TESTIMONIALS
Professor Nicola Henry, ARC Future Fellow Design and Social Context RMIT
2022
“It’s hard to put in words how wonderful Kerry is as a coach and mentor. My coaching sessions with Kerry marked a significant turning point in my academic career. Through her enthusiastic support and advice, I was able to reimagine myself, set lifetime goals, and learn to cherish my own unique pathway in academia. I learned how to stick up for myself more and to be true to myself and others. I have been able to pass on Kerry’s wisdom to the early career academics I am now mentoring. I love Kerry’s approach – she’s caring, honest, friendly, down-to-earth and practical. You feel listened to and respected, and she inspires you to be your best self – helping you to pursue your own unique journey.”
Clare McGrath Producer – Podcast Troubled Waters
November 2025
“Professor Carrington, we can’t thank you enough for the expert advice and insight that helped inform us for our investigative podcast around the death of Louisa Ioannidis. It’s testament to the strength of the information that some of it formed part of a report submitted by lawyers representing the family to request an inquest into Louisa’s death.
Thankfully, the coroner has recently announced that the case will be reopened.”
Associate Professor Sara Motta, International Politics and Political Economy, University of Newcastle
October 2025
“Kerry is feisty, funny and fabulous with the way that she recognises the individuality of the people she works with. She didn’t try to contain me, speak for me or make me fit into boxes of being that were not my own. She held space and affirmed my capacity to take choices and to come back deeply into my own power and authority in the institution and in the broader dynamics of my own life and purpose in this lifetime. I will miss the laughter and the clarity. I will miss her reminding me of the things that were right in front of my eyes but I couldn’t quite see without the support of someone like Kerry and until I saw them, I was unable to remove them and untangle from them and keep deepening my own freedom, autonomy and capacity for decision and agency. Thank you from me and my ancestors.”
Dr Alice Neikirk, School of Law, University of Newcastle
November 2025
“When I started working with Kerry, I was probably teetering on the edge of burn-out. Academia was not bringing me joy. Kerry helped me redesign my approach. Rather than getting bogged down in ineffective, time -consuming processes, she helped me identify what matters and taught me the importance of saying ‘no’. Today, I feel like I am not stuck in survival mode but actually starting to thrive.”
Professor Therese Keane
Associate Dean Research & Industry Engagement School of Education, La Trobe University
“Kerry’s greatest strength is her self-assured confidence which enabled me to put my trust in her to assist with my career development. She challenged my thinking and assisted to set high level and achievable goals to take my career to the next level. Through a structured process, which required considerable self-scrutinising of my priorities, goals and ambitions, Kerry assisted me to explore realistic options to create an achievable 5-year career plan which has been outstanding. I have executed the plan we devised and followed it carefully…I am where I thought I would like to be in 5 years!”
Dr Maria Puyol, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Universidad Nacional de Litorel, Argentina
2023
“Kerry is an enormous source of inspiration for me. She championed me patiently during my PhD journey. She very generously helped me pave my way through an academic career. Graduating as a Doctor and granting a Postdoctoral scholarship after that wouldn’t have been possible without her support. Her mentoring made me believe in myself, acknowledging I could write a doctoral thesis or present my research findings clearly and precisely in a second language. She never hesitated in affirming my capabilities and aided me in gaining confidence. I will always be grateful to Kerry!”
Associate Professor Nichole Georgeou, Associate Dean International, School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University
2024
“I am incredibly grateful for the mentorship provided by Kerry Carrington. Her ability to see me as a whole person, and her knowledge of the tertiary sector have been instrumental in helping me navigate my work responsibilities and maintain a clear career trajectory. With Kerry’s assistance, I was able to prioritise tasks effectively and find a balance between my personal and professional life. Her insightful questions and strategic advice empowered me to tackle obstacles head-on and make informed decisions. Kerry’s unwavering belief in my potential and her commitment to my growth were invaluable.”
Professor Alice Payne
Dean School of Fashion & Textiles, RMIT,
2022
“Kerry gave me invaluable advice and support when I was planning a pivotal career move. She approached our mentoring discussions with empathy, compassion, and a clear-eyed realism – she will tell you straight – and I’m enormously grateful to her.”