Hi, I’m Janet Brothers and I’m the founder and Managing Director of Life Care Consultants.

There are some things we learn from our parents which we are proud of and they stick with us all of our lives, and other things we learn which as adults we try to ‘unlearn’ as we recognise that there is a better way of reacting, communicating and behaving.

The things I learnt as a child which I have held on tight to are:

• If I feel bad about doing something, I don’t do it in the first place: integrity and a clear conscience are worth more than anything.
• Fitness and activity are not only good for the body and the soul but also good fun.
• Hard work and resilience are traits to be proud of.

As a young adult and a mum I learnt that family comes first:

• Sometimes people may not be blood related but they may be soul related.
• We never get that day back again so we need to appreciate every day.
• No amount of money gives as much pleasure as a close, loving family.

I feel very proud of the work that Life Care has done and the difference we have made to many people over the last 24 years. These achievements have not been about me but about the people I have worked with, both colleagues and clients. Working with some amazing, passionate and positive people makes coming to work each day a real pleasure.

From starting out with only myself as a sole trader to employing over 60 staff it’s so nice that when I mention Life Care in a social setting people now say, ‘Yes, I know Life Care.’

I am very lucky that I work in an industry which I am passionate about, and while I’m at the helm, our core values will never change as they resonate so well with me – Attitude is Everything – Positive, Fun, Passionate.

The most important attribute, and one that I live by, is always admit your mistakes, and learn from them.

At Life Care we do our very best to get it right, but sometimes the stars don’t align, and for some reason we get it wrong. It’s in these situations that all staff are empowered to take ownership and stay humble.

In the 14 years that I have worked with Life Care I have seen a phenomenal shift in the use of technology, and see this to be a continued focus point for my role in the business as General Manager of Sales. Customers and their business are at the heart of what we do, so it’s my mission to constantly look at ways to add value so our customers can make better decisions in their own businesses.

In my other life I love spending time with my three boys: husband Stephen, and two young adults Jarrid and Wesley. They really are the centre of my universe, and if you asked either of my children what they think has been the most important lesson they have been taught by their parents, I would hope they would say to treat other people as they would like to be treated. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

My passion is travel, and I hope to be privileged enough to see a lot more of this beautiful world before my time is up. I yearn to visit Europe with my husband, having spent the past few years tripping around the greater part of Asia ­– something to achieve in the near future.

Day to day I keep my sanity by doing boot camp three times a week, with walks up and around the Mount regularly.

My daily mantra is keep smiling, attitude is everything. You can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it!