ABOUT MEFollowing a career in the Royal Air Force and then corporate HR specialising in OD and behavioural change, I moved into consultancy. I operated as an HR Search & Selection consultant for over 20 years. I managed the leading UK HR search & selection business, Macmillan Davies Hodes (MDH) for 8 years before moving to The Next Step in Australia. Having lead The Next Step in Brisbane for 4 years, following 2 years as Managing Director for The Next Step & The Safe Step across Australia, I assumed the role of Joint Group Managing Director alongside the Group's Founder, Craig Mason. In 2019, I reverted back to the role of MD for The Next Step, before leaving the group in February 2021 to seek my next career challenge.In May 2021, I joined Troocoo as a Director, Executive Search to continue working with the senior business community in Queensland, solving their executive talent challenges.I was then briefly Chief Performance Officer with Executive Performance Partners supporting executives move their leadership performance from Good to Great, before leaving to start my own business, Leadership Performance. CONTACT MEtel: +61 0409304823Email: john@leadershipperformance.com.au
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PrincipalLeadership Performance Feb 2023 - PresentLeadership Performance was conceived by a desire to share experience, knowledge and wisdom with leaders of all backgrounds and levels at important stages of their careers, to help build their capability and performance.Our approach is highly tailored to the individual’s needs, so that we can walk ‘in their shoes’ and partner them to drive success. This approach requires commitment and accountability from both parties, and when this happens, we drive better results, faster.Leadership Performance can work with leaders across Australia, and also utilises a network ofoutstanding trusted partners for the delivery of other associated services. In essence, we knowwhat we do best, and stick to it. -
Chief Performance OfficerExecutive Performance Partners Oct 2022 - Jan 2023Brisbane, Qld, AuModern-day leaders need concrete answers and outcomes, “Executive Coaching” alone is no longer enough. Our unique approach uses a blend of Executive Coaching, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Business Advisory and Accountability solutions to ensure that our partnership delivers on the metrics that matter to your business.We work closely with our clients to identify the key performance indicators for your business and its leaders. A Performance-Based Scorecard is then created for our Partnership to lift performance through people. Within six months of beginning our partnership, our clients see consistent improvements in productivity, efficiency, sales, profitability, people, performance, growth, and leadership outcomes.While some focus on building only peak performance, we are intent on building behaviours, habits and ways of working that generate momentum, delivering ongoing, sustainable results. We want to see our clients achieve their best, and stay there.When you require specific guidance, our Performance Partners are available to work with you on a performance-based retainer model to deliver you measurable solutions in real-time.Currently, we successfully partner with key executives, owners, and leaders across a broad range of industries with organisations ranging from 30 to 15,000+ employees.Our brand promise is to deliver a 200% commercial return on investment for all our partnerships. Our track record speaks for itself, with 99%+ of our partnerships exceeding this target. To ensure you feel confident in the process and have peace of mind, we offer a performance-based guarantee to all our clients.Investment into a partnership with Executive Performance Partners looks different for each organisation and leader. Connect with us for a confidential, commitment free discussion to see if you're the right fit for us. -
Director Executive SearchTroocoo May 2021 - Oct 2022Brisbane, Qld, AuTroocoo are an Australian privately-owned, national executive search, recruitment, contracting and outsourcing solutions business. We are passionate about building successful and sustainable organisations through the provision of innovative and inclusive recruitment and talent solutions.Our brand promise is ‘invested in people’ and everything we do circles back to how we enhance the candidate and client experience. We believe our role is critical in equipping clients with the right talent, enabling potential to be discovered and realised.Our team focuses on the delivery of recruitment solutions within specialist disciplines and provide expert advice to inform hiring decisions within key markets. We have extensive experience in recruitment methodology, in combination with deep and engaged professional networks, nurtured through ongoing relationships nationally.Our purpose is to understand and then champion the essence of a person, role, or organisation, to drive exceptional outcomes within the employment market.This is underpinned by our genuine passion and desire to help both people and employers be successful by connecting individual aspiration and organisational capability. -
