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About the Leadership Skill Center

The Leadership Skill Center is a division of KMG Consulting. It was established in 2006 to provide online leadership development programs to a global community, in particular through our innovative Leadership Coaching Club based on Kerrie's recognized FeLAN™ model.

Thanks to funding support from the Telematics Trust, a public charitable trust established by the Victorian Government, we have been able to take our FeLAN™ model for innovative leadership development for individuals in isolated leadership situations, from concept to reality in record time.

Like KMG Consulting, the Leadership Skill Center is committed to developing our clients' full capacity for meaningful leadership at both individual and organizational levels.

Background

KMG Consulting was established by Kerrie Mullins-Gunst (MBA BSc DipEd) in April 1993. Since then we have developed a reputation for high-level support and advice across a range of areas, as well as for leadership, mentoring and group coaching and executive development programs.

Kerrie Mullins-Gunst, founder of the Leadership Skill Center and Principal of KMG Consulting, is one of Australia's leading female business presenters, sought by many for her strategic insight and exceptional ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences.

Kerrie is a rare find in the business world with solid academic qualifications tempered by real world experience, insight and an exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible way.

Profile - Kerrie Mullins-Gunst

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Graduate Diploma of Education (DipEd)
  • Company Directors Course Diploma

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI) Chartered Chemist
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Management (AIMM)
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (MAITD)
  • Member of the National Speakers Association of Australia
  • Member of the Australian Society of Authors
  • Member of the Melbourne Press Club

Areas of Expertise

Kerrie has expertise in:

  • leadership, mentoring and change management
  • strategic planning and business development
  • controversial issues management, risk negotiation and crisis planning
  • communication strategy and practice
  • curriculum development, assessment and evaluation.

Experience

She has substantial experience in:

  • business management, marketing and promotion, in both the online and traditional environments
  • critical contemporary issues including the environment, sustainability and triple bottom line accountability, governance, social issues including gender and diversity access and equity issues, rural and remote service provision and technology driven change
  • instructional design, curriculum development and assessment, adult learning principles, training design and delivery, group facilitation processes and evaluation and program review
  • board and committee membership (both paid and voluntary) across dozens of organizations since 1979
  • project planning and management, securing stakeholder ownership and support, fundraising, lobbying and liaison, outcome dissemination
  • consulting, mentoring and coaching both individuals and groups, facilitating groups, presenting seminars and training programs and speaking to conferences, meetings and events

Skills

Excellent communication and strategy skills built on an understanding of model, process and mode distinctions

Able to facilitate collective evaluation, review and decision-making programs and build team commitment to future planning and its implementation

Well-developed analytical, decision-making and creative problem solving skills coupled with the capacity to consider an issue from a range of perspectives

Widely acknowledged expertise in the communication of specialized, complex, scientific or technical issues to non-specialist audiences

Extensive negotiation and liaison experience, capable of effectively presenting ideas, information and proposals, resourceful and persistent in achieving results.

Brief Bio

Kerrie Mullins-Gunst is a full time business advisor, company director and professional speaker based in Melbourne, who is committed to helping good managers become great leaders. She provides high-level corporate support in leadership, mentoring and strategic planning, with a special interest in crisis prevention and the management of controversial issues.

Her workshops and keynote presentations are derived from her extensive experience in leadership and management, mentoring and coaching, strategy development, communication planning, issue management, risk negotiation and risk communication. She offers advanced skills in organizational strategy, change processes and problem solving, a demonstrated ability to manage process and lead people, a constructive and creative approach to the resolution and communication of complex issues plus strong facilitation and negotiation skills.

With more than 20 years experience in business, communication and science, Kerrie is sought by many for her strategic insight and ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences. One of Australia's leading female business speakers, Kerrie has entertained and informed audiences ranging from corporate executives, their partners and employees to women's groups and business owners. She has presented across Australia, New Zealand, England, Canada, the USA and Japan.

Professional, friendly and approachable, yet with a depth of insight, experience and wisdom, Kerrie's insights will have a positive impact on your business, morale and bottom line.

Course Mentors

The Leadership Skill Center's courses and programs enjoy the support of some of the best mentors, presenters, authors and leadership coaches from around the world to bring you all the skills you need to mentor, manage and lead. More details may be found in individual course descriptions.

 

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About KMG Consulting

The Leadership Skill Center is a division of KMG Consulting which offers a range of services in in areas including strategic planning, change management, communication, crises, issues and risk negotiation, mentoring and coaching, as well as executive and leadership development.

In addition to consulting KMG Consulting offers strategic facilitation, team building and executive programs, in-house seminars, workshops, training programs and conference presentations, as well as our online programs.

You can learn more about all of KMG Consulting's services at our companion website by clicking here.

 

 


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