About Us
Partners in life and business, co-founders of Happy Changemakers and co-authors of Package Promote Scale: Grow your business revenue and impact, without the stress and overwhelm. We've spent over a decade helping purpose-led organisations and businesses translate good intentions into clear, actionable plans.
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We've worked with hundreds of purpose-driven organisations across Australia and seen the same patterns again and again.
We bring facilitation, governance expertise and structured thinking to close that gap, delivered in a way that's practical and jargon-free.
After decades in the social impact sector, Jodie noticed that the people most committed to making a difference were often paying the highest personal cost.
Making a difference should feel good, not just look good on paper. That conviction sits at the heart of everything we do.
Principal Consultant & Co-Founder
Jodie is an expert facilitator in strategic planning and governance, a former CEO of Travellers Aid Australia, a former board member of several not-for-profits. She is a trusted consultant to boards and leadership teams across the not-for-profit, social enterprise and purpose-driven business sectors.
She brings strategic thinking, practical experience in adapting to change and diversifying income streams, and the facilitation skill to navigate sensitive conversations with grace. Since 2014, she's guided and supported over 300 clients navigating uncharted waters.
Career highlights:
Co-Founder
Rob brings structured thinking around commercial acumen, planning, scoping and turning decisions into workable action plans. His corporate background with organisations like IBM and GE, combined with over two decades helping businesses grow, means he understands what it takes to turn purpose into sustainable performance.
He's helped over 300 businesses with their planning, sales and marketing strategies. His approach is practical, jargon-free and designed for teams that need clarity, not complexity.
Career highlights:
Local government
Not-for-profits
Community organisations
Education
Government funded programs
Purpose driven businesses
Package Promote Scale: Grow your business revenue and impact, without the stress and overwhelm is our guide for independent consultants and service-based business owners in the social impact sector who want to streamline their services, attract the right clients and grow sustainably.
While the book is written specifically for social impact consultants, it reflects the same values and approach we bring to our work with purpose-led organisations: clarity, structure and a focus on what actually works. It covers how to turn your expertise into clear service packages, promote them with confidence and scale without burning out.
"Every small business person needs help before, during and after disasters. Jodie and Rob are not only great small business advisors, they are also wonderful small business owners."
Renae Hanvin Director, Resilient Ready
"I have been lucky enough to be mentored, coached and inspired by Happy Changemakers. Jodie also helped me navigate my way through purchasing our second business."
Tamara Cook Manager, Mariners Cove
"From the first cup of coffee together, Jodie and Rob have gone out of their way to make me feel welcomed and included in the local business community."
Jack Clayfield Director, GraduateHero