“You can’t be what you can’t see”
Promoting equal opportunities in leadership and entrepreneurship
“I will know my work is done when I walk down the street anywhere in the world one day and ask a young woman or a child who they want to become as they grow, and I’m not surprised when they say:
‘I want to change the world’, ‘I want to run a business’, or ‘I want to become an entrepreneur’…”
“ Jo inspires attendees with stories that evoke inspiration and excitement for what could be.”
– Sarah Nally, General Manager, Design Practice, ASB Bank
Entrepreneurship
Jo’s first startup went from $0-$40 million in four years. Since then she has founded many successful enterprises, including the profit-for-purpose Rare Birds which promotes gender equality in leadership and entrepreneurship, and she is considered one of Australia’s most successful woman entrepreneurs.
Read More“Jo’s insights into leadership and entrepreneurialism were truly inspirational. [Jo’s talk] was still the topic of discussion and reflection days later. Her story is raw, determined and connected with the group on so many levels.”
– Lana Ledgerwood, Talent, Diversity & Change, Charter Hall
Education
As well as hosting informative events and workshops for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Jo has a business that teaches students how to think and act like an entrepreneur.
Read More“The most enjoyable part about teaching the program was seeing the
students come up with an idea that was purely their own.”
– Sarah Westerway, AG Teacher, Ulladulla High School NSW
Leadership
Jo has partnered with government and industry to promote women’s economic security both in Australia and overseas.
Read More“Jo is known as a woman of influence by both business and government”
– Christine Holgate, CEO, Toll Global Express