Why Your Brain Is Working Against You at Work (And How to Work With It Instead)
It's not willpower. It's not you. Your brain is doing exactly what it's designed to do. Here are 3 small shifts to help you work with it.
Read moreWelcome to my little corner of the internet.
Science, stories and relatable imperfection. This is where I share what I know about positive mental health, what I’m learning and how I attempt to weave it into my life.
With a sprinkle of humour, a dash of adventure and a very cheeky cocker spaniel.





It's not willpower. It's not you. Your brain is doing exactly what it's designed to do. Here are 3 small shifts to help you work with it.
Read moreIt's not a discipline problem. It's an environment problem. Here's why focus feels impossible at work, and 5 simple shifts to rebuild it.
Read moreMental health at work has been in the spotlight for years, yet many organisations still feel stuck. I see professionals every week from workplaces that genuinely say they care about their people but are relying on surface-level initiatives rather than building the systems, skills and culture that actually support wellbeing.…
Read moreWhat Is Positive Mental Health? Positive mental health isn’t taught like maths or science. So, while some people figure it out as they go, for others it can turn into a lifelong struggle. Today I’ll help you unpack what positive mental health really is, why it’s harder than ever and…
Read moreThe 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report is out and I love it! It’s produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in collaboration with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. This year The World Happiness Report focuses on the theme of caring and sharing and their effects…
Read moreAs the holiday season arrives, life often picks up speed. With Christmas approaching, we find ourselves moving faster, juggling more, and prioritising everyone else. Yet, amidst the busy season, it’s easy to forget that self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity. Think of yourself as a candle—burning brightly, offering warmth…
Read moreIn his book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, Dacher Keltner delves into the profound impact of awe and its potential to shift our busy, stressed out lives. Whether you’re juggling professional responsibilities, managing a family, balancing multiple commitments, or all of…
Read moreIn the last three months, my 81 year old dad has started learning music, and I’ve never seen him more alive. He’s playing the aerophone beautifully, learning to sing, and now tackling the guitar. Watching him embrace this new chapter has been a true inspiration, and it’s a beautiful reminder…
Read moreWorkplace negativity can spread quickly, dampening morale and productivity. Research from positive psychology shows that a more optimistic environment fosters better well-being, creativity, and engagement. Positive emotions, according to the Broaden-and-Build Theory, expand our capacity to think, learn, and solve problems, helping teams thrive. Here are ten ways to shift…
Read moreIn today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, protecting and nurturing our mental wellbeing has become more critical than ever. Recently I’ve read three insightful books, “How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds” by The School of Life, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathon Haidt and “Dopamine Nation” by Ana Lembke. While they have…
Read moreIn March 2020 I began work on an incredible community wellbeing project. I didn’t know it at the time but staying in Tasmania when covid-19 hit would be a pivotal point in my life and change the lives of many people in the small community of Break O’Day. My…
Read moreOliver and I have been training for the last 8 months to become a volunteer team with PAWS Pet Therapy. Recently… we made the cut and passed our assessment. But then… after a visit with a busy little toddler, it became clear that Oliver didn’t quite have the patience or…
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“I have been speaking publically for many years, but I still found Jodie’s course very beneficial. She taught me things I didn’t know that I didn’t know and I feel that my speaking skills and confidence has certainly improved. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in investing in themselves!”
Siria Thomas, Director. Northern Stars Swim School
“After working with Jodie I’m feeling much more motivated and organised and my path forward is now crystal clear. I’m excited about my goals again! My relationship has improved dramatically and I just have a better perspective and mindset in all areas of my life.
Jodie has a great way of explaining things and a simple conversation would unfold in a week’s time, often with profound changes. I’m so happy I decided to come and see you, it’s been the best investment ever!”
Sarah. Real Estate Professional
“Jodie is a fantastic mentor and executive coach that can assist you in performing to your potential. Jodie’s approach is personal, professional and supportive. Working with Jodie has been a great advantage for me in improving my leadership skills and developing a valuable team.”
Stacey Corbeski, Brand & Marketing Strategy. Aster Group
“I was recently offered the opportunity to do a 20 minute business presentation at a major event, run by Pat Mesiti, on the Gold Coast. I contacted Jodie Copper, and booked a 1 hour public speaking coaching session. In that hour Jodie quickly sifted my ideas and enabled me to hone in on my message. Jodie has an ability to ask the right questions that weeded out the unnecessary content and enabled me to choose the right direction for my presentation. Timing is one of the most important aspects of presenting, and Jodie helped me get my main points across with this in mind.
Jodie, many thanks for your input it was a huge help! I can report that my presentation went really well, I was able to deliver great content on time and with confidence, with many people giving positive feedback. THANKS JODIE, YOU ROCK!”
David Jennings, Owner. David Jennings Building
“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
“Jodie is a wonderful inspiring leader. Her workshop is delivered in an honest and authentic way, drawing on her own life experiences. Her messages are easy to understand – simple yet powerful. She encourages you to want to bring out the best in others, and gives practical tips how to do that. Best leadership course I have ever done!”
Karen Charlton, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. UOW
“My sessions with Jodie are always amazing. They are specifically targeted to my needs and Jodie is extremely flexible. Jodie has a positive encouraging and reassuring nature, and her delivery of the original coaching sessions and now regular sessions certainly makes me feel comfortable and supported. Jodie has given me the confidence to now move forward with my goals and challenges. I highly recommended Jodie and I will certainly be staying connected.”
Ms R, Specialist Support Coordinator
“I’ve been so lucky to work with Jodie, such an authentically positive & beautiful person. Jodie’s executive coaching has helped me set new goals in both my career & personal life. Jodie’s taught me how consciously creating positive thoughts can open up your world to new possibilities & how creating a positive team environment will bring the best out in the people around you. It’s early days & I will need to keep practicing, but the future is looking brighter! I can’t thank Jodie enough.”
