Excited to share that I’m starting a new position at a school in Sydney.
After an amazing year or so off from school and teaching life, whilst studying my CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling with the Institute of Applied Psychology, I am so excited to get back into that hubbub of learning and growth!

Celebrating my new certification!
I’m happy to share that I’ve completed my Diploma of Counselling at the Institute of Applied Psychology.

Over the last few days, I’ve been immersed in a counselling course, and it’s been an eye-opening experience.
As an Engagement Director, I often work with large groups of people, from clients to teams, navigating complex challenges and driving outcomes. But beyond the professional roles we all carry, there’s always a deeply human side.
This course reminded me of how essential it is to truly see people, listen with empathy, understand different perspectives, and create space where trust and collaboration can thrive.
Developing these skills isn’t just valuable in counselling; they are critical in leadership, relationship management, and building environments where people feel respected and heard.
Because at the end of the day, sustainable results come not only from strategies and execution, but also from recognising and valuing the human element in every interaction.

I’m pleased to share that I’ve recently completed my Coaching Certification, Practitioner of Time-Based Therapy, Practitioner of Emotional Intelligence, and NLP Practitioner Certification through the Institute of Applied Psychology.
These qualifications mean so much not just because of what I’ve achieved, but because of when I achieved them. I completed these programs during a time of significant change – leaving a job, starting a new one, and moving homes — all while keeping my commitment to learning and growth.
To me, these programs weren’t about the paper qualification or adding another title to my name, they were about learning powerful, practical techniques to help people whom I deeply care about reach their full potential.

I’m happy to share that I’ve been studying a Diploma of Counselling at the Institute of Applied Psychology. I decided to get this Diploma to help people whose jobs and lives will be impacted by AI find a deeper meaning in their lives and build resilience, equanimity, and wisdom.