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 (from remote regions to boardrooms) in national and statewide roles.
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:
• National triage and stakeholder strategy design • Leadership and business development 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. I mentor young professionals and startup founders through Stone & Chalk and previously with River City Labs, Queensland University of Technology, and Brisbane Business Hub. Because building the future means investing in those who’ll lead it next.
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)
We’re not just going to react to change, we’re also building what’s next. Explore our Future of Work Pipeline Program, starting in Melbourne, scaling nationally. Explore the Program