Reviews & Testimonials

Highly recommend the Developing Leaders’s leadership program. This program helped me rediscover what I am passionate about and my tolerances. Michael has been very helpful and I was able to motivate myself in dealing with different challenges. I felt positive and was very keen to take challenges, open to more discussion then coming up with conclusions. Michael’s way of delivering was friendly and I was able to know myself more.

I had the privilege of working with Michael as my executive leadership coach during the first half of 2023, and I can confidently say that he has been a transformative force in my professional journey. Michael’s coaching style was personalised and tailored to my specific needs, encompassing a wide range of essential leadership skills, productivity enhancement, and addressing challenging behaviors. Through his guidance and expertise, I acquired a fresh perspective on leadership, enabling me to approach it with renewed passion and confidence. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking to enhance their leadership potential.

It was a great journey going through the Executive Leadership coaching with Michael. I was able to explore a lot of new ideas and look at situations from a new perspective. The most important lesson for me was “Don’t assume”. Differences arise because we assume rather than ask questions and Michael helped me recognise all the different ways we assume instead of getting curious and asking questions.

A brilliant and genuine coach with a passion to help and listen. Michael empowers thought leadership through unbiased perspective while ensuring a comfortable space to express and bounce ideas. I was very much looking forward to our sessions together, bouncing ideas and challenges.  I also really connected and enjoyed Michael’s distinctive approaches to visualising problems through aviation and his Air Force experience. I would highly recommend Michael to any executive/manager wanting to enhance their senses and build on their managerial career forward

After officially taking on the role of COO in our company with no prior professional experience in such a role, I knew I would need a hand getting up to speed if I was to do the best job I could. He’s an incredibly genuine person with a wealth of experience in the field that has really helped me find my feet in this role. Michael has also been instrumental in helping me reclaim my time which I’ve been able to use to make better decisions and return to a much healthier work life balance.

Michael not only helped me identify these areas, but more than that grounded and rooted me in my own values, strengths and purpose which has helped realign me with my own goals and direction. The tools Michael introduced to me were so simple and effective I can recall them daily allowing me to put them into practise instantly when I recognise the disruptive behaviours in myself, my team and others around me.  Would definitely recommend working with Michael if you are looking for a clear, compassionate and effective leadership coach.

Michael was a great coach. During the course of working together, he was flexible and personalised our sessions. Even when the going got hard, he helped me find solutions. I now have the tools to deal with some of the challenges I struggled with as a leader.

I admit I started on the path of coaching with a healthy dose of scepticism, which I suspect is not unlike many others before me. However, I happily confess this was misplaced. Working with Michael has been both a pleasurable and valuable experience. Michael was able to look through some of the symptoms and help me identify and start to address some of the causes of hurdles in my path to greater satisfaction in my work place.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael to others in search of a similar coaching experience and indeed I suggest most people I know would benefit from the experience of working with him.

Leadership coaching with Michael Peiniger has helped me more than I thought it would, I wasn’t sure what to expect but his coaching brought out the leader who was always in me, but perhaps was a little afraid. Michael has taught me to be assertive, organised and efficient, he also guided me to be more open with my team which sometimes means being vulnerable which is a strength I never recognised.

Michael is a fantastic coach. He’s very personable, open and approachable. He effectively engages participants and takes great care to tailor the program and his
approach to suit the students. He makes learning fun and enjoyable and helps foster a learning environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, insights and experiences. What I appreciate the most is the way you skillfully hold a mirror to each of us so that we can better understand our strengths and weaknesses, develop our self awareness and awareness of others. Anyone engaged in coaching/training with Michael will get a lot of if it and will walk away not just a better leader/team member but also a better person.

I’ve trained with Michael as both part of group sessions within our company, and one-on-one executive coaching. It was time well spent. The coaching process was an enjoyable way to learn a better attitude and approach to work that resulted in lifting myself and the team, fostering a productive culture of ownership and accountability. We worked on, and I made gains in the following areas: managing tricky work relationships, developing good behaviors with respect to time management & planning, becoming aware of my own habits & self monitoring for what works/doesn’t, and big picture thinking. I now find myself more able to get the results I want from myself and others. Michael’s manner is personable without letting you ‘off the hook’; his feedback oftentimes insightful, he’s heavily invested in helping you find your way to achieve the outcomes you want.

