OUR TEAM

 

Our Team

Australasian Leadership Academy is supported by a network of experienced educators, facilitators and industry professionals who bring practical expertise to every program we deliver.

Our team combines leadership, change, project management, mental health, well being and organisational development experience with a shared commitment to supporting individuals and organisations to build capability and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Lynne

LYNNE STEPHENS

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR 

 AUSTRALASIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (ALA)

Administration & Project Team

Deb (1)

DEB POTTS

ALA Project Officer & RTO Compliance

Amberlee

AMBERLEE
MOLINEUX

ALA Admin & Student Support

Sally (1)

SALLY RAZZELL

ALA Project Officer, HR and Admin Support

Levi

LEVI SINSON

Digital Marketer and Admin Support

Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) has a team of experts with a powerful blend of skills and expertise.  

Our team has a broad range of experience in:

  • Leadership and Management
  • Project Mangement
  • Change Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Start Ups
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Human Resources & Administration
  • Program / Course Development
  • Marketing
  • Webdesign & Development
  • CRM & Student Management Systems
  • Work / Life balance – Working Remotely

Meet our facilitators, mentors, coaches and partners

Australasian Leadership Academy collaborates with trusted industry partners who bring specialised expertise across leadership, project management, wellbeing and organisational development.

Stewart (1)

DR. STEWART HASE

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR,

HASE & ASSOC & DIORA BLUE

Cathy

DR. CATHERINE SEE

MANAGING DIRECTOR,

GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP

David

DAVID HUDSON

DIRECTOR,

PRIMAL SOLUTIONS & APFPM

Michael (1)

MICHAEL DONEMAN

FOUNDING DIRECTOR, 

EDGEWARE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIPS

Fulton

FULTON SMITH

DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING,

GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP

Alastair

ALASTAIR LYNCH

DIRECTOR,

GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP

Katrina

KATRINA JOHNSTON

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR,

WELLNESS DESIGNS

Patrick (1)

PATRICK ALBINA

DIRECTOR,

QUINTESSENTIAL CONSULTING

Desirae (1)

DESIRAE FRENCH

ALA FACILITATOR / MENTOR

 

Megan (1)

MEGAN FERGUSON

ALA FACILITATOR / MENTOR

Anna (1)

ANNA WAKKER

YOUR NEW LEAF FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

Greg (1)

GREG KILBY

LEADING EDGE ASSOCIATES 

LEAN FACILITATOR

Meet our Founder

Lynne Stephens

Founder & Director – Australasian Leadership Academy

Lynne Stephens is the Founder and Director of Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA), bringing more than 25 years of experience in the education, training and leadership development sector.

Before establishing ALA in 2010, Lynne spent 15 years with TAFE Queensland, where she developed her expertise in program development, training delivery and workforce capability.

Driven by a vision to create flexible and innovative learning solutions, Lynne founded ALA to support individuals and organisations in building leadership capability, strengthening project delivery and adapting to changing workforce needs.

Under Lynne’s leadership, ALA has grown from a small startup into a respected provider of leadership and professional development programs across Australia and internationally, supported by a network of experienced facilitators and industry partners.

Lynne is particularly passionate about supporting women in leadership, international capability development in the Asia-Pacific region, and initiatives that support Indigenous and First Nations communities.

Recognition

Lynne has been recognised through a number of national and international awards, including:

  • AIM Excellence Awards – Sunshine Coast Regional Finalist (Owner Manager of the Year)
  • Stevie® Awards for Women in Business – Bronze Award (New York)
  • Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards – Women of the Year Bronze Award (Seoul)
  • Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Finalist (Education & Training and Export)
  • Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards – Finalist
  • Telstra Best of Business Awards – Queensland Finalist (Accelerating Women)

Telstra Best in Business Awards

We’re proud to share that Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) is a State Finalist in the Telstra Best of Business Awards in the Accelerating Women category!

This recognition is a testament to the incredible women we serve and the dedication of our team. It affirms what we believe every day: when women are empowered to lead with confidence and purpose, entire communities thrive.

From our Women in Leadership and Emerging Leaders in Care programs to the wellbeing support offered through Your New Leaf Foundation, every success belongs to the participants, partners and supporters who have walked with us on this journey. We are deeply grateful for your trust and belief in our mission.

 Thank you for cheering us on — we’re excited to see where this journey takes us next! 🌿

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