Getting to know Joan

As a Registered Nurse (Bachelor of Health Science with a Postgraduate in Mental Health), I have worked in intensive care, surgical neurology, casualty, and mental health in hospitals throughout Australia, as well as the Royal Flying Doctors.  I feel honoured to be able to help those in their time of need.

I found myself being called to integrate other modalities into my scope of practice such as a Diploma of Naturopathy, Reiki Master attainment and a Diploma in Business Management.  Coupled with my high intuitive abilities, I realised that I could work with people’s energies and revitalise them to increase their vibration to help them heal and see life with clarity and purpose.

I was approached to lead a team in OH&S for several years at Stradbroke Island which was pure paradise. I enjoyed the unknown of each day, not knowing what rescue or assistance would be required married with the tranquillity of the environment. When I first started out in OHS, it was in the days where there was a focus on the safety side of the business, not such much the health. I pride myself in shifting the mindset, focus and response to health awareness during these times when OH&S was just in its infancy.

I realised that I was feeling a little bit too comfortable in this role on Stradbroke Island, and knew that I was being called to make a difference in other industries, particularly the resources sector (and male dominated environments), where I went on to work in leadership positions for BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto Alcan, Anglo American, Arrow Energy, and QGC.

Working for global corporations as Head of Health, I was responsible for leading large teams, developing entire functions of health models and assets, and managing budgets in excess of $20million dollars to provide transformative results, both personally and professionally.

Throughout all of this, like many women, I was trying to precariously balance motherhood on my own with my two children.  I was also trying to help my daughter transition into adulthood, nurse my Mother until she passed, and I then found myself responsible for my ailing Father who required high care. I know what it is like to wear the many hats of being female and have a high level of empathy and care with those who may be experiencing the overwhelm of juggling all of this.

Working for global resource giants was an impactful and life changing experience, particularly being able to help women in such a male dominated industry. I am aware of (and have experienced first-hand) the bullying and sexual harassment that women face, and I became restless in wanting to release the organisational constraints so that I could help in a truly transformative and holistic way.

This is what prompted me to create my legacy by starting my own transformational health and wellness business. Now I consult to heart-centric organisations to help implement their health programs as well as mentoring and female leaders and entrepreneurs. I help women to revamp their health and put the spark back into their life, career and business.