A Powerful Shift: From Manager to Leader at Connectability

I've just wrapped up Year 2 of Connectability’s Manager to Leader Shift, and I’ve struggled to put into words how amazing this group of leaders are.

Not only do they care about their clients sooo much (think person-centred disability services), they are also practical, hardworking, emotionally intelligent and fun!

Over the past 4 months these middle managers and supervisors have stretched, developed, collaborated and opened up in ways that surprised and delighted them as much as me!

It was also the biggest reminder of what I love about working as a leadership facilitator –

1. Seeing leaders grow their confidence, competence and credibility and

2. Working with executives who invest in their people – (bonus points!)

Hats off to David Carey and his board Bernie Garrett for investing in your good humans and culture. You are building and epic workforce of human centre leaders. Love partnering with you.

Over the program we’ve focused on:

• The shift from Manager to Leader

• Building and maintaining high performing teams

• The Art of Feedback and Courageous Conversations (their most highly rated takeaway)

• Making SHIFT happen through Coaching conversations and

• Personal resilience, self-worth and wellbeing.

Here’s some of the participants key takeaways from the program:

1. Clarity is kind! It’s ok to be direct and team members want clear communication.

2. Courageous conversations can encourage increased productivity and can actually boost productivity and culture.

3. How you show up as a leader matters. When you operate above the line you build trust and can help raise others up.

4. Self-advocacy and boundary setting is a healthy way to stay positive and grow your confidence.

Overall the cohort of 23 leaders experienced an 86%increase in their leadership skills and confidence - awesome!

Thanks to all the graduates – you are amazing.

PS: if you’re reading this and your managers have epic potential, but they haven't been taught the fundamentals in a grounded, practical, refreshing way and are avoiding accountability and tough conversations then our in-house or blended online Manager to Leader Shift Program might be right for your business.

Leadership isn’t something you perform -

it’s something you become.

If you feel called to lead with more presence, clarity, and authenticity, there are many ways to begin.

At the Boardroom in the Bush Leadership Academy, we work with people who are ready to:

• Stabilise their wellbeing and reset their nervous system

• Shift from managing tasks to truly leading people

• Step into Steward Eldership and create a legacy that outlives them

• Reconnect with Country, community, and the deeper wisdom that can only be felt - not taught

Our pathways are designed for everyday people, emerging leaders, executives, and change-makers who want to lead differently: with heart, with humanity, and with consciousness.

If that’s you, your next step is waiting, and I’d be honoured to guide you.

Download the brochure here.