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Michelle Fotheringham on the First Act Podcast with Cec Busby and Adam Bub

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First Act Season 2 – Episode 16

Michelle Fotheringham, Werkling CEO and Founder sat down for a chat with podcast hosts Cec Busby and Adam Bub on their Podcast, First Act. In this episode, Michelle has a frank conversation with Cec and Adam about how she spends her day-to-day immersed in helping businesses assemble their dream teams.

But it wasn’t always the case.

Michelle is a self-described corporate escapee who took the plunge into start-up land during the pandemic, after realising people wanted to make the shift from work as life to work with purpose. If you want to get the lowdown on people and the future of work, Michelle shares plenty of advice as we delve into her first act as a founder.

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About First Act

First Act shares the origin tales and inspirational stories of Australia’s most innovative business owners and personalities. Hosted by Kochie’s Business Builders’ editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub, these frank conversations deliver a deep dive into the genesis of success. Cec, Adam and their guests unpack the motivations that fired up their journeys and explore the road travelled to reach their goals.

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