Self-led course

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Mindful leadership for councillors 

Strengthen your leadership and wellbeing with eight simple mindfulness practices designed for councillors

Join the beta test cohort until 17 October 2025
Use the code BETATEST at the checkout for 100% off
Full price $90(+GST)

  • Format

    Self-paced content

  • Access

    Lifetime access

  • Content

    Eight audio recordings

  • Time commitment 

    One to two hours
    Mindful leaderships skills for councillors | Locale Learning

    Beta testing phase

    Before we launch this resource, we're conducting a beta test.  The beta testers will gain access to the draft version of the course and be asked to provide feedback. The cost to enrol is free to reflect the beta stage of the course. Spaces are limited due to the testing format, and will be filled on a first-come basis. Anyone with an interest in political wellbeing is welcome to be beta tester. The beta testing will end on 17 October 2025.

    Practical mindfulness skills for councillors

    Mindfulness is a super-power.  In this short course, you’ll learn to flex your mindfulness muscles to enhance your local government leadership and resilience in your councillor role.

    It’s based on our innovative Political Wellbeing Framework for local councillors: a practical resource designed to prevent burnout, support personal sustainability, and drive positive outcomes for communities.

    Just like an elite athlete, recovery needs to be part of a politician's game plan. Building in potent mental wellbeing tools to your schedule is a smart move. These tools will provide respite from the mental load and re-invigorate your energy and focus.

    Through a self-led process, you’ll learn how to take care of your mind so that you can be of service your community.

    Because when elected leaders look after themselves, everyone benefits.

    Key features

    Personal sustainability

    Embed regular mindfulness practices to sustain your long-term wellbeing - your future self will thank you

    Practical & actionable

    Apply new mindfulness skills immediately and
    grow your leadership impact

    Specific & relevant

    Access mindfulness skills tailored for elected leaders in local government

    Expert content

    Learn from a qualified mindset & mindfulness coach who is dedicated to your success

    Access anywhere

    Download audio recordings to use on to go and when you need it

    Stay calm & focused

    Build your capacity for grounded and conscious leadership in your service to community

    Course overview

    Public life as a councillor can be demanding - combative meetings, high community expectations, and a need to be constantly on. It can leave little space to pause and recharge.

    This short course offers you practical mindfulness skills designed specifically for local government councillors. Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention to the present moment with openness, helping you respond with intention rather than react on autopilot.

    Through eight guided audio tools, you’ll discover simple ways to train your mindfulness muscles in your councillor role.

    Discover a mindful way to lead

    100% self-paced • Start anytime • Learn at your own rhythm
    $90(+GST)

    Course content

    Benefits of mindfulness

    Stay calm under pressure

     Handle heated debates, public scrutiny and community expectations with greater ease

    Make clearer decisions

    Pause before reacting, bringing more thoughtfulness and clarity to complex decisions 

    Strengthen relationships

    Listen with presence and empathy, improving connection with colleagues and community

    Sustain your energy & output

    Create moments of deep rest and renewal so you can sustain your work and avoid exhaustion

    Widen perspective & openness

    Step back from automatic reactions to see issues with openness and from different points of view

    Build resilience in your civic role

    Bounce back from setbacks, mistakes or challenging situations with self-compassion and without burning out.

    Start building your mindfulness tools today

    Access your guided audio tools now
    $90(+GST)

    Meet your guide

    We care passionately about our elected leaders leading ethically, mindfully and effectively to gain the best outcomes for their communities. Over the past three years, we've worked intently to learn as much as we can about the mental wellbeing of our local government politicians and what they need to lead well and stay well. 

    Anna Miley

    Anna Miley is our resident mindset and political wellbeing coach. She has a deep understanding of the impact of stress on the body and the mind, and how to boost performance and reduce the mental load.

    She is an accredited exercise physiologist, high-performance mindset coach and yoga therapist who works with leaders to build the mindset and self-care practices they need to support their brilliance. Anna’s professional mission is to educate on the power of self-care in leadership. 

    What others say about us

    "The Political Wellbeing Summit content was really impressive - both for its empathic tone and wise content."
    Summit attendee
    "Your Political Wellbeing Framework is something to be really proud of – it is brilliant in my opinion, comprehensive and right on point."
    Michelle McFayden - Michelle McFayden Consulting
    "I believe the Summit was very worthwhile. I am sure this is just the beginning of a very long and much needed conversation that must be had now and into the future."
    Craig Swift-McNair - General Manager, Woollhra Municipal Council
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    Course compatability guide

    You are a new or returning councillor  who is new to mindfulness or looking to deepen existing skills
    You want to recharge and sustain your energy so your can show up at your best
    You are experiencing low wellbeing or a sense of overwhelm in your role
    You are open to learning simple practices that fit into a busy schedule
    You want to practical tools to use right away in your civic leadership
    You would like to build resilience and protect your wellbeing
    You want to respond more thoughtfully rather than react on autopilot
    You want more calm, focus, and clarity in decision-making

    Get instant access now

    Immediate access upon enrolment • Learn at your own pace • Downloadable resources
    $90(+GST)

    Who we are and why we care

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

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

    We've been globally recognised for the work we do in supporting the  wellbeing of elected leaders.

    Frequently asked questions

    Here are common questions about our mindful leadership course for local councillors.

    How can mindfulness help councillors?

    Mindfulness helps councillors manage stress, stay calm in challenging situations, and make clearer, more thoughtful decisions. It’s especially useful in public life where pressures and expectations are high.

    What content is included?

    Once you enrol, you’ll have ongoing access to all eight audio tools. You can revisit them as often as you like to refresh your practice and keep building your mindfulness skills.

    Who should enrol?

    This course is open to new and returning councillors across Australia and beyond. It is suitable for councillors new to mindfulness or those wanting to deepen their practices.

    What does “self-led” mean?

    You can complete the course at your own pace, in your own time. There are no live sessions to attend, so you can fit the learning around your schedule.

    How long will the course take to complete?

    The course is flexible. Each audio tool is around 5-7 minutes, and you can listen at a time that suits you. Many councillors use them as a reset before meetings or at the end of a busy day.

    What makes this course relevant to councillors specifically?

    There are alot of free mindfulness resources out there. But this is only resource we know of that is 100% curated to needs local lgovernment councillors.

    Who pays for the course?

    Councillors may be able to access a professional development budget through their council. You are also able to enrol in our courses using your own funds.

    How long do I have access to the course?

    Once you enrol, you’ll have lifetime access to all the materials so you can revisit them anytime.

    Do I get extra support if I need it?

    This course is self-led. If you want to access one to one coaching to supplement your mindfulness practices, this is an additional cost.

    Is this course right for me?

    This course is designed for councillors and civic leaders who want to develop or deepen their mindfulness skills. If that sounds like you, it’s a great fit.

    Does it contribute to my professional development?

    Yes. Our courses are able to be reported in your professional development obligations as required by your jurisdiction.

    What if I would like additional one to one support?

    If you feel that you need one to one support, please reach out to us to discuss how we can best meet those needs. 

    Your mind matters: nourish it today

    Lifetime access • Learn anywhere, anytime • Backed by accountability & care
    $90(+GST)

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