Some information on engagements that Brendon has completed.
Coaching – EL1, Federal Government
| Situation | Approach | Results |
| An experienced EL1 from a federal government department seeking to manage challenges working with a new manager and plan a path to promotion to the EL2 level. | Six monthly 1 hour virtual coaching sessions. Application and resume review. Mock interview | Greater clarity on strengths and transferable skills. A shortlist of desirable organisations, roles and types of work. Increased ability to have difficult conversations, set boundaries and accept feedback. |
Coaching – APS6 / Acting EL1, Federal Government
| Situation | Approach | Results |
| An experienced APS6 about to undertake acting at the EL1 level and manage a different team with elements of underperformance, poor stakeholder relationships and high ratio of contract to permanent staff. | Six monthly 1 hour virtual coaching sessions. APSC ILS skills review. | Developed a plan to handover current role to new occupant. Defined goals for first day / week / month / quarter of acting. Increased awareness of strengths and confidence to use them. Clear approach on how to improve performance and stakeholder engagement. |
Coaching – SES, Law Enforcement Agency
| Situation | Approach | Results |
| SES officer looking for next career opportunity and then how to successfully transition into the new role. | Three coaching sessions. APSC ILS skills review. | Defined ideal role elements and where they could be sourced. Secured new role. Developed and implemented a plan to increase technical knowledge and build stakeholder network in new role. |
Coaching – EL1 / Acting EL2, Federal Government
| Situation | Approach | Results |
| Acting EL2 looking to prepare of an EL2 promotion round and secure a position | Five coaching sessions. APSC ILS skills review. Mock interviews | Greater clarity on strengths and transferable skills. Increased confidence in performing at interview (managing nerves, structuring answers, demonstrating capability). |
HBDI Debrief – Federal Government
| Situation | Approach | Results |
| Conducted HBDI debrief for 20 staff as part of a planning day. | Managed HBDI report production. Linked debrief session to the goals of the planning day. Highlighted examples of HBDI preferences influence on thinking, behaviour, performance. Delivered an interactive, engaging and informative session on Whole Brain ThinkingTM. | Greater awareness of thinking preferences of individuals and the group. Commitment to exploring the differences rather than the difficulties. Energy increased for rest of the planning day. |