“Thank you again for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with SASD over the past few months.
We have really enjoyed the sessions and are already thinking about the content and how we can work it in to our everyday.”
Here’s the professional bio…
With a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, Diploma’s in Positive Psychology, Coaching and Executive Coaching and a Degree in Commerce, I know all about wellbeing and business.
Over the past 18 years I’ve helped professionals from a multitude of industries to restore confidence, rebuild motivation and become more resilient.
Having an insatiable appetite for learning and a deep love for helping people, I’ve written two books and am always reading something inspiring.
If you’re looking for a coach or trainer who’s not just teaching wellbeing, but really living it, let’s chat.
“I used to believe hard work led to success.
I’m really passionate about giving back.
For each coaching client, training session or key note presentation delivered, I donate to a B1G1 initiative.
From giving goats to African families to buying blankets for homeless in Nepal, I love making the world a better place.
As a member of B1G1, together, we’re able to bring about positive change in communities across the globe.
It’s not just your wellbeing that improves through our positive psychology coaching or wellbeing training sessions.
We’re creating beautiful ripples all around the world.
I always dreamed of creating a business where I could help people and have an awesome lifestyle too.
I am beyond grateful to do, what I do.
While I love training and speaking, at heart I’m an introvert. I adore time in nature. Surfing, climbing, running, snow boarding, hiking. If it’s adventurous and outdoors, I’m in.
My family are pretty tight and we love travelling. Yep, I’m that crazy Mum singing in the car with the windows down.
Oliver (my dog & side kick) and I volunteer locally to spread a little joy to kids in crisis. He’s definitely the hero!
I’m passionate about my work, because I believe our world needs people like you to lead positive change.
If you’re feeling like you’re dreams are out of reach, let me tell you, they’re not.
In 2019 we packed up our lives, rented our home, and left for a lap around Australia.
When Covid changed our plans, one year became three and we proved to ourselves that anything is possible.
We met incredible people, rode camels at sunset, paddled past crocodiles, meandered though rainforests, explored caves, floated down rivers, gazed at the stars, trekked countless trails, swam with sharks, laughed around campfires and drank many, many cups of tea.
So my friend,
I know your dreams can come true too.
Whether you’re wanting to improve staff productivity or just curious about positive psychology,
‘Working with Wellbeing’ has something for you.
Over the last 18 years, I’ve been coaching professionals to get their heads right, so they can get more done at work, and have more fun at home.
This book is a culmination of the best of what I’ve learned.
It’s combines inspiring quotes with beautiful images and the latest science on positive psychology at work.
Download your copy below and find inspiration to improve your workplace today.
Ever experienced the happiness & joy of being on holidays and wanted it to last when you got home?
‘Bringing Happiness Home’ is a beautifully photographed book with 44 concepts of how you can bring happiness into your home and your life to stay.
Each page has a beautiful photograph (taken by myself and my mate from our travels), an inspiring quote & a simple concept on how to bring more happiness into your life.
To purchase copies for friends or staff, please get in touch.
“Thank you again for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with SASD over the past few months.
We have really enjoyed the sessions and are already thinking about the content and how we can work it in to our everyday.”
Kellie Ridges, Director. Student & Administration Services. University of Wollongong
“I am finding it way easier to speak in public now. I’ve hosted quite a few Information nights and I was speaking in front of 120 peeps the other day and that was completely unplanned and off the cuff. I’ve also joined Business Networking and I know I would have really struggled with all of these things if I hadn’t done your course. Thank you Jodie, you are so good at what you do!”
Alysia Samperi, Director. Life Wave
“I loved Jodie’s presentation on positive psychology. It was completely interactive and engaging. I took away some great tips for a positive mindset and business, especially the importance of connecting with our customers.”
Carli Phillips, Solutions Specialist. Ethicon
“Attending Jodie’s public speaking course opened up unexpected opportunities. I not only learnt techniques for public speaking, I was able to transfer skills into 1:1 conversations. Jodie made a very daunting course, comfortable and safe environment. Thanks Jodie!”
Sarah Lisle. Speaking with Confidence Participant
“I loved the format and contents of this workshop. It’s taught me so much more than just preparing a presentation or speech. Jodie knows a lot and she is an amazing educator and speaker. I’m so glad I attended!”
Dorina Basurto, Wellness and Healing at Home
“Activities were great, presenter was tip top. My favorite workshop of the program so far, 10/10.”
iAccelerate participant, Leadership workshop
“Jodie has the ability to transform, lead and coach her audience to appreciate and feel good about what she is presenting. She’s a breath of fresh air and delivered an engaging, relevant, and inspiring event to our online audience. We finished the event feeling energized, in a positive frame of mind and with a big smile on our faces. The audience’s comments support her charming personality: “The best webinar I have attended. Jodie was fantastic and absolutely enjoyed her presentation and plenty of take-home moments. Thanks for putting this on during such a difficult year.”
Tom OKeeffe. Chairperson Third Age Group. CPA
“Jodie is a fantastic presenter – engaging and knowledgeable. I learnt so much from her public speaking workshop and I’m excited to apply it in my day to day. If you are thinking of working with Jodie – do it!”
Ainslie Tweedie, iAccelerate Wollongong
“Our team took part in a Positivity Workshop with Jodie. I cannot recommend this workshop enough – even the sceptics among the team are still applying the behaviours we learned during the workshop, almost two months on. There has been a definite shift in attitude around the office – we now remind ourselves (and each other) to look for and focus on the positive.
I also partook in several one-on-one sessions with Jodie, and found them extremely valuable. Small suggestions and ideas along with practical advice and tools have helped me focus on how I can incorporate and build on the positivity I already tried to incorporate in my life. Taking time for myself and really focussing on my priorities has improved my outlook and made me genuinely feel better, happier and more positive.”
