Awakening consious leadership, developing powerful teams and transforming organisations through conversations that matter

 

About Us

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13 years of adding value

Our purpose is to awaken conscious leadership, develop powerful teams and transform your organisation through conversations that matter.

Whether your need is consulting, coaching, facilitation or learning design, we contextualise our solutions for your environment, ensuring that they will make a difference.

We are passionate about:

  • Process and Whole Brain® strategy facilitation

  • Leadership development

  • Personal mastery

  • Whole Brain® Thinking

  • Team Effectiveness

We are also well-known for our work in large group processes such as The World Café and Open Space Technology.


 

Our Values

INNOVATION

We create experiences to remember, bringing playfulness, fun and energy to processes.

We believe in doing things differently to make a positive difference.

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COLLABORATION

We partner with our clients to add value and make a difference in their lives. We believe that relationships matter. As a team, we have each other’s backs and achieve more together.

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EXCELLENCE

We are committed to professionalism in all we do and in investing in our own personal growth and learning.

We strive to be the best we can be.

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DELIVERY

We deliver on our promises to ensure that we provide the best possible outcomes and experience for our clients.

We don’t give up. We get things done.

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MINDFULNESS

We take self-leadership seriously and ask for feedback. We believe in being present and giving generative attention to each other.

We practice our craft as Thinking Partners.


 

The Team

Our team has a collective blend of business, facilitation, organisational development and coaching experience, grounded in world-class methodologies and processes. We are accredited practitioners of Whole Brain® Thinking, the HBDI® and Time To Think.

Melanie Kiley

Lead Facilitator, executive coach

Melanie Kiley is a Master Practitioner of Whole Brain Thinking® and the HBDI®, a Time to Think™ Facilitator and Coach, and a Director of CreateConsulting. She is well known for her many years of corporate experience as a skilled HR Manager and she brings strategic thinking and a holistic approach to problem solving for clients. She has the ability to synthesize complexity into practical people-oriented solutions and uses an integrated approach to her facilitation and her coaching. Her love for learning enables a dynamic, fresh and engaging approach to her leadership and her work. Relationships matter to Melanie and she cares deeply about her people, her work and her clients and is driven by making a difference in the lives of the leaders she partners with. She believes in the power of conversation as a catalyst for sustainable change. Melanie is committed to her daily practice of yoga or qigong and she adores her family and her rescue dogs.

 

Justin Kiley

Lead Facilitator, executive coach

Justin Kiley is a Master Practitioner of Whole Brain Thinking® and the HBDI®, a Time to Think® Facilitator, an Integral Executive Coach and a Director of CreateConsulting. Justin draws on 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business leader, working closely with individuals and leadership teams, creating insights that lead to personal and team growth, producing exceptional results. In a world where the only constant is change, his energy and passion for cultivating “Best Thinking” creates the opportunity for his clients to navigate and capitalise on the constantly mutating environment in which we do business. His passion is working with industries and teams who possess a burning desire to stretch towards expanding their awareness and capabilities, resulting in conscious, inspired leaders. Justin is a devoted husband and dad who loves the outdoors, overlanding and adventures.

 

Danielle Stephenson

Operations & client success manager

Danielle Stephenson is a Practitioner of Whole Brain Thinking® and the HBDI®, and is the Operations & Client Success Manager at CreateConsulting. Danielle cares about people and is driven to continually go above and beyond in providing exceptional service and support to our team, our associates, our partners and our clients. She believes in building strong relationships and uses her deep appreciation for the detail to never miss a beat, get things done and find the best solution. Her positive can-do approach, kind heart and her commitment to our team enables us to continually create and deliver successful solutions for our clients. Danielle loves helping, be it an animal or a human being. Every life matters and she believes everyone deserves a chance of being appreciated in their life. She is a passionate food and wine connoisseur and enjoys quality time with her family, friends and her cats.

 

Joanne Le Roux

Operations coordinator

Joanne Le Roux is our Operations Coordinator and brings a wealth of experience in administration, marketing and operations, ensuring the team’s processes run seamlessly. From client communication, workshop logistics and diary management to project administration, Joanne approaches every task with calm focus and dedication. A true team player, Joanne is always ready to lend a hand, bringing kindness and positive energy that lifts everyone around her.

Passionate about personal growth, Joanne is constantly learning and refining her skills. Beyond the office, she finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—spending quality time with her family, immersing herself in nature, and enjoying peaceful walks with her dog. Her belief in the beauty of small, meaningful moments inspires both her life and her work.