About me

My story

Leading, coaching and mentoring others inspires me to be better at my job. My eyes light up when I can present at a conference and share what I've learnt over the past decades helping executives lead change. My ideal day is one where I can be a sparring partner for a senior leader, work on challenging problems, ask difficult questions, and make sure a plan is truly ready before we launch — while also motivating others to do their best.
 

My passion is change and executive communication, because I truly believe that people are what makes a company great, and that transformation succeeds when it's led and communicated well. I've seen first-hand how much smoother change goes when the communication strategy is built in from the start — it's often the difference between a transformation people embrace and one they resist.
 

Born in Adelaide, Australia, I originally trained as a physiotherapist. My Bachelor of Physiotherapy was very scientific. But it was when I started treating clients that I realised the importance of motivation and persuasion for getting results. This fascinated me and I pivoted my career, completing a Postgraduate Diploma and later a Masters in Communication (PR) at RMIT University, Melbourne. I did my internship in Washington DC with a boutique public relations company.
 

Since then, I've worked in-house with healthcare, banking, broadcasting, mobile marketing and engineering companies. I've also worked in Australian state and federal government departments and for a global internal communication consultancy. The smallest company had three people, the largest 600,000.
 

I've built the communication strategy and narrative that takes executives' people, and every stakeholder, on the journey — across every business area, from procurement and tax law to culture, business strategy, and technology. I've led teams, advised senior leaders, and been trusted with the moments that matter most: restructures, crisis response, and transformation at scale. My campaigns have won awards.
 

I've had the privilege of guest lecturing at a number of universities including Leeds Business School, American University in Cairo, RMIT University Vietnam, and also RMIT University Melbourne.
 

I'm now based in Berlin and interested in technology, leadership, change, and what the future will bring. Thanks for connecting.

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