The Science of Safety
“Many people often hesitate to speak up in teams or groups because they feel a profound sense of insecurity and unease. The fear of potential punishment and embarrassing moments can significantly raise stress levels and disrupt emotional well-being, ultimately leading to diminished innovation and poorer overall performance. This hesitation not only affects the group dynamic but can also have a detrimental impact on individual well-being.
I am an unconventional trainer and a highly skilled group work facilitator. With nearly three decades of experience in this field, my primary aim is always to create safe and supportive environments that foster connection, belonging, and inclusion among participants. Our ‘inclusive education’ approach helps to cultivate the 'learning culture magic' that your diverse people genuinely need to thrive and succeed.”
From Speaker to Social Entrepreneur
Where it all began…
Chosen at 17 years old to inspire youth. Nutured to co-lead and scale the Reach Foundation leadership programs nationally. Mentored by Paul Currie, Film Director and the late great, Jim Stynes in social entrepreneurship for 15 years.
Trained and mentored 2000+ facilitators to be the best experiential facilitators and learning designers in the country.
At 24, went on to co-create the Make Poverty History Concerts - 15,000 people in a live concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with international musicians Bono, Pearl Jam, Jet. Scaled to 7 concerts, in 7 states, in 7 days.
At 28, Founded education and training social enterprise Collective Potential, improving the wellbeing of 10,000+ community members and enterprise training and coaching programs.
At 42, co-founded SoCo Collective, a decentralised Agency of intersectional design trained consultants who improve diversity and ESG results for inclusive led businesses. www.sococollective.com.au
For nearly 30 years, her diverse clients have ranged from 500+ organisations from Fortune 500 companies, private and public sector to modern workplace trends to embed authentic leadership skills to social impact not for profits - First Nations, womens leadership, LGBTIQA+, disability, refugees
In 2022, RMIT Masters of Design Futures led her to intersectional design to embed ‘inclusive education’ into her client learning design and consultant project delivery.
“Repeat after me:
I’m Allowed”