Organisational, Personal & Leadership Development Partner

Helping leaders and organisations grow the people who make them prosper.

I partner with organisations, senior leaders and boards to build the culture, skills and leadership capability that let people lead well — and businesses thrive.

20+
Years in leadership
30+
Years as a professional
2,000+
Women in business impacted
GAICD
Board Director
About

Strategic insight, personal empowerment.

"A single workshop creates awareness of what's possible. Real change comes from a sustained partnership."

I'm an Organisational, Personal and Leadership Development Partner with over 20 years of leadership experience across industries and organisations of every size.

In past roles as a GM and Operations Manager, I project managed, designed and co-delivered national development and leadership programs — which is where my journey into mentoring, coaching and advising began.

Today I blend strategic insight with personal empowerment: coaching individuals and partnering with organisations to build the systems, skills and culture that let people lead well, and organisations prosper. I started with what I knew best, and a passion for gender equality — and I now work across genders, because this work benefits everyone.

I hold a GAICD and serve as a Board Director, so I understand leadership from the boardroom to the frontline. Originally from Scotland, I'm based in Sydney and work with organisations nationally.

How I help

Partnership, not a one-off session.

Every engagement is shaped around your people and your goals — never a generic template.

01

Organisational Development Partnership

Discovery, design and delivery of a development plan that shifts culture — from directive to coaching-led, where people are proactive and solution-focused.

02

Leadership & Executive Coaching

Confidential, long-term 1:1 coaching partnerships for senior leaders and founders, plus 360 reviews that turn feedback into action.

03

Leadership & Professional Development Programs

Multi-part programs that build practical skills session by session — measured, reported and refined over time.

04

Mentoring & Sponsorship Programs

Structured mentor-mentee programs designed, matched and supported end to end — with training for mentors and leaders.

05

DEI Advisory & Audit

Evidence-based diversity, equity and inclusion advice and audits, aligned to ISO 30415 — practical, not performative.

06

Speaking & Workshops

Engaging, practical sessions for conferences, summits and leadership teams — on burnout, personal brand, career progression and coaching leadership.

Approach

Discovery, design, delivery.

I start by listening — then build around what your organisation actually needs.

Conversation

An open discussion about where things stand and what you're hoping to build.

Discovery

Working sessions to understand your people, culture and leadership capability.

Design

A tailored plan — programs, coaching and mentoring — shaped by what discovery finds.

Delivery & partnership

Programs delivered, leaders supported, and impact measured and reported along the way.

Credentials

Credentialed. Evidence-based. Accountable.

A rigorous framework backed by external research — not generic motivational content.

GAICD & Board DirectorGraduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Certified DEI ProfessionalISO 30415 — Human resource management: Diversity & inclusion
Certified CoachBusiness, Career, Leadership & Life Coaching
Train the Mentor (CPD)Designing and running structured mentoring programs
Certified ReachLX PartnerLeadership and team development
Counselling & PsychologyTraining that underpins a people-first approach

"Great facilitation & practical tools."

HR Lead · Women in Leadership Summit, Sydney 2026

Founder & CEO of Champion Women. My women's leadership practice — coaching, programs and events for women who lead and run businesses.

Visit Champion Women →
Let's talk

Ready to build leaders who last?

Whether you're exploring an organisational partnership, leadership coaching or a speaking engagement, I'd love to hear what you're working towards.

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