Our people
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
As a Director with Pique Global I work with individual leaders to develop their capacity to lead through complexity, and leadership teams to collectively achieve systemic change. I am an experienced executive and consultant with a particular focus on organisational and culture change, and vertical leadership growth. I have been in Executive roles in the finance industry and Government for over ten years across both operational and corporate services functions.
I have led large teams through a number of organisational transformations from planning to execution and was a coordinator and first responder at the State level to emergency events including the bushfires of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a firm believer that organisations can, and must, honour a responsibility to the growth of their people, those they serve, those they partner and those they impact without sacrificing growth or achievement.
I now have the privilege of working in partnership with organisational leaders (SA Water, Keolis Downer, University of Adelaide) through Executive individual and team coaching, vertical development programs, and advice and management of systemic change programs, particularly culture change. My approach is oriented toward helping leaders to embrace their full capacities, lifting awareness and conscious action, allowing and enabling growth and maturity amidst ambiguity.
I hold a Masters of Business Administration, Masters in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Management. I am accredited in various cultural diagnostic, adult development and coaching tools including The Leadership Circle (TLC), MindNavigator, Human Synergistics (LSI/GSI and OCI/OEI).
Selina Ryan
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
From a very young age I held a passion for supporting people to work through complexity, find solutions to the problems that challenged their equilibrium; creating space for them to move forwards. The undiagnosed 15 year old coach in me held counsel at the kitchen bench for a succession of friends to talk through their problems!
Following a 12 year ‘deviation’ in corporate communications, PR and marketing in Australia and London, my compass found true north again and I realised my sense of fulfilment and purpose was aligned to developing my staff to be the best versions of themselves both personally and professionally. This led to a journey in the early 2000’s of discovering the modality and power of ‘coaching’ and a change in career soon followed.
Today, I coach senior executives and leadership teams holistically, to successfully navigate the increasing complexity present in their individual, organisational and systemic environments. In doing so I help accelerate their personal awareness and professional performance, enabling them to be effective leaders who are aware of their impact on the people, community and environment around them.
I also have a particular passion in working with women stepping up on to SLT, ELTs or Boards; supporting them to step into their power, self-esteem and take their place at the table with confidence and fortitude.
I enjoy partnering with my clients to co-create moments of meaning making and clarity, I love a good challenging conversation or two and believe a sense of humour is essential to all good work! For the last 15 years I have coached and facilitated across a broad range of industries.
I have a Masters of of Organisational Coaching, The University of Sydney, Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner, Global Team Coaching Institute & EMCC Global Individual Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA); A Master Trainer Neuro Change Method – Brain and Mind Science Training and a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I am accredited in a number of 360 feedback tools.
In my personal time exercise is key; gym, running, ocean swimming at Coogee beach, snow skiing and tennis. I love to travel and have fun nurturing girls’ lunches. I am an aspirational reader; there are always at least 5 books on the go and I like to practice mindfulness. I live in Sydney by the beach with my husband and 19 year old son.
Ally Wilson
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
I began working with PiqueGlobal in 2015 as their Finance Manager and am now a Partner in the business, supporting the team as Director of Operations and Finance. When I am not in front of my laptop in the Victorian High Country you will find me adventuring in the mountains, on foot, skis or mountain bike.
Sharon Koster
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
During my 25-year career, I have been a leader – in the military, and as a senior executive in a large consulting firm – and now also enjoy working with leaders. Working with PiqueGlobal, I share my leadership experience and expertise as a consultant, facilitator and executive coach.
My expertise in culture, strategy, innovation and change leadership offers a pragmatic approach for senior leaders and their teams. I have facilitated groups from the board and executive level to large senior leader cohorts of over 200 people. I have experience across many industries, including oil and gas, mining, Defence, technology, education and financial services. I have worked in Australia, the UK and Singapore (with regional responsibility).
I enjoy getting outdoors and being active and adventurous. I enjoy sharing these activities with youth in my role as a Venturer Leader in Scouts. The youth keep me on my toes – exploring the world and pushing my boundaries.
Steven McInnes
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
I started my career as a Professional Tennis Player, competing in tournaments across Asia, Europe and played at Wimbledon. After retiring, I worked as an elite coach for 10 years developing the players of the future and helping them to understand that tennis involves much more than just hitting a ball – it also involves strategy, tenacity and resilience. These qualities, I later came to understand are important in all aspects of life.
Today, I work with leaders and organisations to help them turn their strategy into action, to build their leadership capability and to enhance connection across their stakeholders and value chains.
