Leadership Programs

Emerging Leaders Program

Free Consultation
Sick of another course in which you talk about personality types and providing constructive feedback? Let’s get specific and practical - as a former Managing Partner, I lead an interactive Emerging Leaders Program, tailored to professional services firms, although applicable across all sectors. Ideal for newly appointed Partners, Senior Associates or Senior Managers identified as being on the leadership track, this course is run over 6 one hour interactive sessions preferably in person or online. This program covers key topics including -
The Truth
The truth of partnership or senior leadership - managing your personal brand and winning the ‘inner game’.
Excellence
Embracing excellence, not perfection.
Reality
The reality of better performing teams- its much more than people getting on (if only it was that easy!).
Relationships
Friendly but not friends -ensuring appropriate leader relationships.
Feedback
The reality of feedback - stop avoiding the necessary work.
Integrity
When it is time for someone to go - handling this with integrity.
Empowering
Empowering others with accountability.
Politics
Navigating workplace politics including managing egos.
Culture
Building a culture of healthy challenge.

Promotion Program

Free Consultation
It’s a mystery you can’t get your head around. You are good at your job, but you are overlooked, or you are keen to ensure that this is not your fate. If so, this is the course for you. Run over 3 interactive one hour sessions, you will receive plenty of practical take aways covering the following key topics (and more) -
Confidence
Developing (and practising) the confidence to ‘step up’.
Brand
Building your personal brand.
Focus
The keys areas that improve your promotion prospects (its more than you may think).
Receiving Feedback
Making the most of the feedback you are given.
Giving Feedback
Giving your boss feedback- how honest can you be?
Presenting
Making an impact in presentations.
Negotiating
Negotiating well- great leaders are great negotiators.

Mental Health First Aid

Free Consultation
As a resilient professional, open about my mental health issues and passionate about health and wellness, I offer a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course, bespoke to professional services although applicable to all sectors. My abridged interactive course is conducted over 3 hours and covers:
Understanding Mental Health Issues
Common mental conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression
Understanding risk factors and symptoms
Stigma Reduction
Promoting empathy, reducing stigma
Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention
Identifying crisis signs
Assessing risk and providing immediate support
Active Listening and Communication
Developing effective listening skills
Practicing non-judgmental communication
Self-Care and Bondaries
Prioritising self-care
Setting healthy bondaries
Resources and Referrals
Connecting individuals to help
Cultural Competence
Adapting to diverse populations

Vicarious Trauma Training

Free Consultation
This training equips professionals to recognise early signs of stress and is essential to anyone working with trauma clients or exposed to traumatic material. Vicarious trauma is not only a fast-emerging area of law, but also a critical (and relatively new) issue to be managed in many workplaces. As a former practise leader, I run an abridged 3 hour vicarious trauma intensive, which covers -
Understanding Vicarious Trauma
Defining vicarious trauma and distinguishing it from other stress outcomes
Identifying risk factors associated with exposure to trauma material
What the law tells us and where it may be going
Vicarious Resilience and Compassion
Exploring vicarious resilience
Empathy and compassion in managing vicarious trauma
Organisational Support and Self-Care
Understanding the role of trauma-informed supervision
Critical strategies for self-care

Continuing Legal Education

Free Consultation
Calling out to my colleagues in the plaintiff legal community. Swamped by the constant phone calls and emails, it's hard to see the bigger picture, including prioritising the legal development and training of your staff.   I am passionate about teaching the next generation of lawyers and offering practical tips and insights. Come to a former defendant insurance lawyer to bolster your staffs’ ongoing legal training, and obtain important practical insights gained over 25 years of experience. I  will come to your boardroom and run interactive and practical seminars for your staff addressing topics such as -
Negligence in the workplace
The law of negligence in the workplace -understanding the basics including how to better advance your client’s case.
Causation
The law of causation - has this been properly addressed and considered?
Psychological Claims
Psychological injury claims - the relevant legal framework at common law.
Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory diseases -understanding the history, and the basics.
Violence
Occupational violence-what the cases tell us and where the law is going?
Quantum Claims
Working up a quantum claim.

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Testimonials

"Damien is an incredible Mediator. He is experienced, is always across the brief and has a depth of legal knowledge that can assist the parties to navigate even the most complex issues to reach a resolution. Damien is my first choice for any Mediation, especially for vulnerable plaintiff’s feeling overwhelmed by the process as they are immediately comforted by his affable and empathetic nature.”

Legal Counsel- Respiratory Disease Specialist

National Plaintiff firm

Damien was engaged as an Executive Coach in our business to navigate a half-decade of poor habits, realign our leadership team and position us for a strategic exit.Facilitating an executive workshop was instrumental in resolving internal conflicts and realigning us to a collective focus on future opportunities.

Business Owner

Communications Platform Business

I have especially appreciated your logical and calm approach to problem solving, and I have valued your methodical and composed demeanour in tackling complex issues. You have not only equipped me with effective strategies but also instilled a sense of confidence and clarity in my own decision making processes.

Head of Funding

Mid tier national bank

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+61 0412 538 968
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