Our flagship Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP) is a world-class, intensive year-long undertaking for 24 high-potential participants, focused on building leadership capacity and connectivity across all sectors.

Funded by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of State Growth, this program is a unique opportunity to deepend your leadership capability and build powerful, long-lasting networks across Tasmania.

Widely described as life-changing and professionally transformative, it is best suited to established and experienced leaders, or those operating at a senior level of influence, who want to lift their impact and help shape a better future for the State. The program delivers meaningful outcomes for participants, their organisations and the wider community.

Delivered intensively from February to November, the Tasmanian Leaders Program blends multi-day residentials, two- to three-day linking sessions, and transformative Community Action Projects to strengthen your ability to lead in complex environments.

This program is ideal for people who want to learn leadership while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Tasmania. Through immersive, experiential learning – from industry visits to time spent with community -participants develop insight, perspective and the motivation to lead with impact.

Express your Interest for the 2027 intake or nominate someone today.

Program content and design

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is grounded in a research-informed design framework that develops leadership through three interlinked domains: Insight, Influence, and Impact.

Each element of the program is carefully structured to build the personal awareness, relational capacityand strategic capability required to lead effectively in complex, real-