STRATEGY & CULTURE

reimagined strategy

rethink culTure

I do strategy differently.

Leading global institutions operate with the belief that human creativity, the pursuit of innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit spark unparalleled competitive advantage.

I know that developing a strategy for an ill-defined future cannot be created utilising past logic and traditional facilitation methods.

I’ve developed an award-winning and bespoke approach that draws on the central tenets of creative problem-solving, human-centred design and systems-level thinking to support our clients in creating break-through business strategies.

My unique edge is the specialisation in organisational psychology and design, enabling us to unlock team creative potential and light the path toward sustainable growth, renewal, and success in the face of ongoing change.

I’m passionate about supporting executives, entrepreneurs, boards, government and social innovators to translate their insights into reimagined strategic roadmaps to guide the launch and growth of their organisations to new heights and be future-ready, now.

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WE ignite extraordinary futures
for people and planet

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Vanessa and Nick delivered a truly impactful strategy session for our business that delivered a framework that was clear, easily understood, and executable. Through the process the team was taken on a journey of challenge and discovery, allowing us to focus on short term goals to test our hypotheses whilst aligning with the long-term goals and aspirations of our business, our people, and our clients. Within 12 months we had delivered on the cornerstone target, allowing the business to thrive and grow into its longer-term strategy. At times the process was confronting as the barriers to success where tested, but always in a safe environment. Understanding the uncomfortable truths allowed the business to deliver on a true strategic plan and Vanessa’s talent in drawing these out was foundational to the success of the workshop and the target we delivered on.

Andrew Broad - CEO, Piacentini & Son
Simply put, Vanessa is a change maker. Whether through her mentoring of leaders, assistance in developing teams or aligning organizational design with strategy, Vanessa makes every leader and every organization better. Her strategic insights, observations and way of thinking add tremendous value to any leader, company or initiative. Vanessa is an extraordinarily competent and effective thinker who is committed to building people and organizations.

Jeff Melanson, Partner - Stratagem Group & Unity Software, Jury Member Cannes International Film Festival

RETHINK CULTURE

Culture and leadership, the two biggest barriers to business success and continuity.

Times have changed.

In a world on overdrive, organisations are trying to make decisions about where to next, based on old operating systems and roadmaps that are outdated.

Just as your organisation must move with the times, so do the behaviours and the culture that supports your new direction.

Organisations are unique and complex. We’re committed to not taking a one size-fits all approach to build your ideal culture. One that will drive competitive advantage and create a legacy that lasts. One that will help you evolve and adapt to keep up with the times and not get left behind.

I have spent over two decades helping clients cultivate inclusive, high-performance cultures that enhance positive behaviours, build collective resilience and reap the benefits of more purposeful impact.

I’m energised by the challenge of restoring your faith in what’s possible by taking you through an empowering step-by-step culture program to move your culture from transactional to transformational.

Are you ready to make the seemingly impossible, possible?

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“We have been working with VV on our cultural transformation programme. As a CEO for over several decades I did not expect to gain a great deal from the initiative, however I have been pleasantly surprised. The executive and senior leadership team are leading the culture change initiative with a renewed sense of purpose and efficiency. Leadership performance has increased and has translated into the successful launch of a $35M new technology which will reshape the way business is conducted and place the organisation at the forefront of our industry in Australia”

CEO – Mining Sector
“With the benefit of hindsight, when we originally embarked on the cultural development project, we did not fully appreciate the nature of the project or the complexities that would fall our way as the GFC unfolded as a backdrop. The organisational stresses we contended with could have blown out considerably given the unanticipated changes in our operating environment. Vanessa’s role in the change has been characterised by levels of passion and commitment that assisted myself and our Executive team to remain focussed on both the project outcomes we were seeking and also the change aspirations that remain so central to our culture.“

Managing Partner, Professional Services Firm
“At day’s end the litmus test of any cultural development must be the impact on us as individuals at work. Whilst the second re-measure of our progress is still outstanding, to date our own culture surveys have highlighted employee satisfaction levels that exceeded our expectations, particularly at the management level. Personally, I can vouch for changes in my own leadership style that I directly attribute to the program. In addition, receiving coaching has kept the focus on improving individual effectiveness to sustain long term cultural change. Vanessa, along with her team have been the key drivers to us being able to successful embed new organisational competencies and learn as we go”

CEO Banking & Finance Sector

STRATEGIC ADVISORY PARTNERS

DONNA STAMBULICH

Mental Health & Wellbeing

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JEFF MELANSON

Digital Innovation & Creativity

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KERRIE ALLEN

Leadership Branding & Positioning

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AMY HENDERSON

Research & Development

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NICK LEIGH

CX & Org Design

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SARA LORD

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

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We GET RESULTS!

I’ve seen accelerated wins for our clients who have invested in their repositioning with us. Here’s a few notable mentions:

A mining services business that developed a multi-year energy transition strategy resulting in a $65M contract within 6 months of execution.

An engineering design firm that developed a 3-year business strategy resulting in 300 % revenue increases within 6 months of development. They also took out a national culture transformation award in 2023.

Two independent schools were shortlisted as top Australian schools of the future with their new strategic plans, one taking out the award for 2022 nationally.

An energy company whose high-performance business strategy focussed on agility and becoming future-fit resulted in a national “Workplace Excellence Award”.