Testimonials

It would be hard to think of another person who’s had the impact Jo’s had on leadership within agriculture. I learned that pathways in Australian agriculture are accessible for someone like me. People have grown the confidence to step up and take on roles in the industry and in the community, which is really important.

Great workshop in the South Burnett from Jo Eady on mentoring – really value her broad experience across many industries and rural and regional communities. Practical tools as well as developing plans for change. Highly recommend Jo for her capacity to connect and engage.

Jo has the ability to read a person and then tailor a unique experience to challenge and test that person, in a supported and nurturing environment. Since working with Jo I have won promotion at work and joined my first board, but most importantly I have become more self aware and conscious of my values and how they interact in my life. I couldn’t recommend Jo Eady as a facilitator or coach more readily or highly. You and/or your business will be richer for the opportunity.

The Future Cotton Leaders Program is an extremely rewarding program for anyone wanting to grow their personal and professional development. The Program pushed me both personally and professionally out of my comfort zone. Completing the program really helped build my confidence in taking on roles in my community and industry. The program taps into incredible resources and networks which exposed me to industry leaders and networks that I would not of otherwise had the opportunity to meet. Overall the program kick started me into developing good business and personal habits which have benefited my own business and my ability to contribute to our industry.

I work as a regional development manager with Cradle Coast Authority and am currently working on a place-based capital program to attract capital to the community and develop a pathway for young people to purchase land and become established in agriculture. Leading a project like this wouldn’t have been possible without Jo identifying and developing my leadership capabilities, the benefits of which now flow through the wider community. Jo is great at meeting people where they’re at,she asks people the right questions and gives them the right tools. She embodies the kind of leadership that agriculture is benefitting from.

Jo has extensive industry knowledge, is an expert leader and is able to create a safe and supportive environment for program participants. I have seen first-hand the incredible results she delivers for an organisation as a result of these qualities. I am certain Jo Eady is the secret ingredient for many successful agriculture leaders. For leadership and facilitation expertise, Jo Eady and RuralScope are a must!

Just a short note to thank you for your wonderful and professional facilitation. Truly a stimulating and rewarding experience for me. With your wonderful guidance and such stimulating and encouraging phone conversations, you open the locks so now hopefully I will squeeze some doors open to exciting and active events, programmes and positions so as to fulfil a rewarding career.

The Future Cotton Leaders Program provided me with the opportunity develop my individual knowledge and in turn contribute to the development of our Cotton Growers Association and other businesses I am involved with. The networks and new friends I have developed during the Future Cotton Leaders Program will be with me for the rest of my working career. I cannot recommend participating in the program more highly, don’t just think about it or postpone for another year make sure you apply.

The Future Cotton Leaders program was a great opportunity to meet with and get to know people from different parts of the industry. The course itself gives you a better understanding of yourself, your goals and what you can contribute. After the course I had much a stronger sense of my role in the industry and stronger relationships with the people that my research affects.