Leadership Development That Builds Confidence, Capability and Culture
We design practical, engaging leadership programs that strengthen communication, lift performance and help leaders create environments where people thrive.
Services
Every leadership and team development program we create is custom-designed using your organisation’s real challenges, language and goals.
We blend behavioural science, emotional intelligence and real-world experience to help leaders lead with clarity, confidence and impact.
Consulting Services
We work with organisations to identify leadership capability gaps, culture challenges and behavioural patterns that affect team performance.
Our consulting offers clarity, direction and a practical plan to improve communication, engagement and leadership effectiveness.
Leadership Brand Building
Consultations
A strong leadership brand helps leaders build trust, influence and credibility.
We help leaders define who they are, how they lead and how they want others to experience them.
Leadership Mentoring
Leadership mentoring provides personalised guidance, behavioural insight and long-term support to help leaders grow into their full potential.
This is ideal for new, emerging or transitioning leaders.
In-Person Courses
These courses are practical, experiential and built around your organisation’s real scenarios. Each program is highly interactive and designed to create behaviour change from the very first session.
Core Communication Skills for
Leaders
Help your leaders communicate clearly, confidently and intentionally.
This workshop focuses on essential leadership communication skills, including clarity, presence, listening, influencing and delivering key messages effectively.
Supportive Leadership Skills
Training
Supportive leaders inspire trust, strengthen culture and build highly engaged teams.
This workshop develops skills in coaching, staff support, emotional intelligence and creating psychologically safe environments
Conducting Effective
Performance Conversations
Performance conversations can be challenging although they don’t have to be.
Leaders learn how to prepare, structure and deliver performance discussions in a way that is clear, respectful and future-focused.
Words that Work at Work
Business Writing Skills and Writing an Effective Business Case
This workshop helps leaders communicate with precision and confidence in written contexts. From email clarity to persuasive business cases, participants learn how to write professionally, concisely and with influence.
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Emotional intelligence is at the heart of leadership success.
This workshop helps leaders understand emotional triggers (their own and others’), improve self-regulation, build empathy and navigate difficult interactions effectively.
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Strong strategic thinking helps leaders anticipate challenges, set clear direction and drive results.
This workshop focuses on decision-making, scenario planning, prioritisation and long-range thinking.
Emerging Leaders Workshops
Developing new leaders early creates long-term capability and culture.
This program equips emerging leaders with foundational skills in communication, confidence, self-awareness and team support.
Looking for Something Else?
Every organisation is different.
If you need something more tailored or specific, we design custom leadership programs for all levels of leadership.
Our Approach
Our leadership programs are grounded in behavioural science and built on the belief that great leaders create great workplaces.
We don’t lecture.
We engage, involve and inspire, helping leaders shift the way they think, interact and lead.
We focus on:
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human behaviour and emotional intelligence
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practical tools leaders can use immediately
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real-world examples and workplace scenarios
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interactive, experiential learning
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building lasting behavioural habits
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strengthening communication, confidence and clarity
Who This is For
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Executives
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Senior leaders
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Middle managers
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New and emerging leaders
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Team leaders and supervisors
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Organisations needing stronger leadership capability
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Teams experiencing communication or cultural challenges
Who This Is Not For
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Organisations wanting generic or off-the-shelf training
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Teams seeking passive, lecture-style workshops
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Quick-fix approaches without commitment to behavioural change
Alive and Kicking Solutions delivered a highly practical and customised training program that significantly improved our team’s confidence and sales results. Their professionalism and deep understanding of our organisation made them an outstanding partner for driving meaningful and lasting business improvement.
David Bugden
Senior Manager Marketing and Sales DevelopmentAlive and Kicking Solutions delivered a highly tailored and practical sales training program that had an immediate positive impact on both our telemarketing team and customer engagement. Having experienced similar programs internationally, I can confidently say this was the most effective and valuable training we have implemented.
Marcus Stafford
Chief Executive OfficerThe Alive and Kicking team delivered a highly customised and engaging training experience that provided practical tools I continue to use in public speaking and everyday communication. The skills and mindset shifts I gained have become an invaluable part of both my professional and personal life.
Robyn Danski
Australian Democrats Lead CandidateThe Alive and Kicking training exceeded my expectations, giving me practical tools and confidence to communicate more effectively in my new sales role. The mindset shifts and techniques I learned are already helping me with customers, colleagues, and everyday situations, making a meaningful difference both professionally and personally.
Natalie Schmidt
“Fran’s program had a profound impact on my mindset and confidence, helping me shift long-held beliefs and approach challenges with clarity and positivity. The tools I learned not only improved my professional outlook but also created meaningful changes in my personal life, for which I am incredibly grateful.
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The Alive and Kicking programs completely transformed my perspective on learning and development, showing me how experiential training can deliver measurable results and real behavioural change. The combination of communication, coaching, and performance frameworks provided clear return on investment while creating lasting impact for both leaders and teams.
Sue-Anne Higgins
Learning & Development Manager SynergyIn my role as Head of Learning and Organisational Development, I had the privilege of working with the Alive and Kicking team over several years, and their programs played a key role in driving our culture transformation and improving customer experience. Their tailored approach, professionalism, and ability to create lasting behavioural change made them an invaluable partner in our organisation’s success.
Anne Finn
I can thoroughly recommend the Alive and Kicking team for delivering a truly customised and impactful learning experience. Their deep understanding of our business challenges and tailored approach resulted in immediate improvements in our workplace, making it one of the best training investments we have made.
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Adminder Enterprise, Malaysia“I am delighted to recommend Fran Berry and the Alive and Kicking programs, which have played a significant role in my leadership journey over the past decade. The communication, emotional intelligence, and peak performance strategies I gained have strengthened both my professional effectiveness and personal growth, making Fran not just a trainer, but a trusted mentor and catalyst for lasting success.
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It is my pleasure to recommend Alive and Kicking Solutions and the Dynamic Training Skills – Master Facilitation Program. The knowledge and tools I gained were truly life-changing, providing practical frameworks for leadership, communication, and human behaviour that I continue to use daily as a manager across training, negotiations, and team development.
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Banking and Finance IndustryThe coaching and communication skills I gained through Fran Berry’s program have had a measurable impact on both my leadership and my team’s performance. The structured approach, questioning techniques, and mindset shifts not only improved results in the workplace but also built confidence, trust, and lasting behavioural change across the team.
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Team LeaderMeeting Fran Berry and taking part in the Alive and Kicking experience was a pivotal moment in my career. The lessons stayed with me long after the day itself, shaping how I show up as a leader, and it’s now something I prioritise for every new team to build trust, alignment, and shared understanding.
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“Alive & Kicking Solutions became an integral part of our customer services team, coaching, training and supporting our staff to excel in their roles“
Jamie Vine
CEO, Liberty Executive Offices“We’ve been working with Alive & Kicking Solutions for 9 years.“
John Coulter
Performance Excellence and Quality Manager at Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation)“I have been a fan of Alive & Kicking for many years now and have worked with them to build new teams and help existing teams refocus.”
Ricky Smith
Chief Executive Officer, Access Care Network AustraliaI would recommend Alive & Kicking to anyone looking to improve employee engagement.
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General Manager, Driver and Vehicle Services at the Department of Transport.“I am delighted to provide an enthusiastic testimonial for Fran Berry and the incredible programs offered by Alive and Kicking, particularly the Core Communication Skills Program, Emotional Intelligence Program, Peak Performance Coaching, and Leadership Programs.”
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