Shevonne Joyce
Head of Business Strategy & Innovation
Shevonne is responsible for uplevelling Legalite’s people and business strategies, propelling the firm forward as an employer of choice and helping to drive business growth and industry disruption.
She has 18 years of experience in consulting, leadership development and executive management, and is a qualified organisational coach. Her book, The Unlikeables, delves into the neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy of leader likeability.
Her teammates like to think of her as Legalite’s own resident ‘Hype Girl.’ She can often be found revving up the team, supporting them to not just reach their goals, but smash them. When there’s something to be celebrated, she’s there with fireworks, and when something goes wrong, she’s there with a supportive shoulder to help everyone through.
Proudly Autistic (with ADHD) and living with a neurological disorder triggered by COVID, Shevonne is passionate about helping to drive change in disabled leadership, and leading thinking on how to create genuinely inspiring and future-ready workplaces.
Achievements:
- Finalist of the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2023
- Winner for Business Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2023
- Winner for Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2022
- Selected as a judge for the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards
- Selected as a judge for the Telstra Business and Women's Business Awards
- Named as one of the Top 10 Australian Entrepreneurs by My Entrepreneur magazine
- Named as one of the Top Business Thinkers by Smartcompany, alongside Naomi Simson
- Listed in the 99 'Limit Breaking' Female Founders by Thrive
Favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Growing cacti and working on her aerial art.
Your go-to karaoke song?
Anything RnB/90’s!
Best thing about being Head of Business Strategy & Innovation?
Playing a key role in developing an iconic business like Legalite and working with an amazing team of bright and talented unicorns.
