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Emerging Leader Program

Develop the core capabilities needed to move from individual contributor to confident, high-impact leader. Through four days of immersive coaching and applied learning, you’ll accelerate your performance and leave with a clear leadership growth plan.

Next Dates: 5 Aug; View more dates
Duration: 4 days
Delivery mode: In-person
Location: Sydney CBD Campus (PolyCentre)
Price (AUD inc. GST): $7,150

Spots remaining: AVAILABLE
Digital badge credential: 6 CEMD POINTS; What are CEMD Points?

Course summary

Step up as a leader

A transformative program designed for new and emerging leaders. Develop the skills to lead teams effectively, communicate with authenticity and align personal aspirations with organisational strategy. Includes personalised coaching and real time feedback to accelerate growth.

Price

Total fees

$7,150

AUD inc. GST

Who will benefit

New managers stepping into leadership roles
Existing managers seeking foundational development
Emerging leader ready to step into greater responsibility and make a lasting impact

Course is suitable for

Professionals looking to confidently manage and lead diverse teams, enhance communication and coaching skills and align team efforts with strategic goals.

Delivered by experts

Saul Brown

Adjunct Associate Professor - AGSM

Saul blends adaptive leadership practices with a deep understanding of business dynamics to help participants lead strategically and drive innovation in their teams.
Recognised for excellence in executive education design and delivery, Saul creates transformative learning journeys that combine rigour with practical relevance.
Drawing from two decades in senior leadership roles and global consulting, Saul coaches with credibility and empathy, helping leaders grow with confidence and purpose.

Peter Tomlinson

Adjunct Faculty - AGSM

Peter’s frontline leadership in market access and government contracting gives participants insight into navigating cross sector complexity and driving commercial impact.
Peter is a skilled facilitator whose strength in coaching for communication and leading through change helps participants build the confidence and clarity needed to thrive as new managers.
Peter is a versatile educator with advanced degrees in both Commercial Law and English Literature, Pete combines analytical thinking with a compelling storytelling approach that elevates leadership learning.

Leia Lewis

Adjunct Faculty - AGSM

Leia uses evidence based psychological frameworks to guide leaders through transformative learning experiences. Her sessions empower participants to understand their leadership strengths, adapt their style, and build emotional resilience.
Leia offers specialised guidance on mental health, psychological safety, and team wellness, enabling organisations to cultivate inclusive, high performing cultures that value wellbeing as a strategic advantage.
Leia holds multiple postgraduate degrees in psychology and coaching and is a registered psychologist with AHPRA. She is a member of the APS and BPS, and is accredited in a range of leadership and personality assessments including the Hogan 360.

Jo O'Reilly

Adjunct Faculty - AGSM

Jo is an expert in experiental learning and designs hands-on programs that help leaders practise and internalise communication techniques in real time, turning theory into action.
Jo equips emerging leaders with tools to project confidence, communicate with clarity, and show up with purpose in high stakes environments.
Jo is well known to foster a supportive and vibrant atmosphere, Jo empowers participants to take risks, receive feedback, and grow in visible and lasting ways.

Catherine Hollyman

Executive Coach - AGSM

Catherine is an expert in communication for influence and impact which helps leaders move beyond functional communication to strategic, purposeful dialogue that builds trust and inspires action.
Catherine's approach is tailored to be empowering and outcomes focused, supporting leaders to realise their leadership potential through clearer, more connected communication.
With over 20 years of coaching experience and a background in business, Catherine brings a unique ability to link leadership development with real-world results.

Jennifer Cohen-Maher

Executive Coach - AGSM

Jennifer seamlessly blends executive coaching, leadership program delivery, and performance-focused training, ensuring high relevance and impact.
Jennifer has a strong corporate and strategic perspective and deep understanding of organisational priorities helps emerging leaders align personal growth with strategic business outcomes.
With a warm, challenging approach, Jennifer motivates individuals and teams to identify goals, unlock potential and drive change with confidence.

Tim Sprague

Executive Coach - AGSM

With over 400 leaders coached, Tim brings a rare level of executive coaching expertise in guiding individuals through transformative leadership journeys.
Tim's academic grounding in coaching and psychology ensures every coaching interaction is underpinned by rigour, empathy, and evidence-based practice.
Having held HR executive roles in major institutions, Tim offers nuanced, strategic perspectives that resonate with leaders navigating real organisational complexity.

