Emerging Rural Leaders
Engage and Empower:
Preparing Young Leaders for Careers in Agriculture
The Learn To Lead (L2L) program is crafted with a clear mission: to equip young individuals beginning their careers in the agriculture industry with the vital skills, knowledge, and awareness needed to navigate the challenges of the work environment and life transitions with communication skills, confidence, self-leadership, and a strong sense of self-certainty. Our program also fosters the ability to work effectively as part of a team, both personally and professionally.
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At Leading Change Experiences, we provide the essential people development skills that young leaders need to thrive in the ag industry. As the demand for skilled professionals in agriculture grows, we recognise the need for strong interpersonal and communication skills, relationship-building expertise, and self confidence.
What's Included in L2L?
Build Tomorrow's Leaders, Today
Who Is This For?
Learn To Lead and Launch to Leadership!
L2L is designed for individuals at the beginning of their agricultural careers, from school leavers eager to develop their people skills to young adults in their first few years of working. This program nurtures the skills, qualities, and attributes necessary for teens and young adults to build confidence for interviews, develop teamwork skills, and enhance their interactions, making their transition into the workforce smoother. Ultimately, L2L equips them with the tools needed to seize opportunities, whether they aim for leadership roles or simply seek to excel in their current positions.
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For Agri-businesses:
Agri-businesses can identify and nominate team members for the L2L program based on their potential for growth, proactive mindset, interpersonal skills, and adaptability. Investing in these future leaders helps cultivate a robust leadership pipeline, enhancing productivity, emotional fitness, and connection within the organisation.
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Collaborative Partnerships:
We partner with external trainers and community initiatives to expand our impact. Through these collaborations, we offer a diverse range of resources and opportunities for comprehensive leadership growth and development.
Why Choose Us?
Including these horse-assisted components in your leadership development program will offer participants a transformative and memorable experience. It allows them to connect theoretical knowledge about leadership with real-world, tangible experiences, reinforcing key concepts and providing a unique perspective on leadership development.
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Specialised Facilitator:
Jess is a certified senior facilitator with 7 years experience and combines deep expertise in leadership development with a profound understanding of equine-assisted learning. She guide participants through a transformative journey with support and skill.
Customised to Your Needs:
We understand that every agri-business is unique and has employees that are at different stages on their leadership journey. For business and community programs, we offer programs that can be customised to meet your specific goals and requirements.
Memorable Experiences:
Incorporating equine-assisted activities guarantees that our program is not just informative but also implementable and unforgettable. Participants, both individuals and small teams, leave with profound insights and lasting memories that stay with them long after the program concludes. Moreover, Jess is available for follow-up training and coaching as needed to further support your journey.
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Practical Application:
We bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our participants not only learn about leadership but also have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge in real-life situations. Collaborating with horses introduces a large element of unpredictability, allowing individuals to put their skills and knowledge into action while confronting real-time challenges in unfamiliar situations.
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Lasting Impact:
Our training fosters positive change. We cater to the different learning styles and is particularly impactful for kinesthetic learners. Participants emerge from our program not only as more effective leaders but also as individuals who are better equipped to navigate the uncertainties of today's world.
Choose us for a transformative and experiential leadership development journey that will empower you or your emerging leaders to lead with confidence, authenticity, and a broader perspective. Experience measurable growth, enhanced decision-making, and a profound impact on your leadership approach.
Where Are We?
Leading Change Experiences is relocating to a purpose-built facility at Xmas Rocks Farm, Willalooka.
The Xmas Rocks Training & Events Facility is in its construction phase and is shaping up to be a versatile facility that is conveniently accessible from the Riddoch Highway. Centrally located between the Upper SE, Lower SE, and the Western Districts of Victoria, this rural landscape along with all of the necessary amenities and features, offers a nature-based atmosphere that is an inspiring environment and learning space for cultivating meaningful leadership development.
Accomodation is available at the Willalooka Tavern and is only a short 5 minute drive away.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY
We warmly encourage you to get in touch with Jess to express your interest in our transformative Emerging Leaders program. Whether you're an aspiring leader in a rural community; an agri-business or company seeking to invest in your emerging talent or looking for skill develop new employees; a council or community member who partner in community initiatives; or simply curious about the training and development opportunities at Xmas Rocks, Jess would love to connect with you and provide you with more information about her work, the programs, collaborations or the customisable options to help meet your needs and objectives.