In his Executive Coaching program Michael has operated as a wingman for me – helping me see things that I would otherwise miss, helping me see things on the horizon and helping me coach and develop my own team. Not only has Michael helped me develop professionally, he has also helped me create more time and space to spend with my young family. I cannot recommend Michael highly enough for anyone considering an executive coach.

I have recently worked with Michael for continuous training and mentoring to become a better leader. I learned a lot from Michael on dealing with my leadership challenges, how to start building a high performance team and in general find better ways to improve in my day to day business.

Michael was unbelievably helpful – not only for my day to day work interactions, his insights also help in my personal life. Admittedly I went in [to coaching] with some skepticism, but it wasn’t long before his way of explaining things gave me some real life helpful training that I reflect on and utilise daily.
I highly recommend!!

I’ve been receiving coaching from Michael for around a year now, and he’s completely changed the way I approach my interactions in the workplace. I’ve learnt so much about how to manage work relationships in an authentic and empathetic way, especially through workshopping potentially difficult conversations. He took so much time and care to really understand my background and where I was at, so that he could help me become a better version of myself. I can’t recommend Michael enough as an Executive Leadership Coach. If you’re looking for someone smart, empathetic, caring, funny, and knowledgeable to coach you, you’ve found your guy!

The coaching process was an enjoyable way to learn a better attitude and approach to work that resulted in lifting myself and the team, fostering a productive culture of ownership and accountability. I made gains in managing tricky work relationships, developing good behaviors with respect to time management & planning, becoming aware of my own habits & self monitoring for what works/doesn’t, and big picture thinking. I now find myself more able to get the results I want from myself and others.

Coaching sessions with Michael were engaging and insightful, even fun. Michael’s knowledge and experience expands beyond leadership skills to cover new perspectives on habits and values that extends beyond the workplace and into the home. He sets a relaxed environment where curiosity and reflection are encouraged, allowing participants to guide the process if that it desired.

Michael has helped me immensely in dealing with difficult situations over the last 18 months. His coaching has given me confidence in myself to have the difficult conversations which have resulted in improved performance in myself and my team. One of Michaels strengths is his ability to adapt his coaching session to what is happening at the time rather than working to a script which has been appreciated. Michael is easy to talk to and keeps everything in confidence. I highly recommend Michael to anyone to wants to improve and work on their leadership and interpersonal skills.

At first I was a little reluctant to enroll in a leadership course. As I have continued to work with Michael I have definitely reaped the benefits of Michael’s coaching and ongoing support, especially in dealing with difficult situations. I would happily recommended Michael to anyone who is looking for a leadership coach.

Michael won me over in the first session with his positivity and his ability to make the training relatable. Michael’s coaching style is 10 out of 10 and his passion is infectious. He challenged me both professional and personally and with his frameworks I have been able to utilise these lessons in all parts of my life. Michael has gifted me the tools to have open, honest and constructive conversations and I now have the confidence to not only move forward with my career but to acknowledge my own vulnerability and areas of improvement.

‘I have worked with Michael for around the last 12 months and have found his coaching to be invaluable. The level of support and understanding along with the strategic business knowledge he has shared has not only helped me manage my team but also assisted in my own time management, efficiency and professionalism and as a result have exceeded and doubled my sales KPI’s set out for my role. I highly recommend Michael’s expertise to anyone who is considering taking on his services and see him as a valuable asset to any person or business he works alongside.’

‘I engaged Michael as a leadership coach for 3 months. I found his guidance and perspective very insightful. For some aspects of leadership I had basic hands on experience with but it was good to formalise my understanding of it and develop it further and fill in some gaps. Michael created high quality, custom program content based an initial assessment to identify potential growth areas. He also had great flexibility in adjusting the content as my requirements changed during the coaching period due a change in my job environment.’

Michael has been my professional coach for several years, supporting me across multiple roles. Most recently, he coached me through a senior leadership position where I successfully delivered a large national enterprise change project on time and under budget. Michael was a key pillar in helping me perform at my peak, despite high demands, a tight timeline, a team of over 65 staff, and numerous challenges. I couldn’t have done it without him, and I look forward to working with him again at the next opportunity.

