Gemma Cunningham (she/her)

Managing Director

Communication | Developer | Woo  

Gemma Cunningham is the co-owner and Managing Director of Inkling. Gem is an executive coach, experienced facilitator and leadership consultant, who partners with organisations to develop confident, capable leaders and high-performing teams. Drawing on her experience as a business owner, company Director and Board member, Gem combines commercial acumen with deep expertise in leadership development to help leaders navigate complexity, influence with confidence and create lasting organisational impact.​

Gem has designed and delivered leadership and capability development programs across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific and the United States, working with leaders at every level, from emerging leaders through to executive teams and boards. Her ability to adapt to diverse industries, cultures and organisational contexts enables her to create highly relevant learning experiences that resonate with participants and deliver measurable outcomes.​

With a background in science, Gem is passionate about translating evidence into practice. She draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, behavioural science and leadership to transform complex concepts into practical, accessible strategies that leaders can immediately apply in their everyday work. Her evidence-based approach ensures participants understand not only what effective leadership looks like, but why it works and how to embed sustainable behavioural change.​

Get to know the Inkling team

Managing Director

Gemma Cunningham (she/her)

Managing Director

Andrew Russell (he/his)

Sophie Hampel.

Founder

Sophie Hampel, R. Psych (she/her)

Principal, Client Delivery

Lisa Skovron (she/her)

Associate Facilitator and Coach

Michelle Scott (she/her)

Manager, Client Delivery

Shipra Chopra (she/her)

Cat Stewart

Senior Manager, Delivery Operations

Cat Stewart (she/her)

Business Operations Manager

Ffion Haynes (she/her)

Fiona Lyons McBeth.

Associate Facilitator and Coach

Fiona Lyons McBeth (she/her)