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.
In the Media
“This is a conversation about visibility, ageism and refusing to shrink as you grow older. It’s about deciding that you’re not “too old,” that your voice matters, and that joy, curiosity and self‑expression are valid reasons to try something bold”
Mandy Scotney expands on the innovative world of the comedian, the fountains of funny, and where the politics comes in.
And while you’re there check out the episode on Innovation or Invention!