FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
AUSTRALASIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (ALA)
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR,
HASE & ASSOC & DIORA BLUE
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP
DIRECTOR,
PRIMAL SOLUTIONS & APFPM
FOUNDING DIRECTOR,
EDGEWARE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIPS
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING,
GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP
DIRECTOR,
GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP
FOUNDER/DIRECTOR,
WELLNESS DESIGNS
DIRECTOR,
QUINTESSENTIAL CONSULTING
Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) collaborates with a network of trusted partners to expand the breadth and impact of our programs. These strategic alliances allow us to integrate specialist expertise, global methodologies and industry insight to deliver innovative learning solutions for organisations across Australia and internationally:
Together with our partners, Australasian Leadership Academy delivers innovative programs that strengthen leadership capability, workforce skills and organisational performance.
Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) collaborates with a network of trusted partners to expand the breadth and impact of our programs. These strategic alliances allow us to integrate specialist expertise, global methodologies and industry insight to deliver innovative learning solutions for organisations across Australia and internationally.
Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) works with a network of respected industry, academic and professional partners to deliver specialised programs that combine practical expertise with global best practice.
These partnerships enable ALA to expand the breadth of our programs, access leading research and methodologies, and ensure our learning solutions remain aligned with evolving industry needs.
Our partners include industry leaders, subject matter experts, universities, entrepreneurs, innovators and government or peak body organisations who share our commitment to developing leadership capability, workforce skills and organisational performance.
Through these collaborations, ALA delivers high-quality workshops, accredited programs and professional development initiatives that help individuals and organisations build capability, strengthen leadership and achieve sustainable results.
Together with our partners, ALA brings world-class expertise and innovative learning solutions to organisations across Australia and internationally.
National Disability Services is the peak body for the disability services sector in Australia. Through our collaboration, ALA has delivered leadership development programs designed to strengthen capability and support emerging leaders across the sector.– NDS Emerging Leaders Program Info
Certificate IV in Leadership & Management
Leading Edge Associates is an international provider of Lean and Agile capability development programs. Through our partnership, Australasian Leadership Academy delivers Lean Green Belt and Agile Green Belt programs in Australia, supporting organisations to improve operational performance, project delivery and continuous improvement capability.
Diploma of Project Management & PM Industry pathways
Edgeware Creative Entrepreneurship specialises in entrepreneurship education and business innovation. In collaboration with ALA, these programs support entrepreneurs, start-ups and business leaders to develop the skills and mindset required to build and grow successful enterprises.
Aligned to Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB30220) & Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
The Malaysian Institute of Management is a leading professional body dedicated to management and leadership excellence. This collaboration supports international engagement and the delivery of leadership and professional development programs within the Asia-Pacific region.
MIM – ALA SkillBites & Professional Development Courses & Diploma of Project Management – an affordable learning package suitable to today’s business needs – MIM ALA SkillBites
The nationally recognised Wellness Designs Practitioner Training and Masterclass Workshops are designed to help organisations and practitioners fast-track the development of practical, results-focused workforce wellbeing strategies.
These programs provide the tools, frameworks and insights needed to support healthier workplaces, strengthen leadership capability and promote sustainable employee wellbeing.
Primal Solutions specialises in project management capability development and organisational performance improvement. Through this collaboration, Australasian Leadership Academy strengthens its ability to support organisations in building project management capability and delivering complex initiatives.
This partnership also supports ALA’s alignment with the Asia Pacific Federation of Project Management (APFPM) certification pathways.
ALA → Diploma of Project Management → APFPM Certification Pathway
Self-determined learning is an approach to learning, based on brain research, that is revolutionising education and training. In short, almost everything we have thought works in designing learning programs does not work.
The REESE model of providing mental health first aid – to provide first line care to people experiencing a mental health problem
Helping you to provide leadership by ensuring your workplace provides as mentally healthy an environment as possible.
Designed to provide a greater appreciation for the importance of strategic leadership behaviour in project management, an enhanced capacity to provide the type of leadership that is appropriate for complex projects and to develop yourself and your team
Lynne Stephens is an experienced leadership, training and business development professional with over 25 years’ experience working with corporate clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. She spent 15 years with TAFE Queensland, holding senior roles across multiple TAFE institutes and building commercial capability and tailored training solutions.
In 2010, Lynne founded the Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA), specialising in customised leadership and professional development programs, strategic partnerships and blended learning solutions. She has collaborated with leading organisations including Deloitte Leadership Academy, Skillsoft Asia Pacific, LinkedIn Learning and AIPM.
Lynne holds qualifications in Project Management, Management, Business and Hospitality and is a Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD) and Associate Member of AIPM. ALA is an AIPM Endorsed Course Provider for the Diploma of Project Management.
Stewart is an internationally recognised psychologist, psychotherapist, academic, educator and organisational consultant, with a distinguished career spanning learning, leadership, change and organisational development.
He was one of the originators of Heutagogy (self-determined learning) in 2000 and has authored over 130 scientific papers and two internationally recognised books on learning and training. His work has taken him around the world, delivering interactive workshops, leadership programs and keynote addresses for public and private sector organisations.
With extensive experience in leadership coaching, team development, organisational culture, change management and organisational learning, Stewart focuses on creating genuine behavioural and organisational change, rather than cosmetic training outcomes.
