Natalee Johnson

Experienced leader with a proven track record of success in high-pressure and challenging operational environments. An exceptional communicator with the ability to engage and inspire audiences in both classroom and dynamic settings, maintaining high levels of attention and participation.

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Natalee Johnston grew up in regional Western Australia, and after a decision to apply to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a pilot, her future was full of firsts. As the first female pilot in the RAN, Natalee gained extensive and unique experiences during her career. In the 24 years of military service, Natalee fulfilled roles as a qualified helicopter instructor, operations manager, leader and safety professional. In these roles, she gained knowledge and practical skills in understanding human behaviours, why we make errors, what influences our decisions and how organisational culture impacts it all. She has over 15 years of experience in instructing and facilitating helicopter training, risk management, investigation techniques, human factors, non-technical skills and culture.

Natalee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Post Graduate certificate in Accident Investigation and a Masters in Business, among several other academic qualifications. Natalee shares her experience and knowledge in developing and understanding the human interactions that influence our behaviours, mental health and effective decision making and how organisational culture impacts it all.

Natalee is passionate about organisational safety culture, this passion in clearly evident in her captivating keynotes, engaging and challenging the audience to apply what she has learn to themselves. She believes education in safety and decision making plays an integral part in achieving a positive safety culture resulting in an increase in a business’ safety record as employee mental health and satisfaction is enhanced.

I have had the pleasure of working with Natalee as the MC for International Women’s Day events over the past few years. Natalee is exceptionally reliable and professional, ensuring that every aspect of the event runs smoothly. Her organisational skills are outstanding, allowing her to handle any situation with grace and efficiency. What stood out most was her military precision timing and ability to keep everything on schedule, making the event a seamless experience for everyone involved. I highly recommend Natalee for any event—her expertise and dedication truly shine. Women's Connection
Natalee's presentation was insightful, entertaining and heartfelt. Feedback from conference attendees listed her presentation as a highlight. She was an absolute pleasure to deal with in the lead up to, and during the conference. She took the time to learn about our organisation and its purpose, and to understand our audience so she could tailor her presentation accordingly. The result was that she captivated the crowd and taught us about human factors in a farm safety context. Farmsafe Australia
Her presentation was extremely engaging and highlighted the value of a mature and high-performing safety culture. Natalee delivered important health and safety messages through her own personal experience and stories, which complemented our campaign's objectives. Natalee's presentation received exceptional staff engagement and interest, which has continued to flow throughout the ongoing campaign. Bureau of Meteorology