Online Group coaching
Congratulations, you’ve been elected! So… now what?
Being a Councillor is one of the most rewarding – and one of the most challenging – roles you can take on. Coaching and mentoring support will help you to make the most of your term so you can have a positive and lasting impact on your community.
o2 Advisory is now taking Expressions of Interest for 2026 online programs commencing February.
Outcomes:
- Understand your role and responsibilities
- Set strategic goals for your Councillor term
- Create an action plan for your first year and beyond
- Confidently chair meetings
- Become a better leader of self and others
- Sharpen your communication and advocacy skills
- Navigate Chamber dynamics
- Improved decision making
- Build your emotional and political intelligence
- Boost your confidence
- Set boundaries and take steps to protect your personal wellbeing
- Connect with other passionate community leaders.
Program inclusions:
- One-on-one induction coaching session
- Monthly online, small group sessions
- Guest presenters and subject matter experts
- Tools and resources to support your development and evolution
- One-on-one coaching/mentoring sessions
- In-person graduation lunch
Mayoral Mastermind
Created for first-time Mayors and Deputy Mayors, the Mayoral Mastermind is delivered over several months online. Experience the power of working in a small group with others who are likely to be experiencing many of the same challenges as you.
Outcomes:
- First among equals: Understand the role of Mayor/Deputy Mayor in the context of the Council’s role
- Set strategic goals for your Mayoral term
- Create an action plan to achieve those goals
- Address specific challenges and issues
- Enhanced self-awareness as a leader of self and others
- Improved advocacy skills
- Council decision making and ‘good’ governance
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Conflict resolution
- Values-based leadership
- Navigate the CEO/Mayor relationship
- Support the evolution of your effective and cohesive Council team
Program inclusions:
- One-on-one induction coaching session
- Monthly online group sessions
- Tools and resources to support your development and evolution as Mayor/Deputy Mayor
- Final one-on-one coaching session
Councillor mentoring
Working one-on-one, my goal is to help you improve your competency and confidence as a Councillor. Drawing on my own experience as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Mayor, I will help you map out a plan for your term, providing support when and where you need it most.
Mentoring programs are highly individualised and can be delivered as a one-off session or across a program of sessions.
Councillor training and professional development
Ready to sharpen your skills and focus, Councillor?
o2 Advisory offers a range of half and full-day workshops for new and experienced Councillors, all of which can be delivered at your Council offices:
- Councillor induction
- Communication skills for leaders
- Strategic thinking skills – navigating the governance/operations divide
- Working as a team (even when the team doesn’t want to!)
- The art of the successful meeting
- Personal branding and executive presence
- Self-awareness and unconscious bias
- Conflict resolution
- PI (Political Intelligence) for leaders
- Strategic thinking skills
- Advocacy and influence
- Presentations and public speaking
- Integrity and accountability – values-based leadership
- Self-care and resilience as a community leader
For Mayors and Deputy Mayors:
- The role and reach of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
- Effectively chair meetings
- Acting as Council’s principal spokesperson
- Helping Councillors understand their role
- Creating a culture of collaboration
- Navigating conflict
- The Mayor/CEO relationship
Enquire today about creating a bespoke program to address issues or concerns within your Council