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About

My work has always been about people - how we learn, lead, and live well together. I’m guided by curiosity, care for others, and a deep respect for the wisdom that emerges when we pay closer attention to ourselves, to each other, and to the world around us.

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Curious what that looks like in action? My TEDx talk offers a window into the heart of this work.

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Finding my Path

I began my career with a degree in Agricultural Science and trained as a facilitator in the Victorian Government’s agriculture department. Early on, I worked with mentors who knew the importance of helping people to talk, connect and make decisions together when they were facing uncertainly, complexity and change. 

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From Research to Real Change

Working alongside farmers, researchers, and communities, I helped translate agricultural research into practical action. These experiences taught me how deeply people care about the land and how connection to place can shape purpose and leadership.

Learning in Motion

My work in schools drew me toward learning that’s alive, learning that connects body, mind, and environment. Whether with students or staff, I focused on creating spaces where people could reflect, move, and build their unique identity as leaders.

Listening for What Matters

Later, I worked in engagement and strategy roles, helping teams and organisations navigate complex conversations. I found that the same principles applied: when people feel seen and heard, clarity and alignment naturally follow.

Leading with Care

In health settings, I supported leaders and clinicians to create cultures of wellbeing, connection, and psychological safety. Here, the work became even more embodied; about pausing, noticing, and responding from awareness rather than reaction, drawing on Aikido principles.

Today

Across these worlds; agriculture, education, engagement, and health my purpose remains the same: to help people and teams cultivate awareness, presence, and alignment so they can create lasting, positive change.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science (First Class Honours) – University of Melbourne, 2001

  • Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) – RMIT University, 2004

  • Graduate Diploma of Rural Systems Management – University of Queensland, 2005

  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) inc. Advanced Unit – The Royal Melbourne Hospital & University of Divinity, 2017

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Coaching and facilitation

  • Coaching Certification, The Awakened School, USA

  • Coaching with the Enneagram, Enneagram in Business, USA 

  • Facilitator Training: Brain Box™, Story Box™, Oblique Inspirations®, ArtfulMind 

  • Open Space Technology Facilitator, Viv McWaters & Brian Bainbridge

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Wellbeing & therapeutic practice

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD therapists, Psychwire/Dr Russ Harris

  • Dignity Therapy, Barwon Health

  • Spirituality Unit (Grad. Dip. Chaplaincy), Murdoch University

  • Mental Health First Aid 

  • Art Therapy Unit (Dip. Holistic Counselling), Sophia College of Counselling 

  • Certified Level 0 Equine Therapy Coach, Riding Develops Abilities

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Leadership & organisation development

  • The Awakened Business School, The Awakened School, USA 

  • Regenerative Organisation Design Lab, nRhythm, USA 

  • Authentic Speaker Academy, The Awakened School, USA

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