About Lara

Lara Portelli is a grounded, resilient, and dynamic speaker with a distinguished career spanning community health, welfare, and government sectors—including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the NDIS. She has built a strong reputation for leadership, adaptability, and a deep commitment to empowering others.

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through mid-life and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Passionate about supporting women who have experienced workplace bullying, Lara is dedicated to helping them regain confidence, reclaim their voices, and create opportunities that allow them to thrive.

She has also launched her first book, sharing her personal and corporate journey with insights on resilience, leadership, and transformation. In addition to writing, Lara actively seeks speaking engagements, both in-person and online, including podcast opportunities to share her story and expertise. Her new TV Show - Midlife Unplugged the F**K it years launches in January 2026.

With a strong foundation in person-centered life skills, strategic thinking, and proactive communication, Lara’s mission is to equip women with the tools, mindset, and systems needed to build sustainable success—without the overwhelm.