Michael Peiniger provided executive coaching utilising the latest behavioural and leadership development methodologies which improved our leadership impact within CSIRO’s Mineral capability area. We had the pleasure of working with a coach who truly understands our strategic and operational drivers as well as how to unlock potential in our employees in a time of great change. I would highly recommend Michael for coaching and learning interventions.

I worked with Michael Peiniger as he helped me to confront some career challenges I was then facing. He stretched my thinking, was kind and considerate, and he really made me work hard! In the end, I have been able to move to that next stage in my career, and I am so grateful for his sage advice at the time and pragmatic approach. I would recommend Michael to anyone who asked me – he is a great mentor!

Michael is humble, genuine, and deeply invested in his students’ growth. His mentorship has been invaluable, and I’m looking forward to taking more courses with him in the future. If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge, inspire, and support you, I highly recommend him!

During the 12 months that I worked with Michael I found him to be a extremely effective Leadership coach and would highly recommend him. Through safe and thought provoking sessions Michael demonstrated a unique ability to accurately hone in on areas we needed to develop. Michael’s insightful coaching, together with an array of practical tools such as the ‘inoculation’ have enabled me to become a more balanced leader.

If you’re looking to build your leadership skills, then I highly recommend Michael Peiniger. The one-on-one coaching sessions are great and focus on what you want to work on rather than a specific coaching or training model while still providing strategies to learn and work on. Michael’s personable coaching style and real-life experiences allow you to humanise your own weaknesses, appreciate your opportunities and turn them into strengths to achieve your goals. A Great Mentor & Coach

Michael has provided valuable insights into management behaviour and roles within our organisation – and into our individual approaches to everything that our work throws at us. Michael is someone who can assist you in getting the best out of your leadership team, and making the changes needed to be made clearly understood. Having known Michael for over ten years and seen a number of examples of the work he has done, I recommend him to you highly.

Working with Developing leaders couldn’t have come at a better time in my career. Taking the time and space to work with a coach regularly has enabled me to raise my management skills and focus on the important areas of development. Michael provides support at a high level but also with the day-to-day tricky things that we all have to tackle, and its makes a huge difference knowing you have that support to call on.

I recently had a series of Executive Leadership Coaching sessions with Michael, and it was incredibly insightful. Michael’s expertise made it easy for me to identify my strengths and weaknesses. His guidance and clear explanations with real life example made the process straightforward and helped me navigate through the areas I found challenging. I highly recommend his coaching services.

Michael created a well-balanced mix of discussion, learning, and hands-on experience in the coaching workshops, making the sessions both informative and dynamic while fostering meaningful conversations and practical skill-building!

I have just completed the Developing Leaders program and can highly recommend it. Michael connected with all the participants and adapted his delivery to suit our individual needs. He was engaging and encouraging and a fantastic presenter. Thanks Michael.

Great programme. Allowed me to come up that extra level that I couldn’t before hand. Michael is easy to talk to and a great teacher. Thanks again Michael

Michael is an excellent teacher who provides clear guidance and makes the course content easy for all of us to understand. It was a very good experience.

‘I really gained a lot from this Leadership course, great content and delivery, thank you’

When I received this review request all I could think was “how you doin’?” and you know what, 5 stars is how I am feeling. It was a comprehensive course with many useful tools. Many thanks to Michael for his guidance throughout.

Michael’s Developing Leaders program is exceptional. Although delivered in a group setting, it felt highly individualised to my own leadership development needs. The Velocity Checkpoint was the most comprehensive assessment I’ve ever completed, it sets you up for full engagement and gives real clarity on how the program will benefit your leadership journey. What stood out even more was the one-on-one consultation, which provided external mentorship and coaching to directly link the tools into daily leadership challenges. This combination of group learning, individual tailoring, and personal coaching makes the program incredibly effective. Highly recommend to anyone serious about enhancing their leadership skills.

