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Monthly live and virtual masterclasses hosted by Trudy MacDonald

Leadership Labs Monthly Masterclasses By Trudy MacDonald

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Leadership Labs is a dynamic and results-driven leadership development program designed to support current and emerging leaders in building high-impact skills. The program blends live virtual masterclasses, peer networking, real-time coaching, and on-demand learning resources to equip leaders with the skills necessary to drive business success. Key Leadership Labs Benefits: Expert-Led Masterclasses – Gain direct insights from award-winning speaker Trudy MacDonald Applied Learning – Actionable strategies you can immediately implement Monthly Leadership Newsletter – Stay ahead with best practices & trends Access to Session Recordings & Presentations – Review and reinforce learnings anytime Flexible Learning Formats – 3, 6, or 12-month options to suit your goals Accountability & Action Planning – Build leadership habits that last

August - Prioritisation & Delegation

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Leaders are expected to deliver more with limited capacity. Holding too much work creates bottlenecks and slows teams down. This session focuses on improving focus and using the team effectively. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Prioritisation & Delegation, we’ll explore three key areas: Clarifying What Matters Most – Align priorities to outcomes and reduce low-value activity. Delegating with Clarity – Set clear expectations, ownership and success measures. Letting Go and Following Up – Avoid rework, maintain visibility, and build accountability without over-control.

September – Managing Energy & Sustaining Performance

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Sustained performance is a leadership responsibility. With ongoing pressure and change, leaders need to manage pace, energy and expectations across themselves and their teams. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Managing Energy & Sustaining Performance, we’ll explore three key areas: Recognising Early Signs of Drift – Spot changes in focus, behaviour and output early. Setting Sustainable Pace and Boundaries – Manage workload and expectations realistically. Maintaining Consistent Performance – Build habits that support steady delivery over time.

October - Team Effectiveness (Lencioni in Practice)

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Team performance issues are often about how the team operates, not individual capability. This session focuses on practical ways to improve trust, alignment and execution. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Team Effectiveness (Lencioni in Practice), we’ll explore three key areas: Identifying Where Teams Get Stuck – Recognise patterns that impact performance. Building Trust Through Clarity and Consistency – Strengthen reliability and openness. Improving Alignment and Follow-Through – Ensure clear priorities and shared accountability.

November – Trust & Productive Conflict

Tuesday 10 November 2026

Strong teams don’t avoid tension—they use it well. In a more complex and fast-paced environment, leaders need to create space for challenge without lowering standards. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Trust & Productive Conflict, we’ll explore three key areas: Creating Space for Open Input – Encourage challenge and different views. Holding Standards While Supporting People – Balance care with clear expectations. Responding Constructively to Tension – Keep conversations productive and focused on outcomes.

December – Driving Accountability in Teams

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Accountability remains one of the biggest gaps in team performance. This session focuses on setting clear expectations and following through consistently. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Driving Accountability in Teams, we’ll explore three key areas: Setting Clear Expectations and Measures – Define what good looks like. Addressing Gaps Early – Act on missed commitments without delay. Following Through Consistently – Reinforce standards and build ownership across the team.

January – Decision-Making in Uncertainty

Tuesday 19 January 2027

Leaders are making decisions in more complex and uncertain conditions, often without complete information. Delayed decisions slow teams and impact performance. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Decision-Making in Uncertainty, we’ll explore three key areas: Making Timely Decisions – Avoid over-analysis and decision drift. Clarifying Decision Ownership – Define who decides and when to escalate. Balancing Risk and Progress – Move forward without waiting for perfect information.

February – Leading Through Change

Tuesday 9 February 2027

Change is constant, but the challenge is maintaining clarity and momentum. Leaders need to keep teams aligned while navigating shifting priorities. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Leading Through Change, we’ll explore three key areas: Communicating with Clarity – Provide direction even when uncertainty remains. Maintaining Focus on Priorities – Avoid distraction and keep work moving. Supporting Teams to Adapt – Help people adjust while maintaining performance.

March - Leading in Hybrid & AI-Enabled Workplaces

Tuesday 9 March 2027

Work is being reshaped by hybrid models and AI. Leaders are now responsible for how work gets done, not just what gets done. This requires clear expectations, visibility and new ways of managing performance. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Leading in Hybrid & AI-Enabled Workplaces, we’ll explore three key areas: Setting Clear Expectations for Modern Work – Define outcomes, not activity. Maintaining Visibility of Performance – Focus on output, not presence. Adapting to AI and Changing Workflows – Integrate new tools while maintaining team effectiveness.

