Who I am – The Difference

Posted on August 5, 2018 by jocknoble

I provide mentoring and coaching for people struggling to make sense of the complex situations and improve their responses and personal outcomes.

For over two decades, I dedicated my efforts to practical problem-solving, empowering individuals and communities to recognize the potential that lies within their grasp. By doing so, I strived to enhance their economic resilience and foster lives brimming with contentment and purpose.

Throughout my career, I  honed my expertise in livelihoods and local economic development, particularly within impoverished communities. I was actively involved in providing hands-on support, equipping them with practical tools to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. I have also mentored countless international development staff by offering pracademic training and guidance.

As the founder and CEO of Diversity@work Australia Inc, my team and I developed innovative models, strategies, and educational programs aimed at strengthening companies through the power of diversity and inclusion. Over the course of a decade, Diversity@work became the benchmark consultancy for many of Australia’s leading companies, ultimately becoming the largest Diversity Consultancy worldwide.

To enrich my knowledge and skills, I gained a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as a Master’s in Strategic Foresight from Swinburne University in Melbourne. Additionally, I engaged in post-graduate studies in Not-for-Profit Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC and developed expertise in Negotiation and Conflict Management at Latrobe University Melbourne. These educational endeavors have equipped me with a solid foundation to navigate the complex landscape of my work.

In recognition of my  contributions to the community, I was honored with the esteemed Carey Medal in 2007. This accolade underscores my unwavering commitment to serving others and making a positive impact on society.

Grounded in practicality, fueled by experience, and driven by a deep-rooted desire to empower others, I remain dedicated to my mission of problem-solving and fostering economic strength, happiness, and fulfillment within individuals and communities alike.

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About jocknoble

I have worked in thirty countries with most time spent in India, Kenya, Indonesia, USA , Australia and Armenia. My current role with World Vision International is as a Livelihoods Advisory based in Manila. Before this I spent 4 years based in Armenia leading an economic development learning hub for 10 countries across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. I spent 8 years with World Vision Australia where I founded and lead the Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Unit (SEED), a team of economic development specialists,to establish and support innovative initiatives in poor communities from Africa to the Asia Pacific, Senegal to Timor Leste.. I believe the reason people are poor is that they do not have enough money and our challenge is to help instill hope and a genuine sense of self-belief, starting with those of us who somehow work in development. I was the founder and CEO of Diversity@work Australia Inc, a social enterprise developing innovative models, strategies and educational programs to strengthen companies through diversity and inclusion. I hold a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and a Masters of Strategic Foresight from Swinburne University in Melbourne, post-graduate studies in Not for Profit Management at Georgetown University and Negotiation and Conflict Management at Latrobe University Melbourne. I was the Carey Medal winner for 2007 for exceptional and outstanding service to the community. So it goes Published Books: 'Postcards - What am I doing here' (2016) which is a collection of my blogs along with selected photographs, and Stores from the Road - Ten stories for workers in international development (2016)
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