Thanks for connecting. Known for my vibrant, outspoken personality; playing small and subtle is not my style. I discovered in early life that there is no passion to be found in being ordinary or average, or wasting energy on comparisons, competition, copying or conforming to the norm. Individuality rocks! Authenticity matters.
From zigzagging through decades of diverse leadership experiences, I’ve built a reputation as a change champion and passionate influencer on all things leadership related.
I’m on a mission to develop dynamic leaders and boost diversity at decision-making tables.
These days, as Director of Vital Leaders – consulting and coaching company, and founder of the ElevateHER community, I coach leaders, run workshops, programs and retreats, facilitate coaching circles, share real and raw stories and relevant strategies in keynote talks, articles and blogs ... and have just released my first book – ‘ROCK YOUR STRIPES’.
ROCK YOUR STRIPES ... is a frank, fierce, full-arse femoir;
part insightful memoir, infused with feminism, lively spirted, deliberately confronting, and purposefully instructional. An experienced leader, change champion, mentor, proud feminist, and facilitator of ElevateHER – Lean In circles, Jilinda’s book bares her passion and personal mission to encourage women to: step up bravely, stand out boldly, and speak up brilliantly.
Adopted as a baby, Jilinda tells of her awakening at age 7 to see life as a blank canvas; a chance to create her own unique, colourful journey. Bursting out from belittling confines, she embraces individualism, makes brave changes, and boldly disrupts the ‘play-it-safe’ conservative conformists. She shares the valuable learnings gained along a zigzag pathway of continually advocating for what is right, fair, equal in choice and rich in opportunity.
Jilinda’s core message throughout the book is:
“Don’t half-arse your way through life ... choose to be your full-arse version.”
