My name is Kathie and I have some interesting life experiences and insights to share. I will try to keep you entertained with humour, humility and a dose of irony thrown in for good measure.
I am a very strong believer that actions speak louder than words and you will find that resilience is a recurring theme in my writing, as is just getting out there and giving it a go.
If you are a leader in business or governance, or aspiring to be, I am sure you’ll find my posts on Leadership interesting. It’s always good to learn about your peers’ experiences but it’s not often a successful leader will have the courage to speak out, particularly about topics that may be perceived as showing weakness. Where others see weakness or vulnerability, I see life lessons and an opportunity to learn, grow and improve.
For all you technophiles out there, my posts on Technology provide an alternate perspective on Australia’s technology landscape. You will note that I am from neither a STEM nor a research background, I have come to love technology from an entrepreneurial perspective. My tangential pathway to technology gives me unique insights, particularly around commercialisation and ethical considerations.
I am so excited to be playing a part in shaping the future of Australia’s technology economy – at Lunar Outpost Oceania, we’re developing an Australian-made rover to go to the Moon! I am also deeply proud to have served as Director of Corporate Strategy at the Australian Space Agency, where I had the privilege of leading the Agency’s evolution program, and providing strategic advice and direction to ensure the organisation’s success in delivering on the Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019-2028.
Please enjoy these musings and I would love for you to contact me to connect or simply to let me know your thoughts.
I've chosen a few of my favourites for you ...
My Story: An unconventional career
Family legend has it that, when Aunty Jo asked me, aged 5, what I wanted to be when I grew up, I raised my chin and replied proudly: “I want to be a businesswoman”.
From Pillion to Pilot: A journey from back to front
In this article I share my journey from my introduction to motorcycling as a pillion passenger through to taking the first courageous step to venture out solo.
6 Big Challenges to Solve for Australia’s Robotics Industry
I have learnt a lot about the Australian Robotics Industry recently and have been surprised by some of the fundamental challenges we need to overcome if it’s to succeed. Let’s tackle these, what role can you play?
10 Lessons my Ducati taught me about Governance
It may seem an unlikely synergism, however, I’ve come to realise my experiences as a motorcyclist are very much aligned with my approach to governance.