Kylie Holyland has more than 30 years of public sector experience working with individuals, teams, managers, and leaders to maximise performance and build confidence. She is a Professional Certified Coach with extensive expertise in leadership, change, and workplace culture. Kylie has worked with hundreds of clients from APS levels to Senior Executive Band staff, delivering coaching, facilitation and tailored interventions that build resilience, confidence and capability across the public sector.
Salli Cohen brings more than 30 years of experience across public and private sectors, including over two decades in senior policy and strategy roles in the Northern Territory Public Sector. As the Founder of The Policy Room and author of Rollercoaster: How to be a Bloody Good Policy Officer, she is recognised for her engaging, practical approach to building policy capability. Salli works with governments and for-purpose organisations to strengthen policy systems, build skills, and enable teams to deliver evidence-informed, high-quality outcomes under real-world pressures.
Mark Evans is an experienced facilitator, coach, and learning and development consultant with over 20 years of experience across public and private sectors. He has delivered leadership, management, and workforce capability programs for Commonwealth, state, and territory governments, as well as not-for-profit and private organisations. Mark’s expertise spans leadership and management, governance, communication, and change management. He brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to facilitation and coaching, helping individuals and teams build confidence, strengthen relationships, and perform effectively in complex environments.
Mark Herselman is an accomplished facilitator and consultant with senior leadership experience in the Australian Public Service, as well as CEO and executive roles in the private and community sectors. He is a Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (AIPM) with extensive expertise in project management frameworks, systems and capability-building. Mark has delivered consulting and training across federal, state and local governments, helping leaders and teams embed practical, effective approaches to project delivery and governance.
Rebecca Skinner PSM GAICD is a highly accomplished chief executive, senior public sector leader, and strategic adviser with more than 30 years’ experience leading complex, high-profile government organisations. A former Chief Executive Officer of Services Australia and senior Defence leader, she has overseen large-scale service delivery, national crisis responses, and major organisational transformation. Rebecca brings deep expertise in governance, risk, large-scale program delivery, and whole-of-government reform, with a reputation for principled leadership, resilience, and delivery under pressure.
Maria McLoughlin is a senior data governance and data management leader with extensive experience delivering enterprise uplift across the Australian Public Service. She specialises in establishing clear accountability, practical governance controls, and sustainable data capability in complex, highly regulated environments. Maria has led the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, stewardship models, and data quality uplift initiatives that strengthen decision-making and reduce operational risk. Known for bridging strategy and delivery, she enables governance that supports transformation rather than impedes it.
Suzanne Lawson is a highly experienced executive coach and human resources leader with more than 30 years’ experience across the Australian public sector, private sector, and education environments. A former senior APS executive, she has led enterprise-wide people, culture, and workforce strategies within national security and defence contexts. Suzanne partners with leaders and teams to build clarity, confidence, and capability, supporting high performance in complex, high-pressure environments. She brings deep expertise in leadership development, cultural transformation, and strategic workforce planning within the public sector.
Kate Diggle is an experienced workplace therapist, facilitator, and mediator with over 15 years’ experience supporting leadership and organisational development in complex, regulated environments. As Director of The Workplace Therapist, she designs and delivers structured, human-centred interventions that strengthen psychological safety, workplace relationships, and leadership capability. With expertise spanning executive coaching, conflict resolution, mediation, and bespoke EAP programs, Kate creates disciplined yet compassionate spaces where difficult conversations can occur safely, enabling lasting behavioural and cultural change.
Tania Willis is an experienced executive coach, facilitator, and leadership adviser supporting senior leaders across the Australian Public Service, Defence, higher education, and the not-for-profit sector. With more than 850 hours of executive coaching experience and as former President of the International Coaching Federation Australasia Chapter, she brings deep insight into leadership in complex, regulated environments. Tania partners with leaders at all levels to strengthen clarity, confidence, and accountability, creating psychologically safe, high-performance cultures in mission-driven organisations.
Tim Crowden is an experienced executive and leadership coach with more than 30 years’ experience across national security, defence, diplomacy, and government leadership roles in Australia and New Zealand. A former Senior Executive Service leader with 16 years at SES level, he specialises in supporting senior leaders in complex, high-consequence environments to strengthen capability, navigate change, and enhance performance. Tim partners with leaders through a strategic, empathetic, and results-focused coaching approach that sharpens decision-making and builds sustainable leadership impact.
Peter Cumming CPA is a senior organisational coach and leadership adviser supporting executives, boards, and senior leaders to navigate complexity, transformation, and cultural change. With a background spanning investment management, government, and advisory environments, he brings analytical rigour alongside deep human insight. Peter specialises in helping leaders turn change into opportunity, strengthening clarity, strategic thinking, and confidence in high-accountability settings. His evidence-based approach draws on advanced study in organisational change, leadership identity, and culture.
Duncan Fish is an organisational psychologist, executive coach, and leadership development specialist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting senior technical experts, managers, and executives across public and private sectors. A Chartered Occupational Psychologist, he specialises in helping STEM and subject-matter experts translate expertise into influence and leadership impact. Duncan has coached more than 1,000 executives and designed large-scale behavioural change programs, bringing an evidence-based, structured approach that strengthens interpersonal effectiveness, decision-making, and leadership presence in complex environments.
Julie Langdon is a learning designer, facilitator, and leadership development specialist with more than 20 years’ experience designing customised programs for national and global organisations. She partners with clients to create cohesive, outcomes-focused learning solutions that foster lasting behavioural change. Julie’s expertise spans leadership and management, emotional intelligence, communication, and resilience, supported by a deep understanding of adult learning and vocational education. Known for her collaborative and solutions-driven approach, she helps organisations design relevant, high-impact programs that align with their culture, values, and strategic goals.
