BIO

After ten years as a company CEO, I set up two consultancy businesses to support organisations and individuals to create and fulfil their vision and goals, including:  

• Governance and management systems: policies, procedures, risk management and other quality management systems.  
• Personal development programs.   

I also teamed up with two other community leaders to establish The Village Leaders to provide People and Organisational Solutions for Better Communities.   

In 2021 I was engaged as the Interim Executive Officer and supported the  Greater Whitsunday Communities to restructure, including.   

• Coordination of structure review meetings and development of the new constitution.  
• Writing and presenting reports   
• Developing policies and procedures 
• Building an online system in Microsoft 365 applications  

"It certainly has been a big body of work that you have undertaken for Greater Whitsunday Communities, and I have appreciated working with you on this transformation. You have delivered everything that has been asked of you and in a very efficient manner. You have done outstanding work for us, and I wish you well in your future endeavours." Cr Karen May, Company Chair  

From 2010 to 2020, I was the Chief Executive Officer at Connect Housing Group. I worked collegiately with the Board, Staff, Government and other organisations to deliver social and affordable housing solutions to the Mackay community.   

"Thank you for your calm, rational, and professional leadership over the past 10 years. It has been a pleasure to work with you as you steered CH through many challenging situations." Stephen Wallace Company Director.  

"It has been an absolute privilege and honour to work along side you, to guide and shape the company. You have provided leadership and advice, above and beyond all expectations, and have been a mentor and inspiration to many people, both within the company and in the community." Cr Fran Mann, Company Director 

"Jen you are an exceptional leader & mentor & I feel fortunate to have worked with you these last 4 years." Thank your for your time and patience guiding me in this new position & for creating so many opportunities fo your team." Toni Hamilton, Operations Manager   

I love to see others succeed in life, so in 2014 I started delivering one-on-one and group life coaching programs. 

In 2020 I published Beyond Possible - The Simple Formula For Living The Life You Desire. In this book, I share my lived experience of growth and development with the genuine intent of inspiring you to do the things that bring fulfilment to your life.  

I then wanted to give your more, so created The Beyond Possible Fundamentals program and jam-packed with the key messages in the book plus lots of other life-changing information.   

I have worked in the Mackay Community Sector since 1995 and continue to specialise in providing services and volunteering with Not-for-profit Organisations and Governments. 

I have experience in community housing and real estate, disability employment, arts administration and performance, recycling and waste recovery and event management.   

Skills and attributes include; Leadership, Corporate Governance, Corporate and Personal Coaching, Business Planning, Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, Diploma of Business, Event Management, Network Development and Coordination, Sales and Marketing Experience, Volunteer Coordination, Workshop/Meeting Facilitator and Information Technology Skills.

Even though I was born in Gippsland, Victoria, I am a Queenslander because I spent the '70s and '80s growing up in the regional towns of Beerburrum, Longreach, Kilcoy and Caboolture.   Like many young Queensland adults, I then adventured into the bright lights of Brisbane, where at age 23, I finally came out and enjoyed all the nightlife the city had to offer to a young lesbian.     

The yearning to go north led me to Townsville, where the living is good.  Unfortunately, my life was anything but good because I was sabotaging my relationships, career, financials and mental health. I was broke, alone and depressed, and I knew I had done it to myself.     

In 1994 I moved to Mackay, where I fell in love and committed to a relationship for the first time in my life. I still love living in Mackay with my Wife Karen and dogs Jed and Abby.     

Have you ever been broke, lonely, and depressed do you want to live a life full of love, community and financial security?      

I talk about this and much more in Beyond Possible - The Simple Formula for Living The Life You Desire. 

I actually believed I was just a dumb kid, with nothing to look forward to in life!  When I was six years old, I was dragged by my earlobe from class because I couldn't read the date and time. Scared and confused, the school then sent me to the Bush Children's Home over 700km away.  

Six weeks later, I was convinced they were right; I wasn't clever and needed to do whatever I could to stay out of trouble.  More trouble followed, and at 16, I dropped out of school to work in a supermarket. This is where I started to discover that I was not a dumb kid; I was a woman with endless possibilities.    

Want to know how I transitioned from school dropout to company CEO?   

I talk about this and much more in Beyond Possible - The Simple Formula for Living The Life You Desire. 

I spent the first ten years working in retail and sales, which was good, but then I got my first job in the Community Sector, and I felt like I had found my place in the world.   I started as a hands-on frontline worker, moved to middle management and then became the CEO.   

I love to learn and do things that connect me with the community. Through this connection, I have gained a diverse mix of skills and experiences, including; Leadership, Corporate Governance, Corporate and Personal Coaching, Business Planning, Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, Diploma of Business and Workshop/Meeting Facilitation.   I was humbled to be the 2016 AIM Community Sector Leader of the Year.     

Have you found your place?   Learn how to get more of what you want in life in this short online course. In under 60 minutes, you will have the tips and tools to start creating your good life today.  https://goodlife.beyondpossible.com.au/courses/beyond-possible-fundamentals

Over the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of:  Supporting people with disability to gain and maintain meaningful employment.  Being the Site Supervisor, Business Development Manager and then the Operations Manager of a Recycling Centre.  Being the Volunteer Coordinator for many Festivals,  Community Events and Artspace Mackay.  Being the Editor or a local Arts Events Calander.  Coordinating numerous events on behalf of Mackay Regional Council. Providing Personal and Corporate Coaching Services.   Being the Chief Executive Officer of a Community Company for ten years.  Chairing numerous community networks.  Being the facilitator and leader of a djember drumming band Performing music with my wife in our duo named Pelican Zen.   

Do you have good reasons to get out of bed in the morning?  

 I share how to create your personal vision and much more in Beyond Possible - The Simple Formula for Living The Life You Desire.