Level 1

Foundations of People Leadership™

Essential skills for emerging team leaders

Duration

6 weeks or 2 days

Time Commitment

2 hours/week or 14 hours total

Modules

6 comprehensive modules

Format

Virtual or in-person

Choose Your Delivery Format

6-Week Virtual Cohort
Online via Zoom / Teams
1 session per week, 2 hours each
Practical weekly exercises + peer practice
Fits around busy work schedules
Builds habits and accountability over time
Available globally
$1,250 AUD

per participant

Early Bird: $1,200 (first 5-10 signups)
2-Day Intensive
In-person across Australia or onsite
Full day x 2 (~7 hours per day)
High-energy immersion + group activities
Faster completion
Networking and trust-building
Premium feel with in-person connection
$1,450 AUD

per participant

Australia-wide

Both formats cover the exact same content, same certification, same outcomes — the only difference is pace and delivery style.

Program Modules

Six comprehensive modules that build upon each other to develop your people leadership capabilities

1
Lead From Within™
Self-Awareness with DISC

Discover your natural leadership style using the DISC® framework and learn how your communication, pace, and priorities affect trust, clarity, and team performance.

Participants Learn To:

Interpret your personal DISC profile
Recognise style differences in others
Adapt communication to build collaboration
Manage triggers, stress behaviours, and blind spots
Leverage strengths to influence and motivate effectively

Deliverables:

Personal DISC leadership profile report
Action plan: 'My Style in Action'
Team communication map (for intact teams)
2
Empower Through Conversations™
Coaching Skills with the GROW Model

Learn how to shift from telling to coaching by using the GROW coaching framework to run meaningful check-ins, build accountability, and develop a high-performance culture.

Participants Learn To:

Use the GROW model in real conversations
Ask powerful coaching questions (not just give advice)
Run consistent, structured check-ins
Listen actively and coach different personality styles
Handle performance challenges with confidence and empathy

Deliverables:

GROW conversation toolkit
Check-In Conversation Planner
EskLead Question Bank for every DISC style
Practice + feedback through coaching roleplays
3
Accountability That Elevates™
Feedback with the SBI Model

Give feedback that is clear, constructive, and motivating. Using the SBI (Situation–Behaviour–Impact) model, leaders learn to address performance and behaviour effectively while preserving trust and engagement.

Participants Learn To:

Structure feedback using Situation–Behaviour–Impact
Give both positive and corrective feedback with confidence
Adapt feedback to different DISC styles
Promote accountability and growth through follow-up
Combine feedback with delegation to empower teams

Deliverables:

SBI Feedback Cheat Sheet
Feedback Conversation Planner
Role-play exercises with peer and facilitator coaching
Action plan to integrate feedback into daily leadership
4
Motivate What Matters™
Fit Factors & Team Alignment

Discover what truly drives your team and align roles, tasks, and recognition to individual strengths and motivations using the Fit Factors® assessment.

Participants Learn To:

Interpret individual Fit Factors profiles
Align roles and tasks with natural strengths
Recognize motivational triggers of team members
Improve engagement, retention, and productivity
Provide tailored recognition and career guidance

Deliverables:

Fit Factors Individual Report
Team Motivation Map (for team participants)
Personalized 'Motivation Action Plan' for leaders
Practical toolkit for ongoing engagement conversations
5
Hire for Strength, Fit & Future™
Competency-Based Interviewing

Learn to identify the best talent for your team using structured competency-based interviewing. Gain the skills to assess skills, behaviours, and cultural fit while making fair, consistent, and confident hiring decisions.

Participants Learn To:

Prepare competency-based interview questions
Evaluate candidates objectively using evidence-based techniques
Apply behavioural and situational questioning
Assess cultural fit and alignment with team strengths
Conduct interviews that are structured, fair, and legally compliant
Make confident hiring recommendations and decisions

Deliverables:

Competency-Based Interview Guide & Question Bank
Candidate Evaluation Template
Role-play exercises with practice interviews
Interview preparation checklist
6
Grow, Recognise & Retain™
Career & Compensation Conversations

Equip leaders to have confident, structured, and motivating career and compensation conversations using the GROW + Career Pathing model.

Participants Learn To:

Apply the GROW model to career and pay conversations
Align employee goals with team and organizational priorities
Conduct compensation discussions professionally and confidently
Retain top talent by linking growth to motivation and strengths
Handle sensitive conversations with fairness, empathy, and clarity

Deliverables:

EskLead Career & Compensation Conversation Guide
Conversation Planning Template
Personal GROW Action Plan for each employee
Role-play exercises to practice real-life conversations

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• Bundle savings when purchasing Level 1 + Level 2 together

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Optional Add-Ons

Enhance your learning experience with these premium upgrades

1:1 Coaching Package
2-4 personalized coaching sessions

$350-$950

Tailored support for your leadership journey

Personal Strengths Profile
CliftonStrengths assessment

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Discover your unique strengths

Leadership Journal
Mini-Reflections Journal

Included

Track your leadership growth

Certificate & Digital Badge
Professional certification

Included

Showcase your achievement

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Join Level 1 and develop the essential skills every people leader needs