In this episode, Michael sits down with Nicole Cassin—NDIS director, leader, and absolute powerhouse. Nicole shares what it’s really like to grow fast in the NDIS world… without letting the stress destroy your health, values, or team.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ Why growing fast can be exciting and terrifying
✅ The mindset shift Nicole made to stay calm under pressure
✅ How to balance heart-led care with business realities
✅ Why margins don’t always match the mission
✅ What directors need to hear when the numbers turn red
Nicole opens up about her lived experience, the loss that shaped her leadership style, and what legacy really means when your kids ask, “What was Mum like?”
💬 If you're leading a business, juggling budgets, and trying to stay values-led in a world that feels upside down—this episode is for you.
📍 Nicole’s based in Melbourne and is happy to grab a coffee or Zoom with any NDIS provider struggling with growth, pressure, or profit margins. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
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