April - Performance Conversations

Tuesday 13 April 2027

Avoiding performance issues creates bigger problems over time. In a higher performance environment, leaders need to address issues early and clearly. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Performance Conversations, we’ll explore three key areas: Addressing Issues Early – Recognise and act on performance gaps quickly. Structuring Clear Conversations – Be direct, specific and focused. Setting Expectations and Follow-Through – Agree on actions and maintain accountability.

May - Coaching for Performance

Tuesday 11 May 2027

Building capability within teams is critical as hiring slows and expectations rise. Leaders need to coach effectively in day-to-day work, not rely on formal development alone. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Coaching for Performance, we’ll explore three key areas: Using Coaching in Real Time – Apply coaching in everyday conversations. Asking Questions That Build Ownership – Encourage thinking and accountability. Balancing Support and Standards – Develop people while maintaining performance.

June - Maintaining Engagement & Momentum

Tuesday 8 June 2027

Sustaining performance over time is a leadership challenge. Energy, focus and engagement can drop without clear direction and reinforcement. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Maintaining Engagement & Momentum, we’ll explore three key areas: Keeping Focus on What Matters – Reinforce priorities and outcomes. Maintaining Energy Across the Team – Manage workload and engagement levels. Building Ongoing Momentum – Recognise progress and maintain consistent performance.

July – Emotional Intelligence in Practice

Tuesday 7 July 2026

Leaders set the tone through how they show up, especially under pressure. In a more demanding and fast-moving environment, emotional control and awareness are critical to maintaining trust, clarity and performance. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Emotional Intelligence in Practice, we’ll explore three key areas: Recognising Triggers and Patterns – Build awareness of how pressure impacts behaviour and decision-making. Reading the Room – Pick up on team dynamics, signals and shifts in engagement. Responding with Control and Clarity – Stay composed, communicate clearly, and maintain standards in challenging moments.

FY26 Masterclasses - On Demand

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Access any FY26 Masterclass recording, on demand. If you missed a session, or want to revisit one with your team, you can now purchase the recording and bring the learning back into your organisation. All sessions delivered in FY26 are available to purchase until 30 June 2026. Use this as an opportunity to reinforce key capability areas, align your team, and turn insights into action.

June - Leading with Purpose

Tuesday 9 June 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass Purpose isn’t a poster on the wall. It’s how leaders set direction, make decisions, and create meaning in the work. This masterclass supports leaders to clarify what they stand for, lead with consistency, and lift motivation and ownership through clear intent. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Leading with Purpose, we’ll explore three key areas: Clarifying Your Leadership Purpose – Define the values and impact you want to be known for, and how that shows up in your leadership. Translating Purpose into Action – Connect purpose to priorities, expectations and team behaviours so it becomes real in the work. Sustaining Purpose Under Pressure – Stay grounded through change and competing demands, and lead with steady direction and follow-through.

EOFY Remuneration Reviews: Stop the Costly Mistakes

Thursday 28 May 2026

EOFY is here and for most businesses, that means remuneration conversations are either already happening or about to land on your desk. The problem? Most leaders are walking into those conversations underprepared, inconsistent, and reactive, and it’s costing them far more than a pay rise ever would. In this final remuneration masterclass of the financial year, Trudy cuts through the noise to show you exactly where businesses are getting remuneration wrong, what to do about it before the financial year closes, and how to build a reward strategy that sets you up for success in the year ahead. This isn’t theory. This is practical, commercial, and built for leaders who need to get it right. What We’ll Cover 1. The Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Keep Making: From reactive counteroffers to bonus structures that reward the wrong behaviours — we’ll name what’s actually happening inside businesses right now and why it’s quietly eroding culture and capability. 2. The EOFY Conversations You Need to Have (and How to Have Them): What to say, what not to say, and how to make pay decisions that are fair, defensible, and aligned to what your business actually needs. 3. Building a Reward Strategy That Works Beyond This Financial Year: EOFY isn’t just about this year’s review. It’s the perfect moment to pressure-test your approach and set your strategy for the year ahead — before you’re in reactive mode again. 4. Why Paying More Isn’t Always the Answer: The businesses that retain their best people aren’t always paying the most. They’re doing something more powerful: creating clarity, fairness, and a reward framework people trust. Who This Is For This masterclass is designed for business owners, CEOs, and senior leaders who are responsible for making remuneration decisions, and who want to make them with confidence, consistency, and commercial discipline. If you’ve ever: • Made a pay decision and second-guessed it afterwards • Lost a key person you didn’t see coming • Issued a counteroffer that felt reactive rather than strategic • Wondered if your bonus structure is actually driving the right behaviours This session is built for you. What You’ll Walk Away With ✓ A clear picture of where businesses commonly go wrong, and how to avoid it ✓ Practical language and frameworks for confident remuneration conversations ✓ A starting point for building (or rebuilding) your reward strategy for the new financial Register now, Don’t finish the financial year wondering if you got this right.

