Professional Summary
With 15+ years shaping leaders at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, I bring global experience across higher education, venture design and AI-driven business transformation. As a three-time award-winning business coach and advisor to 150+ founders and executives, I help seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs navigate complexity, reimagine business models, and build resilient, future-ready organisations.
Key Skills & Mentoring Focus
I have moved countries three times in my career, and each shift has sharpened my adaptability and perspective as a mentor and entrepreneur. Outside of work, I am a storyteller at heart; whether through cricket anecdotes, mentoring conversations, or writing my upcoming book.
- Business design& strategy development
- AI adoption & digital transformation (practical, SME-friendly)
- Innovation management & venture design
- Scenario planning & strategic foresight
- Entrepreneurship education & program building
- Personal branding & thought leadership for founders
- Transitioning from operator to founder/consultant
Relevant Experience & Achievements
- 15+ years in higher education teaching business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy to graduates and executives across leading business schools.
- Award-winning “Entrepreneurship & Innovation” business coach; recognised three times for excellence in mentoring and program impact.
- Founder of ALD Labs, a strategic intelligence and venture design studio helping SMEs and founders reimagine business through AI, strategy and design thinking.
- Successfully coached and mentored 150+ founders and professionals globally through accelerators, universities and industry programs.
Industries & Sectors
- Higher Education & EdTech
- Professional Services & SMEs
- Technology & SaaS
- Entrepreneurship & Startups
Mentoring Style & Approach
I mentor through open, engaging conversations grounded in real-world experience. My approach blends structured goal setting with creative, challenging dialogue and always action-oriented, with a focus on building clarity, confidence and capability.
Availability & Format
Fortnightly or monthly | Duration: 60 - 90 minutes per session | Virtual (preferred), with occasional in-person sessions in Sydney | Free introductory call/meet & greet, then ongoing mentoring can be tailored case by case.