“Michael was deeply invested from the start, ensuring everyone was engaged and involved; his great listening skills and sense of humour made the experience both enjoyable and enriching. He went through everything systematically, making each concept clear and facilitating open-ended discussions that encouraged us to answer and engage. I really enjoyed the group sessions, where we learned from diverse opinions and examples. It was eye-opening to see how one challenge can be difficult for one person but much easier for another, which helped us appreciate different perspectives. “

Michael is a great facilitator! He has a knack for explaining the concepts in a clear and concise manner. Really enjoyed his teaching style and the manner in which he handled different questions from the participants.

Great delivery of the program. Michael is easy to listen to and engaging. I liked the discussion elements to the program as it helped solidify the content. It was a great renewal of leadership ideals I already had and some new content or ways of seeing things. My reflection is that it has reminded me the kind of leader I want to be and given me skills and tools to do that well for a quality, engaged and happy team.

Loved this leadership course! The trainer explained things really clearly and shared lots of real examples. The class was interactive and easy to follow. I picked up some super useful tips for communication and team management. Definitely recommend!

This leadership training helped me deepen my understanding of my own leadership style and how I show up for others. The practical frameworks and reflective discussions were extremely useful. I feel more grounded, intentional, and better equipped to lead effectively.

I enjoyed the ability to share experiences with people in different industries and work experience backgrounds. The ability for the trainer to draw on their experiences as both team member and leader made it easier to relate to the material.

Although there were a number of topics in the program, I couple of really interest topics I enjoyed included; how to have difficult conversations and prioritising the important tasks, not the urgent tasks.

I participated in the Developing Leaders program in 2024 along with several of my co-workers and participants outside my work organisation. The program was a great experience where we were able to discuss and apply leadership concepts which was further supplemented with leadership reading materials. Great program.

What stood out the most was his ability to connect with each individual on a personal level. He puts in 100% effort, encourages participation, and ensures everyone feels heard. His guidance helped me gain clarity, shift my perspective, and truly understand leadership in a new way. He doesn’t just teach leadership—he embodies it, setting a great example of what a true leader should be.

This was a great program that adapted to the needs of the group. Lots of tools and ways of looking at things, some of which are familiar and some new. Really practical take aways and some longer term self development reflections. Would definitely recommend

Great workshops that take you to a proper management level with great tools.

Michael took the team to a new place during his workshop – the response and feedback from the whole group was amazing and they all took things away with them. Becoming Accountable is now a positive message – not a negative feeling! Can’t wait to take the team through more work with Michael and his team.

Worked with Michael at Developing Leaders over the past 12 months and would recommend. Provided some fantastic and practical tools for managing team and developing my own skill set in leadership and personal development. Highly recommend thanks Michael

We invited Michael to run leadership developing for our management team and it has been very well received. Michael has been able to make the sessions relevant and useful with time to reflect and build on skills and knowledge week to week. Michael genuinely cares for the development of everyone in the room and spends time getting to learn and understand more about each participant to tailor the sessions to the group.

The Executive Leadership Program is a well compressed program for current and new leaders are willing to step forward to work as a team who are thinking outside the box to achieve the goals in a strategic and organized way. Michael Peiniger is a very experienced professional to train the multiskilled team to work as a team, and to understand the pros and cons of the current strategies. This can re-shuffle the skills and goals to achieve the targets to forecast in a strategic way. Also, this is a great platform for you to share your values and know your team in depth. There are some great tools that will help to rethink ourselves individually/team where are we now and who are the key people in the team for specific roles to take the stewardship to drive the business to great success. I strongly recommend this program for medium sized businesses to get a good traction between the team.

Michael is a fantastic facilitator, engaging, knowledgeable, and supportive. The Developing Leaders program was practical and inspiring, giving our team tools we could immediately apply in our roles. Highly recommend!

I have learnt so much, and have found the tools Michael provides me to implement it into my work is spot on. I can confidently say that I have grown significantly whilst working with Michael.

The Emerging Leaders training has been full of practical strategies and ideas that I can implement immediately with my team and has made me a much more efficient and impactful leader. Michael facilitates in a way that demonstrates the content first hand and he encourages participants to be authentic leaders!

I really found the programme useful, it was practical and covered a wide range of topics.

Michael was brilliant in course planning, execution and communication. His sessions were well planned and executed brilliantly. Lots of knowledge and learning for me. Well Recommended !

Michael was great to deal with throughout the duration of the Emerging Leader program we took part in. Was always available outside of sessions to offer assistance and paced the course well to allow those in the room to follow/absorb the content.

