indigo shire council
Executive leadership program
OrganisationAL Profile
Indigo Shire Council is the local government authority for north-east Victoria, serving the historic towns of Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen, and Yackandandah. Established in 1994, the Council supports a vibrant region known for its heritage, natural beauty, and strong community spirit.
With a focus on sustainability, liveability, and inclusive growth, Indigo Shire Council works closely with residents, businesses, and partners to deliver responsive services and shape a thriving future.
Indigo Shire Council - Executive Leadership Team
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Indigo Shire Council engaged the Australian Leadership Academy (ALA) to deliver a bespoke leadership program for its Executive Leadership Team.
At the heart of the program was ALA’s distinctive agenda-setting process, which empowered the team to discuss their most pressing adaptive leadership challenges and shape the learning objectives.
Over the course of the program, the team engaged in a dynamic blend of leadership development, real-time feedback, peer coaching, and strategic planning. As a result, they strengthened trust, deepened collaboration, and enhanced their collective leadership capability—laying a stronger foundation for leading with clarity, cohesion, and impact.
executive LEADERSHIP team - Program Feedback
ALA’s leadership program was motivational and challenging?
97% strongly Agree
ALA’s approach supported the needs of the Executive Leadership Team?
97% strongly Agree
The Executive Leadership Team actively participated in the program?
90% strongly Agree
ALA’s leadership facilitator was credible and effective?
100% strongly Agree
“It was a fantastic session. You’re clam and humble approach creates a sense of safety. You were excellent at holding silence when needed and identifying the needs of the group. “
“The preparation for the session was evident and really appreciated. It was a polished session whilst feeling bespoke to the group”
Carla Hanlon - Executive Manager People and Culture
To what extent would you recommend the Australian Leadership Academy?
97% highly recommend
Program outcomes
Adaptive Leadership
The team explored the principles of adaptive leadership, deepening their understanding of how to lead through uncertainty and navigate periods of disequilibrium with intention and resilienceCommitment to Leadership
Leaders made a clear commitment to ongoing growth—creating space to reflect, develop, and embed leadership as a core part of their daily practiceCoaching Practice
Commitment to the development of their coaching practice with colleagues and teams—asking powerful questions, deep listening, enabling autonomy and mastery
Stronger Collaboration and Peer Support
Strengthened connections across the leadership team, with a focus on open dialogue, shared accountability, and mutual encouragementApplication of Leadership Tools
The team committed to the application of leadership tools introduced in the program—using them to guide conversations, tackle challenges, and drive strategic outcomesAuthentic and Purposeful Leadership
The team committed to leading with presence and clarity—focusing on what matters, engaging others meaningfully, and leading with impact
“Fantastic couple of days, great learnings. Antony was a pleasure to be with”
Ian Elliot - Director Infrastructure Services
“Fantastic - Great variety of activities, use of spaces, lots of activity and participation opportunities. Knowledgeable and impressive how the program evolved as required in real time for best effect”
Sally Rice - Director Community and Economic Development
“Brilliant - Antony is engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, well versed in reading the room and pivoting when required. One of the best facilitators I’ve worked with in more than 20 years.”
Mel Collins - Executive Manager Engagement and Communication
