We help individuals and companies transform and perform under pressure.

“I have worked with Mel for many years and experienced first-hand the excellent capability he has in leadership, strategy, cultural change and safety.”
Lance Hockridge

CEO of Aurizon

“Mel has played an insightful and critical role in my team’s executive development through times of significant change and transformation.”
Mauro Neves

President at Escondida, Chile BHP

“We worked closely with Mel in co-creating and implementing a safety program for over 55,000 of our staff in 30 countries. Mel’s mentoring, culture change and design advice was invaluable in the successful delivery and sustainment of the program.”
Vice President

US Global Oil and Gas Corporation

“Mel did an outstanding job in an overall cultural assessment of Aurizon and in planning how to help the organization evolve. He is a real talent.”
Alex Kummant

Executive Vice President Aurizon
Former CEO of Amtrak

"Mel's professionalism, knowledge and expertise has been invaluable in establishing and progressing our cultural journey."
Terry Moran

CEO, UK Government Department of Pensions

“Mel’s guidance and support as an executive coach has really helped me to lead myself and others through transformational change. We are now using Mel to shape the thinking and behaviour of our emerging leaders. I would recommend Mel to any CEO that is looking to take their business to the next level of performance.”
Brian Kelly

CEO Actavo
Former Regional Director SNC Lavallin

 

“Mel is an exceptional, authentic and innovative leadership coach and mentor. I would recommend him to any CEO facing the challenges of transforming a business."
Jim Varghese AM

Director-General, Department of Education, Employment & Training Queensland
CEO of Springfield Land Corporation

“Mel delivered this project in record time in the challenge of a global crisis. This is a testament to Mel’s special ability to engage people at all levels in the business.”
Dr Hugh O’Donnell

CEO Kentz Corporation Limited

"Mel’s culture change advice was excellent. I would recommend him to any CEO trying to understand the strategic implications of their company’s culture."
Trevor Matthews

Global CEO Friends Provident

"Mel Cowan has a particular gift for cutting to the heart of issues, especially related to corporate cultures, while encouraging contribution and inclusiveness. Over 10 of our CEOs and their 150,000 staff have benefited from Mel’s insight, advice and processes over the last 15 years."
Dr Leo Kelleher AO

Director-General, Department of Premier and Cabinet Queensland

"Mel’s presentations provided a powerful catalyst for change that created interest and commitment from staff at all levels in our organisation.”
Judy Slatyer

Global CEO World Wildlife Fund 

“Mel’s challenging and supportive coaching transformed our senior leader’s leadership impact. Mel is a world class resource.”
Dr Peter Effeney

CEO SPARQ

“Mel's coaching has transformed my leadership approach, and made a lasting impression not only on me but on the teams I have led. Mel's approach creates genuine trust, which stimulates really open and rich discussions that get to the heart of issues, that in turn generate the most impactful solutions.”
Danny Harnedy

Head of Safety Health and Environment Aurizon

“Mel is great to partner with - he is structured in his approach, can handle emerging issues in a fast paced business and makes things practical for managers. Mel is a person of the highest integrity who drives results and is a great coach with senior managers.”
Marcus Carroll

HR Director Thiess Process

“Mel's advice and guidance is always offered in a light-touch, engaging manner, while his many years of experience give him authority and integrity.”
Martin Atkin

Global Communications Director WWF

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