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Our Why

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To Sustain An Environment For Our Team That Is Positive, Safe And Inspiring And Share The Same "Why" With The People We Work With.

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About Leaders of Evolution

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Leaders of Evolution (LoE) are passionate about education. We expertly design and deliver technology-enhanced e-learning courses focused on leadership, social and emotional learning, career readiness and sports coaching for students, teachers, athletes, coaches and the wider community

We design and deliver LoE courses into the education sector for 10 to 18-year-old students. Our suite of courses currently engages 9,000+ students across 260+ schools all over the world. Our goal is to connect with 100,000+ learners by 2025.

E-learning Hub Partnerships form an important arm of the company. We provide a full-stack e-learning service, inclusive of a tailored Learning Management System (LMS), e-learning strategy, online course design and development as well as online e-commerce marketing.

Sector Expertise Across

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Young Leaders in Schools

Emerging Leaders in Sport

Workforce Ready Leaders

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Ages 11 & 12 Years

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Empowering the voice, agency and leadership of students in Year 5  & 6 through a fun, engaging and purposeful e-learning adventure.

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Ages 15 & 16 Years

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Inspire & challenge new levels of Year 9 & 10 student-athlete leadership performance both on and off the field of play.

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Ages 17 & 18 Years

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The workforce of 2030 will require Year 11 & 12 students of today to develop an independent and autonomous mindset to their work. 

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Sporting Organisations

Small to Medium Enterprises

Universities

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NSO & Professional Clubs

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Partnering with sporting organisations to tailor learning experiences that inspire new levels of performance for coaches, officials, athletes and fans. 

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Not For Profit & Charity

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Supporting your organisation in the planning and execution of a long term online learning strategy guaranteed to inspire growth in your communities. 

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NCAA Institutions

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Our world-class athlete career readiness curriculum fused with your institutions brand will have your student-athletes ready for play, on and off the court. 

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We're on a mission to build a global learning community of 100,000+ 4 C’s Certified Student Leaders by 2025!

With your help, together we can inspire tomorrow's leaders, today.

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Our Values & Behaviours

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Focussed

We Are Focused On Developing People

We challenge current thinking to drive improvement

We listen and understand what success means for every person we work with

We develop rapport and sustain respectful working relationships

Mateship

We Are Inspired To Support And Care For Our Team Through The Virtue Of Mateship

We are truthful and transparent

We are inclusive 

We are loyal and have fun

Relentless

We are relentless in the pursuit of knowledge and sharing this With our clients

We explore outside our comfort zone
 
We pursue all new avenues of learning
 
We seek and are open to feedback to improve our performance
 
Committed

We are committed to our clients achieving their evolution

We search for innovative approaches

We make good decisions based on sound communication

We strive for balance in all aspects of business

Our Mission

To Deliver Industry Leading, Innovative Development Programs Focused On Our Clients Achieving Their Evolution

Our Vision

To Always Inspire And Share Mutual Development, Growth And Evolution With Our Global Clients

Our Co-founders

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Since 2015, our founding year, the Leaders of Evolution team have collaborated with thousands of learners and industry professionals. Damian & Jon boast decades of teaching, facilitation, leadership and high-performance sport experience in Australia and abroad.

Director of Learning & Development Melbourne, Australia

Damian Hecker

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Director of Learning & Development

Melbourne, Australia

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Damian's career pathway, goals and philosophy have always had a clear focus on the development of others and the building of respectful and productive relationships to achieve this. By placing people and relationships as the most important aspect of Damian's professional approach he has a proven track record of success in delivering results with the support of identified partners. A passionate believer in leadership, education and development, much of Damian's learning to date has been influenced with his involvement through and in sport. The community aspect of sport, its inherent need for cohesiveness and the importance of developing high performing teams continues to be a driver in Damian's ongoing development as a professional. As a former player, coach, educator and mentor in sport and his professional career Damian has developed and sustained a passion for identifying and supporting individuals, small groups and teams through a shared approach to learning and outcomes based results. This has not only satisfied his own personal quest for professional growth but has placed others in positions that they have been able to leverage to support their own goals.
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Jon Shepherd

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Director of Business Operations & Development

Gold Coast, Australia

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Jon possesses a unique skill set which has been a culmination of 20 years of experience as an elite athlete as well as working in the fields of sports management. Growing up in the small country town of Casino, NSW didn’t stop him from chasing big dreams. Perusing his passion for basketball, his journey progressed through the Australian juniors pathways and into the US college system. Playing more than 120 NCCA games and representing Australia at the World University Games, Jon also earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida as well as a 2014 Post Graduate in Elite Athlete Mentoring from Australian College of Applied Psychology and his Certificate IV in Training & Assessment from Victoria University. Away from the sporting arena, Jon’s long-standing role with the Australian Sports Commission continued to demonstrate effective leadership and foresight as he delivers numerous projects and facilitates programs at local, state and national levels. Jon’s keen eye for innovation, marketing and development push the boundaries to ensure Leaders of Evolution provide relevant and timely learning and development programs and strategies for their clients.

