We encourage our people to be fearlessly human and to bring authentic adaptability to work.
This means being unapologetically themselves, while also ensuring they create an inclusive and safe space for others.
We motivate our people to be curious, push ideas, and imagine possibilities. We all contribute to the transformative thinking that our clients crave. And we have a lot of fun while we are at it.
Meet the Inkling team
Empathy | Achiever | Strategic | Learner | Maximizer
An out-of-the-box thinker, Alana delights in problem-solving to find new and innovative ways for Inkling to deliver our impactful programs. As Senior Program Manager, Alana provides outstanding support to our clients and participants throughout their program journey. She combines her extensive organising, executing and listening skills to coordinate high-impact programs and develop innovative learning content.
Alana thrives when she is able to utilise her strategic and relationship-building strengths – strengths she has been able to play to throughout her career as an event coordinator in the leadership, not-for-profit and entertainment space.
Humble and genuine, she quickly earns the trust of those she works with and helps others to maximise their potential.
Accreditations
Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management)
Individualisation | Achiever | Positivity | Focus | Futuristic
Ami is deeply passionate about developing others and helping them to realise, grow and unlock their potential so they can live a little more courageously. She has a strong ability to create meaningful connections with others, and quickly creates safe spaces for people to go below the surface and move past any barriers to their success.
With a background in commercial, management and stakeholder engagement roles across ANZ, Ami brings a wealth of experience to the complexities of the corporate world in her work as a facilitator and coach. Ami balances her warm, calm energy with a curious, practical and grounded approach that ensures her clients experience outstanding outcomes.
Accreditations
Bachelor of International and Global Studies
Masters in Wine Business
Coaching Professional Development Program Graduate – Institute of Coaching and Consulting Psychology
RocheMartin Emotional Intelligence Diagnostic Training
Responsibility | Relator | Achiever | Developer | Positivity
Cat has over 16 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
Marketing and Engagement Manager
Ellie Somers (she/her)
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 Marketing and Engagement Manager, 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)
Responsibility | Discipline | Belief | Developer | Input
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 plays a vital role in managing the Inkling CoLab and keeping the executive team on track.
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!
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.
Individualisation | Empathy | Adaptability | Connectedness | Maximiser
Gina can quickly identify the unique qualities and natural gifts of those she works with, inspiring her clients to maximise their strengths, move into action and drive sustained behavioural change. Her relentless curiosity drives the expansion of her thinking skills and to constantly challenge the boundaries of what is possible.
At Inkling, Gina utilises this to generate impactful design and engaging delivery of end-to-end learning experiences. Gina’s playful style and effortless use of humour creates welcoming spaces where people are comfortable to unlock their authentic selves and explore what is meaningful in their lives.
Accreditations
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Masters of Adult Learning
Relator | Empathy | Individualisation | Ideation | Connectedness
When it comes to talking about new ways of learning, few people get more excited than Jules. With over 20 years designing learning and development experiences, Jules brings a bright sense of creativity and problem solving to every opportunity. After working and consulting across a number of industries, Jules became an accredited coach and uses her keen eye to think outside the obvious.
Jules is here to develop our future focus and keep our eye on emerging trends in behavioural psychology, leadership and culture. She takes our research, data and programs to the next level by testing the boundaries of what we do now and what comes next.
Accreditations
Bachelor of Psychology and Sociology
IECL Coach
Accredited MBTI, TMS and NLP Practitioner
Individualisation | Futuristic | Communication | Achiever | Developer
Katie is driven by a genuine passion to learn about individuals and support them to fulfil their personal and professional goals. Through encouragement, goal setting and positive psychology, Katie helps them unlock their full potential. Her bubbly personality and sense of humour allows her to effortlessly build long-lasting connections with people, leaving them energised and happy.
Katie’s studies on performance enhancement have equipped her to step into the role of Manager, Client Delivery with confidence. When coaching, she enjoys empowering others to create change in their own lives. Celebrating the progress and success of her clients throughout their growth development journey is one of Katie’s favourite parts of her role.
Accreditations
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
Post Graduate Diploma Applied Sport Psychology
Diploma in Advanced Coach Mastery
Maximiser | Learner | Futuristic | Connectedness | Relator
Katrina (or Kat as she is known to many) is passionate about people. With over 15 years’ experience leading others, Katrina knows how to connect with individuals to unlock their true potential. By maximising the abilities of those around her, Katrina creates developed and deeply connected teams with exponential growth potential.
