BESPOKE
GROUP PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
Transformative learning experiences for
Workplaces
and
Women in our Communities
Building capability, wellbeing & meaningful, sustainable change
No workplace, community or person ‘needs’ another workshop or program.
They have a problem to solve, a challenge to address & an outcome they want to achieve.
I design & facilitate bespoke workshops & multi-session programs that address these needs.
I create learning experiences that are relevant to the people in the room & translate into practical action, results & the change they WANT to make... for them & the workplace, team or community they’re part of.
For workplaces, this means practical learning solutions that strengthen the capabilities people need to navigate workplace demands, work effectively with others & contribute to wellbeing, performance & workplace culture.
For councils & community organisations, it means programs that help women navigate life change, strengthen wellbeing, confidence & resilience, & move forward with more clarity & intention.
Every program is designed around your people, context & the outcomes you want to achieve, with learning that engages, challenges thinking & inspires change.
Hi, I’m Effie.
I bring extensive L&D experience in program design & facilitation, & am a certified trainer & life coach.
My work spans service-based organisations across aged care, banking & finance, retail, RTOs, local government & aviation, supporting people across diverse roles, functions & workforce levels.
My strength is connecting with people, creating a safe & engaging space for learning, & helping participants turn insights into shifts they WANT to make & practical actions they can apply in their work & lives.
Workforce
Capability
&
Wellbeing
Who it’s for:
Organisations looking to strengthen the capabilities that support their people, teams, workplace culture, wellbeing & performance.
Capability Areas:
I design targeted learning solutions that strengthen practical, everyday capabilities that influence how people work, relate & perform, across client experience, workplace relationships, leadership, team culture & wellbeing.
Depending on your needs, programs can build capability in areas such as:
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Building trust-based client relationships & improving service outcomes
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Communicating effectively across roles, teams & under pressure
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Navigating difficult conversations, tension & differences constructively
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Strengthening trust, psychological safety, collaboration & shared accountability
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Clarifying roles & expectations, aligning shared goals & building buy-in
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Building self-leadership to manage pressure, navigate change & contribute to a supportive, high-performing team culture
Why it matters:
Depending on the focus, stronger capability can contribute to:
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More consistent client experiences & service outcomes
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Stronger team effectiveness & day-to-day performance
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Greater employee engagement, confidence & resilience
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Reduced workplace tension, misunderstandings & avoidable conflict
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Better navigation of pressure, change & workplace demands
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More supportive, accountable & high-performing workplace cultures
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Reduced risk of burnout, disengagement, presenteeism, absenteeism
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Improved retention of talent
Delivery formats:
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Standalone workshops or multi-session programs
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Time between sessions, where applicable, to apply & embed learning
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Supporting resources tailored to the program, including pre/post-session growth work, workbooks, case studies, workplace scenarios & other practical tools.
Who it’s for:
Councils, community organisations & women’s groups supporting women in their communities through life change, wellbeing challenges & personal growth.
Focus Areas:
I design transformative, future-focused programs that support women to navigate change, strengthen their wellbeing & reconnect with greater direction & fulfilment in their lives.
Programs can be designed across four Key Focus Areas:
REDISCOVER • RECOGNISE • RESTORE • DIRECTION & ACTION
Programs can focus on one area, bring several together or combine all four into a deeper transformational program, depending on the needs of the women you support.
REDISCOVER
Identity • Values • Purpose • Self-connection
Supporting women to reconnect with who they are, what matters most & what they want from the next stage of their lives.
Potential focus areas include:
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Identity through life transitions & Who am I now?
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Values & what matters most
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Reconnecting with yourself
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Purpose & fulfilment
RECOGNISE
Self-awareness • Thoughts • Emotions • Beliefs & patterns
Building self-awareness to better understand what is influencing how they feel, respond & move forward.
Potential focus areas include:
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Understanding thoughts, emotions & behaviours
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Recognising limiting beliefs & patterns
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Negative self-talk
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Curiosity & self-compassion
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Understanding triggers
RESTORE
Wellbeing • Emotional regulation • Resilience • Boundaries
Building practical ways to regulate thoughts & emotions, restore wellbeing & stay grounded through change, uncertainty & everyday demands.
Potential focus areas include:
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Managing thoughts & emotions & staying grounded
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Managing stress, overwhelm & pressure
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Focusing on what you can control
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Creating healthy boundaries
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Managing triggers & outside influences
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Building habits & practices that support wellbeing, joy & fulfilment
DIRECTION & ACTION
Vision • Decision-making • Goals • Intentional action
Creating greater clarity about what comes next & turning that clarity into practical action.
