{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6658c54d-fe82-4e9c-8c7d-1e7fed6d7298","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From the Top End to the Top Table: Leading a Manufacturing Powerhouse from Remote Australia \u2013 Magdaline Coleman\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/6658c54d-fe82-4e9c-8c7d-1e7fed6d7298\"></iframe>","title":"From the Top End to the Top Table: Leading a Manufacturing Powerhouse from Remote Australia \u2013 Magdaline Coleman","description":"In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Magdaline Coleman, CEO of Coleman\u2019s Printing, to unpack what it takes to build and run a high-performance manufacturing company from one of Australia\u2019s most remote locations. From Darwin\u2019s tropical climate to Melbourne\u2019s winter chill, Magdaline navigates logistical challenges, harnesses solar-powered innovation, and leads her team with the precision of an elite sports squad. She shares her journey from netball courts to boardrooms, the resilience needed to thrive as a woman in manufacturing, and why investing in people is the true competitive advantage. This is a raw and practical conversation about grit, adaptability, and building a business that punches well above its weight\u2014no matter the postcode.\n\nAbout the Guest:Magdaline Coleman is the CEO of Coleman\u2019s Printing, a Darwin-based manufacturing leader delivering everything from business cards to eco-friendly acoustic panels. With roots in elite sport and a career shaped by resilience, Magdaline blends precision operations with forward-thinking sustainability. She champions investing in people, implementing Industry 4.0 solutions, and leading authentically in male-dominated sectors.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nLocation as Advantage: Operating from Darwin means creative logistics, faster in-house solutions, and solar-powered efficiency in a climate with over 300 sunny days a year.\n\n\nPeople Over Postcode: Long-term staff retention (20\u201330+ years) proves that investment in team culture, training, and respect outperforms constant restructuring.\n\n\nFemale Leadership Reality: Women in manufacturing often prepare harder and face confidence tests\u2014but Magdaline reframes it as earned presence, not a burden.\n\n\nTechnology as an Enabler: AI and advanced machinery increase output and sustainability without replacing people, supporting lean manufacturing without layoffs.\n\n\nMindset Matters: Geographic remoteness doesn\u2019t limit success\u2014clarity, adaptability, and authenticity do the heavy lifting in leadership.\n\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:Website: www.colemanprint.com.auLinkedIn: Magdaline Coleman\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend?DM on PM \u2013 Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS &amp; BE A GUEST:\n\n\nTune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nOUR SERVICES\n\n\nBusiness Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\n\n\nIndividual Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/\n\n\nShare Your Story With World: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory\n\n\nSTAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavikYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavikLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclubPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/\nSHARE YOUR REVIEW\n\n\nGoogle Review: https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/\n\n\nVideo Testimonial: https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcastshow #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthandwellnesspodcast #f","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}