Coaching and mentoring - Locale Learning

Coaching & mentoring

We see your passion and drive to serve your community. Our mission is to help you succeed in this role.

Support tailored to you

You are unique in your leadership. Your previous life, career and councillor experience all contribute to the unique skills and knowledge that your community has recognised in you. 

We honour that experience AND recognise that you have goals you want to reach, challenges your're striving to overcome and times when you feel stuck.

Coaching and mentoring are a dynamic, collaborative and creative learning process that unlocks new levels of a person's leadership potential.

Our one-to-one packages will solidify your leadership by supporting you to turn skills and knowledge gaps into strengths.

Why one to one support?

One to one support cuts away irrelevant content and hyper-focuses on your unique needs. Councillors choose it for many reasons. Here are some of the top reasons.

Tailored support

Understand your individual learning needs and a set down a solid
pathway for growth and impact.

Flexible approach

Choose a program that fits into your busy schedule and matches your unique needs. 

Strengths based

Focus on your leadership assets and learn how you can use them for the good of your community.

Accountability  

Stay accountable to your learning goals and growth areas with regular check-ins.

Confidential

A confidential space to talk freely and openly without fear of judgement. 

Impactful results

Elevate your impact in a strategic and structured way, and see real changes in your leadership.

How we work with you

Our one-to-one packages are designed specifically to support local government leaders develop a solid platform of ethical and impactful political leadership. This support is responsive to your needs. 

Conflict coaching

Ready to better manage conflict and respond to conflict in your civic role?

Mindset & wellbeing coaching

Desire improved mental wellbeing and performance to avoid burnout?

Civic leadership coaching

Want to strengthen your foundations and fill gaps in your knowledge?

Planning mentoring

Motivated to get your head around the complex land use planning system?
The first step is a confidential telephone conversation with us to work out the type of support that best suits your needs. You will then be matched with a coach or mentor and onboarded into our support portal.

We're here to get you there

You don't have to know exactly what you need or where you want to go. We can help you decide what type of support is best suited to you.
Call us now on 0421 180 881 or book a time that suits your busy schedule.

Turn gaps into strengths

Here are some of the areas our previous clients have enhanced by one to one support.

Purpose

Gained clarity about their purpose as a councillor and identified core values to underpin their political and public behaviour

Confidence

Shaken off any ‘imposter syndrome’ and taken the reigns of leading with integrity and heart to lead confidently and competently.

Competence

Cemented competence in core technical areas such as the legislation, planning system or meeting rules and procedures  

Governance  

Identified the subtle nuances and ethical blind spots when managing conflicts of interests and discharging governance obligations

Impact 

Finessed communication skills such listening, persuading, and debating for the Chamber and in the community

Resilience

Cemented competence in core technical areas such as the legislation, planning system or meeting rules and procedures  
As a newly elected first time councillor, I was struggling to take in all of the information I was being bombarded with from council and I was not confident in my ability to correctly and confidently participate in our council meetings. I commenced coaching sessions with Emma and she helped me with uncovering and drilling down on the specific areas I needed to work on, to uncover some simple solutions. She also provided me with some handy templates to be more organised and better prepared for my meetings. This helped me find my confidence and enhance the skills I need to deliver better outcomes in my council meetings.
First time councillor

Take your leadership to the next level 

We're ready to take the leap with you!

Our process

Once you've been matched with your coach or mentor, you will gently step outside your comfort zone. The first step is growing your self-awareness. As you move into the deeper work through our supportive process, you'll emerge with the capability and effectiveness you and your community expect from your leadership.

Phase 1
Self-observation

You will start with self-reflection using a suite of tools. This self-reflection is the crucial first step to the process and will enhance you self-awareness.

Phase 2
Co-design

We debrief on the self-reflection tools and identify your most desired learning areas and blind spots. You will receive an action plan to successfully transform
knowledge gaps into leadership assets.

Phase 3
Growth & impact

Online sessions to get you from where you are now to where you need to be so that you can fully serve your community and reach your leadership potential.

Your coaches & mentors

Three experts will guide you in our different packages. They are down-to-earth, dynamic and deeply care about your success.

Emma Broomfield
Lead coach

Cinnamon Dunsford
Planning & engagement mentor

Anna Miley
Mindset & wellbeing coach

Are we a match?

We think so!
You have scrolled this far down, so we know you are ready to engage in professional learning that is dynamic and packs a punch when it comes to quality and relevance. We work with local government councillors who:

Wish to learn and grow directly with a coach or mentor
Want to amplify their leadership skills and positive impact for their community 
Are curious about ways to better manage the complexity of the role 

May be experiencing challenges and wish to remedy the issues through self-development

Sound like you?

Frequently asked questions

Through our professional coaching and mentoring you will grow the skills, tools and knowledge you need to maximise your impact as a councillor.

Who is suited to one to one support?

Motivated councillors wanting targeted learning support for their unique professional development. Our packages are available to new and returning councillors.

Is this a confidential experience?

Yes it is. We do not disclose any information discussed in the coaching or mentoring sessions.

What is the delivery method?

Our one to one support is generally delivered via live virtual (Zoom or Teams) calls. Additional learning resources and content may be delivered via pre-recorded videos and reading materials. None of the content is dry and all of it is useful.

What tech do I need?

We will use Zoom, email, Voxer (voice messaging app) and our specialised learning platform which is easy to access and use.

Will I have access to my coach or mentor?

Yes you will! Depending on your learning needs you will work with one (or more) of our team. You will be able to contact us via email or the Voxer voice memo App for ‘in your pocket’ support (lift-off and elevate packages only).

Does it contribute to my professional development?

Yes. Our one to one programs are able to be reported in your professional development obligations as required by the Office of Local Government NSW.

What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?

Coaching focuses on future goals and your desired outcomes. The coach will work collaboratively with you to help you chose your path forward.

Mentoring focuses on knowledge advancement and resource building around planning. The mentor will provide knowledge through sharing their past insights and experiences.

How do I get started?

First, we would love to chat with you! It is so important to us that we understand you and your needs. Together we will decide the best coach or mentor for you and set you up with our intake process. Simply click booking button below and we will be in touch.

Who pays for the coaching?

Councillors may be able to access a professional development budget through their councils. You are also able to purchase our coaching packages personally.

Have more questions?

You can call us direct on 0421 180 881. We're also available to answer your questions at contact@localelearning.com.au

Yes, I'm in! 

To get started, the first step is to book a confidential conversation with us today.

Who we are and why we care

At Locale Learning, we believe in humanising the political experience and supporting local elected leaders to reach their leadership potential. 

We're an Australian-based political leadership accelerator working with local government councillors. Our mission is to build the capacity of impactful leaders for the communities they serve. 

In 2023 we were recognised by the Apolitical Foundation as a trailblazing organisation for the work we do in providing practical support to councillors to improve their wellbeing.

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  • 0421 180 881

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