Our Advisory Team

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Like any successful team, we engage with experts who challenge our thinking and add value to our approach.

Dubbed the ‘A-team’, they have a combined 100+ years of global industry experience and are pivotal to the on-going growth and development of our company.

Managing Partner, Sloan Group International – Asia Pacific

David Ryan

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Managing Partner, Sloan Group International – Asia Pacific

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David has a career history as a CEO, senior executive and consultant and held Chair, non-executive director, general Board and Committee Member roles on Commercial, Government and NFP boards. David has extensive experience across industries including B2B and B2C, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, sales and marketing, IT, professional services and FMCG from Board, project director, operational and consulting roles. He has led, managed and consulted on business and change in Australia, NZ, the UK, US and Asia. He provides leadership assessment and development services and works as an advisor and coach with business owners, boards, executives and Government senior leaders. Clients include NASDAQ, ASX, Public companies, Government and a range of medium to large SMEs including privately held and PE backed and member based organisations.
Partner, VMG Accounting

Dean Gordon

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Partner, VMG Accounting

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Dean is CPA qualified with over 20 years’ experience in the public practice accounting industry. Dean has a very hands on approach and works closely with his team at VMG to ensure a strong client relationship is formed and the right outcome is achieved for each and every client. Dean is happy to work with small to large businesses as well as individual taxpayers. Over the 20 years Dean has developed skills and alliances to help all types of businesses. Dean states “If I can’t help the client with their needs, I will know or will find a contact that can assist”. Dean is married with two children and has a strong passion for AFL footy. Dean played football for 20+ years and has also been involved with administration of local footy for 20+ years
Author & International Author

Rick Burton

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Author & International Author

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More than 35 years of sports and entertainment industry leadership and scholarship working with image- driven organizations such as the United States Olympic Committee, NFL, NBL, NCAA, NIKE, Visa, FedEx, Miller Brewing and Universal Studios. Comprehensive experience in league, team and product marketing with emphasis on strategic planning, advertising, sponsorship and strengthening global brands.
International Consultant

Cameron Baker

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International Consultant

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Cameron has a diverse background in the business world that has taken him to the US, UK, European and Asian business markets. Cameron has over 20 years’ experience of running business’ and structuring deals across a diverse group of companies including Excon, Shell, Holcim Cement and Caterpillar. Having originally a Military background, Cameron transitioned into the business world in the late 90’s and became the CEO of a global safety company based in Chicago Illinois and a medical nursing recruiting company based out of Austin Texas. He has developed many global connections through his business life. Cameron’s military background is highlighted by being a Graduate of Australia Royal Military College of Australia which included a prestigious exchange to the United State Military Academy, West Point and numerous combat orientated command positions. This lead him more recently to consulate for business’s in the Military space including Fusion Sport. Cameron was able to use his knowledge and network to work with the US, UK and Australian Military to follow on pilot existing programs as well as introducing the Smartabase technology into Special Forces units and traditional combat orientated units.

Our Global Team

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Possessing an unwavering commitment to deliver world-class results for our clients, we harness unique skills from the best of the best via a global cloud-based workforce comprising of industry experts who embody the Leaders of Evolution company Values & Behaviours. We pride ourselves on revolutionising content and delivery mechanisms with innovation remaining at the forefront.

IT & Marketing Manager, Philippines

Bong Aquino

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IT & Marketing Manager

Philippines

Content & Communications Coordinator, U.S.A

Emma Henzes

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Content & Communications Coordinator

U.S.A

Sports Sector Capacity Developer, Australia

Mike McLaughlin

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Sports Sector Capacity Developer

Australia

Graphic Design, Croatia

Karla Tovilović

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Graphic Design

Croatia

Head Videographer, Australia

Matthew Burchett

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Head Videographer

Australia

Videographer & Editor, Australia

Gareth Reid

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Videographer & Editor

Australia

Education & Curriculum Consultant, Australia

Ben Milsom

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Education & Curriculum Consultant

Australia

Videographer & Editor, Australia

Vinnie Petrelli

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Videographer & Editor

Australia

Our 4 C's Leadership Learning Framework

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The 4 C’s transition smoothly across all areas of the e-learning courses we design and ultimately inspire learners to walk away with their COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER & CONNECTEDNESS enhanced.

Competence

Relates to the skills the learner is developing whether they be technical (what) or tactical (how) and is intrinsically linked to performance outcomes.

Confidence

Relates to the development of positive self-worth and recognition that the learner can use the knowledge gained to influence themselves and others.

Character

Relates to how the learner develops a sense of self-awareness and behaviours such as empathy, integrity and responsibility within the communities they apply their learning.

Connectedness

Relates to how the learner is able to establish and foster positive working relationships within the environments they apply their learning.

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