About

Midja

Hi, I’m

Midja.

I help leaders to be their true authentic selves and build confidence, trust and commitment.

I believe that great leaders are those who dare to be themselves, share their personal stories and show vulnerability. They understand and connect with their personal values and their ‘why’. Leaders worth following build trust through honesty, openness and authenticity.

My Business Card

I’ve spent the last 20+ years in the corporate world as a legal partner of an ASX listed national law firm and a learning and development specialist. I’m an expert in leadership and building career confidence, backed by my extensive corporate leadership experience.

As a corporate facilitator and mentor, I create customisable programs to address the current leadership challenges of your team. These programs include engaging face-to-face workshops, online accountability sessions, one-on-one mentoring and a variety of diagnostic tools. I help business leaders to cut through the noise and develop cultural and strategic plans that provide clarity and direction and take their business to the next level.

During my career I have facilitated hundreds of corporate workshops, made transformative keynotes, mentored and coached leaders of all ages and walks of life. I’ve founded Midja Leadership, The Female Leadership Experience (FLEX) and The Legal Leadership Project. I’m also the author of three books, ‘Take Off the Cape’, ‘Unshakeable Confidence’ and ‘Great Lawyer to Great Leader’. I’m also the host of the podcast ‘Mondays with Midja’ talking all things life, love and leadership.

I understand the challenges clients face in building leadership capability within their organisations. I work with their leaders to leverage their strengths to gain the skills and self-belief they need to inspire top performance.

I’m best known for my infectious energy, enthusiasm, and ability to bring out the best in people in a pragmatic, resourceful and authentically inspiring way. As a keynote speaker, people say I’m captivating and inspiring. I have a natural ability to connect with any audience and deliver powerful messages that they can implement immediately back into the workplace.

I have worked with a broad range of clients including the Toyota North Queensland Cowboys, SAP, Queensland Law Society, WSP Engineering, Australian Trade College, QLD Urban Utilities, Chamberlains Law Firm, Strata Sphere, Sentinel Property Group, Merthry Law, SandSky Developments and James Conomos Lawyers.

What do I do?

I help leaders to be their true authentic selves and to build confidence, trust and commitment.

I allow great leaders show vulnerability and share their personal stories.

I help create leaders worth following, who don’t get results from their people through mere compliance.

I lead and engage teams to achieve outstanding results.

I help organisations build team trust and see outstanding results in their leaders.

 

On the Other Days…

My business card says that I’m a speaker, corporate facilitator and mentor but just like you, I play lots of different roles in my life.

I’m a dedicated mum to three gorgeous kids who does her best to help with homework. I love to drink champagne and dance with my friends to very loud pop music.

I’m an extrovert who loves to talk, and I’m always surrounded by friends and family. I’m a regular at the beach and on a Sunday afternoon, I love nothing better than to curl up with a good book. I’m purposeful, confident and driven to succeed.

My signature sign off is ‘Champagne & Sunshine’, because it encapsulates my fun, down to earth and optimistic style (if I wore glasses, they would be rose coloured).

I help leaders build confidence, trust and commitment.

 Qualifications & Highlights

  • Legal Partnership at an ASX listed 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 Female Leadership Experience (FLEX) and The Legal Leadership Project

  • FranklinCovey Accredited Facilitator

  • Cert IV Training and Assessment

  • Cert IV Coaching

  • Telstra Women’s Business Awards 2017 Nominee

  • Member International Coach Federation

  • Minessence Values Framework Accredited Consultant

  • The Culture Doctor® Cultural Health Check

  • Belbin Team Roles Accredited Facilitator

 Let’s Talk Leadership.