Coaching clients span senior executive leaders across global sectors. Selected representative assignments include: - VP, Tech Startups (Technology): Shaped strategic team culture and sustained performance in scaling environments - Executive Director, Global Commercial Fraud (Banking): Led upward influence strategies and built succession pipelines - National Director (Humanitarian NGO): Strengthened delegation, wellbeing, and leadership sustainability - Area VP (Technology): Facilitated strategic scenario planning and leadership alignment - Regional Manager (Resources): Enabled strategic alignment during acquisition integration - Medical Director (Pharmaceutical): Aligned executive negotiation capability with meaningful career direction - Managing Director (Consulting): Built and sustained high-performing executive teams - Dean (Higher Education): Enhanced strategic leadership and leveraged networks for broader influence - Area VP, Sales (Technology): Navigated high-stakes conflict and executive negotiation under pressure - Head of Global Operations (Manufacturing): Integrated personal purpose with organizational strategy - Head of Advisory (Consulting): Developed business strategy and led complex negotiations - Director, HR (Government): Strengthened cross-sector collaboration and career adaptability - Commissioner, IT Sector (Technology): Enabled scalable thinking and managed executive-level escalations - VP (Financial Services): Developed strategic alignment in the context of organizational restructuring - Regional Director, Global IT (Technology): Elevated executive presence and strategic positioning - Senior Manager (Banking): Supported team and cultural alignment during transformational change
Recruited into a newly created role to shape and deliver enterprise-wide leadership and organisational development strategy in alignment with Murdoch University’s Strategic Plan. Provided an internal strategic consultancy service to senior management, reporting to the GM of Workforce Development and Performance, and partnering cross-functionally to build long-term leadership capability and culture. Key Contributions: - Developed and implemented a three-tiered Leadership Capability Framework, endorsed at the executive level. - Designed and delivered the university’s leadership development portfolio—co-creating over 70 leadership modules, managing program budgets, and aligning offerings with strategic priorities. - Led the design of the Performance Development Portfolio, with a focus on coaching and performance conversations. - Co-developed the university's Organisational Development framework and Capability Survey for measuring impact and engagement. - Designed the Manager Induction e-learning as part of strategic onboarding. - Delivered internal communications strategy to drive visibility, engagement, and uptake of development programs.
Appointed to a senior start-up role to lead the growth and strategic positioning of Murdoch’s Executive Education Centre (EEC) in Southern Western Australia. Focused on engaging government, corporate, NFP, and SME sectors, I drove the design and delivery of leadership and development programs aligned to real-world executive challenges. Key Contributions: - Developed and implemented a targeted market and communication strategy to attract clients in an emerging and underdeveloped regional market. - Secured public and private sector partnerships, including Royalties for Regions funding for the Peel region, by building trusted relationships and demonstrating the value of strategic leadership development. - Achieved an 80% client conversion rate through tailored proposals and business development efforts—positioning the EEC as a credible provider of executive learning. - Oversaw end-to-end project and contract management in this area—partnering with subject matter experts, assessing organisational needs, and delivering customised leadership solutions that met performance and growth objectives. - Contributed to building the EEC’s brand as a recognised hub for leadership and executive development.
Recruited to lead strategic donor engagement and philanthropic initiatives, including major gifts, scholarships, prizes, and annual giving. This role was a values-driven extension of my broader commitment to impact through development, engagement and equity—leveraging my core strengths in strategic engagement, stakeholder management, and communication to foster sustainable major donor relationships and elevate the visibility of student and faculty needs. Key Contributions: - Designed and delivered a university-wide online giving framework in collaboration with IT, combining user-friendly UX with emotionally resonant storytelling—achieving significant donor growth while using just 30% of the allocated budget. - Developed and implemented a values-based donor engagement strategy that increased trust, visibility, and satisfaction ratings across key stakeholder groups, including alumni and prospective donors. - Created communications that highlighted real student impact, driving increased philanthropic awareness and contributing to long-term advocacy for the institution.
Recruited into a specialist business consultant engagement and development role to support the successful delivery and expansion of a state-wide immunisation program. Applied strategic thinking, education design, and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption, improve access, and contribute to significant growth in key accounts. This role reflects my ability to translate complex goals into measurable outcomes across sectors. Key Contributions: - Played a core role in developing the successful tender for the state-wide immunisation initiative and led the strategic rollout in partnership with government and healthcare providers. - Designed and executed an education engagement strategy for industry and government clients, resulting in a 45% increase in growth across key accounts. - Conducted detailed market segmentation research to identify client needs, align education offerings, and project return on investment. - Received a National Top Performer Award in recognition of program impact and client engagement outcomes.
Engaged in a series of senior leadership contracts including CEO and Executive Director roles across health and charitable organizations. Accountable for strategic direction, workforce leadership, and operational oversight—reporting directly to Boards and steering alignment of mission, people, and performance across diverse environments. These roles reflect my adaptability and governance experience in purpose-driven sectors.
1998-2001 Led operations for a high-performing pathology service, with full responsibility for quality, compliance, workflow optimisation, and team leadership. Drove strategic initiatives across business operations, ensuring high standards of service, regulatory integrity, and operational performance. 1990-1998 Led operations and team leadership of several divisions focused on cytopathology, clinical outreach, research, education and stakeholder engagement.
Australian private company focused on commercial investment portfolios. Managing principal guiding the strategic direction.
Master Certified Coach (MCC)
International Coaching Federation
2025 - 2028
Credential ID: 9740664b-4b80-4ba5-96e3-8d08765fbd7b
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
2022 - 2028
Credential ID: 159f65dc-4977-49c5-a44c-3a317a3a38cc
Organisational Coaching Level 3 Accreditation
Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)
2020
Credential ID: 0821d1ac-f776-4873-bd2c-e8e932aee913
Post Grad Cert. Positive Psychology Health and Wellness Coaching
College of Executive Coaching
2022
Credential ID: https://api.accredible.com/v1/frontend/credential_website_embed_image/certificate/51642048
Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching Business English
THE TEFL ACADEMY - Leading EFL Teacher Trainer Provider
2020
Masters Health Services Management (MHSM)
Curtin University
2021
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid International
2021 - 2027