About Mandy

I’m a comedian, PhD candidate, academic, experienced business leader, and mental health expert. Some may call me a polymath - I just like to say I’m still deciding what to be when I grow up. Above all, I am an expert communicator and storyteller who can …

  • Make sense of messy information - I’m skilled at taking large amounts of data (like interviews or observations) and finding meaningful patterns and insights. 

  • Listen deeply - I can get to the heart of what people are really saying. 

  • Clearly communicate complex ideas - I take complicated problems or findings and explain them in ways that make sense to different audiences.

In my corporate career in the travel and recruitment industries, I rose to the role of CEO, successfully managed a number of startups and acquisitions, and led businesses through significant periods of change. I also worked for many years in the health and wellbeing industry, studying and teaching yoga, mindfulness and meditation. I’m now pursuing a PhD and am a rising stand-up comedian who can be regularly seen in Sydney’s top comedy rooms ... I’m smart, funny and modest!

A state finalist in the RAW Comedy National Competition in 2023, I’m known for warmth, storytelling, and a unique perspective on life, work, and well-being.

I’d love to hear from you if you need help with your next conference, a facilitator for your strategy day, you’re looking for a keynote speaker to educate and engage your team, or a comedian to bring the laughs. I can help.