I am a seasoned organisational development practitioner turned academic. I have a multi-disciplinary background in organisational psychology, information systems and chemical engineering. I am passionate about the profession of Organisational Psychology and the difference we can make in the world of work. My PhD focused on corporate governance and organisational change and I am an experienced educator at undergrad, Masters and Exec Ed levels in HR and Organisational Change. I am currently researching the workforce issues in the transition to sustainable infrastructure. My industry experience includes mining, chemicals, professional services, engineering projects, information technology, media and higher education

I’m a registered Organisational Psychologist with specialisation in Leadership Development, Executive Coaching and Organisational Change. My experience is in equipping leaders to inspire and motivate their teams to foster positive organisational behaviours and deliver high performance.
I am an AHPRA Board Approved Registrar Program Principal Supervisor for Organisational Psychology and actively support the development of aspiring and provisional psychologists and registrars, while promoting a deep understanding of human behaviour and organisational systems.
I have over 20 years’ previous experience in bringing the “human” to human resources within some of Australia’s most iconic retailers. I’ve held a broad portfolio of senior HR leadership roles across People & Culture, Learning & Development, Recruitment and even in the “dark arts” of HR, as an Employee Relations Advisor.
As a self-confessed adventurer and nerd, I have been known to reference Yoda at times.

Charlotte Brakenridge is a researcher at the University of Queensland undertaking research in workplace health promotion across workers in different industries. She is also studying her Masters of Organisational Psychology part-time and enjoys exploring how our work environments shape our behaviour and wellbeing.