Inspirational and impactful international keynote speaker and author of eight books.

Work-life balance expert and gender equity champion.  A senior leader with a background in Human Resources roles businesses find Jess can speak their language. 

In the past 20 years Jess has burnt out, came out and spoken out and now worked out the secret to a happy and whole life.  After a decade studying with Buddhist monks and nuns she uses ancient wisdom to solve modern problems and is on a mission to put the ‘being’ back into human-being.

Jess helps organisations and individuals who are stressed out regain calm and a sense of control in an uncertain environment.  To get clear on what really matters and to be more human in a world of AI. 

Proud member of the rainbow community, regular 1News contributor and TEDX speaker, Jess is described as inspiring, articulate and relatable by audiences and has a passion for sharing her knowledge and motivating others with her words. 

In a world moving faster than we’re built for, we’ve lost touch with what it means to be human. We’ve become human doings, chasing more, burning out, and disconnecting from what truly matters.

More is not always better.  It’s time to slow down and reconnect—with ourselves, each other, and the world.

We stand at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement, shifting workplace dynamics, and a future that feels more uncertain each day. With burnout on the rise, the evolution of AI, economic instability, and global crises—from climate change to political upheaval—we find ourselves searching for something more, something deeper, something that unites us in a world that seems more divided than ever.

We’re living in systems our bodies and minds were not designed for. Chasing more, doing more, and sacrificing what truly matters in pursuit of material success has left us disconnected. We've mistaken busyness for purpose, external validation for meaning, and digital connectivity for real human connection. In the rush to live faster, we’ve forgotten how to live well.

It’s time for a radical shift from "doing" to "being."  We need to slow down. To create space in our lives, minds, and hearts for what truly matters. This is not about retreating from the world but about designing a way of living that honors who we are and what makes us whole.

We can’t always control what’s happening around us, but we can control how we show up in the world. We can create space in our minds, hearts, and schedules for what really matters. We can choose calmony over chaos, connection over division, and purpose over busyness. This is a call to step into our full humanity and to live from a place of authenticity, connection, and contentment.

Together, we can build a better world.
One where happy humans create lasting change.
One where we thrive, not just survive.
One where we come home to ourselves and to each other.

To go from full to fulfilled and from chaos to contentment.

I’m working on creating a world where:

• Our leaders are energised and well, they perform at their peak and they are equipped to engage high performing teams and adapt for the future

• In workplaces that are equal, where everyone can belong, bring their whole selves to work and do their best work.  Where diversity and inclusion isn’t a target or a work programme but just the way things are

• Where people are well and happy, they are aligned to their values and live a life full of purpose