About Us
Lysander is a renowned consultancy, proudly serving Australian businesses since the dawn of the millennium in 2000. With over two decades of expertise, we have become a beacon of excellence in the consultancy landscape.
Our strength lies in our people. The Lysander team comprises of seasoned consultants with diverse capabilities and years of experience spanning a multitude of industries. Their collective wisdom and innovative thinking make Lysander a powerhouse of knowledge and innovation.
At Lysander, we're not just consultants; we're collaborators and catalysts for change. We work hand in hand with organisations, from Global 500 corporations to banks, telecommunications giants, large construction companies, and even public, not-for-profit, and government-funded sectors. Our mission is clear: to drive leadership development and initiate cultural transformation that shapes the future.
We envision a world where businesses thrive through enlightened leadership and vibrant cultures. We believe that great leadership and a positive, transformative culture are the cornerstones of success, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve these goals.
Our Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. Our commitment to integrity ensures trust, ethical leadership, and meaningful relationships.
At Lysander, our values define who we are and how we work. They guide our approach to leadership, culture, and transformation—ensuring that every partnership, every decision, and every impact we make is grounded in what truly matters.
Relationships
Strong partnerships are at the core of our work. We collaborate deeply, listen actively, and build lasting connections that drive positive change.
Making a Difference
We are driven by impact. Our work is about more than just results—it’s about creating lasting, meaningful change that transforms leadership, culture, and workplaces.
Flexibility
No two organisations are the same. We adapt, evolve, and tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of every leader, team, and business we work with.
Caring
People are at the heart of everything we do. We lead with empathy, prioritise wellbeing, and foster environments where individuals and teams can truly thrive.
Flipping Leadership Learning on its Head.
Lysander combines online learning with interactive face-to-face workshops, giving participants an immersive experience that sees genuine behavioural shifts in leadership development within your organisation.
LEADERS
Chief Executive Officer
Trusted advisor to many businesses across Australia, Kerrie has the expertise, agility and resources to help meet the most complex organisational needs.
With over fifteen years’ experience supporting organisations in leadership, organisational development and business performance, Kerrie’s depth of knowledge will help you embed behavioural change and deliver tangible business outcomes.
Kerrie Adaway
Ellie Brown
Strategic Consultant
With a career of over 25 years in leadership in both business and community, Ellie Brown brings a pragmatic and hands-on approach to developing leaders in today’s ever-changing and challenging workplace environments. Ellie has been recognised as an Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence and as the Orange (NSW) Electorate, Woman of the Year for leadership within the business community, leadership education and regional Australia advocacy.
Matthew Lanham
Chief Operations Officer
Matthew Lanham is an experienced capability development leader with a passion for providing value for people and organisations. He has a strong track record in HR strategy, talent, learning, succession planning, performance, and engagement aligned with culture change and transformation. Matthew has worked as Head of Organisational Development and Leadership at Airservices Australia, leading organisational development strategy, culture transformation, and change.
Natalie Stringer
Finance Manager
Natalie is an accomplished finance professional with a demonstrated history of working across various sectors in the finance industry.
Natalie has been a distinguished member of CPA Australia since 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Business, with a focus on Accounting and Economic Finance, from Swinburne University of Technology.
CONSULTANT / FACILITATORS / COACH
Louise East
Sought after for her facilitation style and her ability to engage others in learning. Louise has over 15 years’ experience in the corporate training.
Jon Osborne
Jon Osborne is a consultant with 20 years of experience in global business and 12 years in engineering and construction. He combines technical expertise with cultural insight to drive clarity and unlock potential. With a background in transformational leadership and coaching, he helps industry leaders develop themselves, their teams, and their businesses.
Janet McCulloch
Janet offers over 15 years of consulting experience to Australian and global businesses. Her Master's in Change and Consulting, combined with practical insights, provides valuable pragmatism for all organisational levels.
Mary Morris
Mary is a motivating facilitator in the field of human resource performance development. Her energy inspires new ideas and act as a catalyst for business excellence.
Hannah Ryan
A highly experienced, HR L&D professional with a proven ability to inspire people. A trusted consultant with strong ethos for simplicity and customer focus.
Ian Crawford
Ian is a sought after keynote speaker, facilitator and coach around the world for his unique, inspiring delivery.
Mark Raymond
Mark is a skilled facilitator and coach with 13 years of experience, driving lasting change and better business performance. He combines commercial insight with the ability to help people learn and improve.
Anna Webb
Anna is a dynamic consultant with more than 14 years’ experience. Anna has gained a reputation as a natural and enthusiastic educator and trainer.
Vanya Hinton
Vanya supports people and organisations to thrive, backed by 20 years of experience. With a psychology background and a passion for leadership development, she has led, coached, and facilitated in corporate, not-for-profit, and government sectors.
Gabrielle McMeeken
Gabrielle (Gaby) is a consultant with over 20 years of experience in organisational health and performance, advising ASX companies. She combines business qualifications with industry insight to develop effective strategies, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives. Gaby focuses on leadership and cultural transformation, using modern insights in leadership, psychology, and wellbeing to boost performance.
Mark Bowker
Over his career Mark has had diverse roles within HR focused businesses. This gives him deep insights into both the nature of organisations and the teams and individuals within them.
Agapi Markogiannakis
Agapi is an engaging and vibrant facilitator. She has been recognised and sought after for her ability to engage others in learning.
Amanda Stokes
An outstanding communicator, Amanda is a highly sought-after coach and presenter with a dynamic, relatable, and engaging style.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessing (BSB 40110)
Nationally certified to understand adult learning principles and use strategies to engage learners, trained to confidently give presentations to groups of participants and deliver group-based learning.
Accredited in CLS360 (Leadership 360)
Academically, the only evidence-based leadership interpersonal circumplex. 360º feedback creates self-awareness – the foundation of leadership interpersonal behaviour change and ultimately effectiveness.
EQi 2.0 and EQi 360 (Emotional Intelligence) Certified
The EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® and EQ-360™ instruments measure emotional intelligence (EI) and how it can impact people and the workplace.
Human Synergistics: Leadership Impact; Life Styles Inventory; Group Styles Inventory (Lifetime Accreditation)
A Human Synergistics accredited practitioner guides individuals through the findings and helps them to develop a strategy to change the way they think and therefore behave.
DiSC ® Certification
Everything DiSC® is a personal development learning experience that measures preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC® model. This simple yet powerful model gives participants personalised insights that deepen their understanding of self and others, making workplace interactions more enjoyable and effective.
The i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology
Neurobiology-based set of strategic and practical processes to enhance wellbeing and optimise leadership performance, collaboration, innovation and agility with the aim of developing brain-friendly leaders, teams and cultures.
Certified IECL Level 2 Coach
Teaches techniques and approaches that build stronger and more trusting relationships with colleagues that lead to changes in behaviours by being more self-aware.