Being in lockdown, viewing of the two Olympic programs has been a welcome relief from trying to find another suitable family movie or documentary not yet watched since the beginning of the pandemic. In viewing both line-ups, I have found myself in awe of the talent and skills displayed by humans of all abilities. The…
This time of year marks the wrapping up of one set of accounts and commencement of a new set. It’s a time when we reflect and report on the activities and progress made over the previous 12 months. A time where historically, the focus on the end of financial year may weigh more heavily on the health…
When it comes to the boardroom, accounting and legal professionals have traditionally brought skill sets to the table to ensure compliance and financial order. But if engineering makes our lives safer and easier, then maybe we need more engineers on boards? This is a profession which has created the world around us. Engineers solve complex…
Hello! I hope this finds you well in your part of the world. No matter where you’re located or what type of board or committee you’re involved in, I want to share something to help you and your group as a collective, have the greatest chance of success. Whether you’re involved with a government authority, not-for-profit…
I had the fortunate opportunity to feature with Melanie De Gioia and Dom De Gioia on the Engineering Heroes podcast! My first podcast! We had a relaxing conversation online about my career journey from being a site engineer to the boardroom. My Engineering Heroes podcast covered ‘Engineers on Boards’ and discussed the need for technical…
Being nationally-recognised for your work isn’t something that happens everyday! I’m honoured to be announced as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers for 2020! I’m very privileged to make this list alongside some incredible people doing some amazing work across the country. This recognition in the General Industry category is a result of raising awareness about…
What do you think of when you hear the words ‘Board’, ‘Boards’ or ‘Board of Directors’? Do you think of big companies and big decisions? Or do you think about smaller organisations across society? Do you know there are many types of boards across all sectors including not-for-profit, community, government and private business as well…
Got some gaps in your CV? Is it ok to take time out for a professional break? When I’m working with clients, many get concerned about gaps in their career. I often hear ‘It looks like I haven’t done anything’. ‘Why will anyone want me? I had a break!’ More often than not, there’s many…
What I love about my work in the world is helping and supporting amazing people… whether they are individuals as directors or boards as a collective. I love that I can work with talented people whether they are established, new or aspiring directors. I love that I can support them on their pathways no matter…
On this day last year, I attended a business breakfast with a couple of hundred others and a panel of heavyweights from the Australian business sector. It would have been hard to believe back then that 12-months on, many would be working and learning from home, cafes would be without patrons, and events like this……