Her role as Manager, Client Delivery is a natural fit that allows her to lean into her strengths, creating connections with others and developing outstanding performances for participants of Inkling programs.
Accreditations
Bachelor of Commerce
Coaching Professional Development Program Graduate – Institute of Coaching and Consulting Psychology
RocheMartin Emotional Intelligence Diagnostic Practitioner
Input | Futuristic | Strategic | Learner | Positivity
Libby is responsible for the financial stewardship of Inkling, as well as driving the strategic and operational planning for the business. With over 20 years of commercial accounting experience from a range of industries, including marketing, publishing, and multinational pharmaceutical, she enjoys the gentle hum of a business running smoothly.
Libby’s love of learning means she’s continuously testing how Inkling can grow and evolve. Driven by her strategic and futuristic strengths, her incredible mind not only crunches the numbers, but connects past, present, and future to ensure Inkling operates more effectively and sustainably. Libby firmly believes that Inkling’s work has a positive impact on the world. Her experienced commercial focus ensures we continue to support organisations as they unlock human potential.
Accreditations
Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting CAANZ (GradDipCA)
Achiever | Individualisation | Discipline | Responsibility | Connectedness
Michelle is a purpose-driven individual who leapt at the opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life. Not only does Inkling align with her values, Michelle’s passion to help others grow is now her daily purpose! As Program Manager, Michelle draws on over 10 years management and coordination experience to support our team.
She thrills to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and enjoys finding streamlined and structured solutions to reach their aspirations. Michelle is a bold and passionate individual who’s committed to building and delivering outstanding program experiences for Inkling’s clients to help them achieve their organisational goals.
Accreditations
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Certificate III in Financial Services
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
Maximiser | Arranger | Responsibility | Relator | Activator
Rachel is an out-of-the-box thinker who brings an open, honest, and dedicated approach to her work, along with a keen eye for detail and an infectious enthusiasm.
With a background in program and event coordination across a variety of industries, Rachel is a highly organised and driven individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional and memorable outcomes for our clients and participants.
Rachel has a special ability to quickly build the trust of all those she collaborates with by drawing on their strengths and through the sharing of knowledge, skills and experiences. She is inspired by the work that Inkling delivers and the impact it is making in the lives of others and is excited to work for an organisation whose values align so closely with her own.
Accreditations
Diploma in Event Management
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
Positivity | Includer | Woo | Strategic | Input
Sarah’s love of people and the human condition has driven her desire to ensure people feel safe and uplifted in the workplace for over 15 years. Her experience spans Training and Development and Human Resources, working for leading brands in the retail, hospitality, and professional service industries.
Ensuring that our biggest asset- our people- continues to be prioritised, Sarah favours innovative and original techniques that marry the art of people with the science of results. She values each and every individual for their unique strengths and thrives on collaborating with like-minded individuals.
Accreditations
Certificate IV: Leadership and Management
Certificate IV: Training and Assessment
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
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
Accountant
Tyler Chen (he/his)
Deliberative | Context | Intellection | Consistency | Relator
Tyler manages Inkling’s accounts with an eagle eye, carefully processing information to save time and minimise errors. Tyler oversees the majority of accounts, helping to maintain our financial health and making sure we use our resources beneficially. Known for deep-diving into detail, Tyler analyses information to reflect on what can be improved to create a sustainable business.
His accountability strengths help him navigate how to efficiently use time, energy, efforts and talent to simplify workflows. Tyler is particularly efficient at streamlining repetitive tasks (for which we are grateful!) Through excellent coding skills and an ongoing passion to improve, Tyler presents our data and world class statistics in useful and informative ways.
Accreditations
Associate of CPA
Master of Commerce (Finance)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Interested in growing your career at Inkling?
At Inkling, we know building the best teams starts with meaning, purpose, and a sense of belonging. We value diversity and believe having a team in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to our success.
Our team members are valued and respected, we work with high levels of trust and flexibility, encouraging our team members to work in ways that meet their well-being. Learn more about growing yourself and your career at Inkling.