Are you too busy to unlock your full leadership purpose & potential?
As a leadership and career coach for more than 20 years, I've asked thousands of leaders why they became a leader.
The top answer? "To make a difference."
And the #1 reason they struggle? “I’m too busy.”
That's exactly why I created the Elevate in 90 Days Program - to help busy Team Leaders, Managers and Directors/GMs break free from the daily operational hamster wheel, where you can’t find the time to focus on what’s truly important and what will take your leadership and your team to the next level.
This program will help you shift from feeling reactive, stuck and playing small to becoming a purpose-driven leader with the time, clarity and know-how to prioritise key strategic leadership activity, as well as the development and career growth of both you and your team.
"Rachael, I really loved the program. It has given me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and to have a growth focus as I continue my leadership journey." Shelley Raleigh, Area Manager
Video 1. Three minute welcome to the Elevate in 90 Days Program
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Video 2. Longer video outlining how 'Elevate in 90 Days' will help you take control of your leadership, amplify your growth, and accelerate your career.
"This has been the most learning I have done in a long time, I feel that has helped me to grow so much and I am already introducing and using my new skills with my team. Thank you Rachael, best training received!!" Mariel Ceballos
Hi, I'm Rachael Pickworth, founder of MAD Leaders (Make a Difference Leaders).
Over many years as a career and leadership coach I’ve witnessed what accelerates leaders forward—and what quietly holds them back.
I’ve distilled these insights into my Elevate in 90 Days Program.
Here’s the harsh reality: Leadership is a relentless juggle
If you're like most leaders you're drowning in meetings, admin, office politics, endless emails, firefighting, shifting deadlines - and more. There's barely a moment to breathe, let alone focus on the work that truly elevates your impact or your leadership and career development.
Although you may know that being an effective leader requires critical activity such as strategic delivery planning, impactful 1:1s, managing up, leadership development, being mentored, gathering feedback for growth, running effective meetings, career planning and more - it's easy to get stuck in a cycle where there's no time to focus on it, let alone improve your skills.
Can you relate?
And the cost? It's bigger than you think:
- Getting trapped in reactive mode - every day is firefighting instead of leading with purpose.
- Feeling overwhelmed, stuck and directionless - there’s no time to think about your leadership and career growth, let alone act on it.
- Being drained and uninspired - the constant demands leave you exhausted rather than energised.
- Being invisible - others get tapped for opportunities while you brand is buried in the daily grind.
- Your credibility slips - senior management and key stakeholders don’t see the leader you know you can be.
- Your team isn’t fully engaged - they lack alignment, and you don’t have time to develop them properly.
- You second-guess yourself - self-doubt creeps in, making you wonder if you’ll ever be the go-to leader you aspire to be.
- You question if you’ll ever make the impact you set out to - you don’t just want to keep up, you want to make a difference and leave a legacy.
When you’re constantly stretched thin and it's hard to rise above the daily grind to focus on what truly matters, it can be frustrating for you, your team and management, because you're capable of so much more.
And it can become painful when you're not experiencing a deeper sense of purpose or living your WHY.
You didn’t step into leadership to just survive!
Is this cycle sustainable for you?
Let me help you shift from reactive to proactive; from overwhelmed to confident; from manager to leader.
Ready to elevate to the next level?
"As someone fairly new to a Team Leader role this course provided an amazing opportunity to focus on improving my skills rather than getting stuck on the daily ‘hamster wheel’. The tools and systems provided during the course were great and will help me be more strategic in future meetings and discussions. The course is structured in short sections over a number of months, which gives participants the chance to implement and reflect. Reflection on my own strengths, career goals and areas of development was key to the program with the structure resulting in more constructive discussions with both those in higher level management and those in my team. Unlike many courses where you attend and then put the booklet aside afterwards this is one course where I can see myself continuing to implement my learnings far into the future." Tamara Scenna
Let's explore the Elevate journey...
You're busy and the last thing you need is a long, theory-heavy program you’ll never have time for.
Elevate in 90 Days isn’t just another leadership program—it’s a DOING program. We have 12 short, practical lessons designed for immediate action so you see results fast.
This hands-on, action-driven journey puts you in control of your leadership and career growth.
Go at your own pace with access to the program, tools and resources for 12 months.
Join me for weekly live online group calls (optional) that provide support, guidance, networking and accountability.
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael (for multiple years) for the in-house delivery of the Elevate in 90 Days program (for Team Leaders and Managers). Rachael provides exceptional service by way of participant support, program design and continuous improvement. While the Elevate program is offered as a public program, Rachael works very hard to make the learning experience effective is relevant to our unique needs as a Department. Rachael’s passion for leadership and practical approach in building leadership capability, is what makes her a brilliant practitioner to work with." Danielle Fancellu, Senior Organisational Development Consultant Leadership, Leadership and Talent Development, Department of Transport
Stage 1. Purpose & feedback for growth
Purpose, Why Statement & Goals
The work we do in the first lesson will provide the context for the program.
What are your values? What lights you up? What are your leadership and career goals?
Your new Why Statement will be the compass that guides your career and leadership forward.
Self-driven 360-degree feedback and development planning
You are in the driver's seat.
This unique feedback gathering process will likely be the most valuable part of the program. You will have powerful feedback conversations to share your goals and Why Statement, and identify exactly how you can grow from their unique view points. You will strengthen your brand and relationships with people around you and ultimately develop a highly relevant development plan.
"I was pleasantly surprised to understand how my team views some of my key strengths. I feel more confident in acknowledging that I have some great skills in leadership and that these will help to build a good culture around the team." Steven Morrow
Stage 2. Strategic leadership, brand building & systems
Strategic calendar and critical meetings.
