Hi, I’m Midja
I’ve spent more than two decades helping people become more confident in who they are and how they lead.
And while my work has taken me into boardrooms, onto stages and alongside some extraordinary women and leaders, the thing that still excites me most is seeing what happens when someone starts to truly back themselves.
My work is about creating the conversations, ideas and experiences that help people know themselves better, trust their judgement, lead with conviction and have greater impact.
MY BUSINESS CARD
I’ve spent more than 25 years in business and leadership, including as a legal partner of an ASX-listed national law firm, before building a career dedicated to leadership, confidence and professional development.
Over that time, I’ve facilitated hundreds of leadership workshops, coached and mentored leaders at every stage of their careers, delivered keynotes to audiences across Australia and worked with organisations across law, engineering, energy, sport, professional services and more.
I’m the founder of The FLEX and The Legal Leadership Project, host of Mondays with Midja podcast, and author of three books, Take Off the Cape, Unshakeable Confidence and Great Lawyer to Great Leader.
My clients have included Toyota, North Queensland Cowboys, SAP, Queensland Law Society, WSP Engineering, Australian Trade College, Urban Utilities, Ashurst, Shell Energy, Chamberlains Law Firm, Sentinel Property Group and many more.
What I’m best known for, though, is bringing energy, honesty and practicality into the room. Whether I’m coaching one person, facilitating a leadership program or speaking to hundreds, I want people to walk away with more than a good feeling.
I want them to leave ready to do lead differently.
WHAT I DO ON THE OTHER DAYS
There’s a lot more to me than leadership, keynotes and what happens in a workshop.
I’m a mum to three incredible kids, a big believer in making memories and someone who will almost always say yes to an adventure. I love travelling, long lunches, good books, great conversations and being surrounded by the people I love.
I’m an extrovert who genuinely loves people. I’ll happily talk to just about anyone, dance to very loud pop music and find something worth celebrating whenever I can. But I’m equally happy at the beach on a Sunday afternoon or curled up somewhere with a good book.
I’m curious, optimistic and probably incapable of sitting still for too long. I believe you can be ambitious and still have a life full of fun, connection and the things that make you feel most like yourself.
And if there’s champagne and sunshine involved? Even better.
QUALIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
Legal Partnership at a national law firm.
Business owner inspiring leaders to build trust, embrace collaboration and drive performance.
Author of 3 books – Take Off the Cape, Great Lawyer to Great Leader and Unshakeable Confidence
Bachelor of Laws (Hon) & Bachelor of Information Technology (with Distinction) from QUT
Judges Choice Champion, Dancing CEOs 2022
Founder of The FLEX and The Legal Leadership Project
FranklinCovey Accredited Facilitator
Cert IV Training and Assessment
Diploma of Coaching
Telstra Women’s Business Awards 2017 Nominee
Minessence Values Framework Accredited Consultant
The Culture Doctor® Cultural Health Check
Belbin Team Roles Accredited Facilitator
MBTI Accredited Facilitator