Leadership Foundations
A practical one-day workshop for new and emerging leaders who want to lead with confidence…without becoming a micromanager.
Available as a ready to deliver program to your organisation. Designed as a small group, interactive workshop for new and emerging leaders.
Ready to build your leadership toolkit in a supportive, practical environment?
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Everything you need to know.
Duration: One-day workshop
Recommended Group size: Limited to 10 participants
Who it’s for: New managers and emerging leaders
WHO IS IT FOR?
Leadership Foundations is designed for people who are new to leadership and management and want to do it well.
This workshop is a great fit if you are:
an organisation with a group of first-time manager
a business with a team of up-and-coming leader
a professional group of technical experts stepping into people leadership
a founder growing a team looking for a collective learning opportunity
a leadership team wanting a fresh way to strengthen how you work together
Not sure if you’re the right fit? Send me a message and I’ll help you decide.
THE REALITY
If you’re thinking “I don’t want to be a micromanager…”
You’re not alone.
No one starts leadership with all the skills they need. Feeling unsure is common in the first few years — and without the right tools, the stress can build quickly. That pressure doesn’t lead to great decisions, great reactions, or great leadership.
To lead well, you need two things:
self-awareness (how you show up, what drives you, what you value)
a practical toolkit (skills you can use when real challenges show up)
That’s exactly what this workshop is designed to build.
If you want to access leadership development that helps you feel clearer, calmer, and more capable as a leader, this is for you.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN
Practical leadership skills you can apply straight away.
You’ll learn how to:
communicate clearly (even with difficult personalities)
delegate without losing control
have difficult conversations with more confidence
give developmental feedback that actually helps people improve
build trust and strengthen relationships in your team
lead both the “people” side and the “task” side of leadership
Do you have a group ready to build the skills that make leadership feel more manageable?
OUTCOMES
As a participant, you’ll walk away with:
This isn’t theory for theory’s sake. It’s real-world practice.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
understand your leadership identity and what you want to be known for
identify your strengths and where to focus your growth
clarify your values and how they shape your decisions
build practical strategies for communication and influence
learn how to empower your team to perform
gain a framework for feedback and brave conversations
create a simple professional development plan you can use immediately
This workshop is designed to help you lead with more confidence and less overwhelm.
WHY THE SMALL GROUP?
Why it’s capped at 10 participants.
Big groups aren’t for everyone. And they don’t always create real learning.
This workshop is limited to 10 so you can:
ask questions
take part in meaningful discussion
work through real scenarios (without feeling put on the spot)
leave with practical steps, not just notes
Small group means quality connection and interaction. Leave with no unanswered questions.
For employers: A practical development option for your leaders.
If you’ve got a new leader with great potential, this is a fast-track way to build their confidence and capability.
Learning together can also help leadership teams align on a shared approach and identify practical next steps after the workshop.
Want to book a leadership development program customised for your specific needs?
FOR BOSSES
WHO ATTENDS?
This workshop has been delivered annually over the past 5 years as an open group with participants from:
human services (government)
early childhood education
retail
real estate
human resources
animal health
insurance
financial services and
agribusiness
Bring together leaders who want to learn how to lead better and feel better doing it.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
"If you have a business and are in a management or leadership role of ANY type, Leadership Foundations is very valuable! I would have loved my whole team to be there”.
- Leadership Foundations Workshop Participant 2025 (Founder, Retail + attended with Human Resources Lead).
“The workshop developed a clear path toward figuring out how to help my team and how to communicate this in a positive way. It was a good way to realign and focus on what is needed to be an effective leader”.
- Leadership Foundations Workshop Participant 2024 (General Manager, Real Estate industry).
“I appreciated the format delivered in a relaxed vibe where we had animated discussions and sharing of valuable insights with other attendees.
Belinda’s perspective (from her Social Work background) brought this content to life for me, as previously all my professional development has been from business theory perspective.
I still regularly ruminate on my own core values identified in this workshop (years later) and how these shapes my personal and professional life. The collaborative approach to leadership development was practical and relationship based, offering tools to improve:
Communication at an individual and team level
Understanding of group dynamics and development
Undertaking brave conversations with a tried and tested framework.
I have found working with Belinda to be insightful and extremely helpful. I can whole heartly recommend her Leadership workshops to anyone looking to elevate their leadership journey, whether they’re new to the role or seasoned leader.”
- Leadership Foundations Participant 2024 (Strategic Leader in Financial Services industry).
Want to experience Belinda’s practical, relationship-focused approach for yourself?
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Dr Belinda Mawhinney
I work with leaders at all stages of their career - from the very start of their journey to working with leaders with decades of experience.
I created Leadership Foundations to teach early career leaders the essentials skills and knowledge they need in their toolbox.
I bring a mix of real-world experience (Social Worker, manager, strategic leader) and researcher (that’s the Dr bit). The workshop is designed and delivered by me, and I adapt it to the needs of each group.
