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Step up to lead!
Public leadership course for individuals
Take your next step to confident, impactful leadership
Moving from ‘doing’ to ‘leading’ is one of the biggest transitions in any career. After years of being valued for getting things done, success now depends on guiding others, not just delivering yourself.
Are you:
- Struggling to achieve results through people with different styles?
- Feeling pulled in multiple directions while managing daily demands?
- Wondering how to create clarity and cohesion in your team?
You’re not alone, and this program will help you lead with confidence.
Target audience
New and emerging leaders transitioning from hands-on roles to leadership positions, who need practical skills to lead with confidence and impact.
Learning outcomes
Learn how to:
- Lead with clarity and confidence
- Shift from operational tasks to strategic leadership
- Empower and engage team members
- Build cohesive, high-performing teams
- Communicate with impact and emotional intelligence
- Prioritise effectively
- Support team performance and accountability
Program snapshot
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Workshops: each Monday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Peer Learning: each alternate Monday, 10:30 am to 11:30 am (one Wednesday)
- Starts: 31 August 2026
- Mode: 100% live online sessions, recordings available
If you are interested in registering for our program in 2026, please let us know via our contact form, email or call us, and we’ll put you on the waiting list and keep you up-to-date.
TMS Profile
During the program, you’ll complete the Team Management Systems (TMS) Profile, a practical tool that helps you better understand how you work, what you value, and how you prefer to communicate. The TMS gives you clear, useful insights into your strengths and differences, making it easier to work well with others, appreciate diverse styles, and apply what you learn straight away in your day to day work.
Investment
$2510 + GST
$2160 + GST for registered charities
Why leaders love it
- Short, focused sessions make learning practical
- Weekly workshops allow time to apply ideas
- Diverse cohorts spark fresh perspectives
- Peer learning builds confidence
- A fun, knowledgeable and engaging facilitator!
Facilitator: Justine Coleman
With 15+ years of experience and trusted by organisations such as Western Health, Centre for Multicultural Youth, and Yarra Ranges Council, Justine brings energy and proven results to every session.
“These workshops gave me practical frameworks and renewed confidence. I now feel equipped to lead with purpose.”
— New Manager, Access Health & Community
97% of participants rate Justine’s programs 4 or 5 out of 5!
Spots are limited — secure your place today and start your leadership journey!
Register through the form on this page. Once registered, we’ll send you an invoice that can be paid by EFT or with credit card. Payment will secure your spot in the course. Spots are limited.
What you’ll receive
- A workbook
- The ‘Leadership Journey Diagnostic’ to assess readiness and track your growth
- Access to recordings for catch-up
- A personalised Team Management Systems (TMS) profile report
| Unit | Program Units | Interactive Online Workshops 10:30am – 12:30pm |
Peer Learning and Practice 10:30am – 11:30pm (Optional) |
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| 1. | Leadership Mindset | Monday 31 August | Monday 7 September |
| 2. | Leading Priorities | Monday 14 September | Monday 5 October |
| 3. | Leading Others | Monday 12 October | Monday 19 October |
| 4. | Communicating with Impact | Monday 26 October | Wednesday 4 November |
| 5. | Supporting Performance | Monday 9 November | Monday 16 November |
| 6. | Leading Cohesive Teams | Monday 23 November | Monday 30 November |
Competencies and units
Setting Direction
1. Leadership Mindset
- Understand what it will take to move from ‘operational expert’ to an ‘intentional leader’ who genuinely empowers others.
- Explore your role in leading strategy execution and guiding culture
- Identify your unique leadership contribution by taking a strengths-based approach
2. Leadership Priorities
- Identify the key priorities for your role and team and how they connect to strategy
- Communicate clearly about ongoing and changing priorities
- Create a weekly/monthly rhythm for yourself and team to discuss and manage priorities and workload
Leading with EI
3. Leading Others
- Connecting with people
- Leading diverse teams – neuro diversity, cultural diversity and more
- Adjust your style to support people to be their best
- Improve your ability to influence action and outcomes
4. Communicating with Impact
Explore and apply the three key elements of impactful communication
- Self-awareness – know your style, be assertive, know your message
- Know your audience – ask questions, c heck for understanding, adjust your style
- Clear messaging – choose the right medium, use a structure, use facts wisely
Enabling Performance
5. Supporting Performance
- Agree on goals and expectations
- Engage in productive feedback conversations
- Build a performance culture through positive re-enforcement and accountability
- Take a strengths-based approach to developing team members
6. Leading Cohesive Teams
- Explore and apply the three keys to leading cohesive teams
- Shared goals
- Clear expectations – behaviours and processes
- Trust
Testimonials
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I highly recommend this program. It was practical, immediately applicable, and superbly delivered. The content was thoughtfully designed to support leaders at all stages, from emerging to highly experienced. The peer learning sessions were particularly valuable, providing space to to explore real workplace challenges, test ideas, and learn from others’ experiences. I genuinely took a lot away from it and have already started applying the learning in my day‑to‑day work.
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Justine is a fantastic course facilitator, very engaging. You will learn a lot about yourself, your leadership style and tips to become a better leader and coach
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| The Step Up To Lead program not only provided me with the tools to be a better leader, but it also was a journey of self-reflection and inner growth. It provided me with an opportunity to look inward and shift some deep rooted pre-conceptions and provide me the freedom to shift the narrative in my own mind, and pair that with the leadership tools and models to take it to the next level.
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I would recommend it to those who feel they are struggling to get on top of things and are feeling overwhelmed in their position. The tools provided allows you to sit back and see things clearly to be able to come up with clear plans and assists you in setting boundaries.
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This course is a great opportunity to network with other leaders facing similar challenges. In addition to the course content it provides a sounding board to get feedback/validation from other leaders.
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Ask us a question
Need more information? Contact us:
- email info@icml.com.au
- phone 1300 655 098
- chat – on this page
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