About Me
Hello, you can call me JC.
My first name Jeanette is also my mother’s middle name.
My girls, daughter Kirsty and granddaughter Willow are my inspiration, my why.
Growing up on a farm in country Queensland, everyday there was a job to do – before school, after school and on the weekends. No complaints, life was simple.
Maths and science were my favourite subjects at school and as early as I can remember I wanted to be a schoolteacher but was not what played out.
My professional career can be separated into three phases – wholesale and retail in the meat industry; chemist in the sugar industry; and state government employee.
I am forever grateful for all the government roles as logistics officer, contracts administrator, PMO coordinator, project manager and program director that provided the development opportunities to strengthen my skills and knowledge about people, process and technology. I didn’t start off thinking I am going to be a project professional but with my curiosity and appetite to learn I continuously put up my hand for the next challenge.
That said, the most impactful learning I had about leadership and teamwork was in the sport arena. I was privileged to be part of AFL participation and talent programs for 20 years.
In 2017, based on hundreds of hours of interviews and research, and unpacking all my own project case studies, I developed The Project Ecosystem ® a planning and delivery framework. This framework is the basis of all my programs and workshops.
This was the start of my practice.
The Project Ecosystem ®
You’ll now find me advising, facilitating, training or coaching with:
General Managers and Directors who are dealing with poor customer satisfaction ratings, struggling to have staff adopt new ways of working, noticing financial leakage in their budget reports, frustrated with out-of-date systems and broken processes yet are accountable for program performance results.
Project Leaders and Teams who have competing priorities, scope changes, capacity challenges, stakeholder engagement and communication issues yet are responsible for delivering on time and budget.
Understanding JC’s Strengths
Source: Clifton Strengths Report.
Activator
I don’t just dream; I catalyse. My innate drive propels ideas into tangible actions, ensuring thoughts don’t remain confined as abstract concepts but bloom into realized ventures.
Arranger
Organizing chaos is my forte. Like a maestro conducting a harmonious symphony, I orchestrate the many facets of projects, ensuring each plays its part to perfection.
Individualisation
I see you. Every team member, every client, every stakeholder is a unique chapter in the story. My strength lies in recognizing these individual narratives and weaving them into the grand tapestry of the project.
Relator
Authentic relationships are the pillars upon which success is built. I deeply resonate with people, forming connections that are genuine and lasting, fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust.
Responsibility
With great power comes great accountability. Every task I undertake is backed by an unwavering commitment to see it through, to uphold the trust placed in me.