by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
When you first meet me I can be a little quiet and reserved, until I get to know people then I relax. I am fun loving, happy and easy going person who love a challenge and is always willing to help.
15 years ago I packed up my home and life into six boxes and made the big move, on my own, to SA to start a new relationship and have been happily married for 14 years. I have two grown up children, from my previous marriage, now 36 and 39 who chose to remain in the UK, both have happy in life and have successful careers.
Before leaving the UK I worked for a leisure/hospitality company as Business manager firstly at a gallery and craft centre and then a leisure centre. I love technology, am an Apple fanatic, and had always dreamt of working for them. That dream came true in 2013 when I was lucky enough to join an amazing team for the opening of the new Apple Store in Adelaide.
When I retired, in 2018, I imagined spending my time gardening, collecting cacti, playing video games, being Treasurer for the Cactus and Succulent Society, maybe taking up a craft and enjoying the beautiful environment I live in, just having a relaxing time. But that’s not me as I soon discovered that this wasn’t enough, I needed more, I got restless and bored, so I put together a plan to start up an online business.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Donna Adams is a nationally recognised Leadership Coach and Behaviour Change Specialist with over 20 years’ experience helping people lead, grow, and thrive through change. A Master NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and internationally accredited Coach and Trainer, Donna brings together mindset, leadership, and wellbeing to create sustainable impact for leaders, teams, and business owners across South Australia.
Through her consultancy, Donna Adams Consulting, she partners with CEOs, leaders, and teams—particularly in the community service sector—to drive growth, connection, and strategic clarity. Whether she’s facilitating a dynamic leadership circle, mentoring a business owner through burnout recovery, or delivering an engaging keynote on culture and psychosocial safety, Donna is known for cutting through the noise and guiding people to practical, powerful action.
Her programs and workshops don’t just teach theory—they shift beliefs, change behaviours, and inspire real results. With a degree in Business and Commerce, combined with deep expertise in human behaviour and systems thinking, Donna bridges the gap between business strategy and human potential.
She’s the founder of the Southern Leaders Circle and Business Leaders Circle—game-changing programs that provide structure, accountability, and peer support to leaders who want to think big, act brave, and create lasting change.
Above all, Donna is on a mission to grow confident, well leaders who build healthy workplaces where people—and performance—flourish.
Donna is a wife and mum to two girls aged 10 and 12. She is an explorer and has backpacked through Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America. She loves the water and can be found in summer at the beautiful beaches on the Fleurieu or wake boarding and skiing with her family on the River Murray. She is a lifetime learner and loves fostering connections and learning about people stories.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 9, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Since starting my career at a small firm in 2001, I have practised in a number of areas, including wills and estates, family law, commercial law, and tax law.
I now specialise in wills and estates and help with practical advice about estate planning, simple and complex wills, enduring powers of attorney, and advance care directives. And when things go wrong, she likes to assist with estate disputes – including making or defending claims against the will or challenging the will itself.
With a particular focus on making the estate administration process as straightforward as possible,I am here to help with grants of probate, and letters of administration.
I joined Johnston Withers in 2022 after heading up one of SA’s largest wills and estates teams for over 10 years. I am a northern suburbs local and have always worked in the Salisbury area and continue to work at Johnston Withers’ Adelaide and Salisbury offices.
I am a longstanding member of the Law Society of South Australia’s Succession and Elder Law Committee as well as the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ SA Branch.
I have an academic background in engineering and law, and bring a uniquely analytical perspective to the team and I use this to find innovative solutions.
I understand that wills and estates can be a sensitive matter, and I pride myself on providing empathetic, practical advice to my clients in a timely manner.
Outside of the law I am married with two teenagers who keep my hands full but still find time to squeeze in an early morning F45 session. I also enjoy spending time with family on our 21 acre property in the northern suburbs.
by SA Woman Member | May 4, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Hi, I’m Jacqui, founder of Safe Hands SA, where we make First Aid, CPR, and workplace safety training practical, relevant, and (dare I say it) actually enjoyable. I’m based in Adelaide and work with businesses, schools, and community groups across SA to build confident responders and stronger compliance.
