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IGNITE Your Voice: From Idea to Impact

In collaboration and supported by Eastern Innovation Business Centre and built around the Institute of Excellence’s IGNITE Capability Framework, this practical two-hour session will help you:

  • Gain clarity on who you serve and the value you bring.
  • Communicate your business with greater confidence.
  • Build meaningful relationships that create opportunities.
  • Understand the pathway from idea to income.
  • Develop a practical action plan to build momentum beyond the workshop.
  • Discover digital and AI tools that can help you work smarter and save time.

Join us for this practical and interactive session.

  • 13 October 2026
  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm AEST
  • From A$86.02
  • Registration Open
  • Eastern Innovation, 5a Hartnett Close, Mulgrave
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What You'll Discover

  • 3 x live, in-person group training sessions
  • 3 x virtual group training sessions
  • 1 x 1:1 business coaching session
  • Strengthen financial literacy and sales systems
  • Elevate your customer service journey
  • Digital, AI and cyber security readiness
  • Ongoing online resources

meet your trainer

Professional headshot of Despina Karatzias wearing a black blazer, smiling and looking directly at the camera.

Despina Karatzias

Founder, Institute of Excellence | Business and Tourism Capability Specialist

Founder, Institute of Excellence | Business and Tourism Capability Specialist Despina is a certified trainer and business coach delivering practical training programs that turn strategy into real capability for business owners and industry leaders. Her expertise spans sales, marketing, operations, accreditation frameworks, and digital and AI readiness across small business and the visitor economy. Her belief is simple for herself and everyone she serves and supports: be better today than you were yesterday.