Client: Jo Tarnawsky

Jo Tarnawsky is a Canberra-based leader with over two decades of experience in government, diplomacy, and high-level leadership, including roles as Chief of Staff to a Deputy Prime Minister, senior diplomatic positions, and work at Government House. She helps individuals and organisations lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose through advisory work, board roles, coaching, and public speaking.

Jo serves on the Advisory Board of Future Females Australia, supporting the development of young women entrepreneurs. She has been featured in media outlets including SBS, The Guardian, Women’s Agenda, Forbes Women, and the Sydney Morning Herald.

Her expertise is grounded in strong academic and professional qualifications, including a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations. She is a Fellow of the Centre for Defence & Strategic Studies and a member of Women on Boards, the Chief of Staff Association, and the Speak More Collective.