Talent, Leadership and Culture experts

Strategic | Ideation | Adaptability | Relator | Futuristic

Sugandha (Sig) is a multi-passionate leader that loves the intersection of human-centered design, purpose and technology to drive diversity, equity and inclusion and create working environments where every human can flourish and thrive. A credentialed organisational and life coach with post-graduate studies in social impact and women’s executive leadership and wellbeing, Sig brings almost 20 years of experience across corporate consulting, the NFP sector, and the tech start-up sector to create impactful learning experiences to optimise practical inclusion and belonging, team effectiveness and innovation, conscious leadership development, courageous conversations, and coaching.

Her experience in DEI includes building out core DEI strategy, partnering with progressive organisations across APAC to enable leaders to build innovative, inclusive, and productive workplace cultures.

Throughout her career, Sig has been known for her positive attitude, energy, and her passion for people. At Inkling, Sig’s goal is to connect ambitious leaders of change with their best version of themselves, and her easy-going, human-centered approach enables them to catalyse the long-term, powerful changes they seek in their being, business, and world.

Accreditations

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Systems

Certified Organisational Coach, Level 1 (IECL)

Implementing Strategy for Results, AGSM – UNSW

ICF Certified Life Coach

Certified Holistic Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Strategic | Connectedness | Empathy | Relator | Positivity

Mike expertly oversees the design, delivery and quality of Inkling’s client experiences. With over 20 years of experience as a facilitator and coach, Mike effortlessly leads our team to deliver large scale programs that focus on personal and professional growth. His passion for Learning and Development drives his creation of sophisticated, impactful learning strategies that deliver change and growth for our participants and clients.

As a learning leader, Mike has demonstrated success across both the private and public sectors. Mike challenges people to be their best. Using a strengths-based approach, he is not afraid to disrupt thinking yet balances this with a nurturing authentic approach that enables people to feel safe to step out of their comfort zone and make sustained change.

Accreditations

Bachelor of Education

Strengths Finder 2.0 Accredited coach

Communication | Individualisation | Strategic | Achiever | Discipline

Rashida brings a mix of in-house and consulting experience that spans a range of industries and sectors. She has held various people-focused roles specialising in leadership development, cultural change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a results-oriented professional, Rashida thrives on developing and nurturing strong client relationships, facilitating successful leadership programs, and coaching leaders at all levels.

Rashida pairs her passion for Diversity, equity, and inclusion with her strong interpersonal skills and strategic problem-solving to help leaders broaden their thinking, elevating both performance and engagement in organisations.

Accreditations

Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Learning, Human Resource Development and Adult Education

Cert IV Training and Assessment

Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Level 1 Organisational Coach – Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership

Hogan Assessment Certified

Strategic | Individualisation | Ideation | Connectedness | Relator

Sarah’s background is in leadership and learning, and she’s passionate about growing leaders and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Sarah is curious, collaborative, and quick to identify the unique strengths of the people she works with.

Sarah has worked extensively on the client side within Organisational Development, Leadership and Learning, and Culture & Capability. She founded her own consultancy business, and was a Director within a Management Consultancy.

This gives her a unique 360-degree view of how important it is to choose the right organisation to partner with, to develop inclusive cultures and develop exceptional leaders. Her broad experience of partnering with clients in ways that are an extension of their team influences her playful and authentic approach within Inkling.

Accreditations

Bachelor of Arts (Communication & Cultural Studies)
Master of Arts Management

Learner | Achiever | Woo | Activator | Positivity

Sophie works with global executives and senior leaders to drive 21st century leadership.

Sophie (or Soph as she likes to be called) is passionate about teaching people to access the best version of themselves by digging deep to rewire their thinking and habits resulting in sustained behaviour change.

She is a Registered Psychologist with 10+ years’ experience as a coach and facilitator of transformational development programs and has a Masters in Organisational Psychology.

Accreditations

Masters of Organisational Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology
ECR Roche Martin Certified

Achiever | Learner | Individualisation | Intellection | Strategic

Lisa is an Organisational Psychologist with over 20 years of experience transforming leadership, organisational cultures, and talent. She is highly skilled at identifying opportunities to develop and implement evidence based, practical and sustainable interventions / solutions. Lisa blends her psychology expertise, business acumen and insights about organisational systems to help individuals, teams and organisations achieve their aspirations and goals.

Prior to joining Inkling, Lisa worked in a range of in-house and consulting roles where she coached and partnered with C-Suite members, senior business leaders and HR professionals in operationalising strategy and creating inclusive environments where unique differences are valued.

People spend a large portion of their time at work.  Lisa is passionate about making this time meaningful, enjoyable and productive through building more diverse and inclusive teams and organisations. That is why Lisa continues to coach diverse talent.

Lisa is a member of the Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Psychological Society and College of Organisational Psychology.

