About this Episode
Welcome to The Online Prosperity Show, and I’m your host Prosper Taruvinga, the guy who brings you Australia’s #1 place to uncover deeply moving, transformational business journeys, with just the right mix of insight, humour, and practical wisdom. Today’s episode features someone who once won a public speaking competition with a speech about cockroaches — and trust me, that quirky charm still shows up in how she leads today.
Meet Katrina Johnson — founder of NewSky Consulting, leadership whisperer, culture shaper, and a woman who’s turned her life’s unraveling into a roadmap for authentic leadership. Katrina doesn’t just talk leadership; she lives it, breathes it, and has built it from the ground up—literally. As the former CEO of a purpose-driven not-for-profit, she built a movement for young people with disabilities that championed inclusion, dignity, and real human connection. And when it came time to walk away, she did so with grace, even when it broke her heart.
This conversation will take you deep — not in a heavy way, but in a way that leaves you thinking about who you are when all the titles fall away. Expect to laugh, maybe cry a little, and definitely reflect on how you show up in your own leadership, family, or business.
We dive into Katrina’s early life as a RAAF kid, where constant change taught her the value of real belonging, not just fitting in. Her school captain days showed early signs of the courageous leadership she embodies now, standing firm for dignity even when it was uncomfortable. That same spirit of values-driven conviction shaped the award-winning organisation she led for over two decades, supporting young people often overlooked by the system.
But her story doesn’t stop there. After closing the doors on a role that defined her, Katrina faced burnout, grief, and the aching question of identity. What emerged from that darkness was a new beginning: NewSky Consulting — a business rooted in truth, legacy, and humanity. Katrina’s intuitive wisdom, her belief in legacy leadership, and her ability to help women create aligned, empowered teams, all flow from these deeply lived experiences.
At the heart of this episode is a powerful truth: leadership isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming more of who you really are. You’ll walk away with invisible lessons that speak to the soul: the strength of vulnerability, the necessity of trust, and the quiet power of presence in how we lead, serve, and connect.
If you’ve ever felt lost in your role, burnt out from the grind, or like your leadership no longer feels like you, this episode will remind you that there’s another way — one that’s more honest, more human, and more sustainable. Katrina shows us that legacy isn’t built in the boardroom — it’s built in how we show up, day after day, especially when no one’s watching.
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