I found my life’s mission as a small business coach and over time crafted a coaching roster of Melbourne’s elite small business owners.To suit your needs, I will come to you, your location, your business or hold sessions via Skype, Zoom or in one of Melbourne’s trendiest cafes. With my diverse business background I offer 1-on-1 personal coaching to help you deliver your goals quickly. I am not offering counselling, training or mentoring, I am focused on holding you and your… Show more I found my life’s mission as a small business coach and over time crafted a coaching roster of Melbourne’s elite small business owners.To suit your needs, I will come to you, your location, your business or hold sessions via Skype, Zoom or in one of Melbourne’s trendiest cafes. With my diverse business background I offer 1-on-1 personal coaching to help you deliver your goals quickly. I am not offering counselling, training or mentoring, I am focused on holding you and your business accountable for your small, big or audacious goals. It's all about getting things done to support your small business strategy including improving your business model, cash flow management, your human resources and your marketing. Show less

Major achievements included a Top 5 finish in the Mariyana Burela Employee of the Year Award in 2017 and recognition as a staff winner in the category of Customer Service Leadership. Reported directly to the CEO (Andrew Westacott) and was an active member of the Executive Team and extended Leadership Team. The role reported into the Culture and Remuneration Committee, whose members include Board Chairman (John Harnden AM) and other board members (Kate Lundy - former Federal Minister of Sport,… Show more Major achievements included a Top 5 finish in the Mariyana Burela Employee of the Year Award in 2017 and recognition as a staff winner in the category of Customer Service Leadership. Reported directly to the CEO (Andrew Westacott) and was an active member of the Executive Team and extended Leadership Team. The role reported into the Culture and Remuneration Committee, whose members include Board Chairman (John Harnden AM) and other board members (Kate Lundy - former Federal Minister of Sport, and Committee Chair Laura Anderson – former KPMG Partner).In 2016, nominated for an Award by an Executive Leader for the following: “The culture of the organisation has widely improved since David’s arrival. His high energy, positive attitude is infectious and this has been demonstrated across both F1 and MotoGP with the initiatives he has implemented. He has fostered confidence and leadership in most if not all staff and regularly catches up with staff to maintain this confidence. He is THE cultural leader of this organisation and it’s great to have someone of David’s calibre leading the charge from a culture perspective. For driving and keeping us accountable on the journey to a high-performance culture. The progress speaks for itself.” In jump-starting cultural transformation in 2015, introduced a series of leadership and development programs to address very clear trends in leadership and change management identified by employees in a 2015 staffing culture survey. Achieved a staff engagement score of 96% in 2016, representing a new Corporation record. Led significant areas of improvement in motivation (17% improvement); change management (33% improvement) and major spikes in job satisfaction (19% improvement); retention (23% improvement); communication (33% improvement); pride (8% improvement); attachment (12% improvement) and strategy and direction (29% improvement). Show less

As Manager of the P&C Unit, winner of the IPAA Victoria Leadership Public Sector Awards 2015 (People Development Category) for the EPA Expertise Framework Program.Finalist in the 2014 NSCA/GIO National Safety Awards of Excellence for the Pledge brand campaign within Category 4: Best Communication of a Safety Message.In August 2014 I was nominated by my colleagues for a “Gold Gnomie Award” for Excellence in Performance Award focusing on Customer Service.In 2013 I was… Show more As Manager of the P&C Unit, winner of the IPAA Victoria Leadership Public Sector Awards 2015 (People Development Category) for the EPA Expertise Framework Program.Finalist in the 2014 NSCA/GIO National Safety Awards of Excellence for the Pledge brand campaign within Category 4: Best Communication of a Safety Message.In August 2014 I was nominated by my colleagues for a “Gold Gnomie Award” for Excellence in Performance Award focusing on Customer Service.In 2013 I was awarded a Leadership Team Award for refitting the People and Culture floorspace with a focus on a workplace that was immediately recognised as being healthier, happier, more focused and more purposeful.As shown by the attached Organisational Culture Inventory (OCI) results set out below, there was a dramatic change in the culture of the P&C Unit over a relatively short time period following my employment as Manager. I was instrumental in leveraging a shift from predominantly aggressive/defensive and passive/defensive styles of behaviour, to predominantly constructive styles within a period of 3 months. The OCI is one of the most widely used and thoroughly researched tool for measuring organisational culture in the world. Show less

In 2011, awarded the Organisational Employee of the Year Award for Excellence in Leadership for: recognising, acknowledging and rewarding good performance; addressing performance or behavioural issues; inspiring others to come up with their own solutions, overcome problems and take some risks; making time for the team; focusing on ways to develop and coach others; and keeping self and others accountable to deliver annual goals. In 2011, awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award… Show more In 2011, awarded the Organisational Employee of the Year Award for Excellence in Leadership for: recognising, acknowledging and rewarding good performance; addressing performance or behavioural issues; inspiring others to come up with their own solutions, overcome problems and take some risks; making time for the team; focusing on ways to develop and coach others; and keeping self and others accountable to deliver annual goals. In 2011, awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award within the General Managers Unit for: a leadership style that is based on inspiring others to strive to achieve their best; being extremely supportive and professional in approach; encouraging creativity in problem solving and innovative thinking; promoting the achievements of staff and recognising their contribution; developing excellent relationships with other divisions and working cooperatively to achieve the Council’s objectives; encouraging an environment of honesty and trust; setting a great benchmark to the team in role modelling what “partnering” should look like; and always considering the impact of decisions on the team and recognising the importance of consultation.In the 2011 Staff Survey, HR/OD division had the second highest divisional satisfaction rating of 84%.In 2009, awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award within the General Managers Unit for: providing a vision that is clear and understood by all; being transparent and fair; facilitating and enabling staff to release their potential; effectively communicating expectations, performance standards and feedback; and transforming HR/OD into a high performing, stable and happy team in a short period of time, in unusual and difficult circumstances. Show less

Received a written commendation from the Shires Executive Board (consisting of Mayors from various councils in NSW) in relation to the professional services provided to councils, particularly in the recruitment and performance management of General Managers. The Board expressed appreciation for the manner in which the activities of Employment Solutions were being managed.