Emerging Leaders Program

About The Embodied Resilience Lab

The Embodied Resilience Lab is a social enterprise focused on developing leadership through resilience, embodiment, and trauma-informed practice. The Lab supports emerging leaders, educators, and change-makers in strengthening their wellbeing and capacity to create meaningful impact in their communities.

The Lab's Approach

The Lab combines evidence-based practices with somatic tools and trauma-informed methods. This approach recognises that effective leadership requires both intellectual understanding and practical skills for managing stress, emotions, and complex interpersonal dynamics.

Flagship Program: Foundations of Embodied Resilience

8-Week Emerging Leaders Program

This program provides participants with practical tools and frameworks for sustainable leadership.

Through this experience, participants learn to:

• Build resilience and regulate stress – Develop reliable techniques for managing pressure and maintaining clarity under challenging conditions

• Lead with presence and authenticity – Strengthen your ability to stay grounded and connect genuinely with others

• Cultivate emotional intelligence – Expand your capacity to understand and work skillfully with emotions in professional settings

• Prevent burnout and sustain energy – Learn strategies to maintain vitality and avoid exhaustion in demanding roles

• Create inclusive, trauma-aware environments – Develop skills to foster psychological safety and support diverse team members

The Lab's Mission

The Embodied Resilience Lab equips individuals, organisations, and communities with practical skills for navigating complexity and uncertainty. The focus is on developing leadership that is grounded, sustainable, and responsive to the real challenges facing today's leaders and organisations.

Who Is It For?

For Community Organisations
Community service and not-for-profit teams face high-pressure environments and complex client needs. This program strengthens the capacity of emerging leaders to manage stress, reduce burnout, and create trauma-aware workplaces that improve outcomes for staff and service users alike.

For Corporates & Businesses
In fast-paced industries, leaders are under constant pressure to deliver while maintaining team morale. This program equips emerging leaders with the tools to lead authentically, foster collaboration, and stay grounded under pressure enhancing both wellbeing and performance.

For Educators & Schools
Teachers and education leaders are at the frontline of shaping resilient young people. This program empowers educators to manage stress, hold healthy boundaries, and model emotional intelligence, creating safer and more supportive learning environments.

For Individuals & Change-Makers
For those stepping into leadership roles, whether in start-ups, social enterprises, or personal projects, this program provides a strong foundation of resilience, clarity, and vision. Participants gain the confidence to lead with authenticity while protecting their own energy and wellbeing.