About Mary & TrueRes
I don’t just advise, I execute.
With 25+ years of experience across government, business, and community, in 33+ high-stakes, high-impact transformations across Australia and across borders (from remote regions to boardrooms).
But I didn’t start in suits and strategy decks.
I’m a first-gen Australian who learned resilience early. I’ve hustled, adapted, and turned challenges into opportunity, skills I now use to help others prepare, not repair.
What I bring:
• Leading National and International Strategy Design in Crisis, Growth & Transformation
• Building capability and leadership and team support in crisis and growth
• Deep cross-sector insight and execution capability
• A no-fluff, “get sh*t done” leadership style that cuts through politics and paralysis.
Whether it’s managing million to billion-dollar builds or mentoring the next-gen, my mission is the same: Help leaders move forward, faster, stronger, and with the right people on board.
Mentorship and Legacy Work
The future of work will demand grit, adaptability, and influence and love mentoring young leaders. Have mentored for Stone & Chalk (VIC), River City Labs, Queensland University of Technology, and Brisbane Business Hub.
Credentials
• Masters in Communication (RMIT, Distinction) and International Association of Public Participation certifications
• NLP Practitioner (personal & professional growth) and GroupWork (conflict resolution and facilitation)
• Former board director (International Association of Business Communicators & Greater Melton Chamber of Commerce)
Looking to also back bold, cross-sector projects that help people face disruption with clarity, confidence, and calm. Projects that don’t just react to change, but building what’s next. If you are leading (or funding) something real — across industries and ecosystems, generations or borders — I’m ready to help make it work in practice. Let’s talk.