I believe first aid should never be just a tick-box; it’s about knowing what to do when it counts. I’m also passionate about supporting other small businesses—whether it’s sharing resources, booking local, or cheering loudly from the sidelines.
by SA Woman Member | Apr 5, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
As a certified HCANZA Health and Wellness Coach, and Menopause Coaching Specialist, I support women, in community and the workplace, who feel overwhelmed, tired, and uncertain to find clarity, confidence, and renewed direction for their overall health and wellbeing.
by SA Woman Member | Mar 3, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Hi, I’m Harriet, and I’m delighted to meet you!
The philosophy of Chiropractic truly resonates with me: the body inherently knows how to heal itself when there is no interference to the nervous system. My passion is sharing this approach through adjustments and education, helping people live their best lives.
As of February 2024, I am the proud owner of The Chiro Crew — a place that holds special significance for me. I have been coming here since I was a little girl, and it feels incredibly meaningful to now be part of the practice that has been a cornerstone of my own health journey.
My journey with Chiropractic began in childhood when my mother brought my brother and me to her Chiropractor to ensure we grew up strong and adaptable. This early experience inspired me to become a Chiropractor myself.
Outside of the practice, I’m married to my wonderful husband, and we welcomed our little man into the world in October 2024. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing music, dancing, and exploring new culinary creations in my kitchen.
by Carly Thompson-Barry | Feb 10, 2025 | Events
SA WOMAN SUMMIT 2025! Friday 28th February 2025 | Adelaide Convention Centre The SA Woman Summit is here for another year!! It’s time to come together and soar a little higher! The 2025 Summit is a full day jam-packed with content to empower you to soar in life...
by SA Woman Member | Jan 13, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been someone others turn to, a person they feel safe sharing their thoughts and emotions with. I’ve always held space for others, listened deeply, and supported them through their challenges. Counselling felt like a natural path for me, and I’m proud to be a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I combine evidence-based strategies with wisdom-based practices to help people create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and resilience.
Over the years, I’ve faced major surgeries, endured a domestic violence relationship at a young age, lived with chronic pain, and was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer a decade ago. These experiences gave me firsthand insight into suffering, feeling stuck, and being completely overwhelmed.
Beyond my work, I’m a mum to two wonderful young adults, a wife, and an animal and bird lover. Our home is often alive with the sounds of our two exotic parrots, and our labradoodles Poppy and Holly. I have a special admiration for pelicans and love to unwind by the beach, where I often meditate, birdwatch, and connect with nature.
by Carly Lukacs | Sep 10, 2024 | Events
Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on September 20th 2024. Our breakfast series is all about bringing women together and sharing the journey of 3 talented South Australian women who share their knowledge, insights and experience around the theme...
by SA Woman Member | Jul 8, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Hi I’m Donna Adams. As a Behaviour Change Specialist, Healthy Workplace Consultant and Executive Coach I help people break their own glass ceilings and thrive without burnout. I’m the founder of Southern and Business Leaders Circles.
Having over 20 years experience leading teams through change in Government, Not for Profit and Private sector I love bringing the best out of people. I bring unique skills of finance, leadership, mindset and wellbeing to challenge traditional approaches and bring practical tools to inspire action, connection, and positive change.
Enjoying 13 years in the disability sector I have experienced first hand the toll of constantly giving can have on the body and mind. Hence I am passionate about creating healthy workplaces where people can make a positive impact while also preserving their wellbeing and preventing burnout.
Our Leaders have the potential to create the biggest changes in our communities but often they are high achievers, working twice as hard due to mindset challenges like perfectionism, imposter syndrome and self-doubt. That is why I created the Leaders Circles to support business owners and leaders to make a difference without the inner critic and burnout. Connection, wellbeing, and achieving results are top values for me and this is the foundations of the Leaders Circles.
Having started my career as an accountant my fascination with human behaviour and wanting to help people reach there potential saw me go on to become a Master NLP Coach, Hypnotherapist, and last year becoming an NLP trainer.
I provide engaging, inclusive and insightful leaders circles, workshops and coaching programs to support leaders, teams and organisations achieve their outcomes through the power of neuroscience, leadership and wellbeing.
