ABOUT ME
I am the founding director of ‘all things wild and playful’ at my award-winning business, Find Your Feet (est. ‘09). A specialist outdoor retail, adventure tourism & performance consulting business, we exist to help individuals to find their feet. In 2015 I was awarded the Tasmanian Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year and in 2018 the Telstra Small & Succeeding Business of the Year.
I am the only non-European to win a World Orienteering Championships (‘06), and a past winner of both the Melbourne (’07) & New Zealand Marathon Championships (’08). I have had successes in the World Skyrunning Series and am the race record holder for multiple trail & ultra-running events. However, as a creature of the wild, my feet are at their happiest in a muddy pair of shoes... exploring! In January 2017 I completed a 12-hour traverse of Tasmania’s South-Coast Track and in February 2018 an 11-hour return summit of Federation Peak in the remote South West Wilderness.
When I am a responsible adult, I am a Council Member on the National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council representing recreation, tourism & business management; a Tasmanian Councillor for the Australian Institute of Company Directors; a published author, podcaster & contracted keynote speaker; and a performance consultant.
My personal philosophy stems strongly from my life's experiences: BE WILDER. PLAY WILDER. PERFORM WILDER
I am the only non-European to win a World Orienteering Championships (‘06), and a past winner of both the Melbourne (’07) & New Zealand Marathon Championships (’08). I have had successes in the World Skyrunning Series and am the race record holder for multiple trail & ultra-running events. However, as a creature of the wild, my feet are at their happiest in a muddy pair of shoes... exploring! In January 2017 I completed a 12-hour traverse of Tasmania’s South-Coast Track and in February 2018 an 11-hour return summit of Federation Peak in the remote South West Wilderness.
When I am a responsible adult, I am a Council Member on the National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council representing recreation, tourism & business management; a Tasmanian Councillor for the Australian Institute of Company Directors; a published author, podcaster & contracted keynote speaker; and a performance consultant.
My personal philosophy stems strongly from my life's experiences: BE WILDER. PLAY WILDER. PERFORM WILDER
BIO
Here is a snapshot of my academic & employment background.
TERTIARY STUDIES
Bachelor of Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma of Primary School Teaching, Auckland University
Advanced Diploma of Life Coaching, Life Coaching Academy of Australia
Certificate III Small Business Management
Certificate of Health Coaching
Level III High Performance Orienteering Coach
Accredited Coach, Australian Sports Commission
Australian Institute of Company Directors Qualification & Member
AMBASSADOR & CONSULTANCY ROLES
Council Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors Tasmania
National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council, National Parks & Wildlife Service
General Management Plan Steering Committee, National Parks & Wildlife Service
New 100km Tarkine Hiking Track Proposal, Bob Brown Foundation
Lake Geeves Hiking Track Proposal
Tarkine Film Project, Patagonia International
BUSINESS AWARDS
Telstra Small & Succeeding Business of the Year, 2018 (Tasmania)
Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year, 2015 (Tasmania)
TERTIARY STUDIES
Bachelor of Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma of Primary School Teaching, Auckland University
Advanced Diploma of Life Coaching, Life Coaching Academy of Australia
Certificate III Small Business Management
Certificate of Health Coaching
Level III High Performance Orienteering Coach
Accredited Coach, Australian Sports Commission
Australian Institute of Company Directors Qualification & Member
AMBASSADOR & CONSULTANCY ROLES
Council Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors Tasmania
National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council, National Parks & Wildlife Service
General Management Plan Steering Committee, National Parks & Wildlife Service
New 100km Tarkine Hiking Track Proposal, Bob Brown Foundation
Lake Geeves Hiking Track Proposal
Tarkine Film Project, Patagonia International
BUSINESS AWARDS
Telstra Small & Succeeding Business of the Year, 2018 (Tasmania)
Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year, 2015 (Tasmania)
Current Employment
Founding Director
Find Your Feet Australia Pty Ltd, TAS
since 2009
Core focus: Outdoor retail, adventure tourism & performance coaching
Committee Member
National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council, TAS
since 2015
Core focus: Advisor for recreation, tourism and business management
Council Member
Australian Institute of Company Directors, TAS
since 2018
Keynote Speaker & Freelance Writer
Core focus: Empowerment, performance, Tasmania & travel
Previous Employment
Strategic Consultant, Major Projects & Event Manager
Pedal Power Pty Ltd, ACT
2012-2013
Athlete Welfare Supervisor
Australian Institute of Sport, ACT
2011-2012
General Classroom Teacher
Melbourne Girls Grammar School, VIC
2009
Wilderness Guide & Operations Management
Maria Island Walk, Freycinet Experience & Cradle Huts, TAS
2002-2010
Founding Director
Find Your Feet Australia Pty Ltd, TAS
since 2009
Core focus: Outdoor retail, adventure tourism & performance coaching
Committee Member
National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council, TAS
since 2015
Core focus: Advisor for recreation, tourism and business management
Council Member
Australian Institute of Company Directors, TAS
since 2018
Keynote Speaker & Freelance Writer
Core focus: Empowerment, performance, Tasmania & travel
Previous Employment
Strategic Consultant, Major Projects & Event Manager
Pedal Power Pty Ltd, ACT
2012-2013
Athlete Welfare Supervisor
Australian Institute of Sport, ACT
2011-2012
General Classroom Teacher
Melbourne Girls Grammar School, VIC
2009
Wilderness Guide & Operations Management
Maria Island Walk, Freycinet Experience & Cradle Huts, TAS
2002-2010
