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Leadership and Performance Partners We raise the competence and confidence of the leaders in your organisation for increased success.

Long-term client relationships mean everything to us. That's why we're so proud of our ongoing partnership with Bengalla...
14/10/2026

Long-term client relationships mean everything to us. That's why we're so proud of our ongoing partnership with Bengalla Mining Company, who have trusted us to support their leaders and teams since we started our business eight years ago.

Recently, we caught up with their Maintenance Planning, Projects & Services Team for a dedicated team development day in the Hunter Valley.

Co-facilitating alongside Michelle Broms, we delivered a tailored, activity-based workshop designed to sharpen practical time management skills and enhance cross-team communication on site.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Two Rivers Vineyard in Denman, the day was packed with great energy, with team jerseys proudly on display before the NRL grand final.

A big thank you to the entire Bengalla team - we loved working with you as always!

What actually happens to strategic goals 12 months after a leadership workshop?  Last year, Edgewater Connection's Senio...
12/10/2026

What actually happens to strategic goals 12 months after a leadership workshop?

Last year, Edgewater Connection's Senior Leadership Team completed a series of Strategic Leadership workshops with us. Last month, we reconnected to review their 12-month journey.

The highlight of the day? Listening to each leader present the real-world strategic initiatives they’ve rolled out across the business over the past year, sharing genuine wins, operational hurdles and key takeaways from putting theory into practice.

To build on that momentum, the group dived into a desk top exercise using the McKinsey 7S Model. Working through a complex, realistic scenario, the team collaborated, debated and presented strategic recommendations throughout the day.

We recently designed and delivered a tailored Situational Awareness & Effective Communication Workshop for VERTO's Paren...
08/10/2026

We recently designed and delivered a tailored Situational Awareness & Effective Communication Workshop for VERTO's Parent Pathways Team.

Because their work involves navigating sensitive and dynamic human situations, giving them practical, real-world tools was essential.

Rather than sitting through passive presentations, the team spent the day actively applying new strategies to contextualised workplace scenarios, working through: 🔹 Proactive situational awareness: spotting environmental hazards and behavioural shifts early.
🔹 De-escalation under pressure: using targeted communication to diffuse conflict and aggressive behaviour safely.
🔹 Coaching & resilience: applying the GROW Model to guide client conversations while building personal resilience in challenging roles.

The level of openness, discussion, and willingness to step into scenario-based role-plays showed just how dedicated this team is to the people they support.

One of the great benefits of a long-term partnership is the ability to work closely with clients to understand their uni...
06/10/2026

One of the great benefits of a long-term partnership is the ability to work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored solutions that deliver real value.

When Edgewater Connections approached us looking for a Time Management workshop specifically designed for their team and work environment, while also addressing communication practices that support effective time management, we were excited to collaborate.

We delivered a contextualised Time Management & Effective Communication Workshop to their team. Moving away from generic concepts, the session focused on the realities of their high-volume engineering environment.

The group worked through practical frameworks like:
🔹 The Eisenhower Matrix & 80/20 Rule for prioritising work loads.
🔹 Time-blocking strategies to protect critical and important work from daily distractions.
🔹 Assertive communication techniques to manage client expectations and set boundaries.

A huge thank you to the entire Edgewater Connections team for showing up with so much energy and openness, and a special thanks to Imogen Allan for coordinating everything behind the scenes.

True behavioural change rarely happens overnight in a group training environment. It takes ongoing, tailored accountabil...
30/09/2026

True behavioural change rarely happens overnight in a group training environment. It takes ongoing, tailored accountability to turn raw theory into daily muscle memory.

That is where targeted, one-on-one coaching changes the game. Pairing structured leadership training with individual coaching sessions gives your leaders a confidential space to debrief real workplace challenges, unpack behavioural profiles such as DISC, and apply training outcomes directly to their operational realities.

It bridges the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it when the pressure is on.