Nick Mills is a skilled facilitator and leadership coach with expertise in neuroscience-based learning, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership. He holds a PhD in Leadership from the University of Tasmania, where his research focused on the career pathways of LGBTQ+ senior leaders in the finance and professional services sectors. With over 15 years of experience across government, corporate, and education environments, Nick blends academic insight with practical leadership experience from his earlier career in finance and operations. Known for his engaging and thoughtful facilitation style, he helps leaders and teams build capability, foster inclusion, and strengthen performance in complex workplace settings.
Toni Greenwood is a leadership coach, facilitator, and former Royal Australian Navy senior sailor with over 20 years’ experience in leadership, organisational development, and cultural change. Known for her calm, grounded presence and practical approach, she helps leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence and composure. Toni specialises in adaptive and inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and operational resilience, drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments. A recipient of multiple service medals and a Deputy Chief of Navy Commendation, she now brings her military-honed discipline, humour, and insight to leadership programs that inspire real-world impact and sustained performance.
Amy Stewart is an experienced facilitator, coach, and learning designer with more than 25 years in leadership development, organisational capability, and cultural change. Known for her dynamic facilitation style and ability to connect with groups at all levels, she helps leaders build confidence, strengthen communication, and adapt effectively in changing environments. Amy has designed and delivered hundreds of impactful programs that align with organisational strategy, culture, and desired behaviours. She brings deep expertise in emotional intelligence, coaching, instructional design, and capability-building initiatives, supporting individuals and teams to achieve sustained performance and growth.
Ellenor Cox is an executive coach, leadership facilitator, and learning designer with a career that bridges entrepreneurship and professional development. As co-founder and CEO of an award-winning film company for 25 years, she led large creative teams and complex projects before establishing a successful coaching practice. Ellenor has delivered over 6,000 hours of executive coaching and facilitated numerous leadership programs across government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors. Known for her engaging and practical facilitation style, she combines creative storytelling with evidence-based coaching methods to drive meaningful behavioural change and leadership growth.
Lauren Lorge is an experienced facilitator and instructional designer with a professional background in human resources and over a decade of experience in learning and development. She has worked across government, corporate, and consulting environments, designing and delivering engaging programs that build confidence and capability at all levels. Known for her approachable and engaging facilitation style, Lauren creates inclusive and supportive learning environments that help participants develop practical skills in leadership, communication, and professional effectiveness. Her expertise spans time management, writing, recruitment, and resilience.
John McCann is an organisational and performance psychologist, executive coach, and leadership consultant with more than 30 years’ experience supporting senior leaders in complex, high-pressure environments. A registered psychologist with over 12,500 hours of coaching experience, he integrates evidence-based psychology, positive psychology, and commercial insight to strengthen leadership capability, wellbeing, and sustained performance. John brings deep credibility from prior senior executive roles, enabling him to bridge strategic business imperatives with human behaviour in regulated and accountability-driven contexts.
David Wayne is an experienced facilitator, instructional designer, and management consultant with over 20 years’ experience across corporate and government sectors. With a background in senior operational leadership and management consulting, he designs and delivers practical, engaging leadership and management development programs. David has worked extensively with Australian federal and state agencies, supporting strategic planning, performance improvement, and capability uplift, and brings a strong understanding of public sector operating environments and governance frameworks.
Kathy Berkidge is an experienced facilitator, trainer, and coach with more than 30 years’ experience across technical and non-technical roles, including project management and business analysis. She designs and delivers practical, engaging learning experiences that strengthen collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and team performance. With deep expertise in agile ways of working, process improvement, and capability uplift, Kathy supports individuals and teams to build high-performance cultures within corporate and public sector environments.
Derek Rowe is an experienced facilitator and instructional designer with extensive experience across public and private sectors. With a background in both education and corporate environments, he designs and delivers learning that is engaging, strategically grounded, and highly relevant to workplace practice. Derek integrates facilitation, coaching, and instructional design into cohesive capability solutions, and is known for challenging and upskilling diverse audiences. He brings strong expertise in communication, leadership development, and practical workplace skills within public sector contexts.
Geordie Weber MAHRI brings more than a decade of experience partnering with government to strengthen organisational capability and deliver strategic workforce development programs. He leads large-scale, multi-agency training and advisory projects for Commonwealth, state and local government clients, helping agencies design and deliver programs that are contextualised, practical and outcomes-focused. His work spans leadership, policy, governance and organisational change, with a consistent focus on aligning development initiatives to capability frameworks and measurable outcomes. He is committed to positioning Ashwick Education as a long-term partner in building public sector capability.
With a professional background spanning global luxury brands including Cartier, Paspaley, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, Miranda brings a refined understanding of brand, service excellence, and strategic partnerships to Ashwick Education. Her experience across premium client engagement, media management, and business operations supports Ashwick’s commitment to quality, integrity, and long-term relationships. Drawing over 10 years of experience in high-end retail and international markets, she provides oversight on brand positioning, partnership alignment, and customer experience initiatives that underpin Ashwick’s growth and reputation.
Lucy is an accomplished senior professional with extensive expertise in client engagement, program coordination, and stakeholder management. Across more than 17 years in the banking and professional services sectors, she has overseen high-value client portfolios, streamlined complex procurement processes, and driven operational efficiency in fast-paced, regulated environments. At Ashwick Education, Lucy leads the end-to-end client experience, ensuring programs are delivered seamlessly and that client outcomes remain front and centre. With her proven ability to manage relationships at all levels and anticipate client needs, Lucy plays a key role in shaping Ashwick’s reputation for excellence in service and delivery.
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