Staff Development for Organisations
Leadership is changing - is your organisation keeping up?
The business landscape is evolving. Traditional leadership models are giving way to approaches grounded in purpose, collaboration and adaptability. Now more than ever, organisations need to invest in their people - not just to meet today’s challenges, but to prepare for the future of business itself.
Small Giants Academy brings a new kind of leadership education to organisations. Our transformational learning pathways are designed to build capability, unlock fresh thinking and equip teams with the skills they need to navigate complexity with confidence.
We've empowered thousands of leaders at every level, across industries, to embrace values-driven leadership that balances purpose with performance, impact with outcomes and vision with action.
Bespoke programs, co-designed
Whether you’re focused on cultivating emerging leaders, equipping executives to drive strategic change, or transforming team dynamics, we create customised solutions that align with your goals, meet your people where they are, and move them forward — both personally and professionally.
With an extensive catalogue of adaptable content and ready-to-go programs, we offer flexible learning pathways that support your organisation's unique evolution. Our programs can be fully customised or serve as a foundation for our co-creation.
Let’s build something that works for you.
Bringing purpose to performance, impact to outcomes, vision to action
Traditional skills training often focuses on tick-boxes and checklists. Our programs go far beyond that. We believe true leadership development is deeply human - rooted in authentic growth, meaningful connections, and genuine impact. Above all, professional development should ignite curiosity, inspire new perspectives and spark an ongoing evolution - expanding not just what leaders and teams know, but who they are and how they shape the world around them.
- Align teams with organisational vision and values to foster a culture of integrity, connection and shared purpose
- Build emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leaders who inspire trust, commitment and lead with empathy
- Cultivate resilience and confidence to stay values-grounded, adaptable and effective through times of change and uncertainty
- Develop strategic and systems-thinking capabilities for future-ready teams to approach complexity with confidence and clarity
- Strengthen collaboration and creative problem-solving to spark innovation and fresh thinking in the face of new challenges
- Support long-term employee engagement by developing inclusive, supportive, and empowering environments
Our Offerings
Masterclasses & Workshops
Our masterclasses and workshops are immersive learning experiences that inspire fresh perspectives and build practical capability
Designed to meet your team's challenges and goals, we'll provide actionable tools that can be applied straight away, while fostering the mindset shifts needed for long-term transformation.
These sessions bring together evidence-based frameworks, real-world relevance, and space for courageous conversation — creating the momentum to elevate the way your team works together.
Half-day or full-day, in-person or online delivery
Brave Conversations
Brave Conversations helps teams strengthen communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills with compassion and self-awareness to drive trust, innovation, and performance.
Enlightened Hospitality
Foster vibrant, values-led workplaces where exceptional employee and customer experiences flow naturally from a thriving, engaged internal culture.
Storytelling for Change
Strengthen alignment and influence by equipping teams to communicate with clarity, inspire action, and drive powerful organisational narratives for change.
Interconnected Leader
This masterclass invites you to lead from within — with presence, compassion, and a systems-level awareness of how your actions ripple outward.
Adaptive Teams
In a fast-moving world, change isn’t a disruption, it’s the new normal. This program equips leaders and teams to respond with clarity, courage, and adaptability - transforming uncertainty into momentum.
Retreats & Offsites
Whether we present a session at your venue - or you join us for an urban retreat at our beautiful White House in St Kilda, a regenerative stay at Mossy Willow Farm on the Mornington Peninsula, or a bespoke event at one of our partner venues - we’ll help strengthen your team, broaden perspectives, and catalyse meaningful growth, aligning your values and strategic vision.
Impact Safari
Expect to engage head, heart and hands in a transformational travel experience that takes you to new places, personally and professionally.
Bhutan: Gross National Happiness
Adventure into this remote Buddhist Kingdom, where happiness and wellbeing are at the centre of politics, economy and culture.
Flagship Leadership Programs
Year after year, our partner organisations entrust their key people to our leading-edge programs. As more of their teams embrace a shared language of purposeful leadership, their organisations evolve - naturally and powerfully - from the inside out.
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Mastery of Systems Leadership
A 12-month immersive journey in systems thinking and systems change leadership, equipping you to navigate complexity, drive transformation, and seek out pathways to a new regenerative future.
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Governing for Purpose
5-week Deep Dive that takes governance beyond compliance. Create the strategic vision to navigate emerging risks, engage stakeholders effectively and, crucially, align performance with purpose.
Climate Leadership Accelerator
A 10-week Deep Dive to deepen your understanding of the systems creating the climate crisis and develop a framework for your own climate action.
Interconnected Leader
An 11-week Deep Dive equipping you with a toolkit of mindfulness and somatic leadership practices to help you lead while navigating complex systems.
Trusted by professionals inspired to lead differently
We’ve delivered programs for leaders across industries—from ASX-listed companies and financial institutions to start-ups, creative industries, and government agencies. They come to us when business-as-usual no longer makes sense, and they're ready to chart a new course.
What Sets Small Giants Academy Apart?
A community of 1,500+ Fellows
Our alumni network includes leaders from finance, government, tech, and social enterprise.
Experiential, transformative learning
More than just theory—our programs are immersive, practical, and action-oriented.
A future-focused approach
We equip leaders to make decisions that create long-term, sustainable impact.
Our Approach
Purpose-driven
We integrate purpose into every aspect of leadership and business strategy.
Systems-based
We help leaders understand the interconnected nature of business challenges.
Community-oriented
Participants join our network of 1,500+ Fellows for ongoing learning.
Action-focused
Every program includes practical applications and supports real-world implementation.
Deeply transformative
We work at both intellectual and emotional levels to create lasting change.
Meet our Facilitators
Danny brings extensive experience in impact investment, social enterprise, and purpose-driven business leadership.
Simon helps organisations develop cultures where people and performance thrive together through innovative leadership practices.
Tamsin expertly guides organisations through leadership transformation with her background in organisational development and systems change.
Learn from master facilitators & gain unique access to a global network of extraordinary guest speakers
Our facilitators are more than skilled moderators - they are seasoned practitioners who embody the principles they teach. With deep-rooted experience across diverse industries and cultures, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment that ensures every engagement is as impactful as it is memorable.
We excel at creating safe, inclusive environments that foster open dialogue and meaningful collaboration. By adeptly navigating group dynamics, we ensure that all voices are heard and valued, allowing participants to engage fully and authentically.
Our unique network includes unparalleled access to some of the world's most influential leaders, thinkers, and pioneers. Benefit from direct exposure to guest speakers that transcend traditional learning engagements.
Become a part of our global community of 1,500+ Fellows
Graduates of our flagship programs and safaris become members of an outstanding Fellowship of exceptional thinkers and leaders.
This is a unique opportunity to remain closely connected to an active network of like-minded individuals redefining success in a rapidly changing world.
Share experiences, collaborate on initiatives, and drive meaningful change through a dynamic peer-to-peer network committed to perpetual learning and collective growth.
What they're saying
Reflections from those shaping the future of business
Ready to Transform Your Approach
to Learning and Leadership?
Let’s build something that works for you.