As a founding Director of PiqueGlobal, I’m involved in working with high performing leadership teams to deliver on their Vision, Goals & Strategy as they grapple with the big challenges that emerge in their industry. My role is to facilitate, coach, challenge and provoke individuals and teams to think in different ways, consider alternative perspectives and bring the best out of the collective talent in their organisation.
What I find really rewarding, is to see the continued growth and success of my clients including CSIRO, Queensland Rail, Canegrowers, Federal & State Govt Departments, Mazda, ANZ Bank, BMW, Telstra & AusPost.
I still have a passion for tennis and compete on the Master’s Seniors circuit.
Kerryn Miller
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
‘All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson
As an organisational psychologist, I grew my career during the economic recession of the early 1990s, working with financial advisers to build capabilities and resilience in the face of major industry reform. Since joining PiqueGlobal in 2017, it has been humbling to be part of a ‘tribe’ who artfully combine our common and diverse talents to grow courageous and connected leaders.
My practice is holistic and evidence-based. I am committed to supporting leaders to engage in reflective practice in all they do. I partner with leaders and organisations across the globe (as far away as Antarctica) to build capability that is both systemic and sustainable. With my support, organisations craft safe spaces in which their people can face the ever-increasing demands of their work and life roles with humanity, agility and success.
I have qualifications and experience in advanced coaching and supervision. I am a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Victorian Co-Chair of the Association for Coaching and Fellow of the College of Organisational Psychologists. I hold certification in a range of diagnostic tools including the Leadership Circle, LSI/OCI, MBTI, MSCEIT and Four Rooms of Change.
I enjoy nourishing my adventurous, playful, creative spirit by singing in a choir, vinyasa yoga, sketching, painting, playing the guitar, dancing and outdoor adventures.
David Romano
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
I am a qualified facilitator and coach with a passion for developing leaders and their teams to affect the cultural, strategic and personal change needed for their organisations to prosper. I get a huge kick out of working side-by-side with senior leaders who dare to transform themselves, their teams and their organisation. Seeing them grow as leaders and achieving incredible results keeps me inspired in my role as a leadership facilitator and coach. I have qualifications in leadership and am accredited in a range of psychometric instruments including The Leadership Circle, MBTI, MRTI and Strengthscope™.
My approach is built on the back of 18 years of business experience. My real business experience gave me an insatiable appetite for working with senior leaders. My business experience includes work in senior management roles with Australia’s largest insurance companies – including in business development, operational management and project leadership. In these roles, I oversaw significant commercial portfolios achieving nationwide benchmarked profit returns, while leading a large professional team. In project leadership roles I was heavily involved in mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation initiatives. I was intricately involved in redesigning business processes that transformed organisational performance.
Outside of work, I love to travel – a passion which has taken me from climbing high mountains in Nepal to diving in beautiful underwater locations. From heritage cities to remote locations, my adventurer’s heart is always exploring and visiting new experiences, cultures and places.
Paul Sedgwick
DIRECTOR
ABOUT
I am one of the founding partners of PiqueGlobal and lead some of the broader Asia business. My role sees me active around the world and has spanned many industries, with particularly deep experience in the science, automotive and financial services industries.
My cross-cultural work has been an incredible learning journey, which has challenged many of my previous assumptions about effective leadership practice. I deeply appreciate the nuances and challenges of working with leaders in organisations that operate globally, and who have multicultural workforces.
As a former senior leader within the banking and finance industry, I have witnessed first-hand the difference effective leadership makes in driving organisational outcomes. I focus on working with teams, individual leaders and leadership communities to help them deliver on business and personal ambitions. In particular, I work with them to lift the collective consciousness of leadership within organisations, so it is more agile and adaptive to challenges.
I have an energetic and passionate facilitating style and am quick to nurture trust within groups to elicit more open and authentic conversations and insights. I am privileged to have worked with some clients for over 18 years and to have proudly shared their development and successes along the way.
Yda Gray
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
Some people struggle with the pronunciation of my name. But don’t worry – it’s easy. You simply pronounce it the same as the colour ‘grey’. And in case you’re wondering, my first name is pronounced ‘Ayda’.
I support leaders in making meaning of their world, and building the culture and systemic capability needed to take courageous action in line with their vision and strategy. I have a special interest in evaluating the impact of leadership development on individual, team and organisational performance.
My strengths are my creative yet strategic approach to learning design and facilitation, coupled with empathy, flexibility and loads of energy and drive. I have had the privilege of working with corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, Asia, the Pacific, South Africa, the UK and Europe – across a vast range of sectors. I gained first-hand experience in managing highly talented individuals at an academic institution, before entering the world of organisational learning and development.
