I’m a motivational leader and inspirational communicator with an impressive record of driving exceptional performance and growth while executing positive cultural change in high profile and complex environments.As a strategic thinker and clear decision maker I have a solutions-focused reputation. Able to both deliver significant cost cutting measures as part of business transformation and engage team members to reposition a company as a market leader, I have led teams of up to 220+ and budgets of AU$25m.I have an extensive and varied network having built an excellent reputation and relationships across media, corporate, sporting, cultural and government sectors. With strong experience as a brand ambassador, I have proven expertise in advising, influencing and managing a diverse range of key stakeholders to create mutually-beneficial solutions. Authentic, collaborative and courageous in my leadership style, I build, develop and coach high-performing and diverse teams, drawing out the best in each individual and intrinsically linking their success to the success of the organisation.
With more than a decade at The Sydney Morning Herald, with five years as editor and 20+ years in journalism, particular passions include independent and public interest journalism, women's leadership and Indigenous Affairs.