Oakton’s successful women in business Dana Spasenoska
Julie Stedman
TERRITORY & BUSINESS MANAGER
The secret to my success comes from having a desire to make a positive contribution to clients by taking the time to understand their business, being able to respond to short-term requirements with a sense of urgency, while also committing the time and effort to
SENIOR CONSULTANT
fully understand the bigger picture and long-term strategy. Keeping an active network is key in developing and building trusted relationships, particularly when I am results driven and I love what I do. dana.spasenoska@oakton.com.au
Hayley Tonkin
the outcome is done in a timely manner and meets its strategic objective. Finally, I try to have fun and work with a great team. julie.stedman@oakton.com.au
Sophie Wright
AUDIT MANAGER
The secret to my success is working collaboratively with my team and clients with a focus on effective communication and building relationships. Working in audit often means breaking down assumptions and defensive attitudes towards the work you’re doing.
The secret to my success comes from hard work and willingness to learn from others. I make sure that I am prepared and patient when working towards developing an outcome, while still being focused and assertive to ensure
CONSULTANT
By being genuine and honest, my clients trust in the work I do. Success also comes from learning from mistakes. Having work and life balance and making time for myself and my family means I am more focused and productive. hayley.tonkin@oakton.com.au
The secret to surviving in business is to enjoy the work you do, work with great people and provide something of value. Constantly challenge yourself, push yourself out of your comfort zone as much as possible. Being challenged helps drive motiva-
tion, and the sense of accomplishment is much greater when you’ve worked hard to achieve a goal. Look to people who inspire and encourage you, and support your team as much as possible. sophie.wright@oakton.com.au
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