I am best known for doing two things: one, I empower people to be courageous and ‘have a crack’; and two, I challenge people to think about the way they are turning up in their community.
The actions and decisions by leaders of a community define how ‘sense of place’ manifests and how it is passed down as a legacy. The way we behave as leaders, hold space for others and recognise their worth to the group, is what gives people a sense of belonging and vested interest in keeping a community alive — that is why it is so crucial that our actions as leaders, influencers and changemakers are done consciously, with perspective and intent to create unity and/or shared value as an outcome (even if we are disruptors of the status quo).
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years teaching people to influence positive change through social cohesion – it’s something that I am deeply passionate about and have a great track record at. I’ve done it with grassroots sporting bodies, schools, events and community leadership initiatives.
I am best known for my relatability, versatility and natural talent for captivating an audience through storytelling. I speak with equal passion and energy to an audience of hundreds in a keynote, as I do to a small group in a more intimate setting. I’ve designed and delivered initiatives for corporates and peak bodies through to isolated community organisations in remote areas.
When I am not delivering Champions Academy programs, I am keynote speaking (sometimes podcasting), working in my startup Next Gen Waste Co, or on our family farm.
I also mentor individuals that I come into contact with through my work.
