Helping Chief Everything Owners become Chief Enjoyment Owners
Practical interactive WORKshops and Keynote presentations which help small business owners identify what's really holding their small business back, challenge the way they think and deliver practical solutions they can implement immediately.
Why audiences book Tamara
- ✔ Knows her stuff.
- ✔ Loves presenting and is great at it.
- ✔ Thinks creatively on her feet.
- ✔ Tells it like it is. (No BS.)
Every audience leaves with three things...
A laugh.
A gulp.
Absolute clarity about what to do next.
Tamara Simon – What a Presenter!
"The way she had everyone's attention for the whole presentation was outstanding. Tamara's experience and knowledge is extensive and her passion is evident. I would not hesitate to recommend Tamara for our next presentation/conference."
Most small businesses don't fail — they get stuck.
Today's Chief Everything Owners are struggling to manage a team, find more business,
integrate AI, navigate cost of living pressures, finish a never-ending To Do List
—all while doing the work to keep the lights on and look after their family.
They don't want more ideas and tasks.
They want simple solutions to the problems they're facing RIGHT NOW.
They need CLARITY on what's broken—and HOW to fix it in the right order.
Doing too much
Inconsistent profit
Little or no systems
Owner burnout
Which turns into a nightmare owners become chained to...
instead of the simple, profitable small business they actually love.
"Tamara was absolutely fantastic and by far the best session I attended."
Why Tamara Sees Things Differently
Most people see symptoms.
I look for the cracks causing them.
For more than 25 years, I've helped owners uncover
what's really holding their small business back.
Because once you find the real problem, fixing it becomes much simpler.
Curiosity
Asking better questions to uncover the real problem.
Service
Helping owners build simple, profitable small businesses
they actually love.
Simplicity
Turning overwhelming small business challenges into
practical, simple solutions.
Sport
Applying lessons from teamwork, coaching and performance
to help businesses grow.
"Insurance Advisernet has the privilege of engaging Tamara to present at our State PD Conferences."
"Her presentations are engaging and delivered with passion, energy and enthusiasm."
"Her content is professional, considered and hits the mark every time."
What Audiences Can Expect
- Practical solutions they can use immediately.
- Simple explanations without jargon.
- Honest conversations.
- High energy with plenty of humour.
- A fresh way of thinking about familiar small business problems.
"You can really tell when someone has an amazing amount of knowledge and experience in a subject—this was clearly the case!"
My Most Popular WORKshop - 'Let's Fix It' WORKshop
Running a small business can be demanding, challenging and overwhelming.
As a Chief Everything Owner, even with a team, it's difficult to navigate cost of living pressures, staffing challenges, AI, growing responsibilities and a never-ending To Do List.
Small business owners don't need another notebook full of ideas.
They need time to work ON their small business by getting things OFF their To Do List.
Why is it called a WORKshop?
Because participants don't just sit and listen.
They WORK.
"This WORKshop was the FIRST time I have felt the facilitator actually understood the perils of small business, had actual solutions to real problems, and useful tools that could be used straight away."
Using my practical and interactive process, participants identify the real challenges holding their small business back, prioritise what needs fixing first and begin rebuilding before they leave the room.
My unique Post It Note process also allows participants to ask the questions they may never have asked publicly, creating honest conversations whilst maintaining anonymity.
"Tamara had empathy for what I'm going through daily and knew HOW to help me and what would and wouldn't work."
Together we'll...
- Discover the Five Foundation Bricks which underpin every successful small business.
- Identify the challenges, frustrations and cracks holding the small business back.
- Diagnose what's really broken and prioritise what to fix first.
- Apply my Small Business Blueprint in real time with practical solutions.
- Leave with clarity, momentum and practical actions—not just more notes.
"Good foundational WORKshop that lays out some of the basic things small businesses need to get done and right, without it feeling too overwhelming."
People don't just leave inspired.
They leave having already started rebuilding their small business
—with practical solutions they can implement immediately
and a clear next step for every challenge they still need to tackle.
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WORKshops and Keynotes
Every small business audience is different.
Whether your event needs a Keynote presentation, an interactive WORKshop or a conference breakout session, every session is designed to deliver practical outcomes—not just inspiration.