Leading Workforce Performance Through Disruption

Tuesday 19 May 2026

In this 90-minute masterclass, Trudy MacDonald will focus on keeping performance steady when conditions are anything but. The session is practical and grounded. What to hold firm on. Where to flex. How to lead in a way that keeps people engaged, accountable and moving in the right direction. Together, you’ll unpack what’s getting in the way of consistent performance right now, and what to do about it. Trudy will take you through how to: 1. Set direction people can actually follow, even when things are changing 2. Hold expectations without losing trust or connection 3. Keep your team focused and taking ownership when energy dips 4. Protect your key people and capability when you can’t do everything 5. Handle recognition and reward decisions in a way that feels fair and considered You’ll also look at the rhythm of your leadership, how you communicate, how you check in, and how you step in early when something’s off. These are often the small shifts that make the biggest difference. At its best, leadership in uncertainty feels steady. People know what matters. They know what’s expected of them. And they feel supported to deliver. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of where to focus, how to have the conversations that count, and what to do next with your team. If you’re looking to lead with more clarity, keep your people with you, and sustain performance through change, this session will be time well spent.

May - Talent Retention & Succession Planning

Tuesday 19 May 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass Strong teams don’t happen by chance. This masterclass helps leaders build the conditions that keep good people, reduce key-person risk, and develop a ready pipeline—without overcomplicating the process. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Talent Retention & Succession Planning, we’ll explore three key areas: Understanding What Keeps People Engaged – Get clear on what drives retention in your context and what leaders can influence day-to-day. Planning for the Future – Identify critical roles, assess risk, and pinpoint capability gaps before they become business problems. Creating Development Pathways – Build practical growth plans using coaching, stretch opportunities and role clarity so talent can progress.

Masterclass: Navigating Salary Reviews & Incentive Design

Wednesday 15 April 2026

This 90-minute virtual masterclass with award-winning remuneration expert Trudy MacDonald delivers a comprehensive playbook for navigating end-of-year salary reviews, designing incentive schemes, and retaining your top talent. You’ll gain practical frameworks and real-world examples to ensure your remuneration and reward strategies drive performance, fairness, and engagement. Key Focus Areas: Remuneration strategy and principles - How to define what your organisation values and ensure remuneration supports attraction, retention and performance. Salary benchmarking - How to use market data thoughtfully while balancing competitiveness with internal equity. Incentive structures that drive performance - How to design incentives that reward results, reinforce the right behaviours and remain simple and fair. Leadership practices that make remuneration work - How clear expectations, regular performance conversations and consistent follow through ensure remuneration supports accountability and engagement.

April - Having Sensitive Conversations with Confidence

Tuesday 14 April 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass Culture is shaped in the conversations leaders have, and the ones they avoid. This masterclass builds confidence and capability to address sensitive issues early, clearly and respectfully, so performance and relationships don’t drift. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Having Sensitive Conversations with Confidence, we’ll explore three key areas: Understanding the Cost of Avoidance – Spot early signs of drift and understand how silence affects trust, performance and team norms. Preparing for the Conversation – Clarify intent, separate facts from stories, manage emotions, and set the conditions for a productive discussion. Holding the Conversation Well – Use a simple structure to be direct and human, respond to defensiveness, and repair after tension.

Special Masterclass – Aligning Gen Z and Leaders

Monday 16 March 2026

Clear expectations and honest conversations are essential for performance, trust and engagement, yet many teams are finding accountability harder to talk about. Leaders are unsure how direct they can be. Gen Z employees are unsure what is expected, how feedback works, and how to raise issues safely. Good intent exists on both sides, but misalignment creates frustration, avoidance and softened standards. This 90-minute virtual masterclass focuses on how to hold accountability conversations that work for everyone. Designed for both managers and Gen Z employees, the session supports two-way communication, shared understanding and practical ways forward. We strongly encourage whole teams to attend together to build common language and consistent expectations. Participants will explore: - How accountability is experienced differently by Gen Z and leaders - Why clarity supports trust and psychological safety - What effective accountability still requires from everyone - How to give and receive feedback without defensiveness - Practical language for raising issues, setting expectations and agreeing next steps - How to reset conversations when tension or misalignment occurs This session is practical, grounded and immediately usable. It strengthens engagement by making expectations explicit and conversations normal, rather than avoided.

March - Applied Strategic Thinking

Wednesday 11 March 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass When the pace is high, it’s easy to get stuck in urgent work and miss what matters most. This masterclass resets the foundations of strategic thinking so leaders can prioritise well, connect daily work to direction, and make decisions that hold up under pressure. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Applied Strategic Thinking, we’ll explore three key areas: Thinking Beyond the Day-to-Day – Shift from task execution to value creation. Focus on what will matter in 3–6 months, not just this week. Connecting Strategy to Action – Translate goals into clear priorities, measures of success, and practical team plans. Decision-Making with Impact – Improve judgement in ambiguity. Balance trade-offs, align stakeholders, and make calls you can explain.