Accreditations

Master of Organisational Psychology

BSc Hons. Psychology

Hogan Assessment Certified – HPI, HDS, MVPI

Human Synergistics leadership, team (LSI / GSI) and culture (OCI/OEI) tools

Professional Development Certificate in Executive Coaching, ICCP

Facet 5, Personality Assessment

Articulate Studio

Responsibility | Connectedness | Arranger | Positivity | Developer

Shipra is driven by a deep commitment to connecting with the best, most human aspects of leaders and teams. With 15 years of experience in global technology and professional services, she excels at transforming research and insights into practical, engaging learning experiences. Her work empowers individuals to shift their mindsets, embrace bold learning opportunities, and drive meaningful change.

With a strategic and data-driven approach, Shipra designs learning solutions that strengthen leadership, culture, and performance while fostering growth and belonging. Her expertise spans learning and organisational development, including implementing learning systems, collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape and execute learning strategies, and leading end-to-end programs that deliver measurable results.

Accreditations

Masters in Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Strategic | Learner | Arranger | Relator | Individualisation

• Masters in Strategic Human Resources
• Bachelor of Education
• The Leadership Circle certified
• Korn Ferry Leadership Solution certified

Responsibility | Relator | Achiever | Developer | Positivity

Cat has over 18 years of HR Consulting experience delivering client and business projects across the Asia Pacific region and has a passion for people and delivering outstanding outcomes for all stakeholders.

Cat leverages her background in Human Resources and Psychology and her diligent, inquisitive, and problem-solving style for both client and business projects including solution design, project management and delivery, technology and processes.

Cat’s natural style is genuine, calm, professional and confidence-building with a thorough mind and a desire for outstanding outcomes for all. Her positivity, support and genuine care for people is at the heart of everything she does.

Accreditations

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Organisational Psychology), Macquarie University

Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) & Bachelor or Arts Psychology (Organisational Psychology), Macquarie University

Associate Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health First Aid Australia

Learner | Developer | Input | Connectedness | Ideation

Ellie’s a big picture thinker who’s fascinated by ethical matters, hidden meanings and the ever-changing ways in which today’s society is finding, consuming and sharing content. She is passionate about facilitating meaningful connections and inspired by the changing ways in which our global communities are creating and learning from one another.

A life-long learner who has lived and worked in 4 countries across 3 different continents, Ellie has a strong appreciation for diversity and building relationships with diverse communities, both in and out of the workplace. As Senior Manager, Marketing and Engagement  Ellie is responsible for building Inkling’s brand salience, market penetration and credibility across the growth journey, supporting the business to expand into new and existing customer segments and markets.

Accreditations

Honours Bachelor of Arts (Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies)

Empathy | Developer | Consistency | Harmony | Positivity

With over 15 years of corporate experience across the UK and Australia and a strong operations background, Ffion excels in overseeing day-to-day business operations. Her proactive and seamless support ensures the seamless functioning of key processes, from internal team events and workspace management to supporting sales and people & culture initiatives.

Ffion earns trust and maintains confidence companywide, and her calm and composed nature enable her to tackle big projects and foresee potential roadblocks to proactively solve problems. With a unique set of ownership, adaptability, and organisational skills, Ffion is constantly challenging existing processes to maximise efficiency and always looking for opportunities to add further value to Inkling.

Her innovative ideas, exceptional problem-solving skills, and passion for achieving the best outcomes make her an invaluable member of the Inkling team and the glue that holds it all together!

Natalie brings over 15 years experience working as a Consultant across a range of projects focusing primarily on Project Management, Human Resource Transformation, Process Re-engineering, and Change Management. Her work in these areas has spanned many industries including Banking and Finance, Government, Telcos, Resources and Property.

Throughout her career she has developed her strong business acumen and proven management ability, being able to lead teams using skills developed through project experiences. To Inkling Group she also brings great attention to detail, problem-solving ability, communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.

Accreditations

BSc Psych Hons (UNSW)

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Fiona is an exceptional cultural change consultant, facilitator and executive coach with close to two decade’s worth of experience working in the learning and development field. Action-oriented and driven to challenge her clients to unlock their potential, Fiona is passionate about delivering high-impact programs with real-world success strategies that can be implemented at both the individual and organisational levels.

Fiona’s ability to build rapport quickly allows her to drive real, personal growth and positive change with the clients she works with. Her sessions are practical, engaging, challenging and fun, and deliver the right balance to provide accelerated learning for her participants so that they walk away with clear action steps and strategies to implement them.

Relator | Empathy | Individualisation | Ideation | Connectedness

Few things bring Jules more joy than diving into what makes us tick—how we learn, what triggers us, and what it truly takes to be productive and inclusive. With over 20 years in coaching, facilitation, and immersive learning design, she takes an evidence-based approach to exploring the executive functions that drive success at work and in life.

Jules is deeply curious about the whole person—intelligence, values, beliefs, and mindsets—and how these elements come together to unlock potential. She brings high-energy facilitation, sharp insights, and a passion for mental and psychological well-being to every engagement. Whether coaching senior leaders through transition, designing case-based learning experiences, or challenging teams to think differently, Jules is all about turning research and theory into practical, human-centred action.

Accreditations

Bachelor of Psychology and Sociology
IECL Coach
Accredited MBTI, TMS and NLP Practitioner