Hi, I’m Kayla. I’m hell bent on changing the world. I want to make you think.

Chairperson. Non-Executive Director. Governance Executive.
Speaker. Writer. 4x Governance Top 100 Finalist.

Get to know me

I was 31 years old when I became the chairperson of a multimillion-dollar not-for-profit organization in Perth, Western Australia – the youngest in the organization's history (possibly within Australia). As an aspiring polymath, I am a values-driven emerging leader who is attracted to disruptive organizations that possess an appetite for growth and transformation through focus on policy, procedure and optimization. I thrive im demystifying complex problems to provide innovative and practical solutions that contribute to an organization’s goals.

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What do I do?

Philosophically Driven

An intellectual fascination and obsession with governance philosophy and ethos is the foundation upon which I operate. This allows me to excel in the areas of: Board support and management Policy development and compliance Risk management Legal and regulatory affairs and more

ABOUT ME

Paradigm Shifting

I ask tough questions. Between my legal and risk background, my intense discernment and affinity for both critical and lateral thinking, I am an astute problem-solver. Whether its strategy, business optimization or day-to-day troubleshooting, my approach cuts through the noise to provide solutions in the face of complexity and uncertainty.

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Unconventional Perspective

With a complex personal life that irrevocably impacted my career trajectory, I am a strong advocate for lived experience voices. My dedication to Japanese ju jitsu concreted the tenacity and discipline that flow into my professional endeavours. I am proud to have a reputation as a high-performer and emerging leader to watch.

MY WORK

My Latest Work

Check out some of my latest work for a taste of what I've been focused on recently.

Be sure to read my most popular op-ed, "Is Your Board Your Biggest Cyber Threat?", as republished to over 100k readers in over 70 countries by various organizations including Across the Board (New York, USA); Veritas Compensation Consultants (California, USA); Cyber Attack Survivors Club (Kyiv, Ukraine), and incorporated into the coursework of the International Board Directors Competency Designation (IBDC.D).

[Op-Ed] Is your board your biggest cyber threat?

June 1, 2024

Oh, the places you(/r board information) will go! Which email address do you use, and why?

[Webinar] Perspectives 2024 Symposium

March 20, 2024

Imagine being told: “The way you grew up, you ought to have ended up an addict or in jail.”

[Webinar] Corporate Governance Institute

January 24, 2024

The 32 year old chairperson: Lived experience as a governance asset.

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