Leadership Labs Monthly Masterclasses By Trudy MacDonald

Tuesday 8 July 2025

February - Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Tuesday 10 February 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass In the final stretch of delivery, relationships and alignment can make or break outcomes. This masterclass helps leaders engage stakeholders with clarity, build trust fast, and influence decisions without relying on title or authority. In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Stakeholder Engagement & Influence, we’ll explore three key areas: Understanding Stakeholder Dynamics – Identify your key stakeholders, what they value, and where expectations may be misaligned. Building Trust and Credibility – Strengthen your presence, communication and follow-through to build confidence and reduce friction. Influencing Without Authority – Use practical tools to create buy-in, handle pushback, and move work forward through shared outcomes.

January - Managing Change & Uncertainty

Tuesday 20 January 2026

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass Change is constant, but uncertainty doesn’t have to mean instability. Great leaders know how to stay composed, think clearly, and guide their teams with confidence even when the path ahead is unclear. This practical, interactive session equips leaders with the mindset and tools to navigate disruption, lead through ambiguity, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. In this masterclass, we’ll explore three core areas: Understanding Change Dynamics Recognise how change impacts people and performance, and learn strategies for building stability and trust when things are shifting around you. Leading Through Uncertainty Discover practical tools to communicate with clarity, foster adaptability, and support your team’s focus and energy during times of ambiguity. Building Personal Resilience Strengthen your ability to stay grounded and forward-thinking as a leader so you can model optimism and confidence even when outcomes are unpredictable.

DEC - Coaching for Performance & Development

Wednesday 3 December 2025

1-Hour Virtual Masterclass Great leaders don’t just manage performance, they unlock potential. Coaching is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen capability, lift engagement, and drive sustainable results. This practical, interactive session will equip leaders with the tools and mindset to coach with confidence, clarity, and impact. In this masterclass, we’ll explore three core areas: Foundations of Coaching – Understand what effective coaching looks like in practice, and how it builds trust, ownership, and momentum. Coaching for Growth & Performance – Learn how to balance support with challenge, ask powerful questions, and guide individuals toward solutions that strengthen accountability and development. Embedding a Coaching Mindset – Discover practical frameworks to integrate coaching into everyday conversations, so it becomes part of how your team learns, grows, and delivers results.

AI Adoption in Action: From Technical Capability to Cultural

Wednesday 19 November 2025

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Despite AI tools being more powerful and accessible than ever, adoption across Australian workplaces remains slow. The barriers are not technical. They are human. In this 90-minute premium webinar, Tim Martin and Trudy MacDonald will explore the real reasons AI adoption is stalling in organisations and what leaders can do to turn curiosity and resistance into action and momentum. This session is designed for leaders, HR professionals and decision-makers who want to lead AI transformation with clarity, confidence and care. It goes beyond theory to focus on practical change that delivers results. What this session will cover: - Embedding AI successfully - A live demo of a powerful AI tool in action - Key people and culture barriers to adoption, and how to overcome them - A practical framework to lead your team with clarity and confidence.

NOV - Creating a Culture of Ownership & Accountability

Wednesday 5 November 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Creating a Culture of Ownership & Accountability, we’ll explore three key areas: Foundations of Ownership & Accountability – Understand the difference between compliance and true commitment and how accountability builds trust, engagement, and momentum. Breaking Down the Barriers – Explore the common pitfalls that erode accountability, such as unclear expectations, fear of conflict, and a culture of blame. Gain practical strategies to overcome these challenges and reset team dynamics. Leading with Clarity & Commitment – Discover simple, practical frameworks to set clear agreements, hold constructive accountability conversations, and empower your team to take ownership of outcomes. This practical and future-focused session is ideal for emerging, future, and existing leaders who want to strengthen the foundations of accountability, ensure the right momentum leading into the end of the year, and set their teams up for sustainable success.

Future-Proofing Your Workforce Masterclass

Wednesday 29 October 2025

The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with AI reshaping roles, generational expectations shifting, external political and economic impacts, and overall employee engagement at historic lows, there's tension and challenges across all industries and all organisations. But there are also significant opportunities. In this 90-minute virtual masterclass, award-winning speaker and leadership thought expert Trudy MacDonald, will share practical, people-focused strategies for leaders to: 1. Engage teams across generations 2. Sustain high performance without causing burnout 3. Build a culture of trust and accountability 4. Lead confidently through AI-driven change (without being a tech expert) You’ll leave with clear actions to implement immediately, and the leadership foresight to position your organisation for success in 2026 and beyond.

