Contributors

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Jane Lowther

Jane leads Lowther Consulting, a company that works at the individual, team and larger system level to help leaders anticipate and respond effectively to the challenges thrown up by an increasingly complex, dynamic and fast changing environment.  

 

Jane has over 30 years’ experience working as a coach directly with individuals and teams, helping them identify and remove internal and external barriers to performance, creativity and impact. She is particularly fascinated at present by the complex relationship women often have to the issue of power and is keen to help them take up and use their power and authority effectively and with integrity. 

https://www.lowtherconsulting.com.au
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Nuala Dent

Nuala is an independent consultant with a deep curiosity about what motivates individuals and groups, and how it shapes their behaviour. With extensive training and experience in leadership and organisational culture change, Nuala works with clients to develop their self-awareness and improve their decision-making, supporting them to implement effective strategies that address leadership challenges. She is particularly interested in how power operates—often unconsciously—within systems, and how greater awareness can lead to more ethical, inclusive, and creative uses of power.

https://www.drawingon.au
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Jackson Clarke

Guests

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Kate McLoughlin

Kate McLoughlin has over three decades experience at Toyota Australia, where she has worked across a broad range of disciplines including Vehicle ordering, Logistics, Exporting, Corporate strategy, Change management, Marketing and Franchise Development.
In addition to her professional work, Kate has been actively involved in volunteer organisations, including as a former board member of the Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club and President of St Kilda Playgroup.
Kate lives in St Kilda with her husband and two teenage children.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mcloughlin-799ab6119/
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Maria Govers

Maria is a strategic leader and board director with over 20 years
of experience driving systemic change in the Insurance sector and more recently in NFP sectors.
As Deputy Chair at Opendoor and a GAICD-certified professional, she specialises in governance, risk mitigation, and financial oversight. Her career is defined by a commitment to empowering vulnerable communities and fostering innovative care models.
She thrives on bridging the gap between high-level strategy and meaningful, tangible community impact and empowering people.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-govers-057418b/
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Wendy Tyrrell

Wendy Tyrrell is Managing Director of The Long View Consulting, where she works with a wide range of organizations to create practical, forward-looking solutions to complex sustainable development challenges. 

 

Wendy is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), focusing her research on how the minerals value chain can deliver long-term, sustainable benefits for local communities and industries alike.

 

With decades of international experience, Wendy is recognised for her leadership in sustainability. She has held senior roles in publicly listed companies, served as an executive director in a development-focused, non-profit organisation, and contributed to both commercial and non-profit boards. Her work brings together environmental, governance, and community perspectives, with expertise in sustainable development and responsible sourcing across mining, manufacturing, and related industries.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendytyrrell/