Peppermint HR

09/06/2026

📢 We're recruiting!
Peppermint HR is excited to be supporting Swimart Currimundi with the recruitment of a full-time Retail Assistant.

If you're someone who enjoys helping customers, learning new skills and working as part of a supportive team, this could be a fantastic opportunity. No pool industry experience is required - full training is provided.

✔ Full-time permanent role
✔ Supportive team environment
✔ Ongoing training and development
✔ Sunshine Coast location

Know someone who might be a great fit? We'd love it if you shared this opportunity with your network.

Apply via SEEK or reach out for more information.
https://au.seek.com/job/92601092?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1

Looking for more than just a retail job? Join a growing local business with a supportive team and genuine career opportunities. Apply now!

10/04/2026

Hiring full-time HR support isn’t always the best investment for a growing business.

For many Australian SMEs, the real question is: How do we get the HR expertise we need, without carrying the full-time cost?

That’s where fractional HR comes in.

It’s not just “part-time HR.”
It’s experienced, on-demand support embedded into your business - without the full-time cost.

In practice, that might look like:
✔️ 1–2 days per week or month
✔️ A sounding board for leaders and business owners
✔️ Support with hiring, structure and performance
✔️ On-call help for tricky people issues

Instead of paying for a full-time salary, you’re investing in outcomes: the right support, at the right time, with immediate impact.

The result?
Less firefighting. Stronger leadership. Better-performing teams.

Because good HR shouldn’t just support the business - it should actively improve how it performs.

If you’re weighing up the cost vs value of HR support right now, I’m always happy to chat through what this could look like for your business.

20/03/2026

Such a great session this week with the Retail & Operations team at .jindalee 🙌

I had the privilege of guiding this incredible crew through a DISC Advanced workshop - diving into self-awareness, team dynamics, and how we show up for our customers every day.

DISC is such a practical tool. From communication and collaboration, to navigating conflict and improving sales conversations - it really does apply everywhere!

We had lots of learning, some powerful insights, and plenty of fun along the way.✨

A big thanks to this team for showing up with curiosity and energy. I can’t wait to hear how you put it into practice back on the job.😊

19/03/2026

✅ LESSON 3 (the final lesson in this series): Maybe Imposter Syndrome isn’t actually a bad thing…

Starting a business has a funny way of magnifying those emotions we often refer to as “imposter syndrome”.

Those moments when you wonder if you really know what you’re doing. When it feels like everyone else has it all figured out… and you’re just making it up as you go along.

That quiet voice that questions whether you’re truly ready. Whether you belong in the room, and whether you’re capable of what you’re trying to build.

Most of us assume imposter syndrome is a bad thing – something we should try to eliminate. But lately, I’ve started to see it somewhat differently.

Imposter syndrome often shows up when we’re stepping outside our comfort zone – when we’re trying something new, learning something unfamiliar, or growing into the next version of ourselves.

In learning theory, there’s a stage called conscious incompetence. It’s the moment when you realise all that you don’t yet know – and that awareness is exactly what drives learning. Like the saying goes… the more you know, the more you discover how much you don’t know!

It’s an uncomfortable stage. But it’s also where growth begins.

So instead of seeing imposter syndrome as a sign that we’re not ready, maybe it’s a sign that we’re moving forward. That we’re stretching ourselves, trying new things, and operating outside our comfort zone.

🌟Maybe the feeling of being an imposter is simply the feeling of growing.🌟

And perhaps that’s been my biggest learning from this start-up journey so far. Growth rarely feels comfortable while it’s happening. But it’s often when the most meaningful learning takes place.

Looking back, these first few months of building Peppermint HR have reminded me of three simple things: start before you feel ready, surround yourself with good people, and don’t be afraid of the discomfort that comes with growing.

And I’m only just getting started… 😊

12/03/2026

✅LESSON 2: Surround yourself with good people.

One thing people don’t talk about much when starting a business… is how lonely it can be.

When you’re the one making the decisions, solving problems and figuring things out as you go, there isn’t always someone sitting across the desk to bounce ideas off.

I’ve always known the value of my networks, but becoming a solo business owner has really heightened that.