Oct - Team Communication in Hybrid and Multi-Gen Workforce

Wednesday 8 October 2025

Today’s teams span multiple generations and a mix of hybrid, remote, and in-office arrangements. This brings both opportunity and real challenges, particularly in communication, consistency, and accountability. In this engaging 1-hour masterclass, Trudy will share practical tools and real-world examples to help leaders overcome communication barriers, build team alignment, and drive performance across different work styles and generational expectations. We’ll explore: - Communicating Across Generations Understand generational preferences and adapt your style to avoid misalignment. - Creating Accountability in Hybrid Teams Set clear expectations and use simple rhythms to drive ownership without micromanaging. - Driving Performance Through Inclusive Communication Build trust, psychological safety, and team rituals that support connection and shared outcomes.

Exclusive HR/P&C Review Offer for HBT Members

Monday 1 September 2025

We’re excited to offer HBT members who attended the recent conference and follow-up webinar with Trudy an exclusive opportunity to strengthen their people and culture practices. What’s Included 1. HR/P&C Review – Conducted via an online survey to assess your current people and culture practices. 2. Comprehensive Report – Highlights any gaps and provides tailored recommendations. 3. 12-Month Roadmap – A practical action plan to guide your next steps over the year ahead. 4. 30-Minute Debrief – A session with a P&C Lead to walk you through your report and roadmap and provide guidance on understanding your recommendations and taking the necessary steps forward. Special Reduced Rate for HBT Members: $999 + GST Offer ends: 6 September Reviews must be completed by: End of November This is a valuable opportunity to gain expert insight into your HR/P&C practices at a significantly reduced rate. helping you set your business up for sustainable people success.

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HBT Webinar - Practical HR Solutions for Retail Success

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Join Trudy for a free 45-minute webinar on Practical HR Solutions for Retail Success. In this short session, you’ll learn: A clear roadmap to implement people and culture practices Practical tools you can apply immediately Real-world case studies from retail environments Actionable takeaways to support your journey Insights to help you build and sustain a high-performance team If you’re like most store owners we speak to, you don’t want HR fluff – just practical help, when and where you need it. That’s exactly what this is all about.

September Masterclass: Time Management & Delegation

Tuesday 2 September 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Effective Time Management & Delegation, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Mastering Your Time as a Leader – Understand the difference between being busy and being effective. Learn how to prioritise what matters most, manage competing demands, and focus on high-value activities. 2. Overcoming the Barriers to Delegation – Explore the common mindset blocks that hold leaders back from delegating and learn how to let go without losing control. 3. Delegating with Clarity and Confidence – Discover a simple framework to delegate tasks effectively—setting clear expectations, providing the right level of support, and empowering your team to deliver. This practical and empowering session is ideal for emerging, future, and existing leaders who want to take control of their time, reduce overwhelm, and unlock the potential of their teams through smart, confident delegation.

AI Adoption in Action: From Technical Capability to Cultural

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Despite AI tools being more powerful and accessible than ever, adoption across Australian workplaces remains slow. The barriers are not technical. They are human. In this 90-minute premium webinar, Tim Martin and Trudy MacDonald will explore the real reasons AI adoption is stalling in organisations and what leaders can do to turn curiosity and resistance into action and momentum. This session is designed for leaders, HR professionals and decision-makers who want to lead AI transformation with clarity, confidence and care. It goes beyond theory to focus on practical change that delivers results. What this session will cover: - Embedding AI successfully - A live demo of a powerful AI tool in action - Key people and culture barriers to adoption, and how to overcome them - A practical framework to lead your team with clarity and confidence.

August Masterclass: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Wednesday 13 August 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Why it Matters – Understand the five core components of EQ and how emotional intelligence underpins effective leadership, team relationships, and decision-making. 2. Building Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation – Learn how to recognise your own emotional triggers, manage stress, and respond—not react—under pressure. Discover how your mindset and behaviours influence those around you. 3. Empathy, Relationships and Influence – Explore how to connect with others, build trust, and create psychologically safe environments through empathy and authentic communication. This engaging and practical session is ideal for emerging, future, and existing leaders who want to strengthen their leadership presence, improve team dynamics, and lead with greater confidence, empathy, and impact.

July Masterclass: Managing vs Leading

Tuesday 15 July 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Managing vs Leading, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Understanding the Shift from Managing to Leading – Unpack the core differences between managing tasks and leading people. Learn when each approach is needed and how to transition confidently into a leadership mindset. 2. Building the Foundations of Leadership – Explore what it means to lead with purpose, influence, and self-awareness. Discover how strong leadership starts with clarity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire others. 3. Goal Setting for Alignment and Impact – Learn how to create goals that go beyond the to-do list—goals that engage your team, drive results, and build a shared sense of direction and accountability. This session is ideal for emerging, future, and existing leaders who are ready to step into their leadership potential, build confidence, and lay the foundations for leading high-performing teams with clarity and purpose.

