In Practice Case Study: Workshops for Leaders and Teams

When I am not on the stage delivering keynotes, speaking at conferences or sharing insights about my book, Make Work Work For You; you will find me in workshop mode with groups of leaders and teams. And, sometimes that’s my Personal Effectiveness Workshop This is incredibly rewarding work where my focus can be to effect large scale transformation, impact team dynamics or support personal individual-level change.

Many organisations, such as the team at La Trobe University, are looking for a way to fundamentally change how they approach their work and lives.

All my workshops are designed to address the needs of clients and have a clear, agreed purpose. The right workshop on this occasion was my half-day Personal Effectiveness Workshop.

My Approach to Enhancing Performance, Growth, and Wellbeing

This is a popular workshop with La Trobe’s team members, having delivered this to a few teams recently.

The key is the right positioning of the Personal Effectiveness Workshop, to ensure teams are not just attending another training session – that they see this as embarking on a journey to fundamentally transform how they approach their work and lives.

The start is a half-day workshop and was designed with one clear purpose: to help people discover practical strategies that would enhance their effectiveness while maintaining wellbeing. This wasn’t about working harder; it was about working smarter and with greater intention.

Great Leadership Starts with Self-Leadership

At the core of this workshop is a fundamental truth: great leadership starts with self-leadership. Before we can effectively lead others, we must first understand how to lead ourselves – how to bring out our best performance, support our growth, and protect our wellbeing.

Being effective isn’t just about productivity metrics; it’s about bringing your best self to your work and life each day. The workshop guides participants through a journey of self-discovery to understand what that looks like for their unique brain and working style.

A Workshop Designed for All Brains

What makes this workshop truly special is that I have designed it with all brains in mind.

Drawing from neurodiversity-affirming approaches, the content incorporates productivity hacks from research and the lived experience of the ADHD community that benefit everyone, regardless of neurotype.

These strategies aren’t just theoretical – they’re practical tools that help participants work with their brain’s natural tendencies rather than against them.

The result? More flow, less friction, and better outcomes for everyone.

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What You Will Achieve

My workshop focuses on key outcomes that make a tangible difference in how people approach their work:

• Analyse your preferences for what brings out your best performance
• Identify your unique stress signals and develop personalized strategies to address them before they escalate
• Develop practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and avoid common mind traps
• Discover productivity hacks that align with your specific working style
• Create a toolkit of practical strategies to implement immediately

Why This Workshop Works

What sets this workshop apart is its practical, actionable approach. People don’t just leave with theories – they walk away with concrete strategies they can implement immediately. I have a variety of tools that I share during the workshop to support you to make change happen.

The half-day format is intentional. It’s long enough to dive deep into transformative concepts but concise enough to respect the demands on busy professionals’ time.

The workshop delivers maximum impact without requiring participants to take a full day away from their responsibilities. And then of course, we take time to practice and embed learnings and change.

Most importantly, the workshop embodies the principle that performance, growth, and wellbeing are not competing priorities but complementary forces. When properly balanced, they create a foundation for sustainable excellence that benefits both individuals and organizations.

How Does Work Work Best for You?

This central question drives the entire workshop experience.

Rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions, participants are guided to discover personalised approaches that align with their unique working styles, preferences, and challenges.

By the end of the session, each participant has begun to answer this crucial question for themselves, equipped with practical tools to make work work better for them.

Ready to do different?

If you or your team is facing challenges with:

• Balancing increasing workloads with wellbeing.
• Finding time for development while meeting deadlines.
• Maintaining focus and energy throughout demanding projects.
• Creating boundaries that protect personal time without compromising performance.

Then this workshop might be exactly what is needed right now!

My Personal Effectiveness Workshop can be tailored to your organization’s specific challenges and delivered in a format that works for your team’s schedule.

Let’s talk about how we can make work work better for your team. Contact me to discuss booking this transformative half-day workshop.

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What Participants Experience

Participant’s feedback tells the story better than I could:

“This workshop gave me practical tools I could implement immediately. I’ve already started structuring my day differently and have noticed a significant difference in my productivity and stress levels.”
– Team Leader

“The section on understanding your own work patterns was revolutionary for me. I’ve always tried to force myself into a traditional 9-5 productivity model, but now I’ve restructured my day around my natural energy peaks with much better results.”
– Program Manager

“I appreciated how the content balanced performance with wellbeing – it wasn’t just about getting more done, but about creating sustainable practices that prevent burnout.”
– Senior Advisor