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Empowering Purposeful Leadership
Fostering Human-Centred Excellence
Welcome to
The Centre for Human-Centred Leadership®
Empowering Purposeful Leadership, Fostering Human-Centred Excellence
At the core of every thriving business are its people; whether we are talking about stakeholders, customers, consumers, or employees, they are all 'humans' with needs, emotions, motivators, and wants. Every organisation, regardless of size or industry, is fundamentally seeking to meet some human need, so adopting a human-centred approach to business is no longer just a 'nice to have'; it is a necessity. Adopting a human-centred approach to Leadership is critical if you want to build high-performing workplaces.
At the Centre for Human-Centred Leadereship®, we are on a mission to rehumanise workplaces by educating, enabling and empowering individuals and organisations worldwide to build high-performing, inclusive, human-centred, physically and psychologically safe workplaces where diversity in all forms, including diversity of thought, is embraced. Workplaces where everyone can be their authentic selves, feel valued, have a sense of purpose and belonging, thrive and go home safe, well and fulfilled every day.
Through the centre, we aim to offer the most accessible, comprehensive and cost-effective platform and Leadership training in the global marketplace to build human-centred leadership capability and connection. We believe that the opportunity to learn and grow as leaders should be available to everyone, and cost should never be an inhibitor to learning and growth.
Our approach is holistic and 100% human-centred. Our foundations in neuroscience, positive, cognitive, and behavioural psychology are complemented by other supporting holistic fields, including sports science, diet and nutrition, mindfulness, and kinesiology, to name a few, because we know that for people to perform at their best, it's not just about honing their 'technical' skills; it's about considering the 'whole' person.
Our programs are designed and delivered in an inclusive, brain-friendly way to ensure a positive learning experience for everyone, maximise knowledge transfer and minimise the impact of the forgetting curve. In addition, we are focused on building a supportive community of leaders who adopt a holistic approach and lead with empathy, compassion, curiosity, and authenticity.
Welcome to the Centre for Human-Centred Leadership. A centre of Excellence, Learning, and Innovation and a psychologically safe community where like-minded people come together to connect, learn, and grow professionally and personally.
"Human-centred leadership isn't about what you accomplish; it's about who you inspire, empower, and uplift along the way. It's about being curiously authentic, creating a psychologically safe space and fostering a culture of empathy, inclusion, and belonging where every individual feels valued, heard, and supported in their journey towards success"
Deanne Boules | Founder & Chief Enabling Officer Insync Workplace Solutions & Centre for Human-Centred Leadership®️i
What is Human-Centred Leadership®?
Human-Centred Leadership® is more than a concept or framework; it's a transformative, values-based, authentic and adaptive leadership style that is re-humanising workplaces across the globe, building trust, improving communication, fostering genuine connections, reducing conflict, increasing resilience, boosting morale, making teams stronger and more adaptive, reducing turnover, amplifying productivity and setting new standards for success.
In its simplest form, Human-Centred Leadership® is about putting the people you lead first, prioritising their needs and acknowledging their strengths. It is about being curious and non-judgemental, leading with purpose, authenticity, and empathy, and putting people before profit and compassion before outcomes. Human-Centred Leadership® fosters trust and nurtures authentic, meaningful relationships by acknowledging the 'whole' person.
Human-Centred Leadership® values people for their individual qualities, respects individual circumstances and focuses on creating inclusive, physically and psychologically safe work environments where diversity in all forms, including diversity of thought, is embraced. Environments where everyone can bring and be their authentic selves, feel valued, have a sense of purpose and belonging, thrive and go home safe, well and fulfilled each day.
By adopting a holistic approach and integrating diverse human perspectives, Human-Centred Leadership® empowers individuals and their organisations. It promotes building authentic connections, enhancing capabilities, and fostering a sense of community, leading to improved communication, collaboration, engagement, innovation, and productivity. Collectively, human-centred leadership boosts employee confidence, sense of purpose and belonging, well-being, and resilience.
"Human-centred leadership is not measured by accomplishments but by the lives you inspire, the individuals you empower, and the environment you nurture. It's about championing a culture of empathy, inclusivity, curiosity, and authenticity, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, supported and valued."
