Who we are
Peoples Perspective was founded on a simple belief: that the quality of how people relate, communicate, and work together shapes the quality of everything else they do.
About Me
I've spent more than twenty years at the intersection of leadership, people, and performance, working inside ASX-listed organisations and global professional services firms as a senior HR leader, and alongside leaders as an executive coach and facilitator.
That combination matters. I understand how organisations actually work, the pressures leaders face, the dynamics that get in the way, and what it takes to make change land in a real context, not just a workshop room.
I've led global programs, coached executives and senior teams through high-stakes moments, and designed practical tools grounded in behavioural science. My work sits at the intersection of self-awareness, communication, and culture. I'm known for a style that is direct and warm, asks the questions others haven't thought to ask, and helps people make sense of situations that feel complicated or stuck.
I don't offer generic solutions. Every engagement is shaped around the people, the context, and the problem that actually needs solving.
Outcomes
I work with leaders and organisations through:
- Leadership development programs (design and facilitation)
- Leadership coaching and executive coaching
- Team coaching
- Culture and capability initiatives
- Keynotes and webinars
- Conversation Kits — practical, downloadable leadership tools
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Background
- Master of Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Criminology)
- EMCC Accredited Team Coach
- EMCC Accredited Coach
- Member, Association for Coaching
- Beta Gamma Sigma member
- Leadership Circle 360 Assessment
- Triple Goal 360 Assessment
- Brain-Friendly Leadership Certification (i4 Neuroleader Methodology)
- Strengths Profile Practitioner
- Team Leader Instruction Manual (TLIM) practitioner
- TRACOM Social Styles
Resources
A research-based team coaching program that draws on 30+ tools across 14 drivers of team performance. It gives leaders a practical guide to build trust, clarify roles, and lift results.
A neuroscience-informed program that builds four core leadership competencies: performance, collaboration, innovation, and agility. Delivered as a workshop series or full-day intensive.
A multi-month leadership journey combining targeted workshops, a real-time feedback app, and a 360 Triple Goal Report to build adult development capacity and practical leadership capability.
A behavioural assessment that shows leaders how they are experienced by others, with a personalised report and practical strategies to adjust their style. Builds shared language in teams and reduces miscommunication.
testimonials
The best measure of this work is what it makes possible. Here's what clients have to say.
Jess brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, warmth, and facilitation skill. She challenges norms, invites big picture thinking, and has a genuine passion for people and purpose. I'd recommend her to anyone.
The impact Jess had on both my team and my personal leadership journey was significant. She helped us align on strategic direction, communicate with clarity and shared meaning, and created space for genuine dialogue across the leadership team. Any organisation would be lucky to have her in their corner.
Over six months of executive coaching, Jess came prepared with frameworks to help me work through real challenges, asked the right questions to test my thinking, and wasn't afraid to offer a gentle nudge when I needed it. She helped me unpack thought patterns that were deeply ingrained. I often pause in my day and think — what would Jess say?
Jess took a phased approach with my team, helping us understand our strengths as individuals, as leaders, and as a team. Her coaching style enabled us to understand and appreciate each other at a deeper level, which had a real impact on performance.
Jess created a safe and engaging space for open dialogue and reflection. Her ability to guide individuals and teams through meaningful conversations while building trust and collaboration is a rare skill. Her impact on our team was immediate.
Jess gave me the tools to rebuild my confidence and manage the mental load of returning to work after parental leave. She helped me identify my values and set clear actions that improved my wellbeing at work and at home. I'm grateful to have experienced her coaching.
Peoples Perspective helped us build a capability framework that gave our team clear language to describe good performance and work more effectively together. The work improved our onboarding and performance processes and gave our people practical tools for real conversations. Our expectations are clearer and our team is better supported as a result.
Through Jess's questions and ability to join the dots, I discovered things about myself I had never thought of before. In a short period of time, she made a significant impact. I highly recommend her as an executive coach.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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