‘I recently participated in a series of leadership development workshops run by Michael. Michael was an engaging, personable facilitator and I walked away with some really valuable takeaways from the sessions.’

Going through Michael’s Emerging Leaders program has been fantastic. I came out of the program with a new sense of what leadership meant and a new repertoire of tools and techniques to use with my team. Attending Michael’s fortnightly sessions was something to look forward to as he is an amazing presenter and educator – nothing was ever dry or boring! Michael also made himself available outside of scheduled sessions for 1 on 1 advice, which was helpful! Highly recommend!

Michael is someone who can make learning fun and yet very effective. He walks the talk. The training manual just a reference to me but my learning comes mostly from what he said and practiced in the session. His action and behaviours in the class reflect exactly what he preached in the programme. The activities done in the programme all relevant to the topic and it makes the topic easy to remember and apply back at the workplace. He is such a great facilitator and he inspired me a lot!

Michael did an excellent job in adapting course content by actively reading the room and restructuring it to meet their training needs. He understood how to approach real life examples of challenging management situations and provide techniques to work them through with the team.

Learnt a lot from Michael and developed lot of insight and would recommend.

The leadership training focussed on individual’s values and how these play out in a team and leadership context. The session was exceptional in that it really helped us to understand eachother and how we work together and why we make the decisions we do. Understanding each other’s values brings a new context to discussions, the why are people responding in the way they are, can be reframed from annoyance to respectful discussion. I would strongly recommend this coaching.

This training session with Michael was a very good experience. Sitting down with our leader team and having the opportunity to hear everyone’s perspective was really valuable. Michael is a great facilitator and was excellent at steering the conversation to where it needed to go. Highly recommended.

The workshops with Michael have been incredibly valuable for our team at Vivo. Even with our team spread across different locations, he kept us engaged and working together on new concepts that have already made a difference in our salons. I particularly appreciated the balance of discussion, learning, and practical application—it made the sessions both insightful and actionable.

I highly recommend Michael’s workshops for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and elevate their team’s performance!

Michael’s approach to leadership development is unique to all others ensuring that his content & techniques have genuine cut through and enduring behavioural influence on leaders for such a mission critical challenge facing all organisations.

I attended a brief performance management course facilitated by Michael recently. We all hear many words of wisdom through peers and academia explaining why it’s a good idea to use performance management but this was the first time anybody had offered me effective, practical advice on how to apply it.
I found Michael’s style to be direct and informal, using practical language backed up with minimal theoretical frameworks. The role plays with actors were high impact and a great twist on an old topic. Highly recommended.

Recently my organisation engaged Michael Peiniger to run a Performance Management Essentials course. I have completed a number of these courses in my time and found this course to be one of the best. Michael’s facilitation style was professional, yet relaxed, and as a result put our staff at ease. Michael created a great learning and networking environment. I do not hesitate in recommending Michael Peiniger as a course facilitator.

Michael delivered a 2 day Performance Management program to our managers. Michael delivered the training based on a detailed brief provided by us, and designed the course specifically to ensure the course would suit his target audience and was aligned to our organisation’s current practices. The feedback received was very positive and having attended the program myself, I found the course to be practical and invaluable. Michael is an experienced facilitator with an engaging communication style.

Michael was proactive, requesting to meet with a few participants prior to the course to ensure the program would be beneficial to all participants and to gauge which topics would be more relevant. I have no hesitation in recommending Michael; his courses have been comprehensive and practical, while focusing on key outcomes.

Michael’s coaching on leadership is practical, insightful and the Velocity Leadership Checkpoint tool is great to shape executive mindsets ahead.

The Checkpoint is a fantastic tool, even just going through the questions was really useful at gaining more insight, and then the report was such a great way of putting it all together! Michael is a wonderful coach and it was great to be taken through the outcomes and be guided with some really helpful suggestions. Thanks so much!

If you are looking to maximise the performance of your team/s (even some of your best one/s) I cannot recommend Michael highly enough to build on what you already have.  The CheckPoint profiling report that I completed was one of the best leadership profiling tools that I have come across. I was actually surprised at how well it reflected me, and in a number of areas I had low self-awareness of. As a result I have really been able to move forward and address/tweak how I lead with a much better understanding on the impact of my style (negative and positive) on others. 10/10 rating from me and my team across all fronts!

