Strategic advice

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, THE HALO TRUST

“Jo delivered an important research project for The HALO Trust, working with energy and intelligence to deliver an excellent report, blending judgment, analysis and data to brilliant effect. Her report came in on time and above spec. She was a class act as an adviser – offering well-judged insights and always flexible in discussion. I really liked her pace and collaborative approach. I would recommend strongly to anyone who has a knotty problem to get after.”

FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, MAKATOA COUNSEL

“Having both represented Australia as a diplomat and then served as a chief of staff on the Hill, Jo’s knowledge of the business of government is unparalleled.  She is purpose-driven, generous with her insights, and thoughtful with her advice.”

FOUNDER, KINTSUGI HEROES

“Jo brings an exceptional combination of strategic insight, governance expertise, and genuine care for people. At a time when we have been focused on strengthening our foundations and long-term sustainability, her guidance has been both practical and deeply thoughtful. She has an ability to step back, see the bigger picture, and then help translate that into clear, achievable actions.”

PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY MANAGER, INHERITED CANCERS AUSTRALIA

“Jo provided me with sound, strategic, and clever guidance which helped planning our advocacy approach for a health awareness campaign. Her advice was well thought out and allowed for mitigation of risks and it also covered many different opportunities for our approach. Jo’s strategic counselling, based on her extensive experience in Government, was spot on and contributed to the success of our activities.”

ERIC ADAMS, THE CHANGE AGENT PODCAST

“Jo has operated inside government at levels most people only read about. Senior diplomatic postings, international crisis response, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. She understands, from the inside, how power actually works, how decisions really get made, and why the version of events you see in the press is often a carefully choreographed version of something far more complicated. What I found most useful is that Jo does not traffic in abstract advice. She draws on a lived experience that most leadership consultants do not have. Jo is now channeling everything she learned into work that genuinely helps people. She advises on how to navigate government from the inside, how to recover from toxic work environments, and how to understand where real power actually sits versus where it appears to sit. She is direct, specific, and deeply human about all of it.”

CO-FOUNDER & CEO, OSARA HEALTH

“Jo helped us navigate the Australian Government at a point where we had reached a real impasse. Her strategic advice identified where we could achieve traction and where not to invest effort, which was invaluable. She was generous with her time and insight. I have since recommended her to others. If you want to understand how government actually works, focus on what drives real outcomes, and avoid wasting time on approaches that won’t land, I highly recommend Jo.”

CO-FOUNDER, ROWDY INC.

“Jo has an exceptional talent for connecting the dots and seeing the bigger picture between policy, communication, and leadership.  Her counsel always means you will make smarter decisions and build stronger relationships.”

EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT, IPS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

“I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Jo and consistently see the strength of her strategic thinking paired with sharp tactical judgement and genuine political nous. She has a rare ability to operate at both altitude and ground level, shaping big-picture direction while staying deeply engaged in the detail that drives real outcomes. Jo remains highly connected to the issues that matter, whether it’s the shifting dynamics of politics and foreign affairs or the everyday pressures facing Australians. What sets her apart is not just her insight, but her ability to translate that into practical, timely action while staying authentic and connected to people.”

FOUNDER, SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH CLUB

“Jo is an incredible expert who doesn’t just talk about leadership, she’s lived it. This comes from her decades of experience operating at the highest levels, navigating power, risk and consequence.”