Susan Rogers, Hospital Services Manager. Peoplecare
“Thank you for delivering such a motivating training session and tailoring it for the different levels of management and staff. My staff really engaged with the practical exercises and it was a great opportunity for all of us to reflect as a team!”
Natasha Woodnut, Managing Director. Bohmer’s Tree Care
“Before meeting Jodie at a one day course she presented, I thought Life Coaching was for people with more dollars than sense. But during the course I felt strongly that Jodie could really help me develop a clear course towards my goals.
Once we got talking about what I wanted out of my career and out of my personal life, Jodie’s insights were a revelation. Life Coaching has shown me how to make important changes in my life and I feel confident about my future for the first time in a long time!”
Rachel Flannery, Copy Wrighter
“Jodie spent time with our corporate services team helping us to develop a wellbeing framework and reinforcing the importance of embracing positive emotions in the workplace. Jodie’s delivery style is personal and engaging and has inspired the team to continue with the many techniques and practices explored during her work with us.”
Steven Testa, Assistant Director of Finance, Facilities & Planning. Catholic Education Office Wollongong
“I have been with Jodie’s work now for over 18 months. I have been diagnosed as suffering from ADHD for 10 years. Now the strand of ADHD that affects me is short term memory, lack of organisational skills, lack of future planning as well as anxiety coupled with depression. Everybody will no doubt have suffered from at least one of these problems if not more.
With a ADHD sufferer they experience it more intensely, more frequently and for longer. Jodie has been a major factor in bringing me out of the woods and 18 months down the track I have referred back to our work and I can honestly say that I have immediately achieved my smaller goals and now, even next week achieving my biggest goal which is travelling overseas on my own, as 18 months ago I saw it as an impossible and terrifying feat. If you’re not a sufferer of ADHD imagine what she could possibly do with/ for you.
Jodie’s work environment is very relaxed and we’ve had some good belly laughs as well. Thank you Jodie. I’m truly glad life sent me your way!”
Daryl Hockey, Heavy machinery operator
“We have had so much positive feedback from everyone who attended. We all learnt so much and the participants all feel so much better equipped to speak and give presentations.”
Jill Whalan. Director, Citylife Community Initiatives
“Jodie facilitated a fantastic group session on Rethinking Resilience with our senior leadership team! She worked with us prior to the session to understand our group and to tailor the content and activities to our needs. Leveraging evidence-based approaches and life stories, Jodie provided valuable strategies and elicited feelings of joy, positivity and hope amongst the whole team. Thank you!!”
Emma Barrett, Associate Professor. The Matilda Centre. University of Sydney.
“The [Positive Leadership] session was a fabulous opportunity to step back, gain insights and ideas. Some will have immediate benefits and others we can roll out across the year to check in, maintain quality leadership and a continue to grow a strong positive team culture.”
Robyn Dawson, Events & Operations Management. GRIDSIGHT.
“In hindsight, I wish we had met years earlier. The changes I have adopted from my time with Jodie have been fundamental and profound. It was like someone had pulled back the curtain to help me see a bigger picture, a picture with more clarity, a wider angle, resulting in a better way to communicate and enjoy my life. I am very appreciative for the experience I have gained. Through the various methods and tools Jodie employs, we tackled some often complex and difficult issues both close at heart and those purely business in nature.
I would describe Jodie’s service delivery as professional, courteous, well structured and highly defined. Jodie has the ability to qualify and define causation of issues; no matter how complicated they seemed to me. Once defined, resolution was arbitrary. If you believe there is room for improvement in any area of your life, make a start, make the change in direction and let yourself, your family and your business benefit from the overwhelming improvement. The only ingredient we must bring to the table is commitment to change. “If you continue to do what you’ve always done, you will continue to get what you’ve always got.” Christopher Howard. Don’t wait another week to make the changes necessary for a better quality of life. Life is short; make it the best it can be.”
David Reed, Entrepreneur and Investor
“From a business perspective, I believe that if you’re not seeing a professional like Jodie, it’s not possible for you to be firing on all cylinders. After 10 years in the industry and 5 years in charge I was overwhelmed with the ongoing responsibilities that needed to be met on a daily basis. Having 16 staff members, controlling three different divisions was a consistent challenge of which my life was in total disarray. I had no balance in my life and it felt as though I was constantly chasing my tail.
Within two sessions, Jodie had me worked out. It was such a relief. I was delegating left, right and center and was able to focus predominantly on the areas of my business that needed me most. I have a 5 year plan and the company has grown by 20%. The ability to see the goals we put in place being met is incredible. Business is exciting as is the wonderful environment I have been able to create at work. More importantly, I am very happy from every perspective and this I give thanks to Jodie for ‘sorting me out’.”
Adam Martin, Manager & Owner. MMJ South
“I did not head into the workshop with high expectations – I don’t know why! I was very pleasantly surprised. I feel that the workshop was a valuable use of all of the participant’s time. It went a long way to improving my self-awareness and my self-confidence. I especially loved the activities that we participated in which created a positive, happy, and safe place for all to be part of. Would highly recommend Jodie as a facilitator.”
Jodie Crawford. University of Wollongong
“Jodie was amazing in helping me get ready for pitching! Her support and coaching in getting my ideas from thought to paper then get them structured led to us winning our pitching contest. What she taught me now forms the foundation of how I approach pitching, and, putting ideas to paper.”
Chris Magiri, Founder. GenSpeak
“Jodie was amazing! I learnt a lot about myself and achieving my confidence and goals. I will highly recommend Jodie to staff and friends. Well worth the investment!!”
Michele Rush, Senior Manager Woolyungah Indigenous Centre, University of Wollongong