Engaging and informative, looking forward to adopting the concepts

The Checkpoint process was well worth my time. It’s provoked a lot of thought about how I work with the team. I took some practical suggestions on getting better performance from direct reports as well as working more effectively with people who don’t report to me. Michael was willing to challenge me to highlight places where my assumptions are harming my team, yet it was done in a respectful and educational way. I’m sure I’ll improve as a leader and as a team player from more time with Michael.

I have just completed the VLC (Velocity Leadership Checkpoint) with Michael and found it to be an enlightening process. As a photographer I have more than a keen interest in psychology and have researched at length what makes people tick. Having experienced Myers Briggs and Extended DISC analysis, I found the VLC process a really specific and insightful assessment of areas I can work on. Not only is the unique metaphor around flight really positive, it has many aspects that embedded at a deeper level. The results were very personalised with positive positioning of areas for further development. The VLC is a great way to create insight around behaviours that can be elevate and landed well! Thanks Michael!

I took the Velocity Leadership Checkpoint just as I was taking charge of a new team, it provided me valuable information about the areas I’d need to be wary of and those in which I excelled – helping me know where I needed to depend on other people more/less, and the kind of skills I’d be looking for the team to provide as well as what I’d have to work on to ensure I was providing enough for them. The Checkpoint report that Michael provided and his overview of what it includes have been really useful when checking back in for/on myself. I’d recommend the Checkpoint for anyone leading a team to get some valuable insight on you and where you’re at.

I’ve been privileged to work with Michael for many years as I’ve grown my small business into a large company. Michael has been inspirational in supporting me through my management issues, my own confidence, and how to be a better leader. I’m also lucky to have been an initial client for the new velocity leadership checkpoint tool, it’s a recent initiative and it’s really powerful and insightful. I’ll be spreading it across all my senior managers in the coming year – reflecting on the way I do things, and then understanding areas of strength (and opportunities for growth) – all just just so valuable.

I had the privilege of taking part in the Velocity Leadership Workshop with Michael which provided me with invaluable insight into my leadership strengths and areas of improvement.

Wow, this Checkpoint is something, it was a super eye opener! A deeper level of insight, knowledge and understanding of how I worked and more importantly a greater appreciation of my areas of genius. Michael really quickly identified my strengths, things I can improve and more importantly which areas I need to stick to, to get the most productivity out of myself and others around me. Honestly one of the most valuable assessments I’ve done so far… I believe everyone should do it – my team sure will ???????? thank you!

I recently did the Velocity Leadership Checkpoint Assessment which was very comprehensive and covered 25 Leaderships behaviors across the five Capabilities. The Assessment report gave me deep and meaningful insights, both at a personal and professional level. But the highlight for me was the debrief and results analysis session I had with Michael following the survey. Michael shared the information very candidly with me as per my request and helped me identify tangible actions to hone my leadership skills. Michael was very professional and thorough in the entire session and made me feel at ease! It was a pleasure working with Michael! I would highly recommend the Velocity Leadership Checkpoint Assessment if you want to increase your self-awareness as a leader or help develop other leaders at your organization.

I recently completed the Velocity workshop with Michael at Developing Leaders and came away with some genuinely practical leadership techniques I can apply straight away. Michael’s facilitation style made the content engaging and easy to absorb. Would recommend to anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills. Thank you Michael!

The Checkpoint process was a brilliant insight into my strengths and weaknesses, and how I have been dealing with numerous issues and pressures in my business and working life – and how this has impacted on my personal life as well. Having worked with Developing Leaders over a number of years, I have found Michael’s approach to be personable, professional and of the highest integrity at all time. I highly recommend their services to you if you want real direction in your business and managerial activities.

Provided insight into my leadership strengths and areas to focus on. Very useful tool and highly recommended to for all wanting to understand their leadership style.