Managing DirectorThe Next Step Nov 2019 - Feb 2021Sydney, Nsw, AuI lead The Next Step business throughout Australia to deliver integrated talent solutions to the Human Resources market. I support the market to Buy, Borrow and Build Human Resources Capability.I believe that People are the critical component that drives organisational success. With our unique diagnostic Human Resources competency framework I am able to not only intuitively deliver great candidates but support that process with hard data to support my recommendations.At The Next Step, HR is our passion. Since opening our doors in 1998, The Next Step has been 100% committed to the profession. We are able to provide an integrated "buy,borrow and build" solution that suits every part of the HR market. -
Group Managing DirectorThe Next Group Mar 2017 - Nov 2019Sydney, Nsw, AuThe Next Group partner with organisations who seek to, BUY, BORROW or BUILD Capability. The Next Group is the parent company of Australia's leading HR & HSE specialist talent sourcing and development companies.Since opening its doors in 1998, The Next Group has been consistently recognised as a leading Australian specialist in talent sourcing and development for the HR and HSE professions. They are committed to developing long-term relationships, shaping future standards and being driven by their purpose of ‘delivering integrated talent solutions’.The Next Group operates throughout Australia and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth as well as the capability to provide international talent services through their partners in the Global HR Network.The Next Group, a multi-faceted provider of human capital solutions and services which comprises of:The Next Step, The Next Gen, The Safe Step, The HR and HSE Space. At The Next Group, WE CARE ……about your success -
Managing DirectorThe Next Step Mar 2015 - Mar 2017Sydney, Nsw, AuI lead an outstanding team of people delivering recruitment solutions to the HR and HSE professions across Australia. I also actively recruit senior HR & HSE talent across Australia.At The Next Step, HR is our passion. Since opening our doors in 1998, The Next Step has been dedicated to delivering better business by sourcing, securing and developing the highest calibre of HR talent as a leader in the Australian HR market. We know that in an ever increasingly competitive business environment, HR functions need to step up to meet a diverse range of challenges and deliver great outcomes and at The Next Step we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support HR professionals and businesses to achieve their goals.The Next Step operates throughout Australia and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as the capability to provide international HR talent services through our partners in the Global HR Network.The Next Step is the foundation and cornerstone business of The Next Group, a multi-faceted provider of human capital solutions and services which also comprises The Next Gen, The Safe Step and The HR Space. With our comprehensive suite of services for HR professionals and the organisations that we serve, The Next Step is committed to delivering better business through HR. -
Director - BrisbaneThe Next Step Aug 2010 - Jun 2016Sydney, Nsw, AuI lead the Brisbane team delivering outstanding recruitment solutions to the HR & HSE professions in Queensland. My personal focus is on executive HR & HSE roles, but the team also work across all levels of HR & HSE position, both permanent and contract. -
Chief ExecutiveMacmillan Davies Hodes Mar 2002 - Aug 2010London, Greater London, GbMacmillan Davies Hodes (MDH) is a specialist HR & HSE search & selection business with a rich heritage and reputation. A subsidiary business within DAS in the Omnicom Group, this role reported through to The President of DAS in New York. I managed the business through a period of rapid growth pre-GFC, and then through the GFC before resigning to move to Australia. -
Head Of PracticeEmpower Executive Search Jan 1999 - Mar 2002Pan -European Executive Search specialising in the HR market.Prior to acquisition by Manpower Group to become a part of The Empower Group, this business was a part of CSA Management Consultants, a niche and highly skilled Human Capital consulting business. I helped establish the HR Search capability of the Group.
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Head Of Learning & DevelopmentThe Heath Group Jan 1998 - Jan 1999Leading the Learning & Development function of this international insurance broking business through a major technology and culture change programme.
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Head Of Learning & Management DevelopmentGan Life & Pensions Jul 1996 - Jan 1998Leadership of the Learning & Management Development function of this French owned Life & Pensions business, focusing on the 700 strong self employed sales force, and 500 head office employees.
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Management TrainerHammersmith Hospitals Nhs Trust Jul 1993 - Jul 1996Developing leadership and management skills of NHS managers and clinicians at this world leading research hospital group. The Trust included The Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital.
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Commissioned OfficerRoyal Air Force Regiment Nov 1982 - Jul 1993A variety of roles both in the UK and overseas, including flight commander on an Air Defence Squadron, training officer at the Royal Air Force College and operations officer for a USAF owned and RAF operated Air Defence unit. I was also the youngest graduate of the Royal Artillery's Long Gunnery Staff Course (AD).
John Baker Education Details
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Babson College
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