Episode 18: Quitting a High-Profile Job to Build a Business Empire from Her Spare Room feat. Gemma Tognini

Today, we are joined by Gemma Tognini, a well-respected figure in the business and media sectors and founder of GT Communications. 

With a career spanning over three decades, Gemma is not only an award-winning entrepreneur, recognised by the Telstra Business Women's Awards, but also a seasoned journalist, having worked with the Seven Network. 

Her corporate advising and media commentary expertise, covering diverse topics from gender pay parity to family challenges, has made her a highly sought-after strategic advisor. 

In this episode, we talk about Gemma's unique journey from a seasoned journalist to a leading figure in strategic communications, her process of shaping her personal brand, and the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. 

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Connect With Me:

Website: https://garrybrowne.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garry-Browne-AM-128667246043006
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-browne-am-bba118/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmBLvthjUa7nwrpIIqjbAQ 

Connect With Gemma:

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/gemma-tognini-27a4094
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmatognini_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GemmaTognini
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GemmaTogninWriter/
GT Communications Website: https://www.gtcommunications.com.au/
GT Communications Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtcommunications/
GT Communications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtmedia/ 

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:30 Defining Gemma's Brand
• 5:33 Gemma as a Brand
• 8:21 How People Perceive Gemma
• 11:58 When Did Gemma's Reputation Start to Matter?
• 14:05 Building a Name as a Newcomer
• 16:33 Virtues Acquired by Gemma as a Youth
• 21:16 Quitting Over Matter of Upholding Virtue
• 24:26 Defining Virtues to Shape Corporate Culture
• 27:11 Values Shared in the Business
• 32:10 Gemma's Personal Space
• 34:53 Maintaining Relevance
• 37:02 Inspirational Force in Gemma's Story
• 39:00 Gemma's Mentorship