“….There is no failure in this book…only defining my own version of success. At the end of the day that is the only one that matters.”

The Ultimate Other

Jackie brings people and teams together, through their otherness, to create and curate a sense of belonging

Programs for Teams and Organisations

Jackie works with organisations to resolve conflict, increase empathy, trust, and improve engagement and performance.

Mediation by Design

For individuals and teams, value-based conflict resolution and mediation services use traditional mediation processes and human-centred design to understand conflict and move forward with empathy. An accredited ADMRAS Mediator, Jackie offers impartial and independent support for your organisation across various challenges, including resolving staff grievances and conflicts and addressing board disputes.

Purpose as Belonging

Strategic design and alignment of purpose with organisational strategy, service delivery, policy and governance reviews for decision-makers who understand that leadership, connection and belonging at all levels are instrumental for organisational growth and high-performing groups.

From Otherness to Cohesion

Facilitated individual and team actualisation. For those who are looking for ways to empathetically understand themselves and each other through a cultural lens with emotional intelligence and vulnerability. For organisations who take their positive duties of psychosocial safety and well-being seriously and authentically. This includes a focus on specific cultural identities that are represented in a participating group with a focus on social cohesion and reducing social polarisation.

Dr Jackie King standing with her arms crossed

Advisory services

As a seasoned strategist and consultant with over two decades of advisory experience, Jackie has broad experience and deep expertise in leadership, strategy planning, governance, compliance, risk management, innovation and impact. Leading JDK Research since 2011, Jackie is dedicated to developing purpose-led organisations and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive operational excellence, spur innovation, and harmonise strategic vision with impactful service delivery. Jackie provides advisory and interim executive services across:

Organisational strategy and portfolio alignment
Governance and board reviews

Regulation, accreditation, data and reporting
Social innovation and cohesion, ESG and SDGs
Risk
Racism, discrimination and cultural competency
Operations and service delivery
Organisational assessments and program evaluations

Individual and Community Group Programs

The Ultimate Other Programs can be delivered online, face to face, individually or to community or corporate groups. Modes of delivery and scheduling are flexible and will be co-designed to best suit the needs of participants.

Embracing Your Ultimate Other: Designing Women’s Leadership

This program is for professional women seeking to enhance their leadership skills, navigate personal and professional challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

Lead themselves with empathy, greater self-awareness, purpose, and confidence
Articulate a personal narrative and vision for themselves professionally and personally
Develop and implement actionable plans for leadership capability
Build resilience and navigate challenges effectively

The course is particularly relevant to women who:

Are experiencing burnout or feeling overwhelmed and undervalued
Are navigating major life transitions including motherhood and divorce
Feel a sense of “otherness” or struggle to integrate their multiple identities

Leveraging Otherness: Designing Your Difference

This program is designed for people from diverse backgrounds who are seeking to understand and leverage the power of their own 'otherness' for personal and professional growth. Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: