“I have unshakeable faith in the power of the collective to solve any problem.”
Lina Mbirkou, Senior Associate
Lina Mbirkou brings a wealth of experience facilitating collaborative, compassionate and purposeful conversations to support leaders and
organisations in transformation. She is passionate about empowering leaders to navigate complex systems by finding their inner compass and embodies a consciousness of self and ecosystem in all her work. She champions the importance of wellness and a human-centred
approach in dealing with changing contexts.
Through Lina’s deep knowledge and experience, she has harnessed emergent theories of change, and energised leaders focussed on
sustainable, thriving futures. Most recently, her commitment to transformative leadership has seen her as the Facilitator in Residence for Conscious Capitalism and the Founder, Principal Consultant and Facilitator for MACRO Leaders. Along this path, she has enabled visionaries to create their difference, at whatever stage of the journey they are on.
Her ability to connect people and facilitate evolution is underpinned by a deep understanding of leadership and business models. Having completed a Masters of Commerce in France, Lina consolidated her
knowledge further with a Masters of Business Administration. She has previous professional engagements in the fields of marketing and communications. Her approach is characterised by a compelling energy, warmth, and joy as she leads leaders, teams and organisations to that moment of transformation where it “drops in” and the future opens up. Those that have worked with her believe that “Lina creates spaces where magic can happen.”
Beyond work, Lina is a certified Yoga, meditation and wellness teacher, poet, and podcaster, who has a talent for holding space with compassion and empathy. Lina also believes in the vital importance of our connection with land, and is often found outside bushwalking and enjoying nature, integrating embodiment practices back into her work.
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A dynamo designer and problem-solving prodigy, Kate applies her design expertise and passion for visual learning to our graphic, instructional and product design department.
As a principal, lead facilitator, process designer, writer and executive coach at Performance Frontiers, Dr Martin Challis is dedicated to utilising his creativity and insight as powerful catalysts for facilitating learning and transformational change in organisations, teams and individuals.
Backed by over a decade of national and international experience in education, corporate management and consultancy, Taya’s work as an impassioned facilitator designer, educator and coach at Performance Frontiers expertly balances content and process to elicit powerful learning outcomes and cultivate meaningful change.
Dr Georgia Seffrin is supported by over 15 years’ experience in transformational change and leadership in organisations. She has built a productive career in learning design and facilitation across a diversity of professional sectors including education, health, government, corporate and arts organisations.
As Performance Frontier’s lead graphic and instructional designer, Jason breathes life into complex theory and unlocks new ways of thinking through the production of captivating tools and designs.
Jocelyn utilises her expertise in relationship management, knowledge of integrated marketing communications and skills in word wizardry to establish, maintain and enrichen PF’s professional relationships.
Ed recognises the partnering role finance has in realising an organisation’s strategy. Over six years, Ed has responded to manifold challenges of our rapidly evolving business and has helped Performance Frontiers thrive. His skillful management and refinement of our financial processes and systems help to ensure that we remain agile, responsive and successful. His financial expertise has been built through decades of financial consultation, dedicated bookkeeping, financial reporting and accounting both locally and nationally.
Lowanna uses her 20 years’ experience as a program designer, facilitator, arts educator and academic to help our clients make meaningful change in a way than inspires transformational growth.
Kylie uses her high-level relationship skills, expertise in coaching psychology and facilitation prowess to co-create transformative learning experiences and build human potential.
Dr Jane Austin brings over 20 years’ experience as a registered clinical psychologist to guide organisational and individual development in her work as a designer, coach and facilitator with Performance Frontiers team.
Olga is our office all-rounder and administration superstar. She applies her design acumen and super organisational skills to the task of designing efficient systems processes behind the scenes at Performance Frontiers.