Traits of a Human-Centred Leader
Human-centred leaders are not just the people with titles; they are the people who step up, step forward, step out, and speak up. They motivate, support, inspire, and positively impact those around them, and they create physically and psychologically safe spaces that enable and empower everyone to thrive.
Human-Centred Leaders:
Prioritise their people, however, they are not people-pleasers.
They embrace a Growth Mindset & instill that in the people they lead
They are future focussed. They don't dwell on the past & see 'mistakes' as learning opportunities.
Lead with Empathy, Transparency, Curiosity, Authenticity, Flexibility & Vulnerable
They acknowledge everyone's unique strengths & understand that 'flexibility' is different for eveyrone
They focus on building a solid foundation, strong moral compass & deep empathy in others
They are emotionally & converstaionally intelligent. They learn through reflection & are active listeners
They embrace diversity in all its forms including diversity of thought
They lead with intention to have a positive impact on the world around them
They acknowledge the 'whole' person & genuinely support the wellbeing of others to enable them to thrive
They are inclusive & instil a sense of purpose & belonging in their teams & those around them.
They create phsycially & psychologically safe spaces that enable & empower people to thrive
"Just as elite athletes understand that to perform at their best, they need to do more than just practice their sport; they must also nurture their overall well-being—mind, body, and spirit. Similarly, in the workplace, peak human performance is achieved not merely through honing technical skills but by fostering a culture that supports the holistic development of each individual. This includes mental resilience, physical health, and a connection to one's deeper purpose. By treating employees like elite athletes, providing them with resources for mental health, physical fitness, and personal growth, organisations can create an environment where peak performance is the norm, not the exception."
Deanne Boules | Founder & Chief Enabling Officer | Insync Workplace Solutions & Centre for Human-Centred Leadership®
Benefits of Human-Centred Leadership
Increased Engagement
Employees who feel valued and heard are more likely to engage with business objectives, leading to more cohesive work teams and workplaces
Increased Job Satisfaction & Reduced Staff Turnover
Employees who feel physically & psychologically safe, happy and supported in their workplace are far less likely to leave their jobs resulting in increased retention and reduced staff turnover
Improved Physical & Psychological Safety
Employees feel empowered to raise issues & concerns, share their ideas & admit their mistakes without fear of humiliation or retribution. When employees feel phychologially safe to raise issues & concerns 'physical' safety in the workplace also improves
Increased resilience & Improved Wellbeing
Human-Centred Leadership® acknowleges the 'whole' human and understands that for people to perform at their best they must be mentally and physically well.
By increasing employees’ confidence, sense of well-being, and resilience to stress, human-centered leadership has the potential to help people adapt more easily and even change people’s relationship with work for the better.
Increased Motivation & Productivity
Employees feel connected, valued, happy & head leading to increased motivation, productivity and quality of work.
Positive Work Culture
Your Culture is Your Brand. Human-Centred Leadership® creates a positive workplace culture by enabling everyone to be their authentic selves. Feel valued, have a sense of purpose and belonging. When your people thrive, business thrives.
Increased Creativity & Innovation
Human-Centred Leadership® embraced diversity in all forms including diveristy of thought. It empowers all employees to bring and be their authentic selves at work and provides the platform for them to take risks, let their creativity run free and bring their thoughts and ideas to the table.
Promotes & Supports Effective Change Management
By understanding the needs of your people and how the human brain works, Human-Centred Leadership® builds trust & psychological safety creating the platform for increased acceptance of change.
In addition, By increasing employees’ confidence, sense of well-being, and resilience to stress, human-centered leadership has the potential to help people adapt more easily and even change people’s relationship with work for the better.
Our Human-Centred Programs
With their foundations in Neuroscience, Positive, Behavioural, and Cognitive Psychology, our Human-Centered Programs have been meticulously designed. They are delivered in an inclusive, brain-friendly way, ensuring a positive learning experience for everyone, maximising knowledge transfer, minimising the impact of the forgetting curve and maximising return on investment.
