Hi, I'm Julia.
A driven leader with a passion for regional Australia.
I work with organisations, industries and communities that have the prosperity of regional Australia at their core.
Hi, I'm Julia. A driven leader with a passion for regional Australia.
I work with organisations, industries and communities that have the prosperity of regional Australia at their core.
A bit about me.
I founded Engage & Create Consulting in December 2012, from my now home-town of Goondiwindi, South West Queensland. The focus of Engage & Create Consulting was to support the viability and vibrancy of businesses and community organisations across regional Australia. With two decades of experience in agricultural extension, Landcare and catchment management - I worked with regional communities and industry across the country on a range of projects, with the focus on identifying needs in business and implementing creative solutions to address them.
This work naturally led to some incredible connections and opportunities, and I found a passion for advocacy work and getting regional Australia a seat at the leadership table - so my focus is now on The Connection Table and being a Councillor for Goondiwindi Regional Council.
I also founded The Goondiwindi Business Hub, a venture I entered into with business partners in November 2013. “The Hub” is home to 8 businesses who have long-term tenancy. In May 2021, myself and my husband Tony then opened The House 4390, Goondiwindi’s newest and most exciting retail hub home to 5 female-led homewares and service businesses before selling this business in late 2022.
Along the way I have collected a few gongs!
2025 - University of Queensland Gatton Gold Medal
2025 - Women in Technology Raising the Regions Award - Highly commended
2024 - University of Queensland Gatton Past Students Union Distinguished Past Student Award
2024 - current Queensland Treasury Office of Social Impact Roundtable member
2022 - Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to regional business and organisations
2018 - Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence
2018 - Queensland Government 100 Faces of Small Business
2017 - Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote business owner of the year
2014 - 100 Women in Australian Agribusiness
I have completed the AICD Company Directors Course and hold several board leadership roles. I served as Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur and am currently a board member for Motherland Australia, on the advisory board for Humans of Agriculture and Deputy Chair on the Australia Economic Accelerator board.
SPEAKER, EMCEE & FACILITATION
As a qualified and experienced facilitator, I deliver high quality training to build capacity of individuals and organisations - from Developing Investment Worthy Projects to Governance and facilitating most things in between, I bring an engaging energy to workshops & training, both in person and online.
My catch cry is that I don't take myself too seriously but I certainly take what I do seriously. It is this contagious enthusiasm paired with my natural and engaging ability to tell a story that has seen me
become a sought after guest speaker, panellist and emcee at state, national and international events.
LEADERSHIP & CAPABILITY
As the Co-Founder of The Connection Table, I build leadership capability in individuals across regional Australia through our flagship leadership program, coaching and mentoring.
The Connection Table was born out of the need to bring regional, rural and remote Australia to the decision-making table.
We’re motivated and energised by the impact of nurturing and bringing together trailblazers, thinkers and experts from diverse industries and locations across rural Australia.
By developing leaders and bridging the gap between rural and metro, we can influence change, advocate for our communities and ensure our voices are heard.
A bit about me.
I founded Engage & Create Consulting in December 2012, from my now home-town of Goondiwindi, South West Queensland.
The focus of Engage & Create Consulting was to support the viability and vibrancy of businesses and community organisations across regional Australia.
With two decades of experience in agricultural extension, Landcare and catchment management - I worked with regional communities and industry across the country on a range of projects, with the focus on identifying needs in business and implementing creative solutions to address them.
This work naturally led to some incredible connections and opportunities, and I found a passion in advocacy work and getting regional Australia a seat at the leadership table - so my focus is now on The Connection Table and being a Councillor for Goondiwindi Regional Council.
I also founded The Goondiwindi Business Hub, a venture I entered into with business partners in November 2013. “The Hub” is home to 8 businesses who have long-term tenancy. In May 2021, myself and my husband Tony then opened The House 4390, Goondiwindi’s newest and most exciting retail hub home to 5 female-led homewares and service businesses before selling this business in late 2022.
Along the way I have collected a few gongs!
2025 - University of Queensland Gatton Gold Medal
2025 - Women in Technology Raising the Regions Award - Highly commended
2024 - University of Queensland Gatton Past Students Union Distinguished Past Student Award
2024 - current Queensland Treasury Office of Social Impact Roundtable member
2022 - Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to regional business and organisations
2018 - Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence
2018 - Queensland Government 100 Faces of Small Business
2017 - Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote business owner of the year
2014 - 100 Women in Australian Agribusiness
I have completed the AICD Company Directors Course and hold several board leadership roles. I served as Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur and am currently a board member for Motherland Australia, on the advisory board for Humans of Agriculture and Deputy Chair on the Australia Economic Accelerator board.
How I help.
SPEAKER, EMCEE
& FACILITATION
As a qualified and experienced facilitator, I deliver high quality training to build capacity of individuals and organisations - from Developing Investment Worthy Projects to Governance and facilitating most things in between, I bring an engaging energy to workshops & training, both in person and online.
My catch cry is that I don't take myself too seriously but I certainly take what I do seriously. It is this contagious enthusiasm paired with my natural and engaging ability to tell a story that has seen me become a sought after guest speaker, panellist and emcee at state, national and international events.
LEADERSHIP & CAPABILITY
As the Co-Founder of The Connection Table,
I build leadership capability in individuals across regional Australia through our flagship
leadership program, coaching and mentoring.
The Connection Table was born out of the
need to bring regional, rural and remote Australia to the decision-making table.
We’re motivated and energised by the impact of nurturing and bringing together trailblazers, thinkers and experts from diverse industries and locations across rural Australia.
By developing leaders and bridging the gap between rural and metro, we can influence change, advocate for our communities and
ensure our voices are heard.
Contact
I acknowledge the traditional owners & custodians of Country and pay
my respects to the people, cultures and elders past, present and emerging.
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