I have a Master’s of Education from the University of Johannesburg and am accredited in personality style and development tools .
I am an insatiable reader, passionate about history, art, design, architecture and travel. When I am not curled up with a book, I love spending time with my family and connecting with extended family and friends across the globe.
Dr Ying Ying Liu
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
Born and raised in China, I received my master’s and doctorate in the US, after which I taught in US universities for six years. Since then, my work has focused on supporting organisations, executive teams and individuals in successfully achieving their global business objectives. I have worked with more than 90 multinational companies, many of which are Fortune 500 companies. I have a solid understanding of international business processes, systems and structures.
I bring broad experience and perspectives gained from working across many different industries, from technology to manufacturing, healthcare and finance. I am passionate about developing people, and have spent more than a decade as a facilitator, consultant and executive coach in the areas of global leadership, global team development, and diversity and inclusion. My clients have included c-suite executives, international board members, regional and country heads, as well as senior to middle management.
I have significant experience facilitating changes in organisational culture, and integrating western and Asian business practices in different market conditions. I was part of the facilitator team which delivered Ford’s ‘Compass’ program – an award-winning global leadership development program for people with high leadership potential in selected Asian countries. I was also a key facilitator for several global company initiatives on diversity and inclusion in the APAC region.
Deepak Shetty
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
I am a facilitator and coach who designs and facilitates workshops across the Australasian region for a variety of clients. Over the last 20 years I have had the privilege of working with clients in Australia, India, Kuwait, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, UK and UAE. I have worked with organisations like Accor, Marks and Spencer and Unilever. I have qualifications in management, and certifications in Gestalt Facilitation, Clarity 4D and The Leadership Circle.
I have lived and worked in half a dozen countries and facilitated across a range of industries. Through this, I have developed an ability to design and deliver solutions for clients that are relevant to their context, and which challenge their thinking. I believe we all have untapped potential. As a facilitator, I can help leaders tap into this to benefit themselves, their teams and the organisation. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with diverse leaders and creating inclusive spaces for them to engage, collaborate and take action.
I am married to Divya, who is a wonderful partner and yoga teacher. We have two amazing boys Adi and Krish. We enjoy taking road trips around Melbourne, trying out wonderful food, playing cricket at our local club, and cooking together.
Vicki Crabb
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
As a coaching psychologist and career specialist, I work alongside both emerging and established leaders to identify what really matters, to develop their leadership capacity starting with wherever they are at, to process tough situations where relevant, to build insight, fresh thinking, optimism and confidence. I have worked widely across government, not for profit and private sectors in Australia, and more recently in the Philippines.
My personal style is down to earth and flexible, strongly influenced by living in 5 different countries by the age of 17, followed by regular trips to Papua New Guinea for a further 12 years. Becoming a registered psychologist in 2005 was preceded by many years of nursing in diverse contexts. These all served to feed my insatiable appetite to learn new things, and especially to understand people and how we tick.
By taking on a range of leadership roles for the National and Victorian Coaching Psychology Interest Groups with the Australian Psychological Society from 2007-2017, I have become part of strong, collegiate group who together at that time made a tangible contribution towards the promotion of coaching excellence across Australia.
Outside of work, I am refueled by keeping fit, reading into the night, being amongst the gumtrees and birdlife, and hanging out with my family, friends and the very connected neighbourhood in which I live.
Mike Howard
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
I have a passion for working in leadership development. I love what I do, and being part of the team helps me play to my strengths. I am motivated by the growth I see in leaders when we work together – whether that’s partnering with a small organisation, working with amazing people in the Australian and Canadian defence sectors, or admiring the remarkable intellect of leading scientific minds in Australia.
Before taking up my role at PiqueGlobal, I worked in the financial sector. I relished the challenges as I moved through different areas and roles – learning and development, product management, business planning, sales and regional management. I draw on my corporate experience on most days. My background gives me a great understanding of the issues that organisations and business leaders are challenged with every day. In a similar vein, while I have formal business qualifications – which provided an excellent base to build upon – my most significant professional development has come from practical experience, working with talented people and teams to share and apply insights to deliver results.
My family also give me great joy and laughter. I’m proud that they are and continue to be, good people who care about others.
Brian Buchanan
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
I have a deep passion for lifelong learning, and the notion that everybody should have the opportunity to become the very best version of themselves and contribute to creating thriving communities for our future.
I love working with business and community leaders when the way ahead looks tough. I have a special connection to humanitarian service and working with those who are in need of my effort and ideas.
I want to be able to say to my grandchildren that I am working with companies that care about people and are making a substantial difference in the world.
When in need of thinking time, I go for very long walks – 400kms and more – and find the combination of walking, thinking, and generating grand ideas to be irresistible.
Mary Ferguson
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
I am so happy to have recently joined the Pique Global tribe in 2023. Together as a group, we are committed to raising the consciousness of leaders and future leaders and part of the way we do that is a commitment to our own growth and learning. My models of practice are informed by the latest research into human and organisational behaviour, this includes the six domains of leadership wellbeing (Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey), Object Relations and the Enneagram, NMAS Mediation, Cinergy Conflict Coaching, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction I have been a student of the Enneagram for more than 20 years and subsequently have brought the depth of this map for human potential into my practice.
I have been partnering with my clients, providing leadership coaching and intact team / leadership and culture facilitation since 2006. Perfecting my craft of executive, team and transformational coaching keeps me inspired and learning all the time. Originally from Vancouver Canada, I work with a broad range of clients including many across the health sector, ASX, large private companies and NGO/public agencies in Australia and internationally.
As an accredited NMAS mediator and conflict coach, I’m skilled at finding pathways through difficulty, emotional triggers and complex and challenging situations. My experience is firmly anchored in the latest, evidence-based research into leadership development, executive coaching, wellbeing, positive psychology and conflict resolution; all tools that support building psychological safety, accessing untapped potential and removing the personal blocks to transformation and success.
My professional life is nourished by my decade’s long meditation practice and study of Buddhist philosophy. In my youth I was a competitive equestrian and down-hill skier and today I practice yoga, sing in a choir and love to dance. I recently completed my second solo outback mindfulness meditation retreat because I draw strength and inspiration from my connection with nature.
Ros Hore
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
I have recently joined Pique Global after establishing my own consulting business in early 2023, after a career spent working across both the private and public sectors.
My experience includes holding senior leadership positions in the hospitality, retail, professional services, research and higher education sectors – spanning human resources leadership, operations, research management, business development, stakeholder engagement and Precinct development. I have served on multiple committees and advisory Boards and have a passion for bringing people together to deliver large scale collaborative opportunities, creating economic benefit for Australia.
I am really enjoying the work at Pique Global as I thrive on working with people to set strategy and to meet organisational goals. I believe that today’s challenges are complex and require authentic leaders that understand the power of collaboration in addressing challenges and at the same time have commitment to develop their teams.
I hold a Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Education, Diploma in Human Resources Management, and I’m a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit, reading and I love to travel within Australia and internationally, recently achieving a travel milestone of riding a camel in the Sahara Desert.
Craig Chatterton
Senior Consultant
ABOUT
My career has been characterised by work in developing people and leaders in organisations. I have a breadth and depth of experience working in a range of sectors in Australia and around the world, including finance and banking, local, State and Federal government, energy, oil & gas, Defence and Defence industry, emergency management, consulting, not-for-profit and small to medium enterprises.
As well as facilitating growth and development in leaders, I have also led at senior levels, in a range of organisations, giving me important ‘lived experience’.
In addition to my commercial experience, I serve as a Commissioned Officer in the Australian Defence Force as a Logistics Officer. This work has afforded me the opportunity to lead in a diversity of environments and get the best from people in sometimes challenging situations. I deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist and Operation COVID Assist and worked at the State Government level providing advice about ADF capability during these events. I was awarded the ADF Prince of Wales Award which facilitated my study tour to the US to assess leadership practices at Boeing.
I hold a Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Emergency Management, Graduate Diploma in Management, Graduate Diploma in Logistics, Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course, and Graduate of the Australian Defence College Command and Staff Course.
I am accredited to use a range of instruments including: Human Synergistics Suite, MBTI, DISC, Leadership Versatility Index, and I am an accredited Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner.
I love travel and keeping fit and enjoy creating great meals for family and friends.
Rita Sanna
Associate
About
I am a professionally trained coach with a wealth of experience garnered from thriving in diverse corporate landscapes across the globe. Armed with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture (Hons.), I honed my skills in the dynamic realm of global architecture and design across different geographies. My journey led me to collaborate with some of the world’s largest, award-winning design and engineering firms, where I worked as a senior leader in project management and operational functions.
I thrive on the responsibility of providing strategic guidance, enhancing financial and operational performance, and fostering vibrant working environments that attract and retain top-tier talent. My passion lies in leveraging my extensive corporate experience to help organizations, teams, and individuals formulate strategies for organizational performance, cultural change and enhanced employee engagement.