Stewart also brings significant Defence sector experience, having delivered the Project Management Leadership and Communications program for CASG since 2015, as well as change management workshops and a coaching program for CASG managers.
Catherine is an experienced strategist, consultant and senior leader with a diverse professional background spanning healthcare, professional services, government and corporate environments. Beginning her career as a nurse, clinical teacher and quality manager, she progressed into senior leadership and policy advisory roles.
As a consultant, Catherine specialises in strategy, business design, talent management, HR frameworks, organisational engagement, change and capability development. She works with large public and private sector organisations to strengthen leadership, culture and organisational performance.
Her recent work includes executive coaching, strategy and governance, as well as designing organisation-wide capability development and career management frameworks. Catherine has a strong research interest in strategy, governance, talent management, organisational change and leadership, with a particular focus on creating high-performance environments through the alignment of strategy and culture.
David Hudson is a highly respected project management professional, educator and industry leader, with extensive experience supporting organisations and individuals in developing their project management capability.
Through Primal Solutions, David provides specialised training across project planning, risk management, communications, procurement and negotiation, as well as AIPM certification across all three levels of the AIPM standards.
David is a Past National President of AIPM and served as Vice President – International on the Executive Board of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). In 2012, he became the first Australian elected as an IPMA Vice President, reflecting his significant contribution to the profession internationally.
David has also been recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Project Management and received an Honorary Fellowship of IPMA for his outstanding contribution to international project management.
Michael Doneman is an experienced entrepreneurship educator, coach and community development specialist, with over 20 years’ experience across education, enterprise development, vocational training and information technology.
As Founding Director of Edgeware Creative Entrepreneurship, Michael developed the Edgeware model of ethical entrepreneurship education, combining creativity, practical learning and just-in-time skills development. His experience includes working extensively with Indigenous, rural and remote communities, as well as organisations across business and education.
Michael is a former Senior Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and has expertise in entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, management, leadership and innovation. His coaching approach is warm, practical, flexible and outcomes-focused, increasingly incorporating Solution Focused coaching to help clients achieve clear and achievable goals.
Fulton is an experienced Organisational Development and Change Leader with a strong reputation for improving organisational performance through strategy, leadership, culture and change management.
Fulton brings extensive Defence leadership experience, having held a number of management and leadership roles within the Royal Australian Air Force, where he led teams responsible for major change initiatives and provided trusted advice to senior executives.
Following his Defence career, Fulton established his own professional services consultancy, working with a diverse range of public and private sector clients. He later held senior leadership roles with Suncorp, an ASX top 15 company, where he championed significant cultural and capability transformation within Information Technology.
At Suncorp, Fulton led more than 500 staff responsible for business-critical systems, while helping drive staff engagement to one of the highest levels across the Suncorp Group.
Alastair Lynch is a triple AFL premiership player, captain and respected leader, best known for his role with the Brisbane Lions during their historic 2001–2003 triple premiership era.
A former All-Australian, club champion and 306-game AFL player, Alastair achieved numerous honours throughout his distinguished sporting career. He was a member of the Fitzroy Team of the Century and Tasmanian Team of the Century, a foundation member of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame, and was elevated to Legend status in 2006.
Following his football career, Alastair transitioned his leadership experience into the business and corporate sector. As Director and Co-Founder of the Australia Pacific Leadership Group, he applies the principles of leadership, teamwork, resilience and high performance from elite sport to the business environment.
Alastair brings a unique perspective on leadership, performance, teamwork and achieving success under pressure, drawing on more than 15 years at the highest level of professional sport.
Katrina is a workforce wellness specialist, speaker and trainer and the Founder and Director of Wellness Designs, a boutique workforce wellness business operating across Australasia.
With over 25 years of practical experience, Katrina is recognised as a pioneer in workplace wellness, delivering sustainable, results-oriented wellness strategies for organisations across Australia and internationally. Her expertise spans workforce wellness strategy, consultancy, training and organisational wellbeing.
Katrina is a sought-after international speaker and educator, having presented across Australia, Europe and the UK, and has also worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at Griffith University.
Her work has received numerous national and international awards, including multiple wins for Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy at the AHRI and Australian HR Awards.
In 2009, Katrina was engaged by the Workplace Health Association of Australia to develop the organisation’s inaugural Best Practice Guidelines for Workplace Health, further establishing her position as a thought leader in the field.
Patrick is an experienced Executive Coach, Organisational Performance Consultant and STEM advocate, with a distinguished career spanning Defence, aerospace engineering, leadership and project management.
With over 25 years’ experience working on advanced military and commercial aircraft and helicopters in multinational environments, Patrick brings a unique combination of engineering, Defence and industry expertise to contemporary leadership and organisational development.
Patrick applies Systems Thinking to help individuals, teams and organisations shift mindsets, solve complex problems and uncover new opportunities. His work focuses on building organisational capability, developing high-performing teams, strengthening workplace culture and delivering practical, tangible solutions.
He is accredited in a range of psychometric profiling and Neuroleadership methodologies and is an experienced workshop facilitator and corporate educator, designing and delivering engaging programs that support leadership, performance and organisational transformation.
