Researcher
Leader
Strategist
Researcher
Leader
Strategist
My vision for Australia’s future is that knowledge creators are embedded and intertwined within the communities they serve. Discovery and understanding comes from listening, genuine connection and enrichment. I creatively blend research excellence, leadership and strategy to empower our most influential thought leaders.
As a researcher, my work shapes how communities thrive through health and wellbeing. I am Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing at The University of Queensland. Together with my team, we are internationally acclaimed with several awards and accolades for research excellence.
As a leader, I inspire people and organisations to imagine a more prosperous future. I bring people together and harness their collective ability to create innovative solutions to solve complex challenges.
As a strategist, I have a fresh and engaging approach to developing a shared vision, mapping the path, celebrating achievement and transforming improbable goals into realistic expectations.
I am looking to work with people, teams and organisations who share my vision. Together, we have the power to inspire, connect and deliver on new opportunities in health and wellbeing that will open doors to innovation and exemplify how communities prosper and thrive.
Please get in touch to explore how we can work together.
Services
Individual and Team Coaching
I advise individuals and teams who are looking for a fresh and innovative approach to research. I provide a supportive environment for researchers to reflect and discover their research narrative, create an online presence and develop strategy and branding for programs and teams. My enthusiasm brings people together and creates a positive research culture that supports the generation of income, influence and impact.
I have expertise in:
Mentoring individual researchers who are preparing for nationally competitive fellowships, academic promotion and career advancement.
Coaching research teams who are looking to develop a collective vision and research strategy.
Investigating and reviewing culture, structure and performance of research-focussed Schools and Institutes.
Research Consultancy
I work for health services, charities, non-government organisations, government departments and private enterprise to develop solutions to complex problems. I have a strong reputation for respectfully and carefully listening to staff, customers and stakeholders; exploring contextual nuances and co-developing solutions and strategies. By utilising rigorous and validated research methods, I provide insights for businesses and leaders that aligns ongoing activities with strategic goals and core organisational values.
I have expertise in:
Program review and evaluation of outcomes for education, healthcare, community and social services.
Design and delivery of education and training for staff and stakeholders.
Measurement and evaluation of health care practices.
Targeted research that provides empirical evidence for more strategic decision making.
“Together, we have the power to inspire, connect and deliver on new opportunities in health and wellbeing that will open doors to innovation and exemplify how communities prosper and thrive.”
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National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship
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Lifetime Member at Wolfson College, Cambridge University
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Queensland Tall Poppy Science Award
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Lifetime Visiting Scholar at Wolfson College, Cambridge University
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Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award in Mid-Career Research
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Advance Queensland Women’s Academic Award
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Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award for Research Supervision
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ACGR Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision
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Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award in an Early Career Researcher
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National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator
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Lifetime Honorary Member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Associate Fellow
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NNEdPro IANE Fellowship – “For exemplary and truly outstanding contributions to the field”.
Contact
To get in touch, or to access Lauren’s previous work, including The Nutrition Competence Tool, please use the form below
