Authenticity in Action: Nigal DeMaria's Inspiring Journey from Education to Empowering Disability Services
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02/07/25 • 50 min
Nigal DeMaria's journey from a school principal to a thriving business owner is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to hear how this transition fueled his passion for making a genuine impact in the disability services sector through his company, EngageUs. With a refreshing focus on authenticity and personal connection, Nigel shares how the heartwarming discovery of his long-lost half-sister and newfound family ties in Sydney influenced his personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of family and community in his work.
Listen as Nigal candidly discusses the challenges and rewards of running a rapidly growing business, having expanded EngageUs to 118 clients in just six months. Learn about the innovative strategies that helped him surpass growth expectations and the emotional bonds he's formed with clients like Sharina and her family. Through engaging stories, Nigal compares the authenticity found in his new venture to the constraints of his former career in education, illustrating how a commitment to social justice and genuine support brings fulfillment and reduces stress.
Explore the intricacies of maintaining a personal touch while scaling a business, as Nigal emphasises the significance of upholding core values and quality service. His dedication to providing holistic care shines as he recounts expanding EngageUs' services to include adults up to 60 years old, while ensuring each client's needs are met without compromise. Join us for this heartfelt episode, where genuine connections, family support, and a commitment to authenticity define the enriching nature of our conversation with Nigal DeMaria.
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Nigal DeMaria's journey from a school principal to a thriving business owner is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to hear how this transition fueled his passion for making a genuine impact in the disability services sector through his company, EngageUs. With a refreshing focus on authenticity and personal connection, Nigel shares how the heartwarming discovery of his long-lost half-sister and newfound family ties in Sydney influenced his personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of family and community in his work.
Listen as Nigal candidly discusses the challenges and rewards of running a rapidly growing business, having expanded EngageUs to 118 clients in just six months. Learn about the innovative strategies that helped him surpass growth expectations and the emotional bonds he's formed with clients like Sharina and her family. Through engaging stories, Nigal compares the authenticity found in his new venture to the constraints of his former career in education, illustrating how a commitment to social justice and genuine support brings fulfillment and reduces stress.
Explore the intricacies of maintaining a personal touch while scaling a business, as Nigal emphasises the significance of upholding core values and quality service. His dedication to providing holistic care shines as he recounts expanding EngageUs' services to include adults up to 60 years old, while ensuring each client's needs are met without compromise. Join us for this heartfelt episode, where genuine connections, family support, and a commitment to authenticity define the enriching nature of our conversation with Nigal DeMaria.
www.in8code.com
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gwunspoken - Authenticity in Action: Nigal DeMaria's Inspiring Journey from Education to Empowering Disability Services
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Welcome to another edition of GW Unspoken , where we discuss stuff we don't typically talk about but probably should . And I am with the amazing Nigel DeMaria . How are you champion ?
Speaker 3We're good mate , how you been Gav .
Speaker 2I'm good , mate . I'm in your house here . We've set the podcast in
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