June Masterclass: Foundations of a High-Performance Teams

Tuesday 10 June 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Foundations of a High-Performance Team, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Building a Foundation of Trust – Understand why trust is the cornerstone of high-performing teams and learn how to foster psychological safety, collaboration, and open communication. 2. Creating Clarity and Alignment – Discover how to set clear expectations, align team goals, and ensure everyone understands their role in driving collective success. 3. Embedding Accountability and Continuous Improvement – Learn strategies to establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and ongoing development to sustain high performance over time. This focused yet impactful session is ideal for leaders seeking to enhance team dynamics, improve alignment, and create a high-performance culture that drives results.

Leadership Labs By TalentCode HR

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Online Leadership Development Program with Monthly Masterclasses delivered by Trudy MacDonald 4 Month Program: March 2025 - June 2025 Stream Options: Foundational - 1 hour monthly masterclasses for current or emerging leaders Accelerator - 1.5 hour monthly masterclasses for established or senior leaders

Masterclass: Navigating Salary Reviews & Incentive Design

Wednesday 14 May 2025

May Masterclass: Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Preparing for Difficult Conversations In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Preparing for Difficult Conversations, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Understanding the Dynamics of Difficult Conversations: Learn what makes conversations challenging, identify common pitfalls, and develop strategies to approach them with clarity and confidence. 2. Mastering Techniques for Effective Communication: Gain practical tools to navigate sensitive topics, manage emotions (both yours and others), and ensure conversations remain respectful and productive. 3. Building Confidence for High-Stakes Discussions: Discover how to prepare for difficult conversations by setting clear objectives, anticipating challenges, and fostering positive outcomes, even in complex situations. This focused yet impactful session is ideal for leaders seeking to enhance their communication skills, improve relationships, and create a culture of trust and accountability within their organisation.

Webinar: Navigating Salary Reviews

Thursday 10 April 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass, Trudy MacDonald (award-winning remuneration expert) and Rachel Nelson (experienced HR leader) will provide leaders and managers with the tools and insights needed to navigate salary reviews with confidence, fairness, and compliance. As businesses face budget constraints, evolving pay transparency laws, and increasing employee expectations, having the right framework, data, and communication strategies is essential. This session will cover: 🔹 Best-Practice Salary Review Process 🔹 Understanding the Role of Salary Benchmarking 🔹 Managing Salary Review Conversations Effectively 🔹 Minimising Compliance & Legal Risks 🔹 Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Market This practical and high-impact session will equip you with the frameworks, language, and strategies to lead salary reviews that are structured, transparent, and effective.

April Masterclass: High-Performance Habits

Tuesday 8 April 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on High-Performance Habits, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Building a Foundation for Success: Understand the essential habits that drive sustained performance, including goal-setting, prioritisation, and mindset mastery, to achieve consistent results. 2. Optimising Energy and Focus: Learn practical strategies to manage time effectively, enhance focus, and maintain energy levels to perform at your peak in high-pressure environments. 3. Embedding Habits for Long-Term Impact: Discover how to develop and sustain habits that foster resilience, adaptability, and growth, enabling you to lead by example and inspire your team. This focused yet impactful session is ideal for leaders looking to elevate their performance, maximise productivity, and create a culture of excellence within their organisation.

March Masterclass: Influence and Persuasion

Tuesday 11 March 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Leader Influence, Presence, and Persuasion, Trudy will explore three key areas: 1. Mastering Executive Presence: Understand the core components of executive presence and how to cultivate authenticity, confidence, and clarity to inspire trust and authority. 2. Crafting Persuasive Messages: Learn techniques to design impactful messages that resonate with diverse audiences, enabling you to align teams and influence decision-making. 3. Influencing in High-Stakes Scenarios: Discover strategies to effectively engage and persuade key stakeholders, handle challenging conversations, and lead with authority during critical moments. This focused yet impactful session is ideal for leaders seeking to enhance their ability to inspire, influence, and drive success through improved presence, communication, and persuasion.

February Masterclass: Radical Candour

Tuesday 4 February 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Radical Candour, Trudy will explore three key areas: Mastering the Radical Candour Framework: Understand the core principles of Radical Candour, balancing caring personally with challenging directly to foster a culture of open and honest communication. Giving & Receiving Effective Feedback: Learn practical techniques to deliver specific, clear feedback that encourages growth, and strategies to receive feedback with openness, ensuring it’s constructive and well-received. Building a Feedback-Rich Culture: Discover how to create an environment where continuous feedback is the norm, empowering teams to communicate effectively, handle difficult conversations, and drive accountability. This focused yet impactful session is ideal for busy leaders looking to enhance communication skills, improve team dynamics, and cultivate a culture of trust and accountability in their organisation.