Danika Star, Service Manager. Planet Footprint
“Jodie is very personable, natural and engaging. She is a ‘down to earth’ presenter, and inspiring to all who have had the good fortune to listen to her. Jodie makes a genuine connection with her audience. We have been particularly impressed at Jodie’s ability to link her goal setting and experiences and make them relevant to her audience, because of this ability Jodie’s key messages stay with her audience for a long time.
Jodie gives a hands-on presentation with audience participation with participants reporting her presentations to be valuable. She reinforces the importance of setting goals in our lives. Jodie’s willingness to talk with her audience individually after her presentations allows them to absorb some of her determination into their own goal setting.”
Glenda Papac, Director. Illawarra Women in Business
Jodie spoke at our recent Annual Staff Update Sessions on the topic of wellbeing and positive mindsets. Jodie’s presentation was engaging, positive and very real to life. We received numerous positive comments regarding Jodie’s presentation that kept staff engaged while providing tools that can be applied to their personal and professional lives.
Annette Martin, Group Employment Relations Manager. Mounties Group
“Jodie offered really practical solutions to assist with confidence, connecting with others and moving outside of comfort zones. I think it would be great for the team to do a refresher down the track.”
Workshop Participant, Rare Cancers Australia
“Jodie immediately made a friendly and very professional impression on me. When I met Jodie life was starting afresh for me, I had no contacts for my business and no direction as to how to grow my client base and business contacts. At her invitation I embarked on a 6 week program with her and at the end of these sessions I had realised all of my personal and professional goals and am now running a successful bustling Cooking School in our local area.
Jodie stood by me every step of the way, guided me and encouraged me to do the things I would not have had the confidence to do on my own. She kept reinforcing with me my natural abilities and even though I know I would have eventually achieved these successes, I also know I would never have done it in the short space of time without her support. I would recommend Jodie’s’ life coaching program to anyone wishing to expand their possibilities in any area of their lives. Jodie is establishing herself as Illawarra’s leading Life Coach with her simple yet determined guidance, which she hands over with intimate care, precision and clarity.”
Maria Mitzikis, The Food Muse
This is the first time I’ve experienced seeing a Life Coach, so i really had no expectations. However I was greeted with a friendly dog and warm home that Jodie let me in to. I felt bad for throwing so much information at Jodie. But her sense of calm, working to collate the information and prioritize, had relieved me of a lot of stress. Being able to track and structure myself from what Jodie had taught me was so uplifting to see. Being able to see a physical result in myself really shows how much trust I could put in Jodie. I would definitely recommend to anyone! Thank you so much!
Angus Collective. Micro Entrepreneur
“I can’t thank Jodie enough for providing me with the tools and guidance to unlock and identify my values and direction, and at a very pivotal time of my life. With her calm yet reassuring manner, and a weekly set of tools, I can say, I am not the woman who walked through her door on day one – I am a MUCH better version! I can’t recommend Jodie highly enough.”
Lisa Burling, Owner & Consultant. LBPR
“You absolutely nailed the presentation, thanks for calling me beforehand and asking just the right questions to really understand this group. In the evaluations your presentation was rated so highly –you were the highlight of the course.
I’m so glad you presented early. We just kept referring to everything you said. You were so generous with your stories and knowledge, you were a brilliant investment. Once again, thanks so much. I think that what you presented will make a real difference to the people who attended. You gave them strategies, insights, humour, tips and more. A thousand thank yous.”
Kristina Dodds, Program Coordinator. Motor Neurone Disease Association of New South Wales
“Can’t thank Jodie enough for her help, support and knowledge. She’s provided me with the framework I needed for my business. Look forward to continuing to grow and developing my skills!”
Doreen Brown, SEO Specialist. Doreen Brown Consulting
“Before I started working with Jodie I felt a little lost, I didn’t have any real purpose and generally lacked motivation. Jodie helped me to see things differently and now I’m coping with stress much better and am learning to be kind to myself when things don’t go to plan. After three months, I’m now feeling motivated, optimistic and on the right track again. It’s definitely been a great investment.”
Tamara, Busy Executive
“I was gobsmacked! The room was set up in a manner that was welcoming and friendly, tables prepared with iced water and mints. Jodie was there to greet each of us as we entered, her friendly demeanor made us all feel very comfortable and welcomed. Jodie wasn’t your typical ‘corporate’ style presenter, if anything she presented as one of us and I liked that. Jodie’s style of presenting was calm and controlled, she listened intently as we shared our individual fears of presenting to an audience and reassured us all that at the end of the day, we would have the tools needed to overcome those fears. But I was still frightened, my heart raced as it approached my turn to present…I stood on the star in the middle of the room….I could hear my own heartbeat in my ear…but I took a deep breath and whispered to myself ‘You’ve got this’ I put in place everything that Jodie had taught us that day…and NAILED it! – The only thing to fear is fear itself. Thank you for your wisdom Jodie and for sharing your knowledge – you are a true inspiration.”
Eddie Boyle, Strategic Manager. Warrigal
“We had the pleasure of hosting Jodie for a session with our staff, (at G.J Gardner Homes) and we couldn’t be more impressed. The presentation and activities on wellbeing, focus, relationships, and positive thinking were engaging, insightful, and incredibly impactful.
Jodie’s energy, expertise, and practical strategies left everyone feeling inspired and motivated to make meaningful changes. Our staff walked away with valuable tools to enhance their focus, improve relationships, and maintain a positive mindset.
The staff feedback has been very positive, and we highly recommend Jodie to any organisation looking to invest in their team’s wellbeing and personal growth. Thank you Jodie, for an outstanding session!!”
Leigh Sherer, HR Manager. G.J. Gardner Homes Wollongong & Shoalhaven.