"I learned a lot of new concepts, it’s a great way to discover tools and techniques for personal growth and leadership, a very empowering overview about how to achieve growth”

- Linda, Manager Department of Education

Lead authentically and courageously.

Just like parenting, and life... leading doesn't come with an instruction manual.

After 20+ years of coaching and mentoring Managers and Leaders, and having managed and lead teams personally, we have curated a toolkit full of breakthrough strategies for leaders responsible for profit, people and performance.

We know first hand how the role of a leader can be challenging and overwhelming. Without the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources, we often struggle to navigate the complexities of leadership and face difficulties in achieving our roles objectives and desired outcomes.

It sure can be lonely (and dangerous) at the top.

If you are a leader who has felt under-qualified, burnt out, or alone and have been searching for ways to enhance your leadership capabilities, then look no further than "The Future Ready Leaders Toolkit" advanced program.

We created this well researched, tried and tested program to accelerate your development, empowering you to lead confidently and effectively in today's dynamic world.

Our aim is, and always has been, to bring together a select group of managers and leaders, creating an intimate and diverse group to learn and grow together, collecting maps, tools and frameworks to guide you towards effective leadership.


Our advanced program equips leaders like you with a comprehensive toolkit, enabling you to:

• Curate your own personal leadership toolkit.

 

• Unleash your leadership potential and maximise your influence.

 

• Tap into the strengths of your team members for optimal performance.

 

• Foster strong relationships built on trust and collaboration.

 

• Stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the evolving demands of leadership.

 

• Overcome obstacles and focus on what truly matters.

 

• Prioritise mental and emotional well-being.

 

• Uncover the key drivers and values that define your leadership approach.

 

• Resolve conflicts and align your actions with your goals.

 

• Cultivate strong connections and build a positive leadership brand.

 

• Develop the skills to navigate complex situations with ease.

 

• Thrive amidst uncertainty and complexity.

 
What to expect:

• Stay at the forefront of leadership knowledge and practices.

 

• Engage in rich and diverse dialogue with your peers.

 

• Develop a holistic approach to leadership.

 

• Become a resilient leader who thrives in times of uncertainty.

 

• Develop a comprehensive skill set for success.

 

• Flexible participation options: Easily integrate the program into your schedule, with virtual classrooms, in-person integration, peer coaching, personal mentoring, and self-study materials available.

The program is designed to help you make a positive impact not only in your work, but in your personal life too.

The targeted content allows you to overcome everyday hurdles, struggles and dilemmas that stop you from becoming the Manager or Leader you want to be. You will become deeply acquainted with the information presented while being supported and challenged by cohort members as you share notes, stories and feedback, bringing accountability and community to your development.

You will be encouraged to deploy what you learn throughout the program and inspired to live and lead at your highest level.

"My greatest learning from the program was that prioritising self-care sustains altruism."

- Matt Needham, Executive Manager. Relationship Matters Australia

Who's it for?

The program is designed to benefit a wide range of individuals in leadership roles across various industries and sectors including:

• People in leadership positions seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities, develop new skills, and stay at the forefront of leadership practices.
  
  
• Emerging Leaders who aspire to advance into leadership roles and want to proactively develop the necessary skills, mindset, and knowledge.
  
  
• Seasoned leaders looking to refresh their leadership approach, gain new perspectives, and adapt to the changing dynamics of the business landscape.
  
  
• Individuals responsible for leading teams and driving their performance.
  
  
• People running their own businesses or startups who want to enhance their leadership skills.
  
  
• Leaders working in the nonprofit sector or community organisations wanting to make a positive and impactful difference in their communities.
  
  
• Leaders who are driving organistional change initiatives.
  
  

What's Included?

• Small Intimate Cohort.
  
• Ten self paced educational modules covering proven principles to support personal and professional growth.

• Online modules include: Video, audio, worksheet and resources.
• Twelve live group Q&A sessions held via video conferencing.
  
• Ongoing support from a leadership partner, the group and your facilitator.
• Access to the Blue Chip Minds private community
• *Add private coaching sessions for use during the course.
  

*Additional fees apply

"My greatest key learning from the program was learning how important Trust is to a company and leadership, not to mention every aspect of my life"

- Victoria Valle, Realtor. Luxion Homes

CURRICULUM

 Kick Off

This session is an opportunity to meet your cohort and ensure you have everything you need to gain the most out of your time together.

 Topics Covered:

• Program structure and schedule.
• Individual Intentions and Collective Commitments.
  
• Review pre-work - Best learning strategies and the five stages of adult development.
• Reflect on the seven key areas of life and commit to a personal goal for the program.
• Boost productivity by deploying Pareto's principle to your leadership priority and create contingencies for productivity blockers.
  

Module 1 - Being Human

Become a resilient and impactful leader by understanding how to effectively boost productivity without burning out. Better manage your time and help others thrive by using your influence to create a positive ripple that role models well-being.

