Professional Summary
An Organisational Psychologist whose purpose is to create better workplaces where people have great leaders, find meaning and fulfillment in what they do, and whose passions drive organisational outcomes. Experienced at delivering at a strategic, operational and individual level to embed sustainable behavioural change.
Education and Certifications
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Masters of Organisational Psychology, Macquarie University
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honours, Macquarie University
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Registered Psychologist PSY0001207872
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International Coaching Federation Member
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Mental Health First Aid (Australian Red Cross)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (LivingWorks)
Experience
Anita has extensive experience working with government departments including Sydney and George’s River Council, Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department, Sydney Trains, NSW Transport, NSW Health, Local Health Districts across NSW, Family and Community Services, NSW Police Force, University of NSW, Department of Primary Industries and the Australian Astronomical Observatory. Examples of her work include:
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Sydney Train – a coaching program to 44 senior leaders and 61 frontline leaders, all leaders were given a 360-degree feedback debrief, followed by coaching.
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NSW Health – coaching programs for Medical Officers on resilience, leadership and developing others.
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Australian Astronomical Observatory – culture change program in which all leaders completed the Hogan Leadership Series and participated in individual and group coaching.
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Department of Primary Industries – online coaching program that provided support and development to senior leaders in rural locations.
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Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department – Rollout out Domestic Violence Workplace Training to all managers for White Ribbon accreditation
Her areas of expertise include Emotional intelligence and resilience, Inclusive, adaptive, change and safety leadership, High performing individuals and teams, Positive psychology, Mental health and wellbeing, Psychosocial risk management and psychological safety, Culture change, and Capability development and learning.
Coaching Approach
Anita has an extensive career coaching senior leaders to develop their interpersonal skills, leadership and strategic capability.
Through coaching she builds leadership engagement, capability and lifts culture to create safer, more inclusive workplaces. She draws on her expert knowledge to support leaders to develop the thinking and skills to adapt, innovate and strengthen relationships. A leader’s mindset toward growth, change and performance is the key to unlocking their potential. As a skilled mindset coach, Anita empowers leaders to identify and question the patterns of thinking that hold them back. She is passionate about wellbeing, resilience and supporting leaders to develop a healthy stress mindset. Her practical and results oriented approach combines compassion with constructive challenge to break down barriers and move leaders towards their goals. She encourages leaders to develop a deeper awareness of where they are, where they want to go, and how they can get there.