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2.120 From the Classroom to CEO: Building a Business That Cares - with Michelle Miller
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In this episode of the Find Grow Keep podcast, Karen sits down with Michelle Miller, CEO of Robokids—an award-winning STEM education company that started as a side project and has now reached over 375,000 teachers and students across Australia.
Michelle shares her journey from classroom teacher to purpose-driven CEO, revealing how she built a business that puts people first—every single time.
Whether she’s supporting her team through health challenges or making brave hiring calls, Michelle leads with care and conviction.
💡 You’ll hear:
- How to lead a small team through rapid growth without losing your values
- Why trusting your gut in hiring can save your culture
- Practical ways to support mental health at work (including a tool Michelle created with Beyond Blue)
- How she built a business that can run without her—and why that’s a leadership goal worth chasing
If you’re a business owner trying to grow without burning out your team—or yourself—this episode is full of candid wisdom and practical advice.
🔗 Learn more about Michelle and Robokids: www.robokids.com.au
📨 Get in touch: info@robokids.com.au
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