Vanessa Porter
Testimonial 2

“ Bringing the team together in an unfamiliar setting, challenging our assumptions and stepping definitively out of our comfort zones was transformative. We laughed, ideated fearlessly, and disrupted our own norms. It wasn’t just a creative day; it crystallised what truly drives value. We converted that clarity into action: three forward-looking service propositions included in our strategic plan, and a model that moves us from executing transactions to co-creating growth with our clients.”

- Andy Kirk, CEO, DKSH Smollan


About DKSH Smollan (Australia):
The group delivers data-led retail execution and marketing services with over 2,400 team members across Australia. Through its specialist brands it helps brands drive in-store performance and growth.

Problem / challenge: Facing rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, and emerging retail technologies, DKSH’s leadership team knew they needed to think beyond incremental growth. CEO Andy Kirk challenged his executive team and high-potential leaders to reimagine their value proposition, service offerings, and future readiness. Anchored by insights from the APAC Retail Consumer Trends Report, the team explored how DKSH could transition from a field marketing provider to a future-fit growth partner especially in a market being reshaped by hybrid retail expectations, brand influence, and digital activation.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • 10 bold service propositions developed, 3 future-focused service propositions selected for go-forward investment

  • Clear alignment on the critical capabilities and mindsets required to scale DKHS's business model of the future

  • Clarity on how to evolve from transactional services to trusted brand partner Defined future team structure and roles to support innovation and execution

Vanessa Porter
Testimonial 1

“ Working with Leadership Advantage made us stop and get real about our culture, our people, and where we were heading. We’d been scaling fast and feeling the strain. This process helped us reconnect with our purpose, align as a leadership team and build a rhythm that actually works. It gave us the clarity and confidence to lead with intent, not just react. It’s changed how we grow and how we show up for each other.”

- James Tauchnitz, Managing Director, Novus Fuels


About Novus Fuels:
A fast growing advisory and project development business helping the energy and resources sector deliver climate smart, commercially viable solutions.

Problem / challenge: Rapid scaling created pressure on strategic clarity, leadership bandwidth, and cultural consistency across a lean and ambitious team.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • 3-year strategic vision co-created and embedded

  • Leadership alignment on mindset, roles, and rhythm

  • Culture roadmap with clear priorities and accountability

  • Client feedback confirmed uplift in trust, service, and partnership

Testimonial 2

“ Bringing the team together in an unfamiliar setting, challenging our assumptions and stepping definitively out of our comfort zones was transformative. We laughed, ideated fearlessly, and disrupted our own norms. It wasn’t just a creative day; it crystallised what truly drives value. We converted that clarity into action: three forward-looking service propositions included in our strategic plan, and a model that moves us from executing transactions to co-creating growth with our clients.”

- Andy Kirk, CEO, DKSH Smollan


About DKSH Smollan (Australia):
The group delivers data-led retail execution and marketing services with over 2,400 team members across Australia. Through its specialist brands it helps brands drive in-store performance and growth.

Problem / challenge: Facing rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, and emerging retail technologies, DKSH’s leadership team knew they needed to think beyond incremental growth. CEO Andy Kirk challenged his executive team and high-potential leaders to reimagine their value proposition, service offerings, and future readiness. Anchored by insights from the APAC Retail Consumer Trends Report, the team explored how DKSH could transition from a field marketing provider to a future-fit growth partner especially in a market being reshaped by hybrid retail expectations, brand influence, and digital activation.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • 10 bold service propositions developed, 3 future-focused service propositions selected for go-forward investment

  • Clear alignment on the critical capabilities and mindsets required to scale DKHS's business model of the future

  • Clarity on how to evolve from transactional services to trusted brand partner Defined future team structure and roles to support innovation and execution

Testimonial 3

“ Leadership Advantage helped us build a contemporary leadership model that now scales across the organisation. It gave our people leaders a shared language, stronger confidence, and the tools to lead through progress with clarity and consistency.”

- Sarah Vella, People and Culture Manager, BAI Communications


About BAI Communications:
Delivers large-scale broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure. With 600+ employees and a national footprint, it enables high-reliability connectivity for millions of Australians.

Problem / challenge: BAI Communications was at a critical inflection point evolving its ways of working, aligning its leadership culture, and preparing to scale. With over 100 people leaders dispersed across functions and geographies, the business needed a consistent, contemporary leadership capability to drive engagement, performance, and change-readiness. Leaders were skilled, but inconsistent. They sought to build a shared leadership language and empower leaders to lead with confidence especially in hybrid environments.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • Designed and delivered a flexible, 6-part Leadership Masterclass Series

  • Uplifted core leadership capabilities in authenticity, empowerment, performance, psychological safety and change

  • Piloted with 16 leaders, achieving outstanding engagement;

  • Created a leadership development model now being scaled across 100+ leaders

Testimonial 1

“ Working with Leadership Advantage made us stop and get real about our culture, our people, and where we were heading. We’d been scaling fast and feeling the strain. This process helped us reconnect with our purpose, align as a leadership team and build a rhythm that actually works. It gave us the clarity and confidence to lead with intent, not just react. It’s changed how we grow and how we show up for each other.”

- James Tauchnitz, Managing Director, Novus Fuels


About Novus Fuels:
A fast growing advisory and project development business helping the energy and resources sector deliver climate smart, commercially viable solutions.

Problem / challenge: Rapid scaling created pressure on strategic clarity, leadership bandwidth, and cultural consistency across a lean and ambitious team.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • 3-year strategic vision co-created and embedded

  • Leadership alignment on mindset, roles, and rhythm

  • Culture roadmap with clear priorities and accountability

  • Client feedback confirmed uplift in trust, service, and partnership

Testimonial 4

“ The Masterclass Series transformed how we show up individually and collectively. We gained a shared language, renewed confidence, and the clarity to influence at the right levels. It’s changed how we advocate for our work, connect across the business, and lead with impact in a fast-moving global environment.”

- Annelise Tregoning, Global Communications Director, Kimberly-Clark IPC


About Kimberly-Clark International Personal Care (IPC):
Drives global growth across personal care brands in over 80 countries with a workforce of more than 10,000 team members. The IPC Global Communications team leads strategic alignment and brand storytelling across its multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Problem / challenge: A globally dispersed communications team seeking to strengthen their brand, confidence, and connection while raising the bar on visibility and recognition across Kimberly-Clark.

Leadership Advantage broke this cycle:

  • 6-part virtual Masterclass Series delivered across 12 weeks

  • Clear uplift in team presence, cohesion, and internal influence

  • Shared language and mindset for building confidence, growth, and impact

  • Stronger ability to engage senior stakeholders, influence strategic conversations, and gain visibility for their work in high impact forums