Team and Leadership Development
Strong leadership does not happen by chance. It is developed through intentional learning, shared experience and practical application in the context of real work.
I partner with organisations to design and deliver leadership development programs and facilitated workshops that build capability, strengthen teams and support leaders at all stages. Workshops and team coaching that build psychological safety, leverage strengths, and create cultures where both strategy and people thrive.
My team development programs combine research-backed frameworks with practical tools your team can use immediately. We'll address the real challenges you're facing - not generic "team building" exercises, but meaningful work that shifts how your team shows up, communicates, and collaborates.
Who I Work With
I work with organisations across the public sector, higher education, not-for-profit, and people-centred industries where leadership matters and the challenges are complex. My clients include Australian Government agencies, universities, NFPs, and corporate teams looking for practical, evidence-based development that fits their context.
Whether you're building a pipeline of emerging leaders, supporting a senior team through change, or looking for a skilled external facilitator for a strategic planning day, I design programs around your specific needs rather than offering off-the-shelf content.
All programs can be delivered in person (Canberra and nationally) or virtually. I have experience working within government procurement processes and can provide quotes that align with your organisational requirements.
The Framework Behind My Work: The Advantage Leadership Cycle
Every program, workshop and team session I facilitate is grounded in The Advantage Leadership Cycle, a framework I've developed from years of working with leaders and teams across government, higher education and not-for-profit organisations.
The cycle reflects a simple truth: meaningful change happens when teams pause to reflect, gain clarity about what matters most, and then move into intentional action together.
Whether we're working through a strategic planning day, a leadership development program or a psychological safety workshop, this cycle shapes how I design the experience and how I support your team to apply what they learn back in the workplace.
Leadership Development Programs
Tailored programs designed to build leadership capability across all levels, with a particular focus on emerging and evolving leaders.
Focus areas may include:
- Leadership foundations for new managers
- Building confidence and capability in leadership roles
- Communication, influence and decision-making
- Developing leadership identity and approach
Team Facilitation and Workshops
Structured, engaging and evidence-based workshops that create space for teams to think, align and move forward together.
Examples include:
- Strategic planning sessions
- Leadership team alignment
- Building psychological safety and team effectiveness
- Navigating change and complexity
- Working through conflict
Executive and Leadership Support
Coaching and facilitated conversations to support senior leaders and executive teams.
Focus areas may include:
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Leadership alignment and decision-making
- Navigating complexity and competing priorities
- Strengthening leadership effectiveness
Popular Programs
Strategic Planning Days: Too many fall flat because they lack structure, clear direction, or objective facilitation. I step in as your external facilitator to ensure your leadership team spends their time efficiently and collaboratively. I design and lead the full session using evidence-based frameworks, managing group dynamics, drawing out every voice, and ensuring the day ends with a clear, documented, actionable plan.
Brain-Centred Leadership (Agility, Collaboration, Innovation, Performance): Traditional leadership models often struggle to unlock a team's collective intelligence. This program applies insights from neuroscience to four critical capabilities: innovation, agility, collaboration, and performance. Participants explore how the brain responds to change, threat, and social dynamics, and learn to design cultures that foster psychological safety, better decision-making, and sustainable high performance.
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Teams: Leadership is inherently emotional, yet many leaders struggle to navigate conflict or communicate effectively under pressure. This program offers practical frameworks for developing self-awareness and social awareness. Through facilitated exercises and discussion, participants learn to manage their own reactions, build rapport, and respond with genuine empathy in high-stakes situations.
DISC for Teams: Misunderstanding communication styles is a daily source of friction in most organisations. Following personalised DISC assessments, I lead engaging workshops that help team members understand their own behavioural preferences and those of their colleagues. The focus is on adaptability: learning to adjust your approach to communicate and collaborate more effectively across different styles.
Custom Designed Workshops and Programs: Sometimes the challenge your team faces requires something tailored. Through a collaborative discovery process, I assess your organisation's goals, culture, and immediate priorities, then draw on my library of evidence-based content, assessments, and facilitation techniques to build a program designed specifically for your context.
What to Expect
When you invest in a team program with me, you get more than content delivery. You get a skilled external facilitator who is genuinely invested in your outcomes.
Here's how I work with you:
- Customise: I design the agenda, flow, and activities to align with your team's current dynamics, industry, and goals.
- Assess: I integrate accredited tools (such as DISC, Strengths Profile, or Psychological Safety assessments) to provide data-driven insights.
- Deliver: I lead engaging, practical workshops focused on real-world application and immediate skill transfer.
- Follow up: Every session concludes with clear team alignment and a defined set of actionable next steps.
Value & Pricing Framework
My fees reflect the deep customisation, expert senior-level facilitation, and proprietary content I bring to every engagement.
The final investment is determined by the duration of the session (from half-day to multi-day programs), the team size, and the inclusion of accredited assessment tools and debriefs by a certified professional. Full-day workshops and multi-session programs are quoted following a Clarity Call.
- Starting investment: Pricing starts at $2,500 AUD (Incl GST) for a focused 4-hour session (up to 15 people).
- Not-for-Profit Discount: I offer a 10% discount on all team programs for registered Not-for-Profit and Charitable organisations.
- Coaching discount: If you have worked with me in a coaching context, I offer a 10% discount for all training and facilitation work.
Next Steps
Book a
Clarity Call below OR
email me directly at info@advantagecoaching.com.au OR
request information below today to discuss your team's specific challenges - whether it's strategic planning, improving psychological safety, or enhancing communication. I'll design a program that delivers measurable results.
If you are looking to strengthen leadership capability or design a program that supports your people to grow, I would welcome a conversation about what might be possible.
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