“Louise is a fabulous presenter for the Certified Chair Program. As one of the developers of the program, you would expect her to know the program back to front (which she did), but she also lives and breathes the advisory board space, is a strong and informed advocate for advisory boards generally, and is a super-enthusiastic presenter. It was a fun few days! Thanks!!”
About
Building and growing collaborative business communities is my passion. I have specialised in the professional services and advisory sectors for 20+ years, as an entrepreneur, a researcher, and a business Advisor. I’ve taken a licensed model internationally to 8 countries and have extensive experience in Chairing commercial Advisory Boards for high-growth businesses.
These experiences continue to provide me with a research base and a unique insight into the challenges faced by business owners when they want to grow, go global and create succession. It has enabled me to remain current in the market and to drive the Advisory sector forward.
I have had the good fortune of sitting on both sides of the board room table; in the shoes of a Founder and that of a Chair of multiple advisory boards. Consequently, I have the privilege of facilitating leading executive education programs for organisations with existing advisory boards and incredibly ambitious, progressive, and committed advisory board members, supporting their professional development and in turn, the organisations that they serve. This is deeply rewarding and challenging, and I will continue to strive to make a difference as a pioneer within the advisory sector.
Business Leader | Advisory Boards | Executive Education | Facilitator | Speaker | Best-Practice | Board Level Professional Development
Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Publications
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Advisor Engagement and Rates Report
Annual report on how professional advisors are engaging with the market, current rate ranges and portfolio management trends. (7th Edition - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Available for current members of the Advisory Board Centre
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Advisory Board State of the Market Report
See publicationA comprehensive study on the evolution of the advisory board sector including governance systems, business motivations, advisory board structures and the professionalisation of advisory sector. 3rd Edition (2019, 2021, 2023)
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Achieving Scale: Breaking Through Barriers for Female Founder
Global Research Council, Advisory Board Centre
The intent of this research report, funded by Federal and the Queensland State Governments is to move the conversation beyond the challenges that exist for all business owners and identify barriers that may be specific to or more prevalent for Female Founders. Supporting women in business is ot a women's issue - its a business issue.
The research findings allowfor a more targeted and impactful response from Governments, Industry, Support Networks and individual Female Founders to…The intent of this research report, funded by Federal and the Queensland State Governments is to move the conversation beyond the challenges that exist for all business owners and identify barriers that may be specific to or more prevalent for Female Founders. Supporting women in business is ot a women's issue - its a business issue.
The research findings allowfor a more targeted and impactful response from Governments, Industry, Support Networks and individual Female Founders to achieve their ambitions.Other authors -
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Business Quarterly Index - Australia and New Zealand
HR Coach Research Instittue
The HR Quarterly Index is produced to provide HR Practioners, Published since 2007, Business Consultants, Business Owners and Industry are provided a snap shot overview of internal and external pressures in business and labour conditions. It is available via the HR Coach International - Regional Network Partners Websites.
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White Papers
HR Coach Research Institute
White Papers have been published annually since 2006. Key publications include:
2015 Management in the Spotlight
2014 Succession Planning - Bridging the Gap
2013 Business case for Retention
2012 Accelerate Business Performance through Client Engagement
2011 Managing Back to Certainty
2010 Setting the Standard
2009 The Business Case of the HR Crisis
2009 Managing in Uncertain TimesOther authors -
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Growth of Women in Micro Business Case Study
HR Coach Research Institute
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Women business owners identify that support in their business activities is critically important. Support includes personal family relationships as well as community support. Finding what
is right for a growing micro business is a challenge as a focus on one particular area of the business can be to the detriment of others.
The opportunities, however, can be plentiful. Finding balance in a busy work and family life can be challenging in employment as flexibility is…Extract
Women business owners identify that support in their business activities is critically important. Support includes personal family relationships as well as community support. Finding what
is right for a growing micro business is a challenge as a focus on one particular area of the business can be to the detriment of others.
The opportunities, however, can be plentiful. Finding balance in a busy work and family life can be challenging in employment as flexibility is often absent. Self-employment allows individuals
to dictate their work hours, which does not necessarily mean less hours but being available when it counts.
Professional independence and creative autonomy are also rewards that individuals realise in operating their own business. Being able to chart a course and follow it is an opportunity
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Business Disaster Management Guide
HR Coach Research Institute
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This guide contains human resource and business tips to help people managers, including Human Resource Executives, Employers and Administrators for helping both employees and the business recover through a natural crisis.
Sponsored by the HR Coach Research Institute, it includes the collective thoughts, techniques and approaches used by practitioners during disaster recover.
The role of people management during the pre and post natural disasters is complex and…Extract
This guide contains human resource and business tips to help people managers, including Human Resource Executives, Employers and Administrators for helping both employees and the business recover through a natural crisis.
Sponsored by the HR Coach Research Institute, it includes the collective thoughts, techniques and approaches used by practitioners during disaster recover.
The role of people management during the pre and post natural disasters is complex and overwhelming. Where having to manage their own personal circumstances, People Managers are also at the forefront of coordinating what’s next. Being the first port of call and information centre for employees, it is often the starting point of recovery for the organisation as well as employees.
Projects
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International Consulting and Advisory Industry Research Report
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I would like to personally thank the 430 participating Professional Services Firms who were involved in the project. This project was sponsored by international consulting groups including Integro Leadership Institute, CFO Centre, Altus Q and HR Coach Australasia. The research has been collated independently by the HR Coach Research Institute, and released into a special report.
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