January Masterclass: Effective Goal Setting

Tuesday 21 January 2025

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Effective Goal Setting: Strategies for Development, Performance, and Success, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. The Power of Goal Setting for Development, Performance, and Success: Understand how effective goal setting can propel both personal and team growth, boosting performance and achieving long-term success. 2. How to Set and Track Meaningful Individual/Team Goals: Learn practical techniques to establish clear, measurable goals and implement systems to track progress, ensuring alignment with your overall vision. 3. How to Ensure Goals Are Achieved: Discover strategies to overcome obstacles, maintain momentum, and ensure that your goals are not just set, but achieved.

December Masterclass: Teamwork and Collaboration

Tuesday 10 December 2024

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Teamwork and Collaboration: Building High-Performing Teams, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. The Foundations of Effective Teamwork: Understand the core principles of successful teamwork, including trust, communication, and shared goals. 2. Strategies for Enhancing Collaboration: Learn practical techniques to foster collaboration within your team, such as leveraging diverse strengths, facilitating open dialogue, and encouraging mutual support. 3. Creating a Collaborative Culture: Discover how to embed collaboration into your organisation's culture, ensuring sustained teamwork and collective success. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to build and sustain high-performing, collaborative teams within their teams.

Masterclass: Remuneration for High-Performance Organisations

Monday 25 November 2024

This 90-minute masterclass with Trudy MacDonald delves into the critical role of remuneration and reward systems in driving high-performance cultures. Participants will explore best practices for designing incentive structures that motivate and reward employees while aligning with organisational goals and values. Key Focus Areas: 1. Designing Competitive and Equitable Compensation Packages: 2. Implementing Performance-Based Reward Systems 3. Balancing Financial Rewards with Non-Monetary Incentives 4. Ensuring Transparency and Fairness in Remuneration Practices As part of the ticket price, participants will receive a recording of the session and a copy of TalentCode HR's Remuneration Playbook (step by step guide on Effective Remuneration and Incentive Design.

November Masterclass: Innovation Mindset

Tuesday 12 November 2024

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Innovation Mindset: Strategies for Continuous Learning and Improvement, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. Why a Willingness to Learn is Important: Understand the significance of fostering a mindset open to learning and its impact on innovation and growth. 2. Critically Analyse Failures and Successes: Learn how to effectively assess both failures and successes to gain valuable insights and drive future improvements. 3. Embedding Learnings and Supporting a Continuous Learning Environment: Discover strategies to integrate learnings into your organisation and promote an environment that encourages ongoing learning and innovation. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to enhance their innovation capabilities and drive continuous improvement in their teams and organisations.

October Masterclass: Resilience & Mental Toughness

Tuesday 8 October 2024

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Resilience and Mental Toughness: Strategies for a Positive Work Culture, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. The Factors that Drive a Negative Work Culture and How to Mitigate These: Identify the root causes of a negative work environment and learn strategies to address and transform them. 2. Staff Well-Being and Driving a Positive Culture: Explore techniques to promote staff well-being and create a positive, supportive workplace culture that enhances productivity and satisfaction. 3. Building Resilient Teams: Learn how to foster resilience within your teams, ensuring they can adapt and thrive in the face of challenges and change. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to enhance their leadership skills and create a resilient, positive work culture.

Masterclass: Remuneration for High-Performance Organisations

Tuesday 1 October 2024

September Masterclass: Managing Change

Tuesday 10 September 2024

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Managing Change: Best Practices for Successful Transformation, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. Change Management Best Practices: Discover the most effective practices for managing change within your organisation, ensuring smooth transitions and positive outcomes. 2. Bringing Teams on the Change Journey: Explore strategies to engage and involve your teams in the change process, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment. 3. Implementing Change: Learn the key principles of implementing change successfully, from planning and execution to monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to enhance their change management skills and lead their teams through successful transformations.

August Masterclass: Leading Change

Tuesday 13 August 2024

In this 1-hour virtual masterclass on Leading Change: Strategies for Effective Transformation, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. The Impact of Change: Understand the profound effects of change on individuals and organisations, and how to navigate these challenges. 2. Leading and Influencing Change: Discover strategies to lead and influence change effectively, ensuring that your vision is communicated and embraced across all levels of the organisation. 3. Managing Change Fatigue: Learn techniques to recognise and mitigate change fatigue, keeping your team motivated and resilient throughout the transformation process. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to enhance their leadership skills and successfully guide their organisations through change.