Course designed to stack

6 CEMD POINTS

TOWARDS

Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD)

Use multiple credentials to stack your learning. This course is worth 6 AGSM CEMD points, which provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 30 hours of learning inclusive of pre-work, course participation, learning materials and support.

Learn more about stacking and CEMD Points

About the course

Lead with confidence and clarity

This course empowers emerging leaders to step confidently into leadership roles. Through a dynamic mix of coaching, experiential learning and communication practice, you’ll develop the mindset, behaviours and practical tools to lead high performing teams and influence with impact.

Why enrol in this course

Step confidently into leadership

Gain clarity on the leadership mindset and build the confidence to lead teams and drive impact in your organisation.

Develop key people skills

Learn communication, feedback and motivation techniques essential for effective team leadership.

Drive team performance

Align team culture with strategic goals and build a roadmap for success using proven frameworks.

Receive personalised coaching

Get tailored feedback through 360 assessments and coaching to accelerate your growth.

Olga Gutman

Consulting Manager – Objective

"I believe this course was one of the most valuable courses I’ve attended at university. It had a strong connection between theory and practice. The opportunity to practice and reflect on my learning has significantly enhanced my understanding and application of the concepts."

Key features

360 feedback and coaching

Comprehensive feedback tools and experienced coach-led debriefs help you identify growth areas and strengthen impact.

Action learning approach

Hands on learning with reflection, group discussion and peer coaching to apply insights in real time.

Strategic communication skills

Master tools to communicate vision, manage crucial conversations and motivate high performing teams.

Tailored leadership plan

Conclude with a personal development plan backed by frameworks like the 4Ds and ACT Model.

Learning outcomes

Step up, stand out: Your leadership journey starts here

Equip yourself with a practical leadership toolkit designed to deliver lasting impact. Through expert coaching, proven communication strategies and high-performance frameworks, you’ll build the confidence and capability to lead effectively, inspire your team and drive meaningful results.

What you'll learn

You'll discover how to coach and lead high-performing teams, build confidence in your leadership approach, adapt to change with resilience and communicate with clarity and impact. You'll also apply practical frameworks to boost team effectiveness and drive your own leadership growth.

Topics covered

Leadership mindset
Coaching & feedback
Strategic goal setting
Crucial conversations
Team dynamics
Authentic communication

Course delivery

Format	Commitment	Method
In-person	Course pre-work 4-day attendance Coaching follow-up	Pre-work digital learning, in-person sessions, experiential learning, structured peer learning

Schedule

This course is delivered across four full days.

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Common challenges activity Achieving your management / Leadership potential Learning to lead: Action learning and agile 360 feedback Leadership communication	Self & system - You in the team (team management profile) Thinking big: Vision, strategy, culture, goals Stakeholder mapping - Diagnosing self & system, crucial conversations Group coaching session	Wellbeing at work Leadership challenge activity - Leadership and followership Leadership activity debrief Authentic leadership	Leading growth, change & innovation Communicating for change - Development centre: Coaches session Personal development planning & peer presentations: Coaches session

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Common challenges activity

Achieving your management / Leadership potential

Learning to lead: Action learning and agile 360 feedback

Leadership communication

Self & system - You in the team (team management profile)

Thinking big: Vision, strategy, culture, goals

Stakeholder mapping - Diagnosing self & system, crucial conversations

Group coaching session

Wellbeing at work

Leadership challenge activity - Leadership and followership

Leadership activity debrief

Authentic leadership

Leading growth, change & innovation

Communicating for change - Development centre: Coaches session

Personal development planning & peer presentations: Coaches session

Credentials

6 CEMD POINTS

TOWARDS

Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD)

Progress your career with stackable credentials

By completing this course, you will receive a verifiable digital badge issued by AGSM, certifying your achievement.

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) will formally recognise your commitment to professional development and lifelong learning with the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD). The CEMD is a flexible program that allows you to build your leadership capabilities through stackable learning.

A CEMD is a unique pathway to future study that can directly contribute to accelerating the attainment of an AGSM MBA or Graduate Certificate if you choose to embark on this journey in the future. Each time you complete a short course with the AGSM, we’ll award you with CEMD points. CEMD points can be collected and stacked together to create a unique professional development pathway that works for you and your specific career goals.

Can I use my credit towards further study?

Once you collect 12 points over a period of up to 4 years you will be awarded the CEMD. The CEMD is a specialised credential and can contribute to 2 course credits towards our AGSM MBA and Graduate Certificate qualifications.

This flexible model supports continuous learning and creates a recognised pathway from short courses to postgraduate qualifications at UNSW's AGSM.