 Topics Covered:

• Understand the 4 pillars of well-being and the importance of self care as a leader in order to make a positive impact.
• How to create grounding daily practices.
• 4 tools for personal de-fragmentation.
  

Module 2 - Circle of Trust

Understand the components of trust and how to confidently create an authentic attitude that creates high levels of trustworthiness in your personal and professional relationships. Use peer feedback to determine your trustworthiness as a leader.

 Topics Covered:

• The power of attitude.
• Become a trustworthy leader.
• Who do you follow.
• Your leadership A-team.
  

Module 3 - The Adaptive Leader

Uncover your purpose as a leader and learn how to adapt various leadership styles to different situations as you navigate workplace relationships and the ever changing world.

 Topics Covered:

• The purpose of a leader and the need for more visionary leaders.
• Transactional leadership.
• Transformational leadership.
• Technical problems and adaptive challenges
• How to be an adaptive leader.
  

Module 4 - Inside Influence

Based on epigenetics, neuroscience & neurobiology you will discover the part of you that has the greatest influence over your results.  Learn the power of mindset to determine performance outcomes.

 Topics Covered:

• The power of mindsets and they are formed.
• Fixed & growth mindset continuum.
• A complete framework of the conscious, analytical and subconscious parts of your mind.
• Uncover the assumptions, values and hidden commitments that influence (and sometimes derail) your actions and decisions.
  

Module 5 - Changing Lanes

Learn why  you and those you lead struggle to change unwanted behaviour. Discover the inner auto pilot and it's role to keep you on course to a subconscious (and often outdated) set point. This protective mechanism is designed to keep you safe, but keeps you and those you lead stuck.

 Topics Covered:

• Psycho-cybernetics.
• Self belief as a tool for transformational leadership.
• Learn tactics to avoid self-sabotage.
• Upgrade your inner self narrative with a Future ready Blueprint using the principles of neuroscience and psychology.
• Prepare for obstacles by creating future ready contingencies.
  

Module 6 - The Switch

Create positive and empowering outcomes in your personal and professional relationships and positively challenge your team to switch from a victim mentality to a mindset of responsibility, collaboration and creativity.

Topics Covered:

• Finite and infinite games.
• Use the Ladder of inference as a guide to inform your interpersonal interactions and to help coach and guide others to becoming self-authors.
• Learn two dynamic models to shift thinking and lead better.
  

Module 7 - Yes! No. Yes?

Learn how to say no intelligently to requests for your time and unwanted behavior to protect what's important and increase productivity without damaging your reputation or professional relationships

 Topics Covered:

• Productivity on pause - uncover the 6 blockers to being productive.
• Explore why we feel the pressure to say yes to unwanted demands and behavior.
• Learn the 3 ineffective ways we say no.
• Craft a path to agreement that includes saying no intelligently in order to arrive at a win/win solution.
  

Module 8 - The Decisive Moment

Decisions can either make or break you as a leader. Learn how to be intuitive, intelligent and confident when making decisions to better manage your time and focus on your key priority. 

 Topics Covered:

• The power of decisions.
• Refine your decision making process.
• Intuition as a leadership tool.
• Advanced decision making.
  

Module 9 - The Gift of Uncertainty

Learn tools to help manage uncertainty and anxiety and take a deep dive into VUCA conditions and the hidden opportunities for growth.

 Topics Covered:

• The uncertainty myth.
• The link between anxiety, uncertainty and fear.
• Cutting edge tools to manage anxiety on the fly.
• Leading through the six stages of change.
• Use VUCA conditions as a springboard to growth.
  

Module 10 - Extraordinary Leadership

Peak Performance is not the sole domain of the individual. The collective power of a group of high performing individuals in sync with one another is called Group Flow. The solving of wicked problems requires many minds in sync and its a leaders role to cultivate an environment where a team can thrive. 

 Topics Covered:

• The science of Flow.
• Create a good business team with laser-like focus, improved creativity, and increased productivity.
• How to create Flow inducing environments, opportunities and challenges for your team to produce extraordinary results.
• Learn how to remove blocks to flow and harness the psychological triggers of peak performance.
• The formula for Group Flow.
  

Conclusion

Reflect on your leanings, clarify principles and get set to fully and courageously live your Leadership journey.

 Topics Covered:

• Recap of the principles and tools.
• Reflect on insights and challenges.
• Create your flexible leadership action plan.
• Celebrate your achievements with the cohort.
  

"I liked the exercises along the way to tackle my own individual issues and attitudes. (Time to reflect) It was good fun, refreshing, good to re-learn and plan applications – reinforcing behaviors to change. Georgia is very charismatic and capable”

Cherie Project Manager Public Transport Victoria.”

Program Schedule

To ensure you learn and live what is presented, the information is released and discussed progressively over an extended period using various interventions leading to deeper understanding, real life application and leadership growth.

