Founder and Managing Director of Australasian Leadership Academy
Lynne founded and Managing Director of Australasian Leadership Academy in 2010. Lynne’s previous career spanned 15 years with TAFE Queensland……firstly with the Barrier Reef Institute, then to Wide Bay TAFE as the Corporate Business Manager, then she was seconded to Sunshine Coast TAFE to build Sunshine Coast TAFE’s commercial capability through the creation of the Centre for Leadership Strategies.
Her role includes developing customised training solutions for Corporate Clients Nationally, building strong relationships, developing business alliances and partnerships.
Lynne has worked closely with the Deloitte Leadership Academy, Edgeware Creative Entrepreneurship, Gravitas Leadership Group, Latitude Learning Academy, lynda.com + LinkedIn, Primal Solutions, Skillsoft Asia Pacific and more recent partnerships with Skillings Education & Wellness Designs…….mapping online courses/content to National AQF Qualifications, developing & delivering flexible, blended training programs Nationally and Internationally and assists clients to achieve their training goals.
Lynne’s background is in teaching; however over the past 25 years she has been the Key Account Manager for a number of Corporate Clients throughout Australia.
Lynne has an Advanced Diploma of Project Management, Advanced Diploma of Management, Diploma in Business (Frontline Management), and a Diploma in Hospitality Management as well as the Certificate IV in TAE.
She is a Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) and Associate Member of Australian Institute of Project Management (MAIPM).
ALA is an AIPM Endorsed Course Provider for the Diploma of Project Management.
Lynne has been honoured to be nominated for many awards including:
• Sunshine Coast Regional Finalist – Owner Manager of the Year AIM Excellence Awards 2013 (Australian Institute of Management), Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards Finalist 2011
• Finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Asia, Australia or New Zealand – Business Services and Diversified Services category in the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, and ultimately awarded a Bronze Stevie Award Medal – 2013 – New York City
• Bronze award winner for Women of the Year Stevie Awards – Asia-Pacific Stevie® in Seoul 2014
• Telstra Business Awards 2015 nominee
Lynne is committed to developing customised training solutions for Corporate Clients Nationally, building strong relationships, developing business alliances and partnerships. Her focus is on business development, continuous improvement and quality assurance to achieve the outcomes of our projects and ensuring that we exceed customer expectations.
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FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
AUSTRALASIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (ALA)
ALA Project Officer
Deb joined ALA as Project Officer 2022, bringing 15 years’ experience in RTO compliance and operations.
In 2007 Deb completed a Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education and Cert IV in Training and Assessment whilst tutoring at TAFE. Then moved on to managing compliance and RTO operations whilst completing further graduate studies in Health Science.
ALA Project Officer
ALA Admin Support
Amberlee has over 15 years’ experience in Administration, Data Entry, Accounts Recruitment and Human Resources across various industries.
She has vast experience in customer service-based roles as well as internal database management and implementation, team training, staff support, process implementation and ever changing administrative duties
ALA Admin Support
ALA Project Officer & Admin Support
Sally has over ten years’ experience in providing HR services to government departments across the Northern Territory, and an additional 15 years’ experience as a Business Administration Officer.
With considerable experience in change management, workforce development and project management. Sally is also experienced in providing expert employee life cycle services, managing teams, mentoring and is skilled in directing and enhancing administrative processes.
Sally holds a Cert IV in Human Resource Management and will graduate with a Diploma of Business Administration in August 2021.
ALA Project Officer and Admin Support
Digital Marketer and Admin Support
Levi is a Digital Marketer and Admin Support at ALA. His special area of interest is calendar and email management, data entry, email marketing, updating digital platforms, CRM management, social media management, and conducting market research.
He was born and raised in the Philippines and speaks Filipino and English. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of San Carlos, Philippines.
He has been a freelancer for over 6 years now and provided admin support in different businesses around the world.
Digital Marketer and Admin Support
Lynne Stephens has been active in the training and education development sector for over 25 years.
Prior to founding the Australasian Leadership Academy in 2010, Lynne developed her wealth of experience and passion for training and education during her 15 years tenure with TAFE QLD.
“13 years ago, I followed a dream…..
I knew I could establish an innovative business. A business that offered real meaning. A business that could keep pace as learning needs inevitably evolved over time.
My vision was to create an exceptional community to deliver specialty programs, where they could really customise programs to suit their needs, outside the restraints of the norm. My passion was always to provide, flexible, customised, and innovative training solutions for individuals and organisations.”
From humble beginnings, ALA has grown steadily due mainly to the dedicated, expertise and commitment of our wonderful team and partners.
Lynne is passionate about Women in Leadership, providing assistance to Pacific Nations and Asian countries in need and working with our Indigenous First Nations people is of great importance to Lynne, and as such she strives to assist in any capacity possible.
Lynne has been honoured to be nominated for many awards including:
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