Arkellah Irving is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience spanning government, private, not-for-profit, and business ownership. She is recognised for her expertise in stakeholder engagement, Aboriginal engagement, community involvement through co-design, collective impact, and high-level facilitation.

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Specialising in vision setting, strategic development, and bespoke engagement design, Arkellah blends deep emotional intelligence—cultivated through years of mindfulness and wellbeing practice—with a proven ability to bridge diverse perspectives. Her transformative coaching empowers individuals and teams to unlock their full potential, achieve clarity of purpose, and deliver measurable, lasting impact.

 

She is most impactful when guiding people and organisations through pivotal change, creating alignment between vision, values, and outcomes.

Arkellah’s career highlights include:

• Leading the first environmentally-themed collective impact initiative in Australia.

• Designing and delivering numerous co-design projects with lasting community benefit.

• Speaking on transformative practice across the UK, China, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.

• Building extensive experience working alongside Aboriginal peoples and communities with respect and cultural sensitivity.

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Holding a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Master’s in Facilitation and Leadership, Arkellah brings a rare blend of scientific insight, strategic leadership, and cross-cultural engagement. Her career is defined by her ability to inspire collaboration, foster innovation, and create meaningful change.