An inspiring educator and speaker and innovative consultant. A creative collaborator, passionate about supporting women leaders and inspiring creativity in business and leadership. Achieved a Masters in Business Law, Grad Cert in Dispute Management and Resolution, and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS).
Served on 13 private company Boards (3 x $25M+ paid-up capital) across 3 countries, in industries of leadership education, multi-disciplinary design, business consulting & coaching; technology, private investment fund management, property development & investment; and co-founded 8 organisations.
With a 30+ year international career developing a multitude of creative transferrable business skills and experiences internationally, managing multiple projects across a variety of industries and stakeholder levels. Skills and experiences range from Board directorship (Exec & Non-Exec), financing, financial management, board governance, business compliance, corporate services, systems and documentation, technology design and implementation, leadership, training, public speaking, writing, and business development... to... design, marketing, branding, UX, construction, VIP events design & management, interior design, fashion, styling (interiors & image), creative & design process thinking.
My versatile and dynamic background spans the structured corporate world to the creative design world, my drive is to be an inspiration and a bridge between the two, using design process skills to bring creatively inspired solutions, strategies and processes to the business environment, thereby enhancing both!
A lover of travel, style, innovative design solutions, strong coffee, dark chocolate, and champagne.
Southern Cross University
James Cook University
James Cook University
CQ University
HiTech Moda International Design Award for Designers using the latest technology
30+ years in Business from small business to sitting on the Boards of companies across 3 countries.
Resolution Institute
Institute of Managers and Leaders
Small business owners' legal literacy.
NQ Finalist 2018 VET Student of the Year
Qld Dept of Small Business, Industry & Training: Volunteer Mentor in Mentoring for Growth Program
Other Law and Legal Studies - Law and Legal Studies not elsewhere classified
Does a core framework of business legal literacy improve Australian Small Business Operators’ risk management decision-making?