Kerrin Smith

Positive Leadership and Wellbeing Science Consultant

I’ve spent over a decade exploring what truly motivates people to find purpose and flourish. My journey began as a teacher, curious about how to bring out the best in my students and colleagues. I soon saw the powerful link between strong leadership, supportive teams, and meaningful outcomes for learners.

That curiosity led me to further study and a career in consulting, where I now design and deliver workshops across Australia, helping leaders grow both personally and professionally.

Qualifications

  • Master of Applied Positive Psychology — University of Melbourne

  • Applied Positive Psychology Coaching Certificate (Level 1) — Institute of Positive Psychology Coaching

  • Master of Educational Leadership — Australian Catholic University

  • Master of Education — Australian Catholic University

  • Bachelor of Education — La Trobe University

Advisory Network

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Dr Maike Neuhaus is a psychologist, researcher, coach and founder of The Flourishing Doc, specialising in behaviour change, positive psychology and human flourishing. Her work combines scientific rigour with practical approaches to helping individuals and organisations achieve meaningful and sustainable change.

Maike holds a PhD specialising in effective behaviour change strategies and has held research, teaching and consulting roles at institutions including The University of Queensland and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. She is also a published academic and ICF-accredited coach.

Maike brings to the Advisory Network extensive expertise in evidence-based wellbeing, behaviour change and translating psychological science into practical strategies that support individual and organisational growth.

Behaviour Change · Positive Psychology

Justin Robinson

Justin Robinson is a leading wellbeing educator, consultant and co-founder of The Wellbeing Distillery, supporting schools and organisations to embed evidence-informed approaches to wellbeing.

Previously, Justin was the founding Director of the Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School, where he helped pioneer Positive Education and trained thousands of educators internationally. He brings more than 20 years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles.

Justin is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education and serves on the board of the International Positive Education Network. He brings to the Advisory Network extensive expertise in wellbeing strategy, organisational implementation and creating sustainable systems-level change.

Wellbeing Strategy · Systems Impact
Program Development · First Nations Perspectives

Brady Cooper

Brady Cooper is an experienced educator and program leader with more than 20 years of experience across education, leadership development, mentoring and community engagement.

Brady spent five years at Richmond Football Club, where he developed and delivered the Korin Gamadji Institute's leadership program for Aboriginal secondary students across Victoria. His work focused on building leadership capability, strengthening connections and creating meaningful development opportunities.

Brady now leads the Indigenous Graduate Program, Yurranga Barring Duliin, at Monash University, supporting Indigenous graduates as they transition into professional careers. He brings to the Advisory Network extensive experience in Aboriginal leadership, culturally responsive practice, mentoring and the design and delivery of impactful development programs.

Belonging & Connection · Wellbeing Leadership

Johanna Leitch

Johanna Leitch is an Associate Certified Coach, leadership and wellbeing facilitator, and PhD candidate specialising in digital communication and belonging.

With more than a decade of experience across education, wellbeing, for-purpose and community sectors, Johanna combines expertise in psychology, wellbeing science and leadership development to help individuals and teams strengthen connection, resilience and performance.

Holding Honours qualifications in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science, Johanna regularly facilitates workshops in psychological safety, leadership, mental health, communication and workplace wellbeing. She brings to the Advisory Network a contemporary, evidence-informed perspective on belonging, interpersonal connection and building healthier, more effective teams.