OUR WORK
We build brilliant leaders
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We help to build brilliant leaders by working across the full spectrum of professional education - from the assessment of leadership talent, to individual executive coaching, the design and delivery of training courses, and facilitated sessions with leaders, their teams, and stakeholders.
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Learn some more about the results we've achieved for our clients below.
OUR CLIENTS
The Melbourne Leadership Group team has worked with leaders across government and industry
RECENT PROJECTS
Examples of the value Melbourne Leadership Group has created for our clients
COACHING
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Health Sector
Two senior leaders in a global medical devices company had been rapidly promoted into demanding, high-stakes roles.
Under pressure and lacking clarity, they engaged in three months of targeted coaching to build confidence, prioritise effectively, and lead decisively.
By the end, both reported feeling in control, focused, and equipped to succeed.
LEADERSHIP COACHING
Creative Sector
A multinational in the creative economy engaged us to support newly appointed senior leaders as they stepped into executive roles.
Our coaching focused on building leadership presence, strategic influence, and confidence at the executive table.
Improvements in both performance and impact were visible within weeks.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Tech Sector
During the height of the pandemic, a global IT innovator asked us to support two regional leaders who were under strain managing dispersed, fatigued teams.
Through focused coaching, we helped them stabilise team dynamics, navigate uncertainty, and strengthen their leadership presence.
Senior leaders in the Asia Pacific region praised the impact of the work and extended our engagement to continue supporting their development.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Manufacturing Sector
A CFO sought coaching to strengthen his leadership style and bring greater clarity and confidence to his role and future direction.
Over six months, we worked on communication, presence, and navigating pressure with focus and composure.
By the end of the engagement, he reported not only a clearer sense of direction, but also the unexpected personal milestone of no longer needing stress or pain medication.
ASSESSMENT
DISC FOR RECRUITMENT
Justice Sector
A national law firm engaged us to integrate DISC behavioural profiling into its partner recruitment process.
By helping assess team fit, leadership style, and interpersonal dynamics, the tool became a valuable complement to traditional selection methods.
The result was more confident hiring decisions and faster integration of new partners into the firm’s culture.
360° FEEDBACK SURVEYS
Automotive Sector
An automotive company engaged us to deliver 360° Feedback and coaching for a group of senior leaders.
The process provided clear, actionable insight into individual strengths and development areas, backed by targeted coaching conversations.
Leaders reported stronger self-awareness, sharper performance, and a more constructive leadership culture.
DISC WORKSHOPS
Education Sector
A large independent school invited us to run a DISC workshop for senior and middle leaders to improve communication and collaboration across leadership layers.
Participants gained insight into their own behaviorus, leadership style, and communication techniques and how to adapt their approach to others.
The workshop opened up more effective dialogue and strengthened the school’s leadership culture.
LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT
Water Sector
A major water utility asked us to assess its leadership group using a suite of behavioural tools.
The goal was to gain a clearer picture of individual and collective strengths, capability gaps, and leadership potential.
The findings are now shaping leadership development, succession planning, and strategic workforce decisions.
TRAINING
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Finance Sector
An Australian financial services company engaged us to strengthen alignment within its executive team and improve the quality of leadership communication.
We facilitated a series of targeted development sessions focused on trust, clarity, and decision-making.
The work has continued, and in 2023 the company recorded its most successful financial year to date.
FACILITATION TRAINING
Public Sector
A government agency engaged us to build facilitation capability among staff leading workshops, consultations, and stakeholder engagements.
We delivered a tailored training program focused on design skills, front of room presence, engagement techniques, and managing complex group dynamics.
Participants reported increased confidence and skill in leading conversations that are productive, inclusive, and outcome-focused.
ONLINE FACILITATION TRAINING
Community Sector
A mission-driven organisation asked us to help its leaders communicate more effectively with staff and stakeholders in an increasingly digital environment.
We delivered a practical training course focused on clarity, presence, and influence in virtual settings.
Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting immediate improvements in confidence and connection.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Tech Sector
A growing technology infrastructure company partnered with us to strengthen the leadership capability of its senior and emerging leaders.
Over several months, we delivered a tailored series of workshops and coaching sessions focused on strategic thinking, communication, influence, and leading through change.
The program created a shared leadership language and helped embed behaviours that support growth.
FACILITATION
BOARD STRATEGY WORKSHOPS
Community Sector
A large for-purpose organisation engaged us to design and facilitate a series of strategic planning sessions with its board and executive team.
Our creative, outcome-focused approach brought much-needed clarity, alignment, and fresh thinking to long-term priorities.
The success of the sessions led to an ongoing partnership, with further planning workshops now underway.
WORKSHOP FACILITATION
Creative Industries
An emerging player in the creative economy asked us to design and deliver an immersive one-day workshop for its newly formed Australian team.
The session focused on designing and aligning around organisational purpose, values, and mission in a way that was both creative and energising.
The experience helped lay a strong cultural foundation for the team’s next stage of growth.
CONFERENCE FACILITATION
Public Sector
We were engaged to facilitate in-person listening sessions at a major government conference, creating space for community representatives to share insights directly with senior department leaders.
Our role was to design a process that encouraged open dialogue, mutual respect, and practical reflection.
The sessions deepened understanding, surfaced community priorities, and helped inform future policy directions.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Justice Sector
A group of senior leaders in the justice sector engaged us to help build cross-jurisdictional agreement on a new set of national data standards.
Through two focused workshops, we facilitated productive dialogue, resolved key tensions, and supported consensus-building.
The result was broad alignment across states and territories, laying the foundation for consistent national implementation.
WORKSHOP FACILITATION
Water Sector
Leaders in a state water authority engaged us to facilitate a series of workshops to help their teams co-design new operating models in preparation for an upcoming structural change.
The process enabled meaningful input, built ownership, and aligned teams around new ways of working.
As a result, the organisation was able to accelerate its workforce transformation.
ELT STRATEGY OFFSITE
Automotive Sector
A global automotive firm engaged us to design and facilitate a three-day strategic planning session for its executive team.
Over the course of the workshop, we guided the group through key decisions to shape the components of a five-year strategy.
The process led to renewed alignment, strategic clarity, and a clear roadmap for the future. As a result, we've run further sessions for this client.
