Carmen Williams

Carmen Williams

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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We did not set out to run a VA company.

You see, we were running a business…

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  • Be careful what you ask for

    Be careful what you ask for

    I was talking to a business owner (who’s also a friend) the other day and he is hiring a Virtual Assistant directly…

  • Same industry, different approach

    Same industry, different approach

    I find it really fascinating because we have two clients in the exact same industry, but they use their Virtual…

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  • An essay from an unhappy client

    An essay from an unhappy client

    I received an essay from a client detailing all the ways he was unhappy. When I read it, I was bummed.

  • The Layering Effect

    The Layering Effect

    One of the most common mistakes people make when they start with their Virtual Assistant is they get a little bit…

  • Networking: how to make it not suck

    Networking: how to make it not suck

    I don’t go to many networking events because although I generally enjoy them I find them draining. Afterwards I need to…

  • Sales Support Virtual Assistant

    Sales Support Virtual Assistant

    My role in the business is to: Do the sales calls Create raw content (like writing this email) and Think of new ideas…

  • Delegation: You don’t need to be perfect

    Delegation: You don’t need to be perfect

    One thing that I have been pondering lately is that to level up further in our business one of the things that I need…

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  • How to get your business running on autopilot

    How to get your business running on autopilot

    Let’s face it…our minds are powerful. And what we say to ourselves matters.

  • My sneaky recruitment trick

    My sneaky recruitment trick

    I recently had two different clients each looking for an Executive Assistant. Client 1: The most organised person…

  • Do might not need a Virtual Assistant

    Do might not need a Virtual Assistant

    Not all business owners need a Virtual Assistant. Take Carly for example.

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    Global Teams

    Melbourne, Australia

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    Melbourne, Australia

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    Melbourne, Australia

Education

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    Monash University

    Founded in 1958, Monash University have an outstanding reputation for the quality of our teaching and world-class facilities. The science faculty at the Clayton Campus is second to none.

    Majoring in Physiology and Biotechnology, enabled Carmen to embed a powerful analytical world view and a unshakeable belief that she can learn anything quickly.

    Achieving first grade honours and contributing the body of knowledge around f fetal lung development was a great achievement and a…

    Founded in 1958, Monash University have an outstanding reputation for the quality of our teaching and world-class facilities. The science faculty at the Clayton Campus is second to none.

    Majoring in Physiology and Biotechnology, enabled Carmen to embed a powerful analytical world view and a unshakeable belief that she can learn anything quickly.

    Achieving first grade honours and contributing the body of knowledge around f fetal lung development was a great achievement and a lesson in perseverance and attention to detail.

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    Headed by Maureen Pound, one of Australia's pioneer coaches and coach trainers, it supports individuals to think, listen and speak in more powerful and impactful ways.

    The Universal Coaching courses help individuals to become better leaders and get the best out of others in their businesses, in the workplaces and even in their personal lives.

    The courses are extremely practical and give participants new skills that they can use straight away.

    The coach training…

    Headed by Maureen Pound, one of Australia's pioneer coaches and coach trainers, it supports individuals to think, listen and speak in more powerful and impactful ways.

    The Universal Coaching courses help individuals to become better leaders and get the best out of others in their businesses, in the workplaces and even in their personal lives.

    The courses are extremely practical and give participants new skills that they can use straight away.

    The coach training experience has enabled Carmen to turbo charge her communication skills and subsequently the support she provides to others to achieve their strategic objectives.

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    Food truck

    - Present 12 years

    The Food Truck was established to provide not only food to the vulnerable local community, but a place where they can belong and experience strong connection.

    Carmen joined the Food Truck to give a little back to the community but has found that she receives more that she gives. Connecting and listening to the clients enables Carmen to obtain perspective which she then takes into every other aspect of her life.

    So many people tell Carmen that they have always wanted to do…

    The Food Truck was established to provide not only food to the vulnerable local community, but a place where they can belong and experience strong connection.

    Carmen joined the Food Truck to give a little back to the community but has found that she receives more that she gives. Connecting and listening to the clients enables Carmen to obtain perspective which she then takes into every other aspect of her life.

    So many people tell Carmen that they have always wanted to do something like the food van.
    Her advice? Just do it!

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    Donations of blood and plasma

    The Australian Red Cross Blood Service

    - Present 24 years

    Founded in 1996 the Australian Red Cross Blood Service saves lives by providing life-giving blood, plasma, transplantation and biological products.

    Carmen was touched by this service at a young age, accompanying her parents when they gave blood and couldn't wait to turn 16 so that she could contribute.

    Seeing first hand the profound value that blood products can provide to individuals and families Carmen continues to give blood to this day.

    Save a life (or three) today…

    Founded in 1996 the Australian Red Cross Blood Service saves lives by providing life-giving blood, plasma, transplantation and biological products.

    Carmen was touched by this service at a young age, accompanying her parents when they gave blood and couldn't wait to turn 16 so that she could contribute.

    Seeing first hand the profound value that blood products can provide to individuals and families Carmen continues to give blood to this day.

    Save a life (or three) today, make an appointment: donateblood.com.au, 13 14 95

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