Profiles

Peter is an organisational coach who assists clients in defining their own beliefs, identifying opportunities and crafting their vision so they will flourish in the workplace environment. 

Peter has experience in both group and individual coaching, focusing on learning and testing leadership behaviours. Other topics include embedding strategic thinking at the individual and the organisational level, framing and understanding the often complex nature of an organisation’s culture, developing a ubiquitous change management mindset, business model innovation, and career-based coaching. 

Peter’s passion for coaching and mentoring comes from over two decades of diverse work in demanding investment management companies in the private and Victorian government sectors. He is keenly interested in what shapes organisational culture and has mentored people across multiple organisations at all levels, including CEOs and executives. His experience in investment analysis and portfolio management allows him to craft appropriate cultural and performance questions for senior executives. He couples this with a rich understanding of organisational structures with high levels of empathy and reflection.

Peter has recently completed an Executive Master in Change with world-renowned INSEAD, with its emphasis on focusing on leadership behaviour and personal change, the often-hidden dynamics of organisations and systems, and change management. A lifelong learner, his awarded degrees and professional qualifications include postgraduate studies in organisational coaching, change management, finance and theology.

Professional Qualifications

Academic 

Executive Master in Change (EMC) - INSEAD 

Master of Theology (MTh) 

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching 

Bachelor of Economics (BEc) 

Professional

Coaching - International Coach Federation (PCC) 

Finance - CFA Institute (CFA) 

Accountancy - CPA Australia (CPA) 

Coaching Tools

Leadership

· Global Executive Leadership Mirror (GELM®) –  a 360 tool. 

· Exploring Leadership Drivers and Blockers (Woodward, Shaffakat, and Domine)

· Immunity to Change (Kegan and Lahey) – Individual and team-level change. 

· Paradoxical Mindshift Navigation (Smith and Lewis) – Complex thinking.

· Solvable (Chevallier and Enders) – Complex problem-solving.

Careers Development

· Working Identity (Ibarra) - Identity work

· Designing your Life (Burnett and Evans) - Design thinking 

Organisational Culture

· Competing Values Framework- Organisational Culture (Cameron and Quinn)

· Organisational Cultural Audit (OCA™)

Strategy

· Business Model Innovation Strategy (Osterwalder, Amit, and Zott)

· Innovation – Ambidextrous Leadership (Tushman, Binns, O’Reilly)

 Susan is an educator, writer, and researcher interested in the intersection of identity, leadership, gender and race. She is currently working in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne and coaching leaders in education. Before working with initial teacher candidates, Susan was the Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning at The Hamilton and Alexandra College, where she led the English Faculty. She has previously held the role of Head of English at Monivae College and was Head of International Students at Methodist Ladies' College.

Susan is a creative thinker who has led significant curriculum changes in schools, developed collaborative research teams and designed the architecture of new learning ecosystems. Susan is a visionary who adopts a critical and innovative approach to best practice in the classroom, building capacity leadership teams and developing strategy at the executive level. She has worked with ISV, VATE and RMIT to complete research projects to create professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders.

A Trained Leader in Coaching in Leadership with Growth Coaching International, Susan has laid the foundation of a coaching culture in each organisation she has been a part of and has engaged hundreds of educators in transformative coaching conversations. 

Susan was recently awarded a PhD from Deakin University. Her thesis examined how women negotiate multiple subjectivities as they establish themselves as leaders in rural schools in Australia. Designed as a qualitative, feminist poststructuralist study, arts-based methodologies identified ‘sites of struggle’ around gender, race, and the rural. 

Susan has contributed a chapter titled, 'Context Matters: Women Leading in Rural Schools' to Flip the System Australia: What Matters in Education (2018) and is currently writing a play about leadership in rural schools. Her reflections about the complex relationship between the external political environment, personal experience and professional context can be found at: https://jesterflys.wordpress.com/

Qualifications 

Academic 

PhD Deakin University

Post Graduate Degree in International Education, Monash University

Diploma of Education University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts(Hons.) University of Melbourne

Professional

VIT: Victorian Institute of Teaching

Trained Leader - Growth Coaching International (GCI) 

Australian Committee WomenEd_Aus

Katie is an exceptional leadership and organizational coach who empowers individuals seeking to expand their horizons, unleash their untapped potential, and wholeheartedly embrace innovative ideas. With her extensive experience in both individual and group coaching, Katie skillfully uncovers the subconscious forces that shape behavior and hinder progress. By cultivating a deep self-awareness and understanding of others, her clients can establish compelling and meaningful objectives that drive profound transformation and sustainable growth.

Katie's unwavering passion for coaching is rooted in her extensive background spanning over a decade across diverse industries, including the dynamic realms of medical device and technology companies. Throughout her journey, she has honed her expertise in multifaceted roles, ranging from operations project management to business development. Her unrelenting dedication to forging connections between individuals and unearthing their true purpose has propelled her to join forces with clients, guiding them toward unlocking their innate strengths and conquering their aspirations.
 

Katie's academic journey is distinguished by her completion of the esteemed Executive Master in Change (EMC) program at INSEAD Business School in 2021, an accomplishment that stands as a testament to her unwavering pursuit of excellence. This program offered a profound exploration of the intricacies of conscious and unconscious dynamics in individuals, groups, and organizations. It ignited her quest to uncover purpose within the corporate landscape and shed light on the harmonious coexistence of authenticity and prosperity in the workplace. Katie's unwavering commitment to growth and progress is evident not only in her fluency in Mandarin Chinese but also in her proficiency in Hindi and Spanish. Furthermore, her academic achievements encompass notable degrees and certifications in international studies, systems coaching, and project management. This impressive track record serves as a testament to her enduring dedication to continuous learning and personal development, cementing her expertise in guiding individuals toward transformative change.

Professional Qualifications 

Academic 

Executive Master in Change (EMC) - INSEAD 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Washington University in St. Louis

Professional

Coaching - International Coach Federation (ACC) 

Project Management – Project Management Professional (PMI)

Coaching Tools

Leadership

· Center for Creative Leadership - a 360 tool 

· Immunity to Change (Kegan and Lahey) - Individual and team-level change

· Working Identity (Ibarra) - Identity work 

 
Organisational Culture

· Competing Values Framework (Cameron and Quinn) - Organisational Culture

· Institutional Illogics – Unconscious and Institutional Analysis (Vince) 

· Organization in the Mind (Armstrong) - Systems psychodynamics

Strategy

· Business Model Innovation Strategy (Osterwalder, Amit, and Zott)

· Ambidextrous Leadership (Tushman, Binns, O’Reilly) - Innovation 

· Friction Discovery Work (Nordgren & Schonthal) - Innovation and change