Showcasing the Reach, Recognition & Impact of Our Coaches & Company

Our coaches and business have been proudly featured across national and regional media outlets, government platforms, and industry publications. From inspiring interviews to expert commentary and award recognitions, our voice is trusted in the areas of business mentoring, Indigenous economic development, compliance, leadership, and strategic growth.

We invite you to explore highlights of our presence in the media below.

Radio & Podcast Features

  • ABC Radio National – Interview with Petina Tieman on empowering Indigenous women through entrepreneurship

  • Bumma Bippera Radio (Cairns) – Paul Gear featured discussing leadership development for First Nations organisations

  • Triple J Hack – Insight segment with Complete Business Solutions on regional business support services

  • Business Women Australia Podcast – Petina Tieman shares her journey in mentoring, mental health advocacy, and enterprise building

Television Appearances

  • SBS World News – Petina Tieman and Complete Business Solutions profiled for work with Indigenous businesses in Far North QLD
  • Sky News Business – Paul Gear interviewed on improving boardroom compliance and ethical governance
  • Channel 7 Local News – Feature on CBS’s free co-working space and Indigenous-led training hubs in Cairns
  • NITV – Coverage of CBS clients showcased at Indigenous Business Month with commentary by Petina Tieman

Print & Online Media

  • The Courier Mail & Cairns Post – Multiple feature stories on Complete Business Solutions’ contribution to regional economic development
  • The Guardian Australia – Quote from Petina Tieman on barriers faced by Indigenous women in business
  • Inside Small Business – Industry profile on Paul Gear as a compliance coach and thought leader
  • Business News Australia – Coverage of CBS awards and mentoring program

Awards & Industry Recognition

  • Telstra Business Women’s Awards – Finalist, Petina Tieman, for Small Business Leader
  • Indigenous Business Month Award – Recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Indigenous Enterprise Development
  • Supply Nation Connect – Featured as a leading Indigenous consultancy firm
  • Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas Grant Recipient – Supporting digital innovation through CBS’s iCare systems

Government & Peak Body Recognition

  • Australian Government (business.gov.au) – Case study on Complete Business Solutions delivering mentoring for remote startups
  • Queensland Government – Partnered delivery with Petina Tieman for Women in Business and Mentoring programs
  • Austrade & DFAT – Paul Gear featured for governance mentoring in international First Nations export forums
  • Local Buy Supplier Panel – Recognised provider with mentoring and strategic planning profiled on the panel site

Industry Mentoring & Profiling

  • Business Station – Paul Gear profiled as expert coach for governance and compliance programs
  • Entrepreneurs & Small Business Indigenous Corporation – Petina Tieman recognised for over 500 hours of pro bono mentoring annually
  • Global Sisters – Mentorship stories featuring Petina Tieman supporting Indigenous women-led startups
  • MentorLoop & Australian Coach Collective – Featured case studies of coaching engagements with Petina Tieman and Paul Gear

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