I specialise in creating high-performing, sustainable teams through leadership development, innovative learning solutions and executive coaching.I partner with organisations to transform team dynamics and drive measurable results through:• Executive Coaching leveraging advanced diagnostic tools including HBDI and Hogan Assessments to unlock leadership potential and foster cognitive diversity• Custom-designed leadership programs that balance high performance with… Show more I specialise in creating high-performing, sustainable teams through leadership development, innovative learning solutions and executive coaching.I partner with organisations to transform team dynamics and drive measurable results through:• Executive Coaching leveraging advanced diagnostic tools including HBDI and Hogan Assessments to unlock leadership potential and foster cognitive diversity• Custom-designed leadership programs that balance high performance with wellbeing, ensuring sustainable long-term success and team cohesion• Contemporary learning solutions including immersive workshops, eLearning modules, and multimedia content (podcasts, videos, animations, quick reference guides etc) that drive engagement and knowledge retentionMy approach centers on building psychologically safe environments where diverse thinking styles flourish, leading to enhanced productivity and innovation. By integrating whole-brain thinking methodologies with practical leadership tools, I help teams transcend traditional boundaries to achieve exceptional results while maintaining sustainable work practices. Show less

I host The Balanced Leader Podcast, where I explore how leaders can create high performance through sustainable leadership practices. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience across military, law enforcement, and other organisations, I've seen firsthand how critical it is for leaders to excel without burning out. The podcast emerged from my mission to help leaders achieve exceptional results while maintaining their edge for the long term.As the host of The Balanced Leader Podcast… Show more I host The Balanced Leader Podcast, where I explore how leaders can create high performance through sustainable leadership practices. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience across military, law enforcement, and other organisations, I've seen firsthand how critical it is for leaders to excel without burning out. The podcast emerged from my mission to help leaders achieve exceptional results while maintaining their edge for the long term.As the host of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I facilitate deep conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and successful professionals who have mastered the art of sustainable high performance. We explore practical strategies that help leaders thrive at their peak while creating environments where their teams can do the same. Through these discussions, we uncover:- How to drive high performance without sacrificing wellbeing- Sustainable leadership practices that create lasting results- Ways to build team cultures that excel and endure- Strategies for maintaining energy and focus under pressure- Systems for sustainable success in demanding environmentsMy role involves:- Curating diverse perspectives from high-performing leaders- Conducting nuanced interviews that reveal practical insights- Creating valuable content that bridges performance and sustainability- Building a community of leaders committed to sustainable excellence- Developing resources that help leaders implement sustainable practicesThrough this platform, I've built a network of leaders who understand that true high performance isn't about pushing harder - it's about leading smarter and more sustainably. Our growing community is redefining what it means to be a successful leader in today's demanding world. Show less

Dual Director role across two teams:As Director of Executive Leadership & Talent:• Architected comprehensive development programmes for Senior Executive Service (SES) officers, ensuring leadership readiness for current and future organisational challenges• Orchestrated high-impact executive speaker series and curated strategic mobility opportunities to enhance leadership capabilities across the service• Established and maintained an executive mobility framework to… Show more Dual Director role across two teams:As Director of Executive Leadership & Talent:• Architected comprehensive development programmes for Senior Executive Service (SES) officers, ensuring leadership readiness for current and future organisational challenges• Orchestrated high-impact executive speaker series and curated strategic mobility opportunities to enhance leadership capabilities across the service• Established and maintained an executive mobility framework to facilitate cross-functional experience and broader perspective development• Designed evidence-based leadership initiatives drawing from extensive public and private sector best practicesAs Director of Organisational Learning & Development:• Led the implementation and administration of ACTPS-wide learning and development strategy, overseeing both face-to-face and digital learning modalities• Managed enterprise-wide Learning Management System to deliver scalable, accessible learning solutions across the organisation.I also championed mental health initiatives as part of the CMTEDD Mental Health Champion Network, promoting wellbeing and psychological safety throughout the directorate. Show less