Set up a strategic leadership calendar to ensure you are address critical leadership and management activity.
Run highly effective 1:1 meetings with your people to ensure they are engaged, happy, growing and producing great results.
How to map out your meetings calendar and what to address to align and focus your team.
Strategic delivery planning
Align, engage and focus your team with a purpose-driven delivery plan to achieve results that align with the strategic objectives of the business.
"Thank you for a very informative and brilliant course. I was actually reflecting on one of your sessions the other day when I felt guilty blocking time out of my already busy calendar for leadership and team planning, however as I face a mountain of work this financial year, I am very grateful I took the time as it led to a successful pitch for more resourcing where I would have been typically on the back foot." Stephen Trevillian, Manager, Melbourne City Council
Build the brand and visibility of you and your team
Learn how to use a key communication strategy to build awareness of your team's achievements and provide greater value in the business.
Informal mentors
This is the best kept secret of the leaders who seem to progress their leadership and career path faster than the rest.
"Setting up these key management systems has helped me lead a team of 70 more effectively. The Strategic Communication Strategy, the Structured 1-to-1 Meetings Template and the Strategic Meetings Calendar have been very powerful. It led me to enrol 12 leaders in my team in this program." Vanessa Nativo, Director Finance Services
Additional content: Career planning
Career planning
Learn how to take control of your career planning and build your capability to be prepared to apply for the next opportunity to progress your career forward.
Built-in Support from Your Manager (Optional)
Managers are a key part of this journey
You will be guided throughout the program with how to engage your manager to support your on your growth journey, with feedback discussions about development planning & delivery planning. There is also the option for managers to receive informative emails during the program to stay abreast of the development journey, support you to stay on track and help embed the learning.
"I have learned and grown so much...I think the thing I got out the most is the connection with my one up manager. Sharing my journey on what I have learned and what I’m delivering has developed a working connection." Nicole Hirst, Customer Services Manager
Weekly Live Group Calls
Join me for live calls weekly (optional)
I offer weekly support calls, alternating between Wednesdays at 2 PM and Fridays at 10 AM. Each call is 1 hour, split into two parts: 30 minutes of group huddles for connection, knowledge sharing and networking with other leaders & 30 minutes of coaching and Q&A.
Leadership Uplift Across the Team/ Business
The program may be delivered to 1 or 10,000 participants.
The advantage of multiple leaders journeying through the program together is peer support/accountability and leadership capability and capacity uplift across the business.
Systems, Tools & Resources Provided:
- Leadership Capabilities Framework
- A system to drive your own informal 360-degree feedback process to identify strengths and growth opportunities
- A system to engage informal mentors to build your network and gain invaluable guidance
- A system and template to conduct effective 1:1 meetings with team members to build relationships and address development, wellbeing, career planning, 2-way feedback, business values and more
- A system to run planned and structured quarterly and monthly meetings to keep your teams aligned and connected with each other, and the strategic plan of the business
- A system to plan out quarterly delivery and secure agreement and buy-in from your manager and team
- A monthly system to communicate achievements, results, objectives and updates to leadership, peers, stakeholders and team members
- A recurring strategic leadership calendar system to ensure key management and leadership activity, such as strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, team development and career planning
- How to craft a purpose 'WHY' statement that drives your engagement and articulates your brand, passion and value to the business
Collapse time by learning from my experience of working with leaders who rise above the chaos to grow your leadership, brand, and career - even when they're busy.
Do you want to be a leader who:
- Drives your career with confidence instead of holding back and playing small?
- Earns the respect of senior management, peers, and your team rather than wondering how others do it?
- Builds a personal brand that positions you as a go-to leader, attracting top talent and opportunities?
- Gets tapped on the shoulder for promotions, instead of watching others move ahead?
- Uses feedback to accelerate growth, rather than second-guessing what truly matters?
- Leads strategically with clarity and control, rather than being stuck in reactive mode?
- Works smarter, leveraging systems and tools, instead of constantly chasing your tail?
- Looks back in 12 months, proud of your growth, instead of feeling frustrated that another year slipped by?
If you’re tired of wasting time and potential, this is the time to take action.
Join Now
What's included:
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Access to course resources for 12 months ($2200)
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Weekly live optional support calls alternating Wednesday 2pm/Friday 10am ($4000)
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Access from any location
Fee per participant:
Single payment of $1495 + GST or 3 monthly payments of $515 + GST
I want to make sure you love it and get results!
If you buy this and you're not 100% satisfied you are covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
"The ‘Elevate in 90 days’ program challenged my assumptions and approach to leading a team of 60 in a complex environment. It’s helped me to lead better, to stay on course and to have the resilience and energy to ride the waves of the storms that inevitably occur in all leadership roles. The tools have helped me to manage the ‘noise’ and focus my efforts on the activities that benefit my team and organisation. I delegate better, I communicate better and I’m more strategic and less reactive. The program and the tools provide lifelong benefits." Malcolm Gibson - Chief Radiographer Dandenong Hospital, Monash Health
“I’ve learned the importance of strategic planning that aligns branch and divisional objectives and how crucial recurring calendar meetings are to ensure that my direct reports feel informed and supported. I’ve also learned how to raise my profile in the organisation and communicate my intended career trajectory." Thelma Kilikidis
"I understand that being organised is a key step...it’s important to set time for myself to plan and take control of my own leadership. Also, the importance of meetings with purpose, being accountable and having regular catch ups to allow for staff to share their challenges and goals.” Gareth Richardson
