Meet The Team

Leanne Taylor
FOUNDER & CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Leanne is the sales leader and founder of Taylor Made Sales. With a natural flair towards business and technical problem solving, her friendliness and positive energy have been the cornerstones of her successful sales career spanning over 25 years. A desire to bring her unique sales methodology to the wider technology market and continue serving her loyal customer base has lead to the creation of Taylor Made Sales and the concept of a virtual sale team of exceptional sales consultants. A domestic goddess to two testy teenagers & 2 pugs, lover of a nice light pinot and a master of a ‘zero inbox’, Leanne is a fast and furious sales machine.

Helena Softley
VIRTUAL SALES DIRECTOR
As Taylor Made Sales’ Virtual Sales Director, Helena Softley brings a powerful mix of sales leadership, strategic clarity, and coaching excellence. Known for her ability to energise teams and elevate performance, Helena partners closely with our clients to strengthen sales capability, streamline go to market execution, and create the confidence and discipline needed for predictable revenue growth. With a background in sales development, account management and coaching, Helena is passionate about building empowered, high performing teams. She combines real world deal experience with practical, actionable guidance that helping businesses unlock momentum, improve conversion, and build sales functions that genuinely thrive. Outside of work, Helena is a devoted girl mum who loves the outdoors, true crime podcasts, and time spent on the Gold Coast with family and friends. A grounded balance that fuels her people first approach to sales leadership.
Veronica Azel
TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
With over 25 years of experience in sales and business strategy, Veronica is passionate about helping businesses grow by understanding their unique needs and building genuine client relationships. After taking a meaningful three year break to focus on raising her son, she has returned to the workforce with renewed energy and a fresh perspective. Veronica is known for her collaborative approach and ability to find practical solutions that drive real results. She enjoys working closely with clients to overcome challenges and uncover new opportunities. At Taylor Made Sales, Veronica combines her extensive experience with a commitment to personalized service, dedicated to supporting companies as they navigate complex markets and achieve lasting success.
Tamara Boldiston
SECURITY CONSULTANT
Tamara is the strategic heart of our professional services team, specialising in security, risk, governance, and change management. With deep experience in critical infrastructure and government, she knows how to help teams thrive under pressure. Tamara's core focus is building resilience, not just in technology, but in people and processes. She uses exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive positive, lasting behavioural change. Her passion for continuous learning is evident in her work, where she helps clients build truly enduring success. Off-duty, Tamara loves exploring new languages, traveling, and discovering great food, reflecting her engaging and adventurous approach to problem-solving.
Catherine Le Meur
VIRTUAL BDM
Catherine is a seasoned IT professional with 30 years of experience across various roles, from small integrators to Australia's largest telecommunications company. With a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and adaptability to every project. Known for being a good listener, she excels in understanding client needs, solving complex problems, and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with their requirements and budget. She is committed to ensuring that every solution is tailored, cost-effective, and designed to drive long-term success for her clients, delivering strongly on our company Motto " Connecting the right people with the right technology at the right time".
Anthony Palermo
VIRTUAL BDM
Anthony is a relationship-driven business development professional who is passionate about helping businesses grow through strong partnerships, meaningful conversations, and a genuine commitment to customer success. With a natural ability to connect with people and identify opportunities, Anthony brings energy, enthusiasm, and a results-focused mindset to every engagement. Anthony thrives on building long-term relationships that create value for clients and partners alike and believes great sales is about understanding people, solving problems, and delivering outcomes that make a real difference. Outside of work, Anthony is a proud father of two, a mad Collingwood supporter and a keen fisherman who is always in search of the perfect snapper.
Daniel Terranova
VIRTUAL BDM
Daniel brings over 20 years of commercial, sales and operational experience to his role as a Virtual BDM at Taylor Made Sales. Having worked across accounting, financial services, and cybersecurity, he combines technical understanding with a practical, revenue-first mindset making him a trusted advisor to both clients and prospects. As a Virtual BDM, Daniel thrives on opening doors, building pipelines, and turning conversations into commercial outcomes. He is particularly skilled at engaging senior stakeholders, navigating complex buying cycles, and positioning solutions in a way that resonates commercially and strategically. His approach is grounded in persistence, consistency, and a genuine commitment to helping clients solve real business problems. When he’s not working with customers, Daniel is a passionate community contributor. He has spent several years volunteering as a junior football coach, reflecting his commitment to mentorship, teamwork and giving back.
Dean Mackrall
VIRTUAL BDM
Dean is a seasoned, consultative sales professional with deep experience across account management, solution selling, customer success, and new business development. With a background spanning SaaS, technology, and managed services, Dean’s relationship‑led approach, combined with disciplined execution, enables him to generate pipeline growth while delivering long‑term customer value and trust. Offline, Dean enjoys basketball and golf (with a handicap of 19 (ish!) as well as watching American NFL. Not shy to a Barossa Shiraz and good tunes!
Jess Schlosser
VIRTUAL BDM
With a background spanning funds management, property, and growth roles across technology and professional services, Jess works with businesses to strengthen their customer pipelines and support sustainable revenue growth. Having spent years on the investment side evaluating what makes businesses succeed, Jess brings a clear, commercial perspective to how companies position themselves, reach customers, and convert interest into sales. She is known for asking the right questions, ability to cut through complexity, and helping teams focus on what actually matters. Jess enjoys working closely with clients, valuing thoughtful collaboration and the satisfaction that comes from helping their businesses grow and succeed. In her spare time, Jess can usually be found exploring Melbourne’s ever-evolving food scene, squeezing in a Pilates session, escaping into nature, or getting happily lost in a great book.

