Leading people can be a tough gig.
You are expected to manage your own workload, emotions and issues; support those with possible mental health concerns; implement change initiatives; and deal with underperformance in a complex and constantly changing legal environment… all whilst maintaining morale and productivity
‘Extremely well run and presented
course, highly relevant to the workplace.
Care taken by presenters during topics
to note some items may be sensitive to
some participants.’
‘Skills learnt as part of this program can
be directly applied in daily practice given
the relevance of the subject material.’
‘BRILLIANT!! Thank you so much for
facilitating 2 days for us to discuss all of
the things that educational
leaders never discuss’!’
‘Extremely enjoyable, informative and
relevant course, the facilitators were
excellent.’
‘Great pace and content and well
presented. Erica and Katherine work
well together and made the 2 days
most enjoyable.’
‘Easy to listen to and well presented.’
Erica Edmands
Erica has over 20 years experience working in the areas of bullying and harassment complaints; mediation; investigations; stress management, resilience, emotional intelligence (Genos accredited), mental health and well being.
She is an experienced facilitator and public speaker.
In addition to running her own consultancy, Erica is an Associate Director of mh@work, a specialist mental health and wellbeing consultancy.
Erica is the President of Kidsafe Victoria, the leading child injury and death prevention charity and a Board Member of Women’s Housing Limited, a key provider of community and transitional housing to women and children.
Erica has worked at leading law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and in senior Human Resources roles at Comalco Smelting and Minter Ellison.
Phone Katherine on 0419 552 549 katherineanderica@gmail.com www.kwconsult.com.au Phone Erica on 0438 389 083 katherineanderica@gmail.com www.inclusionatwork.com.au
Katherine Wirth
Katherine has 15 years experience as an employment lawyer, investigator, trainer and consultant in corporate environments, appearing in over 350 Conciliation conferences and mediations.
Katherine began her legal career representing individuals at McDonald Murholme before moving to leading law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, where she was a Senior Associate.
Whilst at Herbert Smith Freehills Katherine was seconded to Coles Myer as an employee relations advisor, gaining valuable in-house experience.
Katherine has also worked at global pharmaceutical company CSL, as a Human Resources Business Partner.
Katherine understands the reality of corporate life.
She is approachable and down to earth.
She is a dynamic trainer who is able to clearly communicate practical skills and key legal concepts.
VPA members: $1,100 per person
Non-members: $1,250 per person