Known for my vibrant, passionate personality and straight-shooting commentary, playing small and subtle has never been my style (at any age, stage or phase). Now in my 7th decade - I've become a Queenager rebel, with no intention to tone down or tune out.
In fact, I am more inclined to turn up the game-changing impact.
Zebra stripes, bright colours, attitudinal hair, bold specs, and WTF tone?
Yep - right on brand and on point.
Individuality ROCKS!
It is one of my top 3 values.
Right up there with
Integrity and Independence.
As a change champion, I continually explore, initiate and embrace exciting 'next' chapters filled with opportunity to learn and experience new things, places, people and adventures.
Zigzags are way more exciting than straight, narrow roads.
No surprise then ... I love creating transformational changes
Life is a cycle of reassessing, redesigning and revelling in each new phase.
Combining decades of leadership expertise, a life-time of gender equality advocacy,
years of navigating ageism, researching and reframing,
my energy is fuelled and fired up when using that collective wisdom to
create impactful change at the intersection of
LEADERSHIP + GENDER EQUALITY + AGE EQUITY
I chose CATALYST as my 2026 guiding word-of-the-year.
RIGHT NOW - I''m deeply focused on helping others embrace longevity ...
Changing how we think, live and lead across longer lives.
Ways to work with me >>>
Keynotes, Panel commentary, Podcast guest, and Vlogs
Books, Online posts, Articles & Blogs, and Media commentary
Circles, Workshops, Programs, and Retreats
Leadership, Self-Empowerment, Game-changer, and Latitude Living
Inclusive Leadership, Gender Equality, Positive Ageing, and Longevity
You may know me from previous leadership roles:
Founder / Director /
Facilitator / Coach
... focused on developing dynamic leaders, diverse teams and vibrant cultures.
Founder / Chair /
Network Leader
... focused on increasing the number of women leaders at the decision-making tables.
Board Director
... national collective of women networks, working together to achieve the vision of
a gender equal Australia.
Decades of passion for leadership, more women in lead roles, more diversity in decision-making.
Professionally ...
I've built a reputation as a change champion, leadership expert, agility coach, human behaviour specialist, a thought-provoking writer, dynamic speaker, and global advocate for gender and age inclusion at decision-making tables.
Yes, I’m a straight shooter… ...
it makes no sense to tiptoe around elephants in the room.
My expertise has evolved from 30+ years in lead roles across private, public and community sectors, supported by formal qualifications, accreditations and professional involvement:
Master of Management (People, Culture & Leadership)
Chartered Manager (CMgr)
Social & Emotional Intelligence Analyst & Coach (ISEI)
Behaviour Profile Analyst (TTI-SI)
International Coaching Professional (ICF)
Neurolingistic Profiling Coach (TCI)
Professional Speaker
Published Author
Gender Equality - Advocate & Global Networks
Longevity Researcher - Global Affiliate
... and continual research, in collaboration with national and global affilitations.
What's with the forearm tatt ?
In 2005, I developed my personal leadership motto [tattooed on my forearm since 2013],
which I absolutely live by:
Dare To Be Me
What it stands for is...
Deliver Authentic Responses Everytime
Truthfully, Openly [with]
Bold Enthusiasm
Model the way
Encourage the heart
Personally >>>
I choose to live a balanced life that continually refuels my mind, body and soul, in beautiful Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
When not travelling for presentations, research projects and pleasure, I re-energise by rising early for sunrises, taking beach walks with my dog, daily meditation & journalling, swimming, yoga, gardening, reading & writing.
I'm an avid believer and advocate for independent security, flexibly working from anywhere, continual learning and healthy lifestyle choices.
Create life on your own terms ...
your life, your choices, your journey,
your happiness, your legacy.
Retirement is an outdated construct ...
don't aspire to retire - actively rewire.
Why I love all things - Zebra >>>
Zebras are powerful animals,
a symbol of individuality and balance ...
Not just the bold, high-contrast striping that stands out; each Zebra is individually unique. Like human fingerprints, they rock their own unique design.
A variable mix of yin and yang energies, neither black or white, right or wrong, nor one better than the other. When herding together their markings blend and bedazzle predators, without losing their individual strength.
Zebras have an extraordinary abiity to survive and flourish in harsh times. Extremely situationally aware of slight changes and potential threats, they are influencers to other surrounding animals. When the zebra raises its head, twitches and starts to move, the others follow its lead. Influencers of change.
Want to read more >>>
on the power of individuality, initiating and influencing change?
Grab a copy of my book ...
© 2026 All Rights Reserved | Jilinda Lee
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions