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SU Australia

I lead the organisation's strategic initiatives - bringing vision to life; 
I'm also tasked with lifting the leadership capability across the organisation; 
Plus some company secretary duties.

The objective of the role is to foster a child-safe culture, and driving impactful projects for children, youth, and families across Australia.

Associate Director

I lead a national team remotely. The main premise of this role is to optimise support operations to drive high customer satisfaction. I have a track record in managing diverse teams and implementing innovative strategies.

I lead a dynamic national team, overseeing 3 direct reports and 10 indirect reports, serving 1000+ employees, volunteers, community members, and beneficiaries. My responsibilities span query resolution via multiple channels (email, phone, website), chaplaincy support, volunteer recruitment, ministry finance, and event coordination. I also manage critical incident response, ensuring compliance with child safety regulations and educational policies.

Other Achievements:
✅ Unified a decentralised team to a single national team
✅ Streamlined and simplified processes
✅ Implemented 'Resolver', an advanced digital incident management system.
✅ Implemented a robust critical incident management policy.

Realised 5% savings in time and cost of operations from enhanced efficiency and productivity so far post org merger.

Experience:
🔹 Support Strategy and Leadership: I drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer support, streamline processes, and boost efficiency.

🔹 Customer-Centric Focus: Understanding customer needs, ensuring timely, effective, empathetic assistance, and fostering customer loyalty.

🔹 Data-Driven Decision Making: I leverage data analytics and KPIs for informed resource allocation, faster response times, and shorter resolution times.

🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration: I promote collaboration with IT, Finance, and Systems teams to address customer issues, drive product improvements, and align support with missional goals.

🔹 Continuous Improvement: I lead ongoing training, development, and process refinement to keep our support hub at the forefront of excellence.

Skills:
✨ Remote Team Leadership
✨ Customer Satisfaction
✨ Process Optimisation
✨ Data Analysis
✨ Cross-Functional Collaboration
✨ Continuous Improvement

Group Manager Support Hub

I maximise productivity, reduce costs, and ensure that field operations consistently deliver outstanding performance.

As the Field Performance Manager, I oversee 1 HR Business Partner as we partner with Regional Managers to foster positive workplace environments and manage employee relations. I have a proven track record in conflict resolution, compliance, and maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere. My expertise extends to handling complex employee issues, implementing fair policies, and facilitating the return of employees from various leaves, including medical, parental, or disability. I am dedicated to promoting employee well-being and ensuring organisational success through strong employee relations and smooth return-to-work procedures.

In this role, I've been entrusted with several key responsibilities and accountabilities, including complex tier 3 case management, performance and injury management, team performance management, system improvement design, and providing guidance to frontline management on people-related issues. Additionally, I report on insights to risk and governance issues to the Executive and risk and compliance teams, aligning our practices with the latest recommendations from the royal commission.

Field Performance Manager

This is a newly created team in the Mission Support department of the organisation. As a pioneering team, my areas of influence include:
- change management
- process management
- team development
- resource planning

Day to day, my areas of responsibilities include:
- Performance management and analysis
- Lead investigator in misconduct matters
- Rehab and return to work
- Premium reduction strategies
- Building and enhancing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Developing leadership capability within the department
- Provide leadership for 1 direct report.

Through careful prioritisation and planning, the efficiency gains from simplifying and streamlining work to be done has seen the team save circa $50,000 in additional resource needs for 18 months.

Field Performance Delivery Manager

I am a jack of all trades in this generalist HR role. Some of the output so far in my tenure and continuing responsibilities include:
- review and update people related policies
- advise and lead matters relating to performance management and rehabilitation
- conduct disciplinary meetings
- facilitate business process improvement
- consult, develop and implement the organisation's safety management system
- lead the review of the organisation's first aid needs 
- lead the health, safety and child protection portfolio by preparing quarterly reports and chairing consultative committee meetings.

I have a knack of working with management at all levels to achieve win-win outcomes by being an empathic listener - from newly appointed Managers to senior Directors.

People Services Business Partner

Toastmasters International

Achievements:
Oct 2019 - Awarded 'Competent Leader' designation
Jul 2016 - Awarded 'Competent Communicator' designation
Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 - Vice President Membership

Member

Suncorp Group

I was responsible for providing proactive advice to the business on current and emerging safety and wellbeing matters. I also provided first response to all incident and hazard notifications through SafetyCentre and maintaining the safety management system. As a senior member of the team, I was a point of escalation for junior safety professionals in the team.

Accountabilities and achievements:
•	Led the service delivery of technical advice and support for all mid-tier safety and wellbeing matters, including risk management, incident and injury management, audit and verification, consultation and work health and safety legislative compliance requirements;
•	Embedded a new safety management system within the business through facilitation and training;
•	Drive the implementation of key controls to prevent workplace incidents and hazards;
•	Implemented continuous improvement opportunities within the team. These included streamlining team processes for response to incident and hazard management and refreshing staff intranet content for first aid kits to promote self-service. This led to an increase in operational effectiveness by approximately 20%;
•	Audit case officers’ files weekly and recommend strategies to improve ways cases are managed. The team’s case load is collated into a weekly report which is circulated to the HR Executive Managers and Executive General Managers of the function;
•	Prepare monthly reporting with insights and trends relating to injuries and hazards which is circulated to HR leadership team;
•	Developed and trained operational team leaders in leadership meeting on hot topics such as ‘fatigue management’ to raise awareness and affect culture change;
•	Delivered flu vaccination program across multiple sites at a national basis.

HR Consultant - Safety and Wellbeing

In this specialist employee relations role, I was responsible to provide timely, accurate and legislatively sound HR case management advice that is risk balanced, commercially focused and aligned to the Group’s values, policies and practices. 

Key achievements:
•	Managed a portfolio of about 25 cases with a mix of performance and conduct issues, and successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim and a common law claim within approved settlement parameters;
•	Served as project lead aimed at finding operational efficiencies by simplifying the manual termination procedure to minimise self-service processing errors from the business by 50%;
•	Developed a leaders’ pack to help them gain an understanding of the roadmap for managing performance the ‘Suncorp way’;
•	Prepared quarterly reporting and commentary on insights and trend analysis relating to people issues.

HR Case Consultant

This is a senior role within the CTP team. I provide clinical and technical expertise to assess CTP claims for reasonable and necessary treatment and rehabilitation requirements in conjunction with the Claims Advisors, treating practitioners and rehab providers. I also planned to ensure cost effective, evidence based injury management principles are applied.

Key achievements:
•	Managed a team portfolio of about 120 motor vehicle accident claims with a mix of injuries including whiplash, sprains/strains and PTSD across five claims handlers by determining reasonable and necessary treatment, reviewing claim files, medical reports and advice on rehabilitation strategy;
•	Chaired monthly ‘leadership triangle’ meetings responsible for leading and managing the team to achieve optimum claims outcomes for the customer and the organization;
•	Achieved high return to work rates (<80%) for injured customers in team’s portfolio, which reduced claims costs by approximately 20% through a customer first approach;
•	Deployed problem solving and countermeasure action plans in the revamped claims management procedure targeted at reducing claims cost and claim settlement parameters by another one percent;
•	Team “Claims Engage” coming third in Queensland out of 100 ideas across the business for a design competition on innovation in 2015 for “iRecover back to life” – an app proposed for injured customers to self-serve on their mobile devices to track status of their claim.

Injury Management Advisor

I assisted the project management and planning of key initiatives with a Commercial Insurance wide focus.

Key achievements:
•	Successful rollout of the ‘Made Better Series’: A series of 12 courses based on neuroscience designed to meet the strategic priorities of ‘empowered workforce’; ‘network collaboration’; and ‘customer first’ by lifting emotional intelligence capabilities and psychological wellbeing;
•	Led, developed and implemented governance framework for keeping course content current offered by the Commercial Insurance Learning Campus.

Learning and Development Project Officer

I am responsible for ensuring positive return to work outcomes for employees affected by injury or illness (work or non-work related), ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and coordinating rehabilitation outcomes with a business focus. 

Key achievements:
•	Managed a portfolio of about 80 rehabilitation cases with a mix of complex work related and non-work related injuries such as repetitive strain, psychosocial and manual handling cases across six states and two territories as well as facilitating income protection claims;
•	Lead and conduct regular feedback sessions on claims management strategies for ongoing professional growth and development;
•	Contributed to the reduction of workers’ compensation premiums and lost time injury metrics by leading an ergonomic early intervention project and assisted with the implementation of InjuryNet.

Rehabilitation Officer

IPAR

I provide labour market assistance to job seekers and ensure excellence in customer service. This is achieved by conducting vocational and fit for work assessments with clients who sustained compensable injuries to ensure a safe and sustainable return to the workforce.

This role is similar to a recruitment role in HR in that I assess transferable skills, counsel clients and place them in work trials with a host employer.

I consistently achieve a billable budget of 80% per day and 66% of return to work rate for redeployed customers. 

Key accountabilities:
• QLD transferrable skills assessment
• NSW section 40 assessments
• Medico legal vocational assessments
• Job preparation services 
• Case Management
• Suitable duties development
• Job placement
• Career development
• Candidate marketing
• Return to work services

Rehabilitation Counsellor

I am responsible for ensuring positive return to work outcomes for employees affected by injury or illness (work or non-work related) and ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and coordinating rehabilitation outcomes with a business focus. 

Key accountabilities:
• Co-ordinate, disseminate or manage all incoming incidents via our central OHS Inbox.
• Facilitate case management for Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Provide advice, expertise and consultation in injury management strategies and rehabilitation case management.

Rehabilitation Support Officer

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Sharing Hard-Earned Lessons on Career Growth | Editor of Genesis 2 | Follow for Weekly Insights to Help You Navigate Transitions with Confidence and Purpose

Hello 👋

I'm Paul. It's nice to meet you.

𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:

At 19, a heart condition diagnosis turned my world upside down. Surgery and rehab fueled my passion for exercise science and helping others overcome adversity.

I began my career by helping injured workers return to work or transition to new roles. I supported many individuals facing:

❌ Overwhelming challenges, including burnout, 
❌ Feelings of insignificance, 
❌ Isolation, 
❌ Fear of failure,
❌ Major life transitions.

Later on, I pursued an HR degree and an MBA, gaining skills in:

🟢 Managing performance and addressing misconduct
🟢 Helping individuals find direction and personal growth
🟢 Designing goal-achievement frameworks
🟢 Nurturing mindsets for sustained success and serving as an accountability partner

Laid off in 2017, I applied my own frameworks to navigate this challenge.

Since then, I have advanced to leadership and management roles at a nonprofit organisation, where I successfully led and unified a national team remotely, and streamlined systems and processes following a merger.

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I partner with those who feel stuck or unfulfilled in their careers. Through personalised mentorship, actionable insights, and proven frameworks, I help you to navigate transitions, develop essential skills, and realise your vision.

Other than mentoring and writing, I lead the organisation’s strategic initiatives, bringing our vision to life and enhancing leadership capabilities across the board.

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✅ Crystalising personal and team purpose
✅ Developing customised growth strategies
✅ Providing accountability


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As Editor-in-Chief of Genesis 2, I deliver weekly actionable insights for personal and professional growth. Every Wednesday, subscribers receive a 5-minute read to:

🔹 Find deeper meaning
🔹 Live with greater purpose
🔹 Lead more effectively
🔹 Navigate transitions confidently

Through Genesis 2, I transform uncertainty into opportunity, guiding readers toward more rewarding lives.


𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
🏅 Top Voice in Nonprofit Leadership on LinkedIn
🏅 Helped numerous individuals transition to fulfilling roles
🏅 Led initiatives that increased organisational impact and community engagement

Let’s connect to explore how I can help you expand your influence, create meaningful change, and leave an enduring legacy.

The future is yours to create.

Paul Chen

Boulevard

As the Group Head of Boulevard Group, I lead a dynamic team across diverse business verticals, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. 

My role encompasses overseeing healthcare, real estate, and technology investments, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustainable impact.  

Key Responsibilities:  

- Formulating and executing group-wide strategies aligned with long-term goals.  

- Overseeing business performance, operational improvements, and stakeholder engagement.  

- Manage multi-sector portfolios with a focus on growth and market positioning.  

- Supporting leadership teams to achieve organisational goals and drive profitability.  

Through visionary leadership, I aim to create transformative solutions and sustainable value across industries.

Group Head

Tekedia Capital

As an angel investor, I support early-stage startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. 

I focus on innovative solutions in healthcare, technology, and emerging markets.  

Recent Portfolio Additions:  

- Shoptreo: B2B fashion e-commerce platform with embedded financing.  

- Entangl: Automation tools for hardware engineering.  

- Propaya: AI-powered property management system.  

- Corgi: Insurance infrastructure platform powered by AI.  

- Taxo: AI-driven medical billing transformation.  

I am committed to driving innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs in building scalable, impactful businesses.

Angel Investor

Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

During my tenure with the Saudi Ministry of Health, I provided high-quality medical care in a fast-paced healthcare system, contributing to the well-being of diverse patient populations. 

I worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based clinical services and improve patient outcomes.  

Key Responsibilities:  

- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions across various specialties.  

- Ensured compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and cultural practices.  

- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.  

- Supported public health initiatives, including health education and preventive care programs.  

This experience enriched my skills in patient-centered care, adaptability, and collaboration within an internationally recognized healthcare system.

Physician

Delta State Government

As PMO and Deputy Director, I led clinical and administrative operations across multiple healthcare facilities in Delta State, Nigeria. 

I played a pivotal role in improving healthcare delivery, streamlining operational processes, and ensuring the efficient use of resources.  

Key Responsibilities:  

- Oversaw patient care services, ensuring the highest standards of medical excellence.  

- Managed and supervised multidisciplinary teams to enhance staff performance and morale.  

- Developed and implemented health policies to improve access and quality of care.  

- Conducted training programs to build capacity among healthcare professionals.  

- Collaborated with government and private stakeholders to address public health challenges.  

This position strengthened my leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities in managing complex healthcare systems, contributing to improved health outcomes in the State.

PMO / Deputy Director

I am a medical doctor and leader at Boulevard Group, where I drive innovative healthcare solutions to enhance public health globally. 

My team is committed to bridging healthcare gaps. 

We focus on inclusivity and improving service delivery. 

With expertise in medical education and insights from my MBA and MPH, I lead impactful projects. 

As an angel investor affiliated with the Tekedia Capital Syndicate, I advocate for healthcare as a fundamental right and support health-tech startups in Africa. 

My affiliations with various organisations highlight my role as a physician, entrepreneur, and investor dedicated to transforming healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

I am available for the following services:

1. Executive Coaching for Healthcare Leaders: 

I offer personalised coaching programs for healthcare leaders and executives who want to improve their management and leadership skills. 

I focus on navigating healthcare regulations, improving patient care standards, and optimising team performance.

2. Healthcare Consulting Services: 

With my experience across different countries, I provide consultancy on healthcare management, operations, and strategy. 

I concentrate on helping healthcare organisations improve efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Advisory for Healthcare Startups: 

As an MBA holder with healthcare experience, I advise startups on their business models, pitch preparation, and market strategy.

Please connect/DM me if you need these services!

Ikechukwu Okoh

A work culture that lacks empathy may be efficient, but it will also be cold there.


I’ve observed teams that perform well yet lack compassion. 

They achieve results, but at the expense of retention.

Empathy doesn’t hinder success. 

It sustains it.

Who needs understanding, not instruction, from you today?

Saying yes to everything weakens your impact.


Great leaders aren’t always available.

They’re mostly intentional. 

Boundaries aren’t barriers; 

They make clear what matters most.

Protect your energy, your focus, and your peace.

Where do you need to draw a line this weekend?

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Experience doesn’t teach anything. It is an evaluated experience that does.


After every major project, I ask myself: 

What went right, what went wrong, and what will I repeat? 

This simple ritual changes how I grow.

Reflection converts activity into wisdom.

Do you reflect after every experience?

Does it make you grow?

Have a great day!

Would people queue quietly for you?

Baba Efe didn’t have branding, marketing funnels, or a digital strategy.

He had trust.

So here’s the real leadership audit of the week:

Would your customers or team choose you even if they had options?

Think deeply.

Full reflection inside this week’s Leadership Pulse.

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I wish you a fabulous week ahead!

When I first learned strategy formally in my MBA program, I realised something surprising: the most profound lessons weren’t new to me. I had already 

Open article: What a Fish Seller Taught Me About Strategy by Ikechukwu Okoh • 2 min read

What a Fish Seller Taught Me About Strategy

You can’t lead what you don’t understand.


Early in my professional career, I gave answers before I heard the questions. 

I now know that listening earns trust faster than talking.

Influence starts with the ears, not the mouth.

Active listening is an indispensable part of communication.

Good morning, and have a great Thursday.

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