As a junior elite sportsman, Justin learnt that discipline and hard work were keys to accomplishing goals.
His passion for leadership and public service first flourished at University, volunteering extensively and being elected to several leadership positions.
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch Bearer (recognised for leadership and community service).
Guinness World Record holder in memory; Australian Memory Champion; represented his country in several mental agility disciplines; with own brief weekly memory segment on prime time breakfast radio for over a year.
Displayed mental toughness climbing the highest mountains in Europe and Africa and running several marathons with no training.
Advocate on education and health issues around the world, particularly aged care, brain health, memory improvement and youth leadership, speaking to groups from 3 – 3000 people.
Halted career to become a full-time primary care giver for a loved one suffering with Alzheimer’s disease.
Returned to University, won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Harvard University; was made a John F Kennedy Fellow by the Harvard Kennedy School.
Received the highest grades in his Masters, specialising in leadership, communication, media training, politics and persuasion.
Awarded outright highest ever grade given for a public speech at Harvard in The Making of a Politician; and the highest grade for an international student running for “President” in Harvard’s Mock Presidential Debate; voted one of the most persuasive at Harvard in Persuasion: The Science and Art of the Effective Influence.
With a Harvard Professor, has co-authored the lead book chapter of a major international text on political persuasion; and was a successful US Campaign Manager for a local election.
Held Fellowships both at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics & Public Policy and the Center for Public Leadership, working directly for two Harvard Professors, one a world leading media trainer and communication guru and the second an eminent US General (Rtd) specialising in authentic leadership.
Worked in or traveled to more than 60 countries; knows the importance of cross cultural understanding.
Has helped train US councilors, former Prime Ministers, representatives running for US Congress and Presidential Candidates.
Based on his life experiences, education and work, founded “Model Leadership” and “Courageous Public Speaking”.
Believes life and leadership involves determination to succeed, pushing beyond the “comfort zone” and having courage to fail in that quest.
Justin has failed often and suffered loss at times. During these moments he says he has learnt the most about himself and the world.
MEET JUSTIN
As a junior elite sportsman, Justin learnt that discipline and hard work were keys to accomplishing goals.
His passion for leadership and public service first flourished at University, volunteering extensively and being elected to several leadership positions.
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch Bearer (recognised for leadership and community service).
Guinness World Record holder in memory; Australian Memory Champion; represented his country in several mental agility disciplines; with own brief weekly memory segment on prime time breakfast radio for over a year.
Displayed mental toughness climbing the highest mountains in Europe and Africa and running several marathons with no training.
Advocate on education and health issues around the world, particularly aged care, brain health, memory improvement and youth leadership, speaking to groups from 3 – 3000 people.
Halted career to become a full-time primary care giver for a loved one suffering with Alzheimer’s disease.
Returned to University, won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Harvard University; was made a John F Kennedy Fellow by the Harvard Kennedy School.
Received the highest grades in his Masters, specialising in leadership, communication, media training, politics and persuasion.
Awarded outright highest ever grade given for a public speech at Harvard in The Making of a Politician; and the highest grade for an international student running for “President” in Harvard’s Mock Presidential Debate; voted one of the most persuasive at Harvard in Persuasion: The Science and Art of the Effective Influence.
With a Harvard Professor, has co-authored the lead book chapter of a major international text on political persuasion; and was a successful US Campaign Manager for a local election.
Held Fellowships both at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics & Public Policy and the Center for Public Leadership, working directly for two Harvard Professors, one a world leading media trainer and communication guru and the second an eminent US General (Rtd) specialising in authentic leadership.
Worked in or traveled to more than 60 countries; knows the importance of cross cultural understanding.
Has helped train US councilors, former Prime Ministers, representatives running for US Congress and Presidential Candidates.
Based on his life experiences, education and work, founded “Model Leadership” and “Courageous Public Speaking”.
Believes life and leadership involves determination to succeed, pushing beyond the “comfort zone” and having courage to fail in that quest.
Justin has failed often and suffered loss at times. During these moments he says he has learnt the most about himself and the world.