Led by experience. Built around people.

We are a trusted network of HR and Psychosocial Safety consultants, coaches and facilitators who share a single conviction: when systemic inefficiencies are ironed out and people are genuinely supported, the organisations don't just perform better - they create better outcomes for the communities they serve.

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Who we are

We are a network of accredited human resource consultants, coaches and facilitators who have joined forces with one key mission, to help teams thrive, so organisations can elevate their social impact for the greater good. What sets us apart is the combination of deep sector experience, a holistic and integrated approach to leadership and culture, and an unwillingness to do things the same way everyone else does them.

We work across the private sector, public sector, local government, health, community services and not-for-profit. We have walked in the shoes of the people we work with - many of our team have held senior leadership and executive roles in the same kinds of organisations we now serve.

We don't believe in developing programs that end up gathering dust on a shelf. Once we have designed a blueprint, we guide relevant stakeholders through the rollout to ensure the learning sticks and the change is sustained.

Where we are

The majority of our associates are based in Regional New South Wales, primarily on Gumbaynggirr and Budjalung Country (Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Tweed Head), Birpai Country (Port Macquarie), and Worimi Country (Newcastle). We also have associates on Dharug and Wiradjuri Country (Sydney), Yidinji Country (Cairns) and in Victoria.

We serve clients across Australia and online, and we are particularly passionate about bringing our work to rural and regional communities - where the need is real and the social impact is significant.

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Qualifications & credentials

  • Degree in Psychology, Sociology and Organisational Psychology
  • Professional Coaching, ICF ACTP
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Associate: Psychosocial Safety Leadership Institute
  • Associate: Team Management Systems
  • Several other academic and professional credentials

Meet Blyde

Blyde Neser: Founder, Principal Consultant and CEO

Blyde (pronounced “Blady”) is a Senior People and Culture Consultant, ICF Accredited Executive, Leadership and Team Coach, and skilled facilitator with more than three decades of experience working with leaders and organisations across the public sector, local government, health, financial services and community sectors.

Her background is genuinely unusual. She combines deep people and culture expertise with systems and technology fluency, trauma-informed practice, and direct experience working inside some of the most complex organisations in regional NSW - including Local Government. Throughout her career she was rapidly promoted to senior leadership roles - recognised as one of the youngest Deputy Directors in the Public Service and the first female head of department of the Financial Services Board.

She doesn't just teach leadership. She doesn’t just fix process and systemic issues creating psychosocial, financial and reputational risk. She doesn’t just change behaviour. She has lived it, navigated it, and spent decades helping others do the same.

Blyde connects with humans across the organisation - from the boardrooms to out in the field.

Our Associates

We are a cohort of trusted coaches, consultants and practitioners who collaborate towards a shared purpose - driving outcomes with social impact.

Our associates are thought leaders and pioneers, highly respected, qualified and accredited in their respective fields. They bring depth across leadership development, local government, psychosocial safety, mental fitness, facilitation, HR, strategy, employer value proposition and much more.

Together, we can scale our work while maintaining the quality, consistency, ROI and care that sits at the centre of everything we do.

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Michelle McFadyen

Local Government Leadership and Facilitation

25+ years in CEO and senior executive roles across NSW and Queensland local government. Qualified counsellor, mediator, conflict coach and Strengths Profile practitioner. A few more words will be added to each bio.

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Emma Broomfield

Local government facilitation and conflict coaching

Mediator, conflict coach and trainer with experience in local government and for-purpose organisations. Founder of Locale Learning, supporting the development of elected leaders.

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Nicole Turnbull

Psychosocial Safety Consultant

15+ years in work health and safety, including NSW safety regulator and iCare NSW. Supports organisations to understand and address psychosocial hazards.

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Tash Alexander

EFT Practitioner, Employee Assistance Coach

25+ years as a healthcare professional. Specialises in burnout, stress and anxiety relief using evidence-based Emotional Freedom Techniques.

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Sophie Anderson

Burnout Prevention Coach

ICF Accredited coach and developer of the Anderson Burnout Prevention Model.

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Julia Blair

Strategic Process Partner

12+ years in human resources process improvement. Experienced HR partner across large-scale, multi-department organisations.

Social impact and giving back

We are extraordinarily fortunate to do purposeful work, and we take that seriously.

Our guiding principle is purpose before profit. We offer pro bono seats on our programs and low-bono rates to not-for-profit organisations. We are particularly passionate about bringing our services to regional and rural Australia, where access to quality leadership development and HR support is limited but the need is very real.

Our goal over the next two to three years is to increase our capacity and resources to enable more extensive pro bono and low-bono work with significant social impact.

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Accreditations

NSW Government Approved Supplier Pulse Software Partner AHRI Professional Member TMP Accredited Practitioner ICF ACC Credential

We have been privileged to work with

Bathurst Regional Council Coffs Harbour Eurobodalla Shire Council FoodIQ Galambila Health Gilgandra Shire Council headspace Health Voyage Lifeline Brimbank City Council NSW Department of Transport NSW Government NSW Parliament Ramsay Health Care Gandangara Council Griffith

What clients say

Psychological safety and team performance

For the past 12 months I've been working closely with Blyde Neser, whose expertise in HR, performance, and leadership coaching has helped transform our culture at Lifeline North Coast. Blyde's programs at Professional Coaching Solutions, particularly the Inner Circle Leadership Programs, help foster psychological safety and collaboration, unleashing team potential with evidence-based strategies.

Blyde's people-focused approach has fast-tracked my and my Senior Leadership Team's knowledge in HR and good management, providing tools and guidance that have elevated our team's performance. Emphasis on collaboration, trust, and behavioural-based change management has been pivotal in making the right choices for my team and volunteers.

During this time working with Blyde has been an absolute pleasure, taking the 'hard work' out of the challenges of leadership. We have developed a safe and cohesive workplace culture, attracting and retaining top talent while minimising risks.

Blyde's guidance and support have made a significant impact on the way I manage, ensuring our team and volunteers can thrive in their vital roles. I highly recommend Blyde's programs for enhancing team performance and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Angela Martin CEO Lifeline North Coast

Evidence based facilitation

Over the years, we've had the opportunity to partner on multiple projects, always striving to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Blyde's dedication to creating meaningful change is unmatched, and her huge heart shines through everything she does. At the Psychosocial Safety Summit, she delivered one of the standout sessions, helping people have courageous conversations.

Her approach is gentle, insightful and deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, and left attendees inspired and equipped to make real change.

Nicole Turnbull Psychosocial Safety Consultant | Recommendation dated 22 December 2024

Bringing teams together through change

A true HR/change professional who can maximise the symbiotic relationships between organisations and people, achieving outstanding outcomes.

Blyde possesses a distinctly unique gift in uniting teams, particularly in times of change or adversity.

Her calm, engaging and inspirational style of communication is instrumental in finding the true need for change or development and the collaborative steps for moving forward to achieve clear resolve.

A visionary in organisational planning and teams development, creating cohesive brilliance.

Symone Williams Manager, Group Support | Former local government colleague

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