Suzie Hoitink – Founder Clear Complexions
On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns and Ben Gathercole speak with Suzie Hoitink, enjoying an insightful and thought-provoking discussion about leading an active and healthy lifestyle by example, successfully taking a new idea to market, the impact Rob de Castella has recently had on her life, finding the confidence to step out of a comfortable life, managing a successful partnership with her husband and how she leads an active CEO lifestyle.
Suzie Hoitink is a wonderful mother, leader, business owner and someone who really cares about people. She founded Clear Complexions, the undisputed leader in the skin rejuvenation industry, in 2005 and has gone on to build it into a multimillion-dollar business. Suzie was recognised as the 2012 Telstra Business Women of the Year. As a teenager she was shy and had low self-esteem. You wouldn’t recognise that now, as she is alive with charisma, belief, authenticity and the desire to positively change people’s lives.
Exercise being crucial to keeping the balanceNeeding something to terrify her to get out of bed in the morningHow her family brought out a competitive spirit in herWhy she adores triathlon and loves the structure of having a coachExercise being a non-negotiable in the morningsHer role being an emotionally giving role to her staff and especially the clientsBeing a corporate runner for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation and running the New York Marathon being one of the most significant events of her lifeHow leading an active and healthy lifestyle, by example, has had a positive impact on her staffTo bring an active CEO lifestyle into an organisation you need to be an inspirational leader sharing the achievements and most importantly the journeyCorrelation between exercise, and self-esteem and confidence“The enemy of a great life is a good one.”A problem that I had that wasn’t being solvedWhy nurses have the advantage in the skin care industryFinding confidence in herself and leaving a comfortable lifeThe challenges of being acquired by a publicly listed company in 2017Building something like a sculptureTaking on a new CEOStanding outside the square rather than in itThe importance of a mentorLeading by example, being inclusive, setting high standards and sharing the visionDealing with travelling on a weekly basisWhy her mum and dad have had such a major influence on her lifeThe enemy of a great life is a good one with Suzie Hoitink. You can listen here
When you start a new business, you only see forward, you see no barriers, so focused on your great idea. Listen to Suzie Hoitink and gain an insight into leading by example on the active CEO Podcast.
Resources Mentioned in this show:
Suzie Hoitink LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/suziehoitink/
Suzie Hoitink Website www.suziehoitink.com/
Clear Complexions www.clearcomplexions.com
Indigenous Marathon Foundation http://www.imf.org.au/
Robert de Castella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Castella
www.linkedin.com/in/ceo-corporate-wellness-perform
Better Than Winning – Ben’s best selling book https://nrg2perform.com/portfolio/book
Previous active CEO Podcast Episodes:
#4 – Rene Zondag (PBI) – People Are Our Greatest Asset link
#3 – Anne Gripper (NSW Office of Sport) – 6 C’s of Leadership link
#2 – active CEO Intro (NRG2Perform) Part 2 link
#1 – active CEO Intro (NRG2Perform) Part 1 link