Soldier On has been supporting the veteran community since 2012. Through the delivery of holistic services, Soldier On enables veterans and their families to thrive. Soldier On has provided support to veterans and their families, including those who have served and continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.As the National Pathways Manager - Education, my role was to coordinate learning opportunities for veterans and their families. This involved working with partner… Show more Soldier On has been supporting the veteran community since 2012. Through the delivery of holistic services, Soldier On enables veterans and their families to thrive. Soldier On has provided support to veterans and their families, including those who have served and continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.As the National Pathways Manager - Education, my role was to coordinate learning opportunities for veterans and their families. This involved working with partner organisations to offer relevant, appropriate and cost effective (if not free) learning for veterans and their families. Show less

We are leadership and wellbeing specialists partnering with public service agencies and large private organisations to provide learning solutions that get results. We offer a range of services that includes in-house workshops, virtual facilitation, coaching, consultation, digital learning, Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and learning strategy development.We design bespoke solutions to fit our clients needs. By working collaboratively with our clients we help their workforce reach their… Show more We are leadership and wellbeing specialists partnering with public service agencies and large private organisations to provide learning solutions that get results. We offer a range of services that includes in-house workshops, virtual facilitation, coaching, consultation, digital learning, Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and learning strategy development.We design bespoke solutions to fit our clients needs. By working collaboratively with our clients we help their workforce reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide the best possible learning experience that achieves the highest results every time. Show less

As the Team Leader of Australian Federal Police Leadership Training, I led a small team to train staff in areas that include communication, decision making, mindful leadership, wellbeing, individual and team performance. I worked with internal and external stakeholders to design training that was relevant, contemporary and fun to be a part of. I love facilitating and working with groups to help participants realise their full potential.I was originally employed by the AFP in September… Show more As the Team Leader of Australian Federal Police Leadership Training, I led a small team to train staff in areas that include communication, decision making, mindful leadership, wellbeing, individual and team performance. I worked with internal and external stakeholders to design training that was relevant, contemporary and fun to be a part of. I love facilitating and working with groups to help participants realise their full potential.I was originally employed by the AFP in September 2006 as a specialist intelligence instructor. As a Trainer and Program Manager I was responsible for teaching law enforcement intelligence to both sworn and professional members. I also travelled internationally regularly during this time to enhance capability of our international Law Enforcement Partners with the aim of combating transnational crime. After a number of years performing the role of Team Leader, I was promoted to a substantive Team Leader in 2010. As a Team Leader my responsibilities included supervision of staff (up to 7 direct reports), stakeholder engagement and setting the strategic direction for the team. Financially I managed large budgets, procurement processes and acquittal of funds. Show less

As a Training Consultant my main focus at Wisdom was Mindful Leadership and teaching the Diploma of Leadership & Management. I facilitated training to a variety of participants from both the private and public sectors. I redesigned the Diploma of Leadership & Management to focus on key elements of Mindful Leadership, leadership of self, leadership of others, building high performing teams, organisation management, innovation, continuous improvement and customer service.As the Digital… Show more As a Training Consultant my main focus at Wisdom was Mindful Leadership and teaching the Diploma of Leadership & Management. I facilitated training to a variety of participants from both the private and public sectors. I redesigned the Diploma of Leadership & Management to focus on key elements of Mindful Leadership, leadership of self, leadership of others, building high performing teams, organisation management, innovation, continuous improvement and customer service.As the Digital Manager I administered Wisdom’s Learning Management System (Moodle), authored eLearning packages, created websites, created digital training resources, mentored staff in the use of digital training methods and provided training sessions on digital products. Show less

As a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force I got to learn from the ground-up, all about leadership, follower-ship and teamwork. It is not an exaggeration to say that my time in the Air Force shaped both who I am as a leader and as a person.My role in the Air Force was as a communications analyst working in the field of intelligence. I started a part time role in training when I was posted to Adelaide, and loved it so much it became a full time role back in Canberra. I… Show more As a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force I got to learn from the ground-up, all about leadership, follower-ship and teamwork. It is not an exaggeration to say that my time in the Air Force shaped both who I am as a leader and as a person.My role in the Air Force was as a communications analyst working in the field of intelligence. I started a part time role in training when I was posted to Adelaide, and loved it so much it became a full time role back in Canberra. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally in support of military operations and training.I held numerous supervisory roles throughout my career and spent my last two years acting in the role of a Flight Sergeant in charge of an internal training team at the Australian Signals Directorate. I had 4 uniformed staff members and was responsible for up to 60 full time trainees at any one time. Show less