• "Exams, for example, teach you about decision-making under pressure and the importance of "on-time, just-enough delivery", which is exactly what you need in the consulting world."

  • "If you put your hand up at Beca, you get opportunities to recreate yourself. I am passionate about ensuring we keep those career opportunities alive as we grow so that people can move between roles and geographies."

  • "I didn't necessarily have a burning aspiration to be CEO, but I did have a burning aspiration to drive change and impact. "

  • "I’ve learned that while you know a challenge will pass, it is different to knowing it in your heart while leading a business through it."

  • "Taking those opportunities that require courage while having the confidence to ask for help along the way is what ultimately defined my path."

  • "When you are working with your values, the chances of being successful are much higher, whereas a lack of alignment leads to self-doubt and discomfort."

  • "My goal is to set us up so that we are a 200, 300, and eventually a 500-year business, and we simply cannot achieve that by standing still."

  • "At the end of the year, having those objectives gives you a true sense of achievement and satisfaction because you can see exactly how you've grown."

  • "My goal is to stand for the idea that the work we do at Beca changes the world, and we want to change it in the best way possible. I call it optimistic dissatisfaction. This means being proud of our 105-year legacy and the measurable impact we’ve made while constantly evolving to do things better."

  • "A big part of what’s next for me is also preparing the way for the future generation of leadership; I am dedicated to creating opportunities so that I can eventually hand over the reins to the next set of leaders."

  • "Take the opportunities that scare you. If you aren't challenging yourself, you miss out on the satisfaction of success."

  • "I think a great starting point is to look at the project you are currently working on and realise that you are already involved in culture and system change for that client or business. Instead of just focusing on your specific technical work package, push your thinking to understand how that project will require the rest of the business to change how they operate."

  • "I often think of the famous saying about the bricklayer: are you just laying a brick, or are you building a cathedral? My advice is to push yourself to see the "cathedral" you are contributing to."

  • "I have been fortunate to have had a good run and have had a lot of fun throughout my career, and it is important to remember that it is going to be okay."