Being Deadly with Alannah Kessell

As part of #NAIDOCWeek2026, we’re continuing to share the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across #SodexoAustralia and what this year’s theme means to them.

Alannah Kessell, Ngarluma woman and Workforce Planning Scheduler in Meanjin (Brisbane), says:

“Being ‘deadly’ means working hard, supporting my team, embracing opportunities for growth and leading by example.”

Family has been Alannah’s greatest influence, inspiring her to stay connected to culture, work hard and always do her best. Her advice is simple: “stay humble, treat people with kindness and respect, and never stop growing.”

For Alannah, being deadly is about showing up for others, creating opportunities and leading through actions every day. Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping celebrate the strength, vision and legacy that continues to shape our workplaces and communities!

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