The most beneficial model for me was his initial Velocity Leadership Checkpoint. I’ve done a few of these before, but this was by FAR the most accurate and insightful. It gave both me and my team a clear understanding of our strengths and the areas we need to focus on. More importantly, Michael’s check-in helped me gain a deeper understanding of my own leadership capabilities—where I excel and where I have room to grow. It also provided valuable insight into the leadership levels within my team, allowing me to recognise their strengths, identify areas for development, and ultimately support them in a way that meets their individual needs. This level of awareness has been a game-changer in how I approach leadership and team development.

I have known Michael in a professional capacity during which time he personally delivered professional training services to the REA Group over a period of a year. He delivered his sessions to the highest standard, has been reliable, professional and provides out of the box methods. He also offered one-on-one support after hours. I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael to lead and facilitate training sessions.

I have participated in a few of Michael’s programs and will keep returning. Michael’s natural enthusiasm, and willingness to always step out of his own comfort zone, made it easier for everyone in the courses to follow his lead. A natural leader with an obvious passion for what he does, I would recommend Michael to any Leader / manager / business owner.

Working fulltime and also studying is not an easy task, Michael’s coaching methods were easy to follow, engaging, fun and he also made availabilty outside class hours for additional help that was needed. I would recommend Michael’s services to any organisation.

Michael’s facilitation style allowed for honest, open and powerful conversations amongst our group, often taking people out of their comfort zone to gain a deeper understanding of what drives their own behaviours and thoughts. Upon completion of the course I was able to take several key learnings, new strategies and communication tools from the course that I still utilise in my day-to-day management of my team. I learnt how to be more assertive whilst engaging with my team, and how to connect with people on a better level to ensure buy-in and loyalty. I rate Michael 10/10 for his facilitation style and would recommend Michael’s skills and teachings to any organisation looking to build on their current leadership base.

Michael led a leadership and culture program within my organisation. He was very relatable and effective with our group of leaders, who were each from diverse backgrounds and professions. Michael’s facilitation style unified the group and broke down any actual or perceived barriers. Personally, Michael gave me the confidence to share my vulnerabilities and learn and grow from them. He taught me to share my stories with people to enable a genuine learning experience. I would highly recommend Michael to any organisation who is looking to create a culture of integrity, accountability and transparency.

There are many leadership programmes out there, but Developing Leaders is a cut above the rest. Previous programmes I’ve been involved with simply discuss your strengths and weaknesses, but don’t really give you anything to build on. Michael shares information on your strengths and weaknesses with you, but also discusses how your traits interact with each other. Under his coaching, I’ve become more aware of my behaviours both personally and professionally, which has resulted in my being better able to handle problems when they arise. I highly recommend Developing Leaders to any business or team leader who wants to learn how to build a strong, resilient, high functioning team.

Easily one of the best facilitators I have ever come across. His depth of experience and ability to get straight to the heart of things is first class. I still use a key facilitation and reflection technique I learned from Michael over 10 years ago. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Michael is very engaging, relatable with funny real life stories to help make the learning click. Even though it was a virtual workshop it felt like he was right there with us. I found the work alignment exercise VERY beneficial and interesting. Another goodie (which is very functional in a workplace or even on a personal front) is the IDRIFT model. I would highly recommend Michael! 5 stars all round!

Michael was a very engaging facilitator, and was incredibly creative with his activities and delivery style. He had a sound knowledge of management and frequently used incidents that had happened to him to bring life to the training. He always encouraged discussion and was great at summarising the group’s responses. I really enjoyed Michael’s sessions and would highly recommend him as a trainer.

I participated in the Developing Leaders program in 2024 along with several of my co-workers and participants outside my work organisation. The program was a great experience where we were able to discuss and apply leadership concepts which was further supplemented with leadership reading materials. Great program.

Michael worked with us at realestate.com.au facilitating Management Development programs for our managers and team leaders. He is a great facilitator and highly competent in the core management disciplines.

I had the privilege of taking a leadership course with Michael, and I can confidently say he is a true mentor. His approach to coaching is not only insightful but also incredibly engaging. He has a great sense of humour, which made learning enjoyable, and the way he led the team was exceptional.

Michael delivered well organized and structured leadership course elaborating plenty of models that one can apply and sharpen up personal leadership skills. He knows how to get the participants well engaged with practical examples on how to navigate real life workplace situations. He is very passionate about the subject and his energy is clearly reflected on the course content he delivered. Highly recommended.