Lesley Van Staveren
Lesley Van Staveren
Lesley Van Staveren was born and raised in greater London but emigrated to Cairns, Australia in 2007. She has three young children, and her vision is to contribute to a socially and environmentally conscious world for future generations to thrive in.
She began her career within recruitment and business development then transitioned to working within the plastic industry for ten years. This included co-founding the first recycled manufacturing facility in Far North Queensland. Lesley is an advocate for the growth of women in manufacturing, driving the development of this in the industry to provide a stronger local economy.
Lesley was the 2017 Cairns Business Woman of the Year and the 2016 AIM regional Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year. She also provides regional entrepreneurship mentoring support.
A respected powerhouse within the Cairns community, she actively educates individuals and organisations on plastic, recycling and waste reduction. Lesley also proactively raises funds for Ruth’s Women’s Shelter, COUCH, The Junction Clubhouse and Wheels of Wellness.
She is an advocate for female self-empowerment and resilience and hosted the 2018 and 2019 conference ‘Radiance – Illuminating the Strength Within’. Lesley has always been deeply fascinated by human behaviour. She believes humanity can do so much better as a whole when we enable others to rise, while also appreciating our unique individual value: www.lesleyvanstaveren.com.au
Be Your Own Hero
Be Your Own Hero is an invaluable life-coaching program for anyone wanting to take control of their lives and destinies.
Whether at a major crossroads or simply wanting to better yourself, this book is a powerhouse in your corner. As you progress through each chapter, you will be expertly guided in how to take ownership of your life.
You will rediscover an inner strength you may never have realised exists within you. When you respect yourself, your intuition and your unique capabilities, you become a force to be reckoned with. In business, finances and relationships, you will learn to never again give your choices and power away.
Just like the phoenix, Be Your Own Hero has the power to transform. Lesley’s wisdom combines with guided self-reflection, helping you to harness the most important relationship of all: the one with yourself. Start living the life you were meant to live, without compromising your values, needs and authenticity. It all begins and end with you…You are your own hero.
"Do you believe you are in the driver's seat, steering your life course? If not, you need to read Be Your Own Hero. A step-by-step approach to taking responsibility for your decisions and how to make those tough decisions. Lesley's honesty and self reflection is refreshing. Her real life examples makes you realise you are not alone!
I love, love, love Be Your Own Hero! Read it over a weekend and thought 'wow', a practical approach to standing up and being accountable for your life and the decisions you make. Definitely a must-read for anyone who feels stuck or just needs a reminder that life is too precious not to live it to the full.”
Yolonde Entsch
Just the title alone inspires….talking about inspiration, that is what this author Lesley Van Staveren is. This is an easy book to read because you are able to relate to the situations discussed and dissected throughout the whole book. You can devour the whole book and be transformed in one afternoon or move through one chapter at a time and allow yourself to become empowered over time. There are many opportunities to discover the strength within yourself and to realise you own unique abilities.
I believe this is a must-have book for reaching every woman, plus teenagers or queenagers…..young or old. Please give your mind, your soul and yourself the gift of being your own hero."
Jaimelle Whittaker
This book delivers on its promise and by the end of it you WILL be your own hero! Too often in life we champion everyone around us, encouraging them to strive for their dreams. But when it comes to having the confidence to go after ours, all of a sudden, we’re flooded with doubt and insecurity that often sees us shrinking back into our little corner or acting out in ways we later regret.
Be Your Own Hero not only gives you permission to back yourself, it offers practical steps and advice that make the process much easier. And… the progress you make as you work through Lesley’s process will actually have you feeling so good you will look forward to it… Because you will trust that what awaits you on the other side is just so good!
Be Your Own Hero expertly guides us to foster the internal strength to stop running from the pain and fear that holds us back, face it and heal it.
This book is for every woman, every person really, who has that little voice inside screaming there must be a better way. If that is you, then your time is now. This book is for you.
Nicole Gibson
