Angela is a dynamic force and changemaker in the Micro & Small Business and Technology Industries.As a state, national, and global award-winning business owner, Angela has been celebrated for her contributions to coaching, training, and advocacy at VA Institute, earning the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Award State Winner and National Finalist for Accelerating Women. She has also been recognised for her technical support and education work in Revellation through honours such as the National Virtual Services Award and the Global Women Changing the World Award. These accolades highlight her role as a leader who inspires, empowers, and drives meaningful change.From the picturesque seaside town of Penguin, Tasmania, Angela seamlessly balances her roles as a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and mother of three. Her career reflects resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to empowering others to achieve greatness.As Co-Director and Joint Owner of VA Institute and Find A VA, Angela has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the virtual assistant industry. Beginning as a contractor with VA Institute in 2019, her exceptional technical, business, and leadership expertise led her to become Global Operations Director and eventually a Co-Director in 2022. Her journey reflects her ability to seize opportunities, adapt to challenges, and lead with vision.With over two decades of experience in business and technology solutions, Angela is a firm believer in mindset transformation and her infectious enthusiasm creates a safe empowering environment to help individuals break free from limiting beliefs and transition from institutionalised thinking to thriving entrepreneurial mindsets.Renowned for her “straight shooter” & passionate approach to delivering results to Micro & Small businesses. She combines her expertise in streamlining systems with mentoring and guiding entrepreneurs to transform ideas into thriving ventures. As a lifelong learner and educator, Angela’s ability to cut through the noise empowers entrepreneurs to refine their skills, find measurable outcomes, master client management, craft sustainable strategies and achieve lasting success.Angela’s mission is clear: to inspire entrepreneurs, Virtual Professionals, and business owners to embrace their potential, build thriving businesses, and lead lives filled with purpose and success. Her expertise, passion, and ability to turn challenges into opportunities make her a true changemaker in technology and small business.