About Grow by Design
Grow by Design was created to inspire, empower and educate you to create your greatest life.
I believe any dream is possible with the right game plan and mindset. You get to choose how your life unfolds - the moment you realise you can take control and intentionally design your life, the game changes.
I started Grow by Design because I felt there was a lack of systems and support for people with these big dreams and ambitions goals. I saw a lot of people with goals but no game plan to achieve them or alternatively lacking the self-belief and champion mindset needed to boldly chase them.
About Jess
Hi there! I am Jess .. I started Grow by Design for all the bold and magnificent reasons above, the ‘need’ I saw was one that I first experienced for myself as I chased my own big and ambitious goals…
I had big dreams and wanted to do everything possible to achieve them, I just didn’t know what those ‘things’ were or where and how to start… It has been a journey ever since!
Originally from New Zealand I now live in the wonderfully sunny Brisbane, Australia.
I am a textbook case of an ambitious and high performing human, I am so passionate about maximising and improving my performance in all areas of my life. I have spent much of my life exploring different techniques, practises and tools to continue improving and growing.
I love to balance techniques from everywhere - sport, business, mind, body, soul, energy, science, structure, discipline and flow. I have found achieving your best is a beautiful mix of it all!
Growing up I played numerous sports including volleyball, netball, basketball and tennis before finding my passion in bodybuilding. I have been competing in the IFBB amateur league for the last 7 years and have travelled and competed all around Australia, New Zealand and America. My highest placings include three 1st’s in my last two shows in Australia and NZ and 3rd at the Arnold Amateur in Ohio, USA (one of the big deal shows in the sport). The next step for me is my IFBB pro card!
While bodybuilding is my passion I still have a ‘day job’ to keep me busy. With an honours degree in marketing and economics I have spent my career in business strategy, marketing and product development. I have been fortunate to work closely with CEOS and industry leaders across Australia and New Zealand helping them grow, expand and create businesses, brands and products that change the world. I have spent time at Stanford University in the USA, mastering design thinking, human-centred design and cross-industry collaboration.
There is so much learnt in business that applies to athletic performance and vice versa.
I am here to prove that with the right plan, mindset and consistent action you can create your dream life.
