"If the ecosystem doesn’t trust you, making a deal—even a small one—is an uphill battle", Blumberg, author of Startup CXO.

I ensure critical relationships and partnerships stay on track, preventing important projects from stalling or derailing. Whether you need embedded support or facilitation (short or long-term) or a strategic ‘popup’ solution, to secure commitment and collaboration when it counts from decision-makers and gatekeepers, to hard to reach stakeholders across multiple locations and borders.

I provide Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and On-Demand (Fractional) Leadership Support, bringing 25+ years’ experience in high-stakes, complex environments. As a trusted right-hand advisor to executives and senior leaders, I specialise in stakeholder strategy, risk mitigation, and crisis communications.

A master problem solver and systems thinker, I tackle the toughest stakeholder and business challenges with strategic execution that gets results and builds capability.

I can be a hands-on (fractional) embedded support when you need it, so you can:

☑️GET THE DEAL – Align diverse stakeholders, co-create strategic solutions, and secure buy-in to keep projects moving.

☑️GET STUFF DONE – Resolve conflicts, negotiate effectively, and mobilise teams during disruption.

☑️GET FUTURE-READY – De-risk, build resilient, adaptable leaders who can anticipate workplace shifts and execute.

I also deliver strategy pop-up sessions, so you and your teams tackle business, stakeholder and communication challenges in real time:

✔️Drop-in ‘Ask Me Anything’: Get quick, expert advice on navigating roadblocks.

✔️Brainstorm and Brew: Small group coffee chats for ideas generation

✔️Strategic Sounding Board: Rapid-fire mentoring for sticky challenges

✔️Customised interactive workshops that build leadership & communication (verbal, voice, body language, and written) skills that influence.

My expertise spans all levels of government, business, technical expertise and community in over 33+ critical startup multi-million to billion-dollar transformation projects across sectors such as telecommunications, critical infrastructure, emergency management and education (from city to remote) across Australia.

But my journey didn’t start in boardrooms. As a first-generation Australian from a migrant background, I learned resilience the hard way, adapting, problem-solving, and turning obstacles into opportunities.Through it all, I found preparing & de-risking is always easier than repairing.

Now, I help others do the same, especially young professionals and next-gen leaders (like my son), who may need to navigate “17 jobs across five careers” in the evolving future of work.

Helping Next-Gen Leaders Thrive

Success in the future of work isn’t just about being fluid, it’s about grit, transferable skills, the ability to connect, communicate, and lead effectively in uncertain environments.

That’s why I’m passionate about helping the next generation of leaders and emerging avoid unnecessary mistakes, move fast, and thrive. I’ve mentored students and digital startups at River City Labs, Brisbane Business Hub, and now Stone & Chalk, providing practical insights that build resilience and leadership capability.

Background Experience & Credentials

• Past experience as a Board Director, International Association of Business Communicators (VIC & QLD) and as President, Greater Melton Chamber of Commerce.

• Business development and conflict resolution management experience for multi-nationals and in national and statewide call centre environments.

• Education – Master’s in Communications (RMIT), plus certifications in: Stakeholder Engagement (IAP2), Conflict Resolution and Facilitation (Groupwork Centre) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Coaching.

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