Jesse Michel, Executive Officer, Lacey Nicholson Chair and Treasurer Goulburn Murray Comunity Leadership Board.

JESSE a steward of the program, acting as Leadership Coach prior to becoming executive officer in 2023.

  • Program established because of need in regional areas. Footprint stretched from Echuca to Yarrawonga and down to Wallan.
  • Program run from March to October with in-person and online series of opportunities and discussion, bringing like-minded people interested in leadership together.
  • Personally, actively involved in community as Group Leader 1st Kyabram Scout Group. Involvement in community developed friendships and relationships.
  • In 2024 elected Deputy Mayor of Campaspie Shire. Showed how amazing the community can be by stepping up when needed

LACEY in 2022 wished to contribute, knowing growth does not happen if comfortable.

  • Program challenges, shifting minds and a powerful experience.
  • Leaders not about outcomes but people. Building on relationships, know how to connect and bring people with you.
  • Stepping into the uncomfortable, building confidence creating a network of people.
  • 30th Anniversary of program will be celebrated at a gala function

LACHLAN ANDREW.

A participant in his years program after attending the Moira Shire program encouraged to undertake the Failey Leadership program being bigger and better.

JANE BEARHAM.

Employer GMCU encouraged her to join the program. Started with preconceived ideas, which were soon thrown out of the window. Program challenges you to think outside of the box.