Healthier People Building Healthier Lives
A future where people have the knowledge, confidence and support to make healthier choices for themselves and their communities.
Meet Jeanette (SHED)
Meet Jeanette McPetrie (SHED)
From rural New South Wales to brain health education, professional speaking and coaching, Jeanette (SHED)'s work has always centred around one question:
What helps people understand themselves, improve their health and make better choices?
Today, as a Licensed Brain Health Trainer and Professional Coach, she brings together science, practical education and real-life experience to help individuals and rural communities better understand their brain and create meaningful change.
Brain Health Educator
Professional Coach
Professional Speaker
Rural Advocate
Lymphatics Consultant
Behavioural Analysis Consultant (eDISC)
What Focus Open Mind Is Working Towards
Empowering People to Take Greater Ownership of Their Health
Through speaking, coaching, education and practical support, Focus Open Mind helps people better understand themselves and take meaningful steps towards healthier lives.
A Life Connected to the Land
Country Life in Her Blood
Jeanette (SHED) grew up in Central West New South Wales, surrounded by agriculture, community and the realities of rural life.
Her journey has included physical education and health, farming in New South Wales, business ownership, community involvement and supporting people through different stages of life.
Living and working in rural communities also taught Jeanette (SHED) something important:
People often keep going long after they are running on empty.
Brain fog, poor sleep, worry, low energy and stress can slowly become accepted as simply part of life.
Jeanette (SHED)'s curiosity about what helps people feel, think and function better eventually led her deeper into professional speaking, coaching, brain health, and education.
Today, that rural grounding remains at the heart of Focus Open Mind. Her work is practical, down-to-earth and designed for real people living real lives.
Building Her Own Farm
1998
Following Her Passion for Agriculture
In 1998, Jeanette (SHED) purchased her own agricultural property. She operated cattle, sheep and lucerne enterprises while working to build and maintain a sustainable property.
During this time, Jeanette (SHED) also worked across several other industries to bring additional capital into the farming business.
Her experience included roles as a:
- Casual teacher
- Services and Programs Officer
- Support Worker for NGOs
- Consumer Advocate
- Educational Facilitator
- Centrelink Manager and Agent
Each role contributed to Jeanette (SHED)'s professional development and strengthened her passion for helping people work towards their goals and desires.
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A New Chapter
2013
From Farming to Brain Health Coaching
In 2013, Jeanette (SHED) moved from farming into a new chapter of life. But her interest in people, health and education had been developing for much longer.
Her background in physical education and health gave Jeanette (SHED) an early understanding of how closely physical wellbeing, behaviour and everyday choices are connected.
Years of farming, business ownership and community life added another layer:
Knowing what to do and actually being able to do it are often two very different things.
That curiosity eventually led Jeanette (SHED) into professional speaking, coaching and then deeper into brain health education.
She trained through:
Amen University
Licensed Brain Health Trainer
The Coaching Institute
Professional Coach
Meta Dynamics
Level 3 Facilitator
Chelsey Jean Lymphatics
Lymphatic Consultant
EDISC Behavioral Analysis
Communication • Behaviour • Relationships • Team Dynamics
Today, Jeanette (SHED) brings these worlds together.
Science and real life.
Education, speaking and coaching.
Understanding the brain and learning how to make stronger everyday choices.
Supporting Individuals and Rural Communities
Jeanette (SHED)'s work takes different forms depending on who she is supporting, but the foundation remains the same:
Helping people better understand their brain, their patterns and the choices available to them.
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Brain Masters Journey
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Structured brain health education and coaching.
Brain Health Simplified
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An accessible introduction to understanding your brain.
Personal Coaching
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Personalised support to help you create real, lasting change.
Workshops & Community Education
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Practical learning for rural and community groups.
Speaking Engagements
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Engaging presentations designed to make complex ideas understandable.
Jeanette (SHED) particularly enjoys engaging with community groups and using her experience to educate, encourage and inspire others.
Jeanette (SHED)'s Experience
A Diverse Background. One Clear Purpose.
Jeanette (SHED)'s professional journey has taken her through education, health, agriculture, business, community work, professional speaking, coaching and brain health education.
Her experience includes:
Each chapter has deepened her understanding of people and reinforced the same belief:
Lasting change starts with understanding.
Understanding what is happening.
Understanding the patterns influencing you.
Understanding your brain.
And then using that knowledge to make choices that work in your actual life.
Your Next Step
Ready to Better Understand Your Brain?
Whether you're dealing with brain fog, struggling with habits, feeling mentally exhausted or simply ready to understand yourself better, you don't need to have all the answers before you begin.
Jeanette (SHED) can help you explore what is happening, what support may be appropriate and what your next step could look like.
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Your application is confidential and does not commit you to joining a program.