Are you ready to elevate your leadership capability and embrace the principles of Human-Centred Leadership?
Join us in our quest to rehumanise workplaces worldwide. Transform your leadership approach to become a highly respected and sought-after leader who leads with passion, purpose, and empathy. Dive into our comprehensive programs at the Centre for Human-Centred Leadership® and unlock the potential to enrich your professional journey and positively impact the lives of those you lead.
Embrace this opportunity to lead with heart, inspire change, and shape the future of work. The time is now to step forward and embody the change we wish to see. Become a beacon of innovation, empathy, and effectiveness in leadership.
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Deliver high quality, human-centred training in-house or to your clients by licensing our Human-Centred Program content. A license to our Human-Centred Leadership®, Human-Centred Change™, Human-Centred Coaching® and Human-Centred Investigations® training course content and programs provides you with the convenience and independence you want with the support you need.
Take your first step to more Human-Centred Leadership
Virtual Foundations to Human-Centred Leadership® Course
In a world where change and uncertainty have become 'the norm,' and industries are witnessing rapid changes, technological advancements and shifts in consumer behaviour, layered with the impact of high interest rates and the global cost-of-living crisis, personal and professional development for employees is often put on hold to reduce costs. However, it is times like these when leadership is critical, and we are here to help you navigate these challenging times.
People are our purpose and passion; we have studied human behaviour and performance for years. We know that when people thrive, businesses thrive, and when businesses thrive, people thrive, so it is crucial for every organisation, from small businesses to global corporations, to invest in its people and build its leadership capability.
But we get it: times are tough for many people and organisations. However, you don't need to put your people and business development on hold during these challenging times because cost should be a barrier to learning and growth. That is why we have designed and priced this program to be affordable for everyone without compromising quality and impact.
Leadership training should also not be reserved just for those with titles. Every single person in your business is a leader and an advocate for your business. They are one of the best marketing tools you can have, so investing in their development makes sense.
Leadership training improves self-awareness and awareness of others, decision-making and problem-solving, builds confidence and competence, improves communication, adaptability and resilience, enhances employee engagement, reduces conflict, improves productivity and more.
Discover the future of leadership. Join our transformative virtual Foundations to Human-Centred Leadership Program, where, over eight weeks, you will elevate your leadership capability and learn how to create high-performing, inclusive, physically and psychologically safe work environments where people and businesses thrive.
For just $299 (AUD), this program is one of the most comprehensive, cost-effective leadership development programs in the global marketplace, making high-quality leadership training affordable for everyone.
Join our Human-Centred Leadership Community
Join our inclusive Human-Centred Leadership Community and Connect with like-minded people. Learn from each other and our world-class facilitators and presenters. Grow professionally and personally in a psychologically safe space dedicated to educating, enabling, and empowering you to thrive.
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Welcome Pack
12 mth membership to the Centre for Human-Centred Leadership
30-min 1:1 onboarding call to set you up for success
Virtual Foundations to Human-Centred Leadership Course
2 x 45-minute 1:1 Coaching sessions
Quarterly Group Coaching Session
Monthly Lunch n Learn Seminars (3rd Friday of Each Mth)
Fireside Chats with Guest Speakers
Weekly Q & A sessions: Share your challenges & successes
Exclusive (inclusive) online group to Connect Learn & Grow
Bi-Monthly Virtual Networking events / Member meet ups
Online learning platform & selection of free courses
25% Discount on all our paid courses, coaching & programs
3 personally curated leadership books
Plus lots more surprises along the way
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Certified Practitioner Programs
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Human-Centred Practitioner, enabling you to bring our human-centred programs to your organisation or coaching/consulting business?
Join the waitlist to be the first to find out about our Human-Centred Leadership®, Human-centred Coaching®, Human-Centred Investigations®, Human-Centred Change™, Human-Centred HR®, Human-Centred Safety®, and Human-Centred Training® Certification Programs.
Pathways are available for Internal (working within an organisation delivering the programs to that organisation) and External (independent coaches, consultants, and facilitators delivering the programs to their clients).
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