Who is Liz Calder?

As an empathetic, humanistic leader, I know the value of building meaningful and genuine relationships. I have developed a niche skill set in risk management and facilitation working in the Victorian emergency management sector for more than 15 years. My growth into management positions has helped me to identify my passion for people leadership – in developing individuals and cohesive teams, in helping people to identify their shared objectives, values and behaviours, and in setting teams up for success.

I have successfully led a wide range of teams, including technical experts such as data scientists and analysts, specialist risk management facilitators, and business support professionals. This experience has strengthened my ability to connect with individuals across varying disciplines and coach teams effectively – regardless of their technical or professional focus.

Throughout my career, I have worked with and built effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, from volunteers, junior staff, middle managers and senior executives. These experiences have taught me the value of tailored engagement supported by strong communication, which is key to what I offer as a leadership coach.

As a coach, I see my role as a guide to bring out the best in individuals and help them to work better with their stakeholders, colleagues and teams. I pride myself on my ability to connect with people and empower them to discover their leadership drive and understand how their decision-making style impacts on those around them.

I believe that everyone can improve and strengthen their strategic thinking and decision-making skill set. I have had the benefit of working with exceptional and influential leaders, who have mentored me and supported me to grow as a leader. I have also seen people promoted to management roles that struggle to find their leadership values and waiver in their leadership approach. These experiences have taught me that being a leader is a skill set that you can learn, develop and strengthen.