Amanda Rose

Advocate | Media & Policy Advisor | Government & Industry Engagement | Mentor

Amanda Rose (#BossLady) is an advocate for women in business, a media commentator, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. She appears regularly on Sunrise, Weekend Today and 2GB, and features in national media including the Australian Financial Review, the Daily Telegraph and SmartCompany, applying compassionate critical thinking to unpack complex issues affecting everyday Australians.

Amanda is the Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA) and Western Sydney Women. She also founded and sold Business Women Media, the first platform of its kind dedicated to advocating for small business women. As a mentor and advisor to women in executive roles and SMEs, Amanda is known for her strategic, practical approach to leadership and business.

A passionate keynote speaker, professional development trainer and workshop facilitator, Amanda Rose has worked with the Australian Defence Force, CPA Australia, Law Institute, UTS, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, ANZ, Deloitte, the Royal Australian Navy and local government in the areas of confident leadership, conflict resolution and relationship building.

Working with John Holland, Laing O’Rourke, Downer, EG Funds and all levels of government on policy creation and stakeholder engagement, Amanda has been described as the “glue connecting communities, government and business” on critical infrastructure and social impact initiatives.

Amanda holds a Master of Communication Management from UTS, a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing & Psychology) from Macquarie University. She is currently completing a Master of Business Law at the University of Sydney.