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Start with context
Every organisation has its own strengths, constraints and history. We listen carefully before deciding what will be useful.
About Odonata
Odonata Consulting partners with individuals, teams and organisations who want to think clearly, work collaboratively and achieve meaningful and balanced lives
Why Odonata
Odonata is named for the dragonfly: a symbol of perspective, movement and adaptability. It reflects a simple belief that enduring improvement is not imposed on people; it is built with them.
The practice creates thoughtful spaces for people to work through what matters, make sense of complexity and turn insight into practical next steps.
Meet the director
Director, Odonata Consulting
Elizabeth’s career spans over 30 years. She has worked with clients across defence, government and private sectors in both Australia and overseas. She possesses extensive experience in the development of senior leaders and emerging talent, undertaking bespoke program design, change management, organisational and team development programs as well as designing and implementing initiatives to support strategic and competitive objectives. Elizabeth has assisted leaders and managers in developing the skills and capabilities of teams and individuals through implementation of innovative and effective solutions to challenging and complex scenarios in the workplace.
As a facilitator, Elizabeth utilises a varient of evidence-based instruments, frameworks and group activities to identify and strengthen individual self-awareness and strategies to optimise successful outcomes for individuals and teams. Her professional effectiveness stems from her well-developed leadership and communication skills, relaxed management style and exceptional interpersonal skills. She has a unique ability to engage easily and comfortably with leaders and employees, drawing out key requirements and challenges in order to design and deliver practical and transformative programs that significantly improve individual and team performance.
Elizabeth also possesses extensive executive and team coaching experience at senior executive, heads of department and director levels. Through her almost decade long experience as a coach and organisational development specialist, she has developed a proven track record in building heightened self-awareness, improved role performance and engagement. She works with leaders enabling them to flourish and achieve a stronger sense of wellbeing, through development of their skills and development of a confident and positive mindset.
She has also worked extensively with high potential talent, successfully navigating promotional or career change opportunities. Elizabeth’s work often includes building positive personal brand to strengthen presence and self-confidence leading to improved relationships and influence.
Elizabeth is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and has successfully completed two Masters Degrees; Human Resource Management from Macquarie Business School and a Master of Arts in Strategy and Security from the University of New South Wales.
Elizabeth is a qualified Team and Level 3 Executive Coach with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership; a certified Prosci® Change Management Practitioner, Hogan (HPI, HDS, MVPI) Advanced Practitioner, Human Synergistics ® LSI/OCI/OEI Practitioner, Gallup® Strengths Based Coach and DISC® Advanced Consultant.
How we work
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Every organisation has its own strengths, constraints and history. We listen carefully before deciding what will be useful.
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Better thinking happens when people can contribute openly, challenge constructively and build on one another’s ideas.
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The goal is not a polished workshop alone. It is clearer action, stronger capability and progress people can carry forward.
Where we work
Odonata delivers in-person and online consulting, facilitation and development support for organisations and teams across Australia.
A thoughtful partnership
Whether your work is just beginning or already in motion, a conversation can help clarify the next useful step.
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