About Xformation
Xformation consulting it's all about re-imagining the experiences that workplaces create that leaves lasting impressions on their people, now and in the future. It isn't rocket science but it does require a mindset and approach that has the best intention at the heart of every decision being made.
This is where Xformation consulting comes in - there is no cookie-cutter, one-size fits all solution. I work collaboratively with you to design a bespoke road map that will deliver you outcomes that go well beyond just ticking a box. It is all about making a positive impact to drive people & business strategies.
About me
An innovative Human Resources and Executive leader with more than 20 years’ extensive generalist HR, leading teams in the delivery of transformational change, people strategy including building high performing leadership groups, HR digital transformations, and building employee experiences that are leading edge and successful stakeholder
engagement.
For eight years I assumed the position of GM People & Culture, Racing & Wagering WA, sitting on the Executive team and reporting to the CEO & Board. Prior to then I have assumed a variety of senior HR Manager roles across a diverse range of industries. I'm also the Chairman of the FutureNow Training Council, WA's largest government training council representing the creative leisure and technology industries.
I'm a dedicated, energetic and inspiring leader skilled at leading teams through complex and challenging environments and building high-performance cultures focused on delivering quality outcomes and engaging work environments.
My passion lies in creating value for HR teams and organisations - whether that be through HR digital transformations, driving inclusive & diverse strategies that truly make a difference or creating employee experiences that have never been experienced before. They all important drivers for the future of work.
More about my career history and experience can be found here.
Awards
- National recognition as a Human Resources Director (HRD) for the Innovative HR teams awards in 2021; only 28 organisations were selected nationally
- Australian HR Award Finalist – Best use of technology, HR Awards, July 2020
- Australian HR Award Finalist – Best use of technology, HR Awards, September 2019
- Peter Williams Technology Award Finalist (top 3) – Australian Human Resources Institute, September 2019
- Global Career Experience Champion Award – Best communications, launch and stakeholder engagement, Fuel50 February 2019
Guest speaking
▪ Curtin University lecture – Guest presenter for HR and MBA students on various topics including
unfair dismissals and introducing AI technology to the recruitment process, November 2020 and
February 2021
▪ Curtin University HR Think Tank & HR Disrupted sessions – Invited as a subject matter expert on areas of HR
technology, performance management and developing leadership capability November 2020 & ongoing in 2021
▪ HR leadership summits - locally and nationally on topics including employee experiences, artificial Intelligence in HR, digital transformations and future of work
Podcasts/Publications
▪ National HR publication, HRD – Human Resource Director magazine “How can HR deal
effectively with disruption”
▪ White papers “The role of HR in COVID times” – highlighting successful implementation of technology to enhance both candidate and employee experience (2020)
▪ National and global podcasts, Recruitment re-imagined – Guest speaker detailing success in areas such as recruitment being re-imagined and creating a future-ready workforce June 2020
'60% LGBTIQ+ employees say they don't feel they can be open at work.' - Indeed research, 2021
Inclusion & Diversity
'Within 2 years, 78% of HR leaders believe that EX will be one of the most important factors impacting firms’ ability to deliver on business objectives.' - SAP, 2021
Employee Experience
'By 2025, an estimated 70% of the workforce will be working remotely at least five days a month'. - Forbes, 2021
Future of work