July Masterclass: Delivering Results

Tuesday 9 July 2024

Join us for a focused, one-hour virtual masterclass designed to elevate your ability to deliver results effectively. In this 1 hour virtual masterclass on Delivering Results: Effective Strategies for High-Performance Leadership, Trudy will delve into three essential areas: 1. Understanding the Causes of Poor Performance: Identify and address the underlying factors that hinder productivity and outcomes. 2. Motivating Teams to Deliver Results: Explore strategies to inspire and energise your team, ensuring they are aligned and committed to achieving goals. 3. Effective Planning and Execution: Learn the key principles of strategic planning and flawless execution to turn plans into reality. This concise yet powerful session is perfect for busy professionals seeking practical, actionable insights to enhance their leadership skills and drive their teams towards exceptional performance.

Remuneration, Recognition and Performance

Tuesday 22 November 2022

Virtual Masterclass with Q&A Presented by multi-award winning speaker Trudy MacDonald Employee engagement is one of the key drivers of individual and company performance. An effective compensation and remuneration structure can play an important role in employee engagement and motivating performance. In the current climate of talent shortages and attraction/retention challenges, ensuring a best practice remuneration strategy will be critical to your competitive advantage. In this session you will learn: - How to impact individual and business performance through compensation design - How to build an effective compensation strategy and policy - How to create effective fixed and variable compensation models - How to incorporate compensation into your performance strategy The focus of the session is providing small business leaders with a simple and repeatable solutions In collaboration with NSW Small Business Month November

Talent Attraction, Retention and Engagement

Wednesday 16 November 2022

Virtual Masterclass with Q&A Presented by multi-award winning speaker Trudy MacDonald In the current environment the focus for leaders should be around the engagement, retention and wellbeing of their staff. The foundations of high-performance and satisfaction develop from effective ways of working and alignment around communication, decision making and collaboration. In order to ensure our teams are effectively engaged and retained, a culture of development, psychological safety and feedback must be sustained. In this workshop Trudy discusses: - The current state of the talent market and best practice approaches for retention - Establishing effective ways of working to support a culture of performance, development and engagement - Development as a driver of success and engaging in a continuous learning culture The focus of the session is providing small business leaders with a simple and repeatable solutions In collaboration with NSW Small Business Month November

Difficult Conversations Leadership Lab Workshop

Between Monday 28 September 2020 and Monday 26 October 2020

Workshop 1 - Effective Performance Conversations

Life After Lockdown: Rebuilding High Performance Workforces

Wednesday 17 June 2020

As we start to move through the initial business and personal phase of disruption associated with COVID-19, forward looking organisations are establishing plans and taking action to rebuild a high-performance workforce. How can we bring our businesses back ever stronger when there remains a high level of uncertainty about the future, we are expecting a slow economic recovery and our traditional ways of working have been disrupted.

Online Webinar Masterclass

Webinar Masterclass - Planning to Thrive

Wednesday 29 April 2020

Many leaders are experiencing the impact of significant external pressures on their business and teams. The economic, community and personal turmoil associated with COVID-19 has stopped many leadership teams in their tracks with their focus turned to survival. We know this period of disruption and uncertainty will end which creates a unique opportunity for businesses, teams and individuals to emerge stronger, more resilient and better equipped than ever before to thrive in the future

Online Webinar Masterclass

Webinar Masterclass - Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

Friday 17 April 2020

Given the economic, community and personal turmoil we are currently experiencing, your behaviour and actions as a leader will have a significant impact on the future state of the business. Added to this, ways of work are rapidly changing which creates even greater uncertainty and issues many leaders have not previously experienced. Following the workshop, participants will have access to a free 20-minute 1:1 consultation to support implementing the recommended business and leadership practice

Online Webinar Masterclass

Webinar Masterclass - Remote Workforce

Wednesday 15 April 2020

With many people working from home for the first time, leaders are challenged with finding new ways to inspire and engage teams in a virtual world. More than ever focus, alignment and accountability is critical to support businesses as they navigate a challenging economy and medical crisis. Following the workshop, participants will have access to a free 20-minute 1:1 consultation to support tailoring the recommended work from home practices to the business.

Online Webinar Masterclass

Leadership Development Workshop - Melbourne

Wednesday 11 March 2020

The workshop is a full-day program, open to an intimate group of 20 participants to ensure a high-value return for Participants as they work closely with Trudy MacDonald to enhance their leadership capabilities to create a high performing culture of accountability. Participants will finish the day with the leadership know-how, practical tools and templates they can implement immediately with their teams. Early Bird Code: EarlyBird

Karstens Conference Centre Melbourne

Leadership Development Workshop - Sydney

Thursday 27 February 2020

Karstens Conference Centre Sydney