Contact Hours

• Program duration: 16 - 22 weeks. (Depending on start date)
  
• Course pre-work: 1.5 hrs
• Online modules and worksheets: ~2 hrs per week.
  
• 10 Group Online sessions to unpack each module: up to 1.5 hrs per session.
• Kick-off Masterclass (Online or Live) : Between 2 - 3 hrs.
• Final Action Plan Session (Online or Live): Between 2 - 3 hrs.
• Leadership partner catch up: Approximately 30 minutes every two weeks.
• Personal mid point check in with your facilitator:  1 x 60 minutes.
• Private coaching: Optional
  

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Delivery Methods

Our programs are based on the principle that “Learning is not Fast Food” participants are exposed to powerful concepts, principles and frameworks that have been continually tested and found to be the most useful tools for transformation. We have selected approaches that have been pioneered at Harvard, Stanford, The University of Sydney, the US Naval College and deployed personally by our team in their personal and professional lives. 

Each module is based on the principle of "Triple Loop Learning" allowing for deep personal reflection that informs new behaviour. Group learning environments are know to heighten learning, allowing you to delve deeper into the principles presented.

Insights on Demand

Access videos, mp3 recordings and worksheets to level up your leadership. Access the resources online from any desktop or mobile device anytime you like.

Group Q&A sessions

Join the team group coaching circles held via video conferencing.
This is a place to switch off from the demands of work and come together with your cohort to deep dive the content, maps, models and frameworks. Questions are answered and insights, wins and challenges are shared.

 Ongoing Support

Learning is a personal experience and is greatly enhanced with peer coaching.

Each participant receives one mid point 60 min coaching session with the lead facilitator.

Managers and Leaders can choose to *upgrade to receive personal 1:1 coaching sessions with their facilitator.

*additional investment applies

Discover if this is right for you or your team

If your wondering whether this program meets your development needs. I invite you to book a free leadership discovery call to determine if ‘The Future Ready Leader’s Toolkit’ is a good fit for you. In this call, we’ll uncover exactly where you’d like to take your leadership skills to, what’s holding you back and how the content can bridge any gaps.

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Meet The Program Creator

In my role at Blue Chip Minds, I see first-hand the effects on businesses and their workforce when conventional thinking and traditional leadership is the norm. Participants of our corporate programs often share stories of Leaders they don’t trust, toxic work environments, feeling undervalued and not heard. Most express deep appreciation to us for creating the right circumstances for them to take time to reflect on their work and life, to integrate knowledge within themselves and for helping them to gain clarity on how they can be a better human personally and professionally.

I created the Future Ready Leader's Toolkit in response to the common development opportunities identified while coaching executives, managers and leaders.  I observed an ever increasing need to create a platform to specifically assist Managers and Leaders to reflect on their results and adapt accordingly and to grow with other leaders in similar situations. My aim is to help leaders embrace their deepest need for love and growth, to help motivate them to pursue their personal and professional goals, to identify and manage priorities effectively, to show them how to confidently step into the unknown future, to build greater levels of trust with the people they live and work with and to rekindle the joy that comes naturally from leading others.

Georgia

GEORGIA ELLIS

Founder Blue Chip Minds

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"In my experience, it is a rare honour to meet a genuine, engaging, intelligent coach such as Georgia whose humanitarian drive ensures financial and reputational drives are secondary.' or perhaps 'As an experienced coach, Georgia holds a mirror for self-reflective learning, whereas other coaches become lost in their own reflection."


- Matt Needham Executive Manager Clinical Practice and Outcomes. Relationship Matters Australia

FAQs

Q: Do I need to lead a team to participate?
A: No, if you are responsible for business productivity and performance, manage a business function or deal with internal and/or external stakeholders you will benefit greatly from the content.

Q: I am not based in Melbourne can I participate?
A: Yes! The program is delivered online and depending on locations of participants some elements may be delivered face to face. This is determined once a cohort is finalised. In some instance if we decide to run an element face to face we will either live stream or record the sessions making the program available to leaders from different locations and time-zones.

Q: Are there any prerequisites to participate?
A: No, however we usually provide pre-course reading to ensure all participants start from a similar foundation of understanding.

Q: Is this an online course?
A: We have a global community and have made the course accessible to anyone from anywhere. The course is a mix of self study (online modules) and live online group sessions. We have factored in 2 face to face group sessions however, with the current COVID climate and depending on the location of cohort members these may be held online. Any face to face elements will be held in the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Q: I'd love to do the course however I am experiencing financial hardship what can I do?
A: We offer 'pay what you can' scholarships to approved participants. Apply here.

Q: Can I enroll a group from my workplace to participate together?
A: Yes. You can register more than one person from the same workplace to participate in our public program or create a cohort exclusive to your workplace and to fit with your schedule (minimum numbers apply). Contact us directly to discuss your organisations specific needs.