Potential focus areas include:
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Clarifying what they want & creating a vision for what comes next
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Making values-aligned decisions
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Setting meaningful goals & priorities & turning them into achievable steps
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Taking intentional action & building confidence & momentum through action
Why it matters:
Depending on the focus, programs can support women to feel better equipped to navigate change & uncertainty, strengthen their wellbeing & move forward with greater confidence, resilience & self-trust.
Group programs also create opportunities for connection, shared learning & support from women who may be navigating similar experiences.
Delivery formats:
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Standalone workshops or multi-session programs
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Time between sessions, where applicable, for reflection, embedding learning & building healthy habits
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Supporting resources tailored to the program, including pre/post-session reflection & growth work, workbooks, reflection journals, guided practices & other practical tools
Women's Wellbeing
&
Personal Growth
Collaborating with you
Bespoke Design & Partnership
This is not a one-size-fits-all model. My approach is collaborative & consultative from the very first conversation, ensuring each program is tailored to your workplace or community, aligned with your values & objectives & addresses the real challenges your people face.
Discovery & brief
We clarify your needs, desired outcomes, audience, timelines & requirements.
Design & proposal
I develop a tailored program outline, including learning objectives, delivery approach, evaluation & indicative investment.
Development & customisation
I develop the program, session plans & supporting resources. Content is contextualised to relevant policies, processes, real-world examples & sector requirements.
Delivery
Interactive workshops balancing discussion, reflection, practice & real-world application, supported by relevant resources.
Embed & follow-up
Post-session review & optional follow-up sessions to reinforce learning, support behaviour change & assess impact.
Design & Facilitation
Creating Transformative Learning Experiences
Design Principles
Adult learning: Relevant, practical learning designed for real-world application.
Experiential learning: Discussion, scenarios, activities & reflective exercises to explore real-world challenges.
Reflection & application: Pre-session, in-session & post-session activities to build awareness, challenge thinking, translate insights into practical action & support lasting change.
Psychological safety: Thoughtful design & a learning environment where participants feel comfortable to speak honestly, participate, engage with sensitive or challenging topics & be open to different perspectives.
Measure & improve: Feedback & evaluation to assess effectiveness & continually improve the learning experience.
Facilitation Style
My facilitation goes beyond information delivery.
I guide participants from awareness & reflection to insight, practice & real-world application.
I don't do what I do to simply 'tick boxes'.
I facilitate transformation by connecting with & inviting people to open up to & explore new perspectives, experience genuine shifts & embrace new possibilities.
They leave with new insights & greater confidence, inspired to make changes they WANT to make, & equipped to turn those shifts into practical action in their work & lives.
professional summary
Qualifications & Experience
With 30+ years in Learning & Development, I’ve built my career around creating transformative learning experiences - facilitating, coaching, mentoring, designing & managing programs - supporting & guiding thousands of people to build the skills & confidence to create positive change.
I’ve worked across diverse industries & workforce levels, collaborating with internal & external stakeholders to design & deliver learning solutions that align with organisational goals & real-world needs.
Recognised for my ability to connect & engage with people, I bring warmth, clarity & a people-centred, outcome-driven approach to every engagement.
Alongside my L&D work, I support women as a Life Transition & Purpose Coach. This combination of professional expertise, coaching & lived experience of major life transitions brings additional depth & a unique advantage to my work, particularly when working with complex or sensitive subject matter in ways that are accessible, relevant & appropriate to the context.
my professional qualifications
Academic & Accredited Training
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Bachelor of Business, Marketing major
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Accredited Training & Assessment:
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TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (Upgrade TAEASS502 & TAELLN411)
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TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
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TAA40104 Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training
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BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training
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Coaching Certifications:
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Certified Life Coach
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Certified Self-Love Coach
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Professional Development
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Facilitation/training:
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Trainer as Facilitator 1, 2 & 3
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Colin James – Altmore International, 150-hour residential
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Advanced Training Techniques for Trainers
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Train the Trainer
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Leadership:
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Effective Leadership Forum 1
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The Source International
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Effective Leadership Forum 2
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McDonald Group
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Other
As a passionate lifelong learner, beyond formal certifications I’ve immersed myself in countless in-house and top-tier personal and professional development programs, deepening my expertise in growth, facilitation, and leadership.
That same passion for learning and transformation is at the core of everything I do.
Contact me — let’s discuss your needs
If you’re planning a workshop or program for your workplace or the women in your community group,
reach out so we can explore options that can help you achieve your intended outcomes.