Anna Osherov
EVENTOLOGIST
Anna Osherov is our go-to expert for all things events at Taylor Made Sales, bringing deep expertise in marketing, live experiences, and audience engagement. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and event strategy, Anna has built a reputation as an “Eventologist” - helping businesses design, promote, and deliver events that drive real results. At Taylor Made Sales, Anna is the driving force behind our client and customer events. Whether it’s planning a high-conversion sales event, facilitating an engaging workshop, or creating a standout brand experience, she brings energy, precision, and a “make it happen” mindset to every project. Outside of work, Anna is a facilitator in marketing at RMIT and brings her creative energy to life as an experienced Brazilian drummer. A passionate snowboarder, she also spends her time chasing the perfect powder around the world bringing the same sense of adventure and drive that she delivers to every event she leads.

Joanna Lapa
VIRTUAL DATABASE COORDINATOR
Joanna is our superstar Virtual Database Coordinator and the quiet superpower behind the scenes, keeping our client and customer data sharp, our admin smooth, and our days just a little less chaotic. Joanna is all about systems, structure, and making work feel easier (and a bit more fun). Whether she’s organising information or helping keep things moving, she brings calm energy and a can-do attitude to every task. When Joanna is not keeping our world in order, you’ll find her enjoying slow mornings, great food, good coffee, and spending time with family, preferably with a feel-good song playing in the background.
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Tony Timney
SALES TRAINER & COACH
With over 25 years of leadership in Sales and General Management, Tony brings a wealth of commercial acumen and people-first expertise to his role as a business coach with Thriving Minds Global. His career spans senior roles at global software leaders including Salesforce, Pega, and SAS, as well as impactful leadership positions at Telstra, Verizon, and Vodafone. Tony’s strength lies in translating vision into action—designing purpose-driven strategies, leading organisational change, and cultivating high-performance cultures. Known for his optimism, gratitude, and ability to inspire, he empowers individuals and teams to thrive by aligning personal strengths with collective goals.

Paula Tucker
VIRTUAL CFO
Paula is Taylor Made Sales’s personal financial navigator. She is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing top-notch financial guidance and advice to diverse organisations. As our virtual CFO, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table, steering companies through financial complexities with precision and insight. Paula's knack for strategic financial planning and her dedication to optimising fiscal performance make her an indispensable partner for our team and clients alike. With Paula at the helm, you can trust that your financial journey is in capable hands.

Diane Allan
ACCOUNTS & BOOKKEEPING
Meet our financial maestro! Diane is the backbone of our company's financial operations. With her meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled expertise in bookkeeping, she ensures our financial health is always peaking. Diane's dedication and commitment make her an invaluable asset to our team, providing the financial stability that propels our company forward. Beyond her numbers prowess, Brooke brings a spirit of reliability and professionalism to everything she does, earning her the title of our financial maestro.







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