A Co-Active trained coach, I bring a unique approach to coaching philosophy, focusing on discovery, awareness and choices. I empower individuals in their decision-making processes and create opportunities for them to uncover their unique strengths.
My agile mindset is a testament to a rich life experience across the Middle East, South East Asia, Australia, United States and Europe. My global perspective, cultivated through visits to over 30 countries, reflects my commitment to understanding and learning from diverse cultures.
Leanne Elliot
Associate
ABOUT
I am a capability development specialist with significant experience working in and consulting to the Australian Public Service. Bringing high order skills and experience in whole-of-agency programs, I have designed and delivered programs relating to government commercialisations, multi-department collaborations, mergers and MOG changes, leadership development, collaborative multi-party projects, learning and development and regulation.
I have worked at Director level in multiple departments and as Director, Employee Development in one large Federal Government agency, I received an APS Australia Day medal for achievements in advancing leadership outcomes for SES and EL staff.
I began exclusively providing professional services to the APS in 2017. Consulting services include team building interventions; design and delivery of process improvement; training, skills workshops, and facilitating strategic planning workshops.
I have mastery skills in facilitation, design and delivery, specialising in participatory learning-based techniques. Committed to life-long learning, I have continuously studied and practiced my facilitation skills with international experts, covering group dynamics, neuroscience, stagecraft, strengths-based approaches and collaboration mindsets and behaviours.
I am a highly experienced and engaging facilitator with deeply developed and nuanced communication skills. I am a public sector expert whom you will find knowledgeable, practical and engaging. I am Canberra-based and hold Baseline security clearance and ACT and NSW WWVP.
Michelle Henderson
Associate
ABOUT
With formal training and coaching qualifications, I provide learning experiences for Commonwealth and ACT public sector agencies.
Since 2015, I have worked with staff at all levels including Senior Executives with enterprise level responsibilities. My work includes facilitating SES Integrity Masterclass series and SES orientation programs for the Australian Public Service Commission.
I work closely with my clients to design learner-centred experiences targeted to their desired outcomes. I create collaborative, experiential learning spaces. Participants are empowered to take ownership of their own learning and growth and to learn from the experiences of peers.
Prior to consulting, I have 23 years experience working for industry, innovation and science portfolios. I worked for Commonwealth and State agencies in Australia and the US and was a senior executive leader. I am deeply attuned to the complexity and reward of working in public innovation agencies.
I led the design and national delivery of multi-million dollar innovation programs, including initiatives to encourage the commercialisation of Australian science and innovation in Australia. I have also led programs to enhance collaboration between Australian researchers and industry.
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Christine Mawal
PROGRAM MANAGER
ABOUT
With a passion for leadership development, personal growth, and well-being, I am energised by developing leaders to have a positive impact and create workplace cultures where people thrive and succeed.
Prior to joining Pique Global, I worked as an HR Director and Organisational Development leader across various industries, including education, communication, financial services, and FMCG. My journey has included experience working both in Australia and internationally, with enriching periods living in Shanghai and Bangkok. These experiences have given me an in-depth appreciation and insights into the dynamics of leading cross-cultural and diverse teams.
Leadership development, strategy, and change management have been central themes throughout my career. I have seen the direct benefits of leadership development in driving personal growth, helping leaders fulfill their aspirations, and in creating adaptive, engaged, and high-performing teams.
I have a Master’s in Applied Science, with a focus on innovation and change leadership, and a Bachelor of Commerce.
At Pique Global, my role encompasses program design, development, and planning to create engaging leadership development journeys and experiences for leaders.
I currently live in Thailand with my husband and three children. Known as the ‘City of Smiles’, Bangkok inspires my adventurous spirit. I enjoy travelling, exploring different cultures, and developing new friendships.
Victoria Brown
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ABOUT
After working full time for PiqueGlobal from 2012-2017, I now continue to provide graphic design support as a contractor. My role is about getting to know the brand and visual preferences of our clients, putting together high quality program materials and supporting our facilitators in making sure our client organisations are represented accurately and professionally by our digital and print materials.
I have experience in many different areas of design, multimedia and brand management, from powerpoint and word documents to social media graphics or video editing. I also occasionally support offsite events as a graphic recorder, bringing clients’ thoughts and ideas to life through visual interpretation.
In addition to my work as VicBrown Design, I am also a passionate volunteer for Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, and sing regularly with both the Australian Chamber Choir and Ensemble Gombert.
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