Nicola Deakin
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Karina Mansfield
The Frogs were with us for nearly two years. Not only were they great fun to work with, but at times throughout our work together it was really clear to me the difference they were making to the organisation. They brought energy and skill to the challenge of shifting our culture and developing our leaders to support and drive the shift needed. As part of the extended leadership team, we had many a great session with the Frogs, that left me feeling truly energised, and genuinely excited about the possibilities that lay before us, both as a leadership team and a business. As we entered into the sessions, we felt overwhelmed - ‘this is not the right time’ - and as we came out, we realised how timely it was. When everyone was pedalling hard in the run to the end of the quarter or the year, the Frog’s sessions were so beneficial in re-focussing us all on the ‘right’ things, the things that would ultimately help us move the needle. As the State business lead, the Frog’s involvement and insight provided a clear framework for me to lift our collective aspirations and build the climate necessary to move towards them; they helped me operationalise being on the front foot to shape the business as opposed to reacting to short term pressures. We shared many a laugh with the Frogs, and they held us to account – a rare and valuable consulting combination!
Diane Christensen
I initially hired the Frogs for a 1-day off-site for a broad group of our most senior leaders (about 30) who were tasked with accelerating business performance. My MD was so impressed with the day that he immediately moved into an on-going relationship where this team were supported by the Frogs in their performance and growth. From a small start, the relationship grew into a 2-year engagement, culminating in a cultural gallery and an immersive program to lift the skills and performance of our people leader population of over 300. As owner of the people agenda, I worked closely with Nic & Ali. We developed such strong trust and effective collaboration that we were able to pull a number of rabbits out of hats in the most challenging of circumstances. They are definitely people you want in your tent; not only are they smart, professional and results-focused, but they exude warmth and can always find something to lighten the mood and make us all laugh. The Frogs have a well-earned reputation for lifting performance and optimism, and bringing clarity and effective action to any situation. Working with them is a joy. Culture really is key to performance. And the SLT is the key that drives culture. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Karina Mansfield
The Frogs were with us for nearly two years. Not only were they great fun to work with, but at times throughout our work together it was really clear to me the difference they were making to the organisation. They brought energy and skill to the challenge of shifting our culture and developing our leaders to support and drive the shift needed. As part of the extended leadership team, we had many a great session with the Frogs, that left me feeling truly energised, and genuinely excited about the possibilities that lay before us, both as a leadership team and a business. As we entered into the sessions, we felt overwhelmed - ‘this is not the right time’ - and as we came out, we realised how timely it was. When everyone was pedalling hard in the run to the end of the quarter or the year, the Frog’s sessions were so beneficial in re-focussing us all on the ‘right’ things, the things that would ultimately help us move the needle. As the State business lead, the Frog’s involvement and insight provided a clear framework for me to lift our collective aspirations and build the climate necessary to move towards them; they helped me operationalise being on the front foot to shape the business as opposed to reacting to short term pressures. We shared many a laugh with the Frogs, and they held us to account – a rare and valuable consulting combination!
Diane Christensen
I initially hired the Frogs for a 1-day off-site for a broad group of our most senior leaders (about 30) who were tasked with accelerating business performance. My MD was so impressed with the day that he immediately moved into an on-going relationship where this team were supported by the Frogs in their performance and growth. From a small start, the relationship grew into a 2-year engagement, culminating in a cultural gallery and an immersive program to lift the skills and performance of our people leader population of over 300. As owner of the people agenda, I worked closely with Nic & Ali. We developed such strong trust and effective collaboration that we were able to pull a number of rabbits out of hats in the most challenging of circumstances. They are definitely people you want in your tent; not only are they smart, professional and results-focused, but they exude warmth and can always find something to lighten the mood and make us all laugh. The Frogs have a well-earned reputation for lifting performance and optimism, and bringing clarity and effective action to any situation. Working with them is a joy. Culture really is key to performance. And the SLT is the key that drives culture. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Karina Mansfield
The Frogs were with us for nearly two years. Not only were they great fun to work with, but at times throughout our work together it was really clear to me the difference they were making to the organisation. They brought energy and skill to the challenge of shifting our culture and developing our leaders to support and drive the shift needed. As part of the extended leadership team, we had many a great session with the Frogs, that left me feeling truly energised, and genuinely excited about the possibilities that lay before us, both as a leadership team and a business. As we entered into the sessions, we felt overwhelmed - ‘this is not the right time’ - and as we came out, we realised how timely it was. When everyone was pedalling hard in the run to the end of the quarter or the year, the Frog’s sessions were so beneficial in re-focussing us all on the ‘right’ things, the things that would ultimately help us move the needle. As the State business lead, the Frog’s involvement and insight provided a clear framework for me to lift our collective aspirations and build the climate necessary to move towards them; they helped me operationalise being on the front foot to shape the business as opposed to reacting to short term pressures. We shared many a laugh with the Frogs, and they held us to account – a rare and valuable consulting combination!
