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Leadership is inherently difficult and lonely. It can be made even more challenging when leaders are faced with cultural issues inside their teams. This is particularly true when a clear path forward is not immediately evident. This program aims to provide leaders with a collection of tools and perspectives to assist them in navigating the complex environment of team dynamics, leaving them more confident and focused. Facilitators of this program approach discussions through a lens of their own personal failures as leaders (inside the military and corporate contexts), and not from any moral high ground. The course utilises facilitated discussions and hands-on training.

Learning outcomes

Understanding conflict and knowing how to approach it Having the tools and mindset to engage in difficult conversations Understanding how to adjust one’s communication style so that it lands with an audience Understanding team dynamics and being able to manage the ‘storms’ Being able to articulate one’s personal and team boundaries as means of protecting the relationships Understanding the balance between being overly critical or avoidant

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Speakers

David Neal

Masters Project Management (MPM), Bachelors Arts, Diploma Military Leadership, Accredited TMP practitioner. David has extensive experience, specialising in leadership, management, strategy, project management and organisational change. David is a highly energetic, charismatic, and committed leader that takes pride in inspiring others to reach their full potential and allowing organisations to find their competitive edge. David’s experience stems from fourteen years as a leader within the Australian Army (Army Officer). He was directly responsible for managing highly diverse teams and projects ranging in size and complexity. He has specialist skills in raising, training, and sustaining teams, risk management, and significant hands-on experience understanding, analysing, and developing group dynamics. David Neal has recently been acknowledged for the following achievements and awards: • Featured in FORBES Magazine • Top 200 Global Leaders (Leaders Hum) • LinkedIn top 20 Voices Australia • Top 50 Innovative coaches (Global Leaders Today) • Sunshine Coast Business of the Year – Training and Education

David Neal 

Jonathan Clark

Masters in Business (MB), Masters in Strategic People Management (MSPM), Bachelor of Arts (Major -Double Minor - English, History and Management), Diploma in Military Leadership. Jonathan is a Director of The Eighth Mile Consulting, specialising in change management, leadership, human resource strategies, strategy development and communication. Jonathan’s skills enable him to make sense of organisational disruption and mentor people in identifying solutions to complex problems. Jonathan has 20 years of experience in leadership, strategic implementation, people management, organisational change, high-performance leadership, and team dynamics. The majority of his experience is drawn from time spent serving as an Infantry officer in the Australian Defence Force. Following a successful military career, he led high-end digital projects and further consults and facilitates for a wide variety of industries on leadership, change management and building high-performing teams. Jonathan is an expert listener who understands people. He thrives in facilitating, networking, and guiding individuals and organisations to succeed and build on their performance. Working with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and technical specialists has enabled Jonathan to simplify the complexity of digital communications and the investment required in change management for its success. Jonathan Clark recently won the Sunshine Coast Business of The Year 2022 award for training and education.

Jonathan Clark 

Reversing the Drill - Improving Culture


Speakers:

David Neal

Jonathan Clark

Thursday 24th Jul 2025
9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development
1 Atchison St
ST LEONARDS
Region: Overseas
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