Give your leaders the ongoing support they need to make training stick: leadershipandperformance.com.au/coaching-mentoring/coaching-to-support-leadership-programs/

What a fantastic start to the new LEAD Program for our partners at Lake Macquarie City Council.After wrapping up individ...
25/09/2026

What a fantastic start to the new LEAD Program for our partners at Lake Macquarie City Council.

After wrapping up individual DISC debriefs with each participant, the cohort came together today for their very first workshop. The session tackled one of the biggest leaps in any professional career: making the shift from individual contributor to frontline leader.

The room spent the day exploring what it takes to build a authentic leadership brand, how to adapt leadership styles based on dynamic site and office situations, and the mechanics of effective delegation.

Stepping into a leadership role requires vulnerability, and watching this group share genuine insights and personal experiences set a strong foundation of trust right from day one.

A huge thank you to Maggie Diaz for all her hard work behind the scenes pulling the logistics together, and to the participants for showing up ready to lean in.

Our ongoing partnership with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) continued, with facilitator Michelle ...
17/09/2026

Our ongoing partnership with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) continued, with facilitator Michelle Broms bringing their Compliance and Support Teams together for a high-impact workshop focused on Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

Bringing these two critical teams into the same room gave everyone a space to strengthen inter-team relationships and align their daily working styles.

Throughout the session, the teams explored key Emotional Intelligence principles, mapping out personal triggers, discussing self-regulation under pressure and setting healthy professional boundaries.

The highlight of the day was watching participants jump straight into practical, peer-to-peer role-plays, applying de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques to real workplace scenarios in real time.

The Leadership & Performance Partners sponsored Central Newcastle Butcher Birds were crowned Grand Final Champions in th...
10/09/2026

The Leadership & Performance Partners sponsored Central Newcastle Butcher Birds were crowned Grand Final Champions in the Newcastle Rugby League Milleen Cup Women's Grand Final on the weekend!

With the scores locked at 18-all at full time, the match headed into high-stakes golden point extra time. The Butcher Birds dug deep, showed relentless grit and crossed the line for the match-winning try to seal the title.

We could not be prouder to sponsor this team. The courage, connection and pure resilience on display throughout this game, and the entire season, was nothing short of inspiring.

A massive shoutout as well to the South Newcastle Lionesses for an outstanding season and taking out the Minor Premiership. The mutual respect shown between both teams after such an intense finish showed the true spirit of the game.

To the Butcher Birds: soak up every second of the celebrations! You earned every bit of this trophy 👑🏆

Myth: The primary job of a frontline supervisor is to make sure the work gets done today.Reality: The primary job of a s...
07/09/2026

Myth: The primary job of a frontline supervisor is to make sure the work gets done today.

Reality: The primary job of a supervisor is to build a team capable of getting the work done safely on their own tomorrow.

When a team member comes to a supervisor with a problem, the fastest option is always to give them the solution. But every time a leader answers the question instead of asking, "What do you think we should do here?", they train their team to rely on them for everything.

Moving from a reactive supervisor to an effective leader means trading quick answers for strategic questions. It takes longer in the moment, but it’s the only way to build an autonomous, reliable site culture.

How are your frontline leaders helping their teams solve their own problems this week?

We recently delivered the very first workshop of the Delta Graduate Program for an impressive group from Delta Power & E...
04/09/2026

We recently delivered the very first workshop of the Delta Graduate Program for an impressive group from Delta Power & Energy.

Facilitated by Michelle Broms, the day focused heavily on DISC profiling and Emotional Intelligence. Ahead of the session, each graduate completed a DISC Assessment. Debriefing those reports gave the cohort an immediate boost in self-awareness, creating a natural foundation to tackle real-world topics like managing conflict, setting personal boundaries, building rapport, and developing workplace resilience.

The best part of the session was the sheer level of engagement in the room. This group showed up ready to ask tough questions, reflect openly and support one another’s growth from day one.

A special thank you to Karina Braithwaite from Delta for all her hard work behind the scenes to launch this program. We can’t wait to see how this talented cohort progresses throughout their journey!

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