Diane Christensen
I initially hired the Frogs for a 1-day off-site for a broad group of our most senior leaders (about 30) who were tasked with accelerating business performance. My MD was so impressed with the day that he immediately moved into an on-going relationship where this team were supported by the Frogs in their performance and growth. From a small start, the relationship grew into a 2-year engagement, culminating in a cultural gallery and an immersive program to lift the skills and performance of our people leader population of over 300. As owner of the people agenda, I worked closely with Nic & Ali. We developed such strong trust and effective collaboration that we were able to pull a number of rabbits out of hats in the most challenging of circumstances. They are definitely people you want in your tent; not only are they smart, professional and results-focused, but they exude warmth and can always find something to lighten the mood and make us all laugh. The Frogs have a well-earned reputation for lifting performance and optimism, and bringing clarity and effective action to any situation. Working with them is a joy. Culture really is key to performance. And the SLT is the key that drives culture. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Karina Mansfield
The Frogs were with us for nearly two years. Not only were they great fun to work with, but at times throughout our work together it was really clear to me the difference they were making to the organisation. They brought energy and skill to the challenge of shifting our culture and developing our leaders to support and drive the shift needed. As part of the extended leadership team, we had many a great session with the Frogs, that left me feeling truly energised, and genuinely excited about the possibilities that lay before us, both as a leadership team and a business. As we entered into the sessions, we felt overwhelmed - ‘this is not the right time’ - and as we came out, we realised how timely it was. When everyone was pedalling hard in the run to the end of the quarter or the year, the Frog’s sessions were so beneficial in re-focussing us all on the ‘right’ things, the things that would ultimately help us move the needle. As the State business lead, the Frog’s involvement and insight provided a clear framework for me to lift our collective aspirations and build the climate necessary to move towards them; they helped me operationalise being on the front foot to shape the business as opposed to reacting to short term pressures. We shared many a laugh with the Frogs, and they held us to account – a rare and valuable consulting combination!
Diane Christensen
I initially hired the Frogs for a 1-day off-site for a broad group of our most senior leaders (about 30) who were tasked with accelerating business performance. My MD was so impressed with the day that he immediately moved into an on-going relationship where this team were supported by the Frogs in their performance and growth. From a small start, the relationship grew into a 2-year engagement, culminating in a cultural gallery and an immersive program to lift the skills and performance of our people leader population of over 300. As owner of the people agenda, I worked closely with Nic & Ali. We developed such strong trust and effective collaboration that we were able to pull a number of rabbits out of hats in the most challenging of circumstances. They are definitely people you want in your tent; not only are they smart, professional and results-focused, but they exude warmth and can always find something to lighten the mood and make us all laugh. The Frogs have a well-earned reputation for lifting performance and optimism, and bringing clarity and effective action to any situation. Working with them is a joy. Culture really is key to performance. And the SLT is the key that drives culture. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Experience
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Director
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Oct 2014 - Present
At Vibrant Frog, we strive to infuse business with the skills and positive energy to change the world. Big job, starts little. We’re committed. We show organisations how to excel by unlocking capability. Because the hard and soft elements of organisations are intertwined, we work at the overlap of culture, systems and structures, where implementation often jams. My sweet spot is in developing life-long relationships that nurture, support and boost others’ personal and professional lives. I have an inherent love for people with all of their complexities, and have an ability to get to the heart of the matter promptly. In the context of pursuing organisational excellence, this allows individuals to bring more of who they are to their work, and to leverage their inherent capability to learn and grow in service of increased personal satisfaction and organisational outcomes.
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Managing Consultant
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Nov 2006 - Oct 2015
LIW is a global leadership consultancy committed to delivering immediate and sustainable business impact through aligned leadership, rather than individual leaders. At LIW I design and deliver world class leadership development programs, working with executives and teams within organisations to measurably improve the results they achieve. LIW is a global leadership consultancy committed to delivering immediate and sustainable business impact through aligned leadership, rather than individual leaders. At LIW I design and deliver world class leadership development programs, working with executives and teams within organisations to measurably improve the results they achieve.
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On Purpose Productions
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Principal
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
On Purpose was a consultancy focused on helping businesses build sustainable high performance through their people, while also enhancing personal well-being. Our vision is to transform how people work and live: strengthening bottom line business results through increased engagement, performance and resilience of staff. On Purpose was a consultancy focused on helping businesses build sustainable high performance through their people, while also enhancing personal well-being. Our vision is to transform how people work and live: strengthening bottom line business results through increased engagement, performance and resilience of staff.
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Neptune Australia
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Cyprus
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant
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Aug 1996 - Mar 2011
Consultancy specialising in building the performance of people and teams within organisations Consultancy specialising in building the performance of people and teams within organisations
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United Group Ltd
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Malta
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant - UGL Learning
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Jul 2005 - Nov 2006
Boutique consultancy, specialising in executive leadership development Boutique consultancy, specialising in executive leadership development
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Prudential Australia
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United Kingdom
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Investment Banking
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Marketing Operations Manager
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1993 - 1996
Marketing operations function of Corporate Sales team, including responsibility for team's professional development Marketing operations function of Corporate Sales team, including responsibility for team's professional development
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Gavin Anderson & Company
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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1990 - 1992
Leadership of dynamic, professional team, creating and marketing an investor software product for major listed corporations Leadership of dynamic, professional team, creating and marketing an investor software product for major listed corporations
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Investor Relations Manager
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1988 - 1990
Responsibility for events and communication with investment community for international marketing services company, listed on London, New York, Paris and Tokyo exchanges Responsibility for events and communication with investment community for international marketing services company, listed on London, New York, Paris and Tokyo exchanges
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Education
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2007 - 2009
University of Sydney
Masters, Organisational Coaching -
1982 - 1985
Lancaster University
BSc (Hons), Management Science (Operational Research)
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