Dr Josephine Palermo

Josephine has spent her professional life advocating for women and gender equality. She has a PhD in Organizational Psychology and is a published expert in coaching, leadership development, psychology of gender, and organizational dynamics. Renowned as a sought-after speaker, leadership coach, and mentor, her expertise lies in fostering communal leadership based on a profound understanding of gender and organizational dynamics.

With a diverse background spanning academia, senior corporate leadership, organizational consulting, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, she uses her psychological and gender knowledge to develop practical strategies for bridging the gender gap in leadership and society.

Currently, she is also a Director of multiple businesses, including Geared for Growth Consulting, 6 Team Conditions Australia, and Melbourne Bellydance. Josephine aims to inspire people to redefine the significance of work and play in their lives, encouraging them to bring their authentic selves to the workplace.

In 2020, she launched the Gears, Action, Growth podcast engaging in conversations with guests on topics concerning business culture and teams.

You can see her talking about feminine power and imposter syndrome here https://youtu.be/r9q1dTvhHI0