My passion is ‘people’ - whether that be leading, advocating, supporting or bringing people together at events. I’m deeply curious about human connection and the urgent need to help create and support communities to reconnect and to flourish.With strong values of kindness and empathy, I have a unique ability to anticipate people’s needs and place high importance on the unexpected.From over 20 years leading startups, national organisations and teams, I have gained a unique perspective of and experience in working with people of varied backgrounds to bring out their best. I lead and empower teams, foster culture, design and deliver memorable events. In addition, I have a proven capacity to develop and implement strategy, apply innovation methods to accelerate impact, as well as work productively with Executive teams to ensure strong accountability and governance. My teams consistently “punch above their weight”, delivering beyond expectation and often with limited resources. My management and leadership approach creates engagement that’s fresh, fun and succinct as well as being very productive. Colleagues describe me as trustworthy, optimistic, grateful, honest and empowering.I work remotely and flexibly on lands of the Boon Wurrung people.Specialties: Leadership, Facilitation, Partnerships, Innovation, Stakeholder & Community Engagement, Strategy, Management, health promotion, Government advocacy, business development.You can reach me at melinda.jacobsen@yahoo.com.au
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