Dawn Piebenga is the founder of Injury Management and Rehabilitation, a company she founded in 1997. IMR is Sydney's leading rehabilitation provider and focuses on facilitating the recovery of each individual to their fullest potential.
In this episode of In Her Shoes, Dawn explains:
why becoming a mum and cutting back her work week have helped her business grow
that growth and fulfillment come from embracing change
the importance of being active in your community
her passion for supporting young women through mentoring
some tips and strategies for women at a cross-roads with the growth of their business
Enjoy this interview with Dawn Piebenga!
About the In Her Shoes series
In Her Shoes is a regular video series presented by the Australian Businesswomen's Network and BNet.com.au. Each interview features an inspiring businesswoman and her strategies for success.
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Dawn Piebenga made a decision to downsize and focus on quality rather than quantity following the birth of her first child in 2008.
Working two and a half days per week provided Dawn with the push she needed to focus her attention towards working on the business as opposed to in it. This focus has ...
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