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The top 5 traits of successful business leaders
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The top 5 traits of successful business leaders

In our inaugural episode, Mel shares actionable insights on the essential characteristics that define successful leadership in today’s dynamic business environment.

Whether you’re leading a team of 10 or 100, these traits will help you navigate the challenges of scaling your business while maintaining strong leadership foundations.

For business leaders who are driving growth and looking for practical strategies, this episode delivers immediately implementable insights that can transform how you approach leadership in your organisation.

Introducing “Navigating the middle market”

Pitcher Partners is excited to launch our new podcast series, “Navigating the middle market”, designed specifically for ambitious business leaders in the scale-up phase. This series explores the journey of scaling a business through practical insights and real-world stories from successful business owners and industry experts.

Visit our Navigating the middle market podcast hub

Meet our expert: Melanie Dawes

Mel Dawes is a proven leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience spanning management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and taxation advice.

As a Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, Mel brings unique insights from her industry experience, having previously worked as senior finance manager for the Walt Disney Company in the UK and as a business performance and analysis manager at Coles.

Her empathy for clients and passion for business development innovation makes her uniquely positioned to understand what drives successful leadership.


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