They’re the people who act as sounding boards. Who offer encouragement when things feel uncertain. And who spark new ideas just through conversation.

For me, that includes some incredibly talented women I’m lucky to have in my corner - , , , and so many more.

What I value most about these friendships is the spirit of support. We celebrate each other’s wins, share ideas openly, and genuinely want to see each other succeed.

There’s no sense of competition - just a shared belief that when one of us does well, we all do well. All boats rise with the tide.

I’ve also loved meeting more engaging women through numerous networking events lately. There’s a special kind of energy that comes from being in a room with fellow business owners - hearing their stories, learning about the businesses they’re building, and sharing both the highs and the challenges along the way.

Running a business might sometimes feel like a solo journey… but the right people around you make all the difference.🥰

Lesson 3 - the final lesson in this series - coming next week.

P.S. I couldn’t write this post without mentioning my most favourite person and biggest cheerleader . Thank you for supporting EVERYTHING I do… even the crazy stuff.😂

12/03/2026

✅LESSON 2: Surround yourself with good people.

One thing people don’t talk about much when starting a business… is how lonely it can be.

When you’re the one making the decisions, solving problems and figuring things out as you go, there isn’t always someone sitting across the desk to bounce ideas off.

I’ve always known the value of my networks, but becoming a solo business owner has really heightened that.

They’re the people who act as sounding boards. Who offer encouragement when things feel uncertain. And who spark new ideas just through conversation.

For me, that includes some incredibly talented women I’m lucky to have in my corner - Katie Brunskill Tilden, Sarah Marshall, Sofie Spelta, and so many more.

What I value most about these friendships is the spirit of support. We celebrate each other’s wins, share ideas openly, and genuinely want to see each other succeed.

There’s no sense of competition - just a shared belief that when one of us does well, we all do well. All boats rise with the tide.

I’ve also loved meeting more engaging women through numerous networking events lately. There’s a special kind of energy that comes from being in a room with fellow business owners - hearing their stories, learning about the businesses they’re building, and sharing both the highs and the challenges along the way.

Running a business might sometimes feel like a solo journey… but the right people around you make all the difference.🥰

Lesson 3 - the final lesson in this series - coming next week.

P.S. I couldn’t write this post without mentioning my most favourite person and biggest cheerleader Ashley Weekes. Thank you for supporting EVERYTHING I do… even the crazy stuff.😂

07/03/2026

A huge thank you to the QLD SPASA Australia WAVES team for organising such a worthwhile IWD event! Our lovely hosts at Barrier Reef Pools provided such a wonderfully warm and welcoming venue.🥰 I loved Cassandra’s presentation and the opportunity to connect with so many vibrant, intelligent women - I didn’t want to leave!😂 Attracting and retaining female talent in the pool industry is such an important priority, and conversations like these are always time well spent.☺️

06/03/2026

✅ LESSON 1: You Don't Need to Reinvent the Wheel.

It’s been just over a month since I officially launched Peppermint HR, and I often reflect on something I once heard from the incredible Mel Robbins: when you start something new, don’t reinvent the wheel. Find someone who’s already done what you want to do. Study the formula. Follow it. Then make it your own.🤔

As a first-born daughter, I’ve always been wired to go first - to step into new territory, figure things out independently, and forge new frontiers. I’m proud of that independence… but it can also create this quiet pressure to build everything from scratch.

This past month has reminded me that I don’t have to. I’m so grateful to inspiring business owners who generously share their wisdom and expertise with the world. Claire Harrison’s book "Start and Scale Your HR Business" is a refreshingly honest reflection about what it really takes to build a sustainable HR consultancy. And Sarah Hamilton-Gill's book and podcast "Leap into HR Consulting" are packed with frameworks and encouragement that make the leap actually feel possible - and strategic.

I've realised my start-up doesn’t need a brand-new formula. And the originality of Peppermint HR won’t come from reinventing everything. It will come from me bringing my experience, values and fresh approach to a formula that’s already been proven. And for that, I’m truly thankful for those who have paved the way before me.🥰

Keep an eye out for Lesson 2 which I'll share next week.😊