LeadershipHQ

LeadershipHQ

Business Consulting and Services

Brisbane, QLD 4,807 followers

BETTER LEADERS | BETTER TEAMS | BEST RESULTS. Founded by Sonia McDonald - her team will boldly build great leaders!

About us

Outstanding Leadership Starts with You. The key to success today is Great Leadership. Your leaders lead your culture and it’s the culture which drives your strategy. We partner with organisations and businesses to grow great, kind and courageous leaders through bespoke leadership development programs and individual and group coaching – face-to-face and online. We also celebrate and showcase great leadership through our Outstanding Leadership Awards and the Just Lead Podcast. If you are a great leader or organisation, who wants to be even greater, we’d love to work with you. Great Leadership begins with us. Programs & workshops You ask a lot of your leaders. We can help unleash their potential. LeadershipHQ’s bespoke leadership programs and workshops are designed in partnership with you to develop leader skillsets, capability and confidence. Your program will be tailored to your business and anchored in your strategy, vision and values. Our experienced facilitators will guide your leaders in an experiential learning journey, delivered face-to-face, online or both. Individual & group coaching We all need coaches. Whether you are a seasoned CEO, new in a leadership role or just setting out on your leadership journey, our coaches will support and challenge you to be your best. We coach individuals, leadership teams and groups, to support self-development or as part of our leadership programs. Improve your self-awareness, achieve your goals and take your seat at the leadership table.

Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Brisbane, QLD
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2008
Specialties
Leadership Development, People Development, Leadership Education, Promoting Leadership, and coaching

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Employees at LeadershipHQ

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  • Top Loader Takedown: Mastering the Art of Overcoming Unexpected Promotions at LeadershipHQ Ever felt like the promotion you deserved went to someone who’s got less chalk on the board? You're not alone. But at LeadershipHQ, we don’t just teach you to deal with these situations—we turn them into your strategic advantage. Here’s how we help you flip the script and use what seems like a setback as a powerful springboard.

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    Sonia McDonald Sonia McDonald is an Influencer

    CEO & Founder @ LeadershipHQ, The Leadership Collective & MenoRise | Global Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Extraordinary Leaders & Executive Coach | Leadership Expert for Emerging and Women Leaders

    Top Loader Takedown: Mastering the Art of Overcoming Unexpected Promotions at LeadershipHQ Ever felt like the promotion you deserved went to someone who’s got less chalk on the board? You're not alone. But at LeadershipHQ, we don’t just teach you to deal with these situations—we turn them into your strategic advantage. Here’s how we help you flip the script and use what seems like a setback as a powerful springboard.

    Top Loader Leadership Takedown

    Top Loader Leadership Takedown

    Sonia McDonald on LinkedIn

  • Let’s talk about the elephant in every boardroom: egos and office politics. Love them or hate them (we’re guessing the latter), they’re as inevitable as a coffee spill on your favourite white shirt. But here’s the thing—if you want to lead with impact and integrity, you’ve got to master the game without letting it dull your shine.

    View profile for Sonia McDonald, graphic
    Sonia McDonald Sonia McDonald is an Influencer

    CEO & Founder @ LeadershipHQ, The Leadership Collective & MenoRise | Global Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Extraordinary Leaders & Executive Coach | Leadership Expert for Emerging and Women Leaders

    Let’s talk about the elephant in every boardroom: egos and office politics. Love them or hate them (we’re guessing the latter), they’re as inevitable as a coffee spill on your favourite white shirt. But here’s the thing—if you want to lead with impact and integrity, you’ve got to master the game without letting it dull your shine.

    Egos, Politics, and Leadership: Navigating the Maze Without Losing Your Cool

    Egos, Politics, and Leadership: Navigating the Maze Without Losing Your Cool

    Sonia McDonald on LinkedIn

  • From coffee shops to corporate offices, the best environments are built on encouragement and genuine care.⁠ ⁠ That’s why leading with empathy is crucial in every interaction.⁠ ⁠ Video from Mercedes-Benz Club, March 2024, in conversation with Arthur Blank⁠ ⁠ ♻️ @simonsinek

  • 🚀 Think leadership skills don’t matter? Think again. Imagine managing a team of absolute rockstars—brilliant, talented, bursting with potential. But without solid leadership, that potential can spiral into chaos faster than you can say “train wreck.” 🎢 🔍 Spoiler Alert: Leadership isn’t about barking orders or being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about guiding, inspiring, and creating an environment where talent thrives. Without it, even the best teams can become directionless, unproductive, and frustrated. 💡 Here’s the truth: Leadership skills are the glue that holds teams together, driving them toward a shared vision with purpose and clarity. Great leaders know how to set the stage for success, harness individual strengths, and make their people feel valued and motivated. So, if you think leadership doesn’t matter... just wait until you’re trying to steer a team that feels like a runaway roller coaster. 🎢 Trust me, you’ll wish you invested in those skills. Let’s open up the conversation: What’s one leadership skill that has been a game-changer for your team? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇 #Leadership #Teamwork #LeadershipMatters #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth

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  • What’s missing in leadership today? 🔥 Stop the Hamster Wheel: Leadership Needs a Connection Makeover! 🔥 So, what’s missing in leadership today? Connection. Real, human connection. 🫂 Let me set the scene: Picture leaders running from meeting to meeting, glued to their phones, overwhelmed by constant busyness. 📱💨 It’s like being stuck in a never-ending hamster wheel, where even a brief pause feels impossible. 🐹🛞 I once ran a leadership workshop where, halfway through, I noticed that no one was truly present. Eyes darted to phones, minds wandered to to-do lists. So, I did something unexpected: I asked everyone to stop, breathe, and put their phones away. 😳 The discomfort in the room was palpable, but I insisted. Then, I invited them to engage in a simple exercise: share a story about a moment that shaped who they are today. At first, there was hesitation, but soon, the room filled with powerful, vulnerable stories. People listened—really listened. 👂💬 The energy transformed, and for the first time, connection wasn’t just a buzzword. It was alive. That’s when it hit me: Leaders often forget that busyness doesn’t equal effectiveness. What drives real impact is showing up with heart, being present, and creating space for others to connect deeply. ❤️✨ Imagine what our workplaces could look like if leaders prioritized meaningful moments over frantic productivity. If we dared to pause, tune in, and show up for each other. 🌱 Leadership isn’t just about strategy and KPIs; it’s about people. Let’s stop mistaking busyness for success and start leading with connection. Who’s with me? 🙋♀️🙋♂️

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