suppliers, elevating employee productivity, significantly reducing employee turnover, eliminating non-essential expenditure, securing more attractive rates from the bank and minimising debt.• Increased the revenue base by incorporating industry trends and changes, re-focused the business on the conference market and enabled it to gain a different entry into the corporate accommodation market. • Maintained a loyal customer base during a period of significant market contraction by consistently delivery outstanding service and maintaining excellent relationships with clients.• Achieved an exceptionally low level of employee turnover by expanding the scope and diversity of traditional roles through multi-skilling, providing staff with flexible employment arrangements that accommodated their lifestyles into the creativity of the new organisational designs. Show less