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Be The Leader, empowers individuals and organisations with transformative leadership training rooted in Situational Influence, Values, Beliefs, and Purpose. Drawing on exclusive insights from over 160 global senior executives, our programs are uniquely designed to equip leaders with the wisdom and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven world. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, exceptional leadership is critical to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and maintain a human-centered approach—ensuring you lead with impact and purpose in the age of AI.

The common experience that inspired the collaboration

Founders Story

Adjunct Professor Damien Taylor PhD and Rebecca Ballinger met through a charity project, where their collaboration revealed a shared passion for wellness and leadership, and a belief that these principles drive high performance, longevity, and a deeply fulfilled life. Both Damien and Rebecca faced a common struggle: a fear of mistakes that once hindered their authentic expression.

Damien, a world champion athlete and high-performance coach, dedicated years to researching leadership, distilling transformative insights from over 160 global senior executives. His work showed that situational influence—the ability to adapt with clarity and purpose—is the cornerstone of effective self-leadership and impact.

Rebecca, meanwhile, overcame immense challenges to become a lawyer while raising two young children. Her work required bringing diverse work cultures—such as defence and law enforcement, or Aboriginal communities collaborating with government—together to deliver major programs and, most importantly, achieve benefits and outcomes. Her ability to build systems for success not only carried her through these personal and professional trials but also shaped a dynamic career blending law with capability management, designing frameworks to ensure sustainable results.

Working together on the charity project, they realised their complementary strengths—Damien’s research into leadership’s human elements and Rebecca’s proven systems for success—could transform how leaders navigate challenges. Together, they founded Be The Leader to empower others to master situational influence, overcome fear, and lead with authenticity, combining global wisdom and strategic frameworks to drive lasting impact.

Why We Do It

Adjunct Professor Damien Taylor PhD and Rebecca Ballinger founded Be The Leader to champion human leadership in an AI-driven future. As technology accelerates, the ability to lead with empathy, adaptability, and purpose becomes essential for success. They believe that integrating wellness with leadership—through practices like situational influence—equips individuals with the clarity and resilience to navigate complexity and seize opportunities. By fostering authentic leadership grounded in well-being, Be The Leader empowers people to achieve high performance, sustain longevity, and live deeply fulfilled lives, ensuring they thrive in a world transformed by AI.

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