My audiences don't leave with another notebook full of ideas.
They leave knowing what's broken, why it's happening and what to fix next.
From conference stages to industry events and leadership sessions, each presentation is tailored to the audience while remaining true to my practical, no BS approach.
Stop Being The Chief Everything Owner
Discover the 5 stages every small business owner must navigate to become the Chief Enjoyment Owner.
The Small Business Blueprint
Rebuild the 5 Foundation Bricks for $uccess.
The Five Little Business Pigs
Which one is really running your small business? Discover why this happens and how to rebuild.
It's More Than A Game
Sporting insights to grow your small business.
"Awesome presenter, knows her STUFF!! The presentation was dynamic AND relevant; I will be applying what I learnt next week!"
Looking for a Practical, Engaging Podcast Guest?
I'd love to join your show and share practical strategies which help Chief Everything Owners
fix what's broken, build stronger foundations and become Chief Enjoyment Owners.
Podcast Interviews
The conversation doesn't stop when I step off stage.
I also enjoy joining podcasts where we have honest conversations about the realities of running a small business, becoming a Chief Enjoyment Owner and fixing what's broken before chasing growth.
These interviews give audiences practical ideas, real stories and simple solutions they can put into action immediately.
See The Small Business Fixer in Action
The best way to understand my speaking style is to watch it.
Whether I'm delivering a Keynote, facilitating a WORKshop or speaking on a podcast,
you'll quickly see why audiences connect with my practical, engaging and down-to-earth approach.
Expect plenty of laughs...
Some uncomfortable truths...
And simple ideas that help people finally understand
what's really holding their small business back.
Every presentation is designed to leave audiences thinking:
"That makes so much sense... why didn't I see that before?"
"Just heard Tamara speak at the National Conference and she was terrific! The whole session was full of invaluable tips and advice. Tamara has a no nonsense, down to earth, easy to understand speaking style. I would recommend her services to anyone serious about improving their small business."
The Many Ways I Add Value
Working together doesn't have to stop with a WORKshop or Keynote.
I offer a range of practical ways to support organisations, conferences, associations and small business communities before, during and after an event.
Every organisation is different which is why I tailor my support
to suit your audience, event and objectives.
Whether you're looking for an interactive WORKshop, Keynote speaker, Podcast guest or ongoing collaboration, I'd love to explore how we can work together.
Here's What Small Business Audiences Say
The greatest compliment any speaker can receive is when delegates leave
feeling inspired, equipped and ready to take action.
Here's what small business audiences say after hearing Tamara speak.
Meet Tamara
Behind every practical presentation is someone who genuinely loves helping small business owners succeed.
For more than 25 years I've worked alongside Chief Everything Owners, helping them navigate the challenges of growing a small business while juggling everything life throws at them.
I believe learning should be practical...
Speaking should be engaging...
And small business advice should never leave people feeling overwhelmed.
When I'm not helping small business owners fix what's broken, you'll probably find me:
- cheering on the Hawthorn Hawks,
- watching LEGO Masters,
- quoting far too many episodes of Friends,
- enjoying a great coffee, or
- planning my next practical way to help small business owners become Chief Enjoyment Owners.
Because while I take helping small business owners seriously...
I don't believe we always have to take ourselves so seriously.
"Tamara Simon – what a presenter! She had the audience engaged from the moment she stepped on stage."
Let's Help Your Small Business Audience
Fix What's Broken
Whether you're planning a conference, leadership event, industry association meeting, franchise conference or team development day, I'd love to help your audience become Chief Enjoyment Owners—not Chief Everything Owners.
Every presentation is tailored to your audience
while remaining true to what I'm known for...
- Practical ideas people can implement immediately.
- Honest conversations about the realities of running a small business.
- Plenty of laughs.
- No jargon.
- No fluff.
- No BS.
If you're looking for another motivational speaker...
I'm probably not the right fit.
If you're looking for someone who will help your audience
think differently, identify what's really broken
and leave knowing exactly what to fix next... let's talk.
"Your topic made me stop, stand back and look at what I was doing. I get so busy and find I just keep doing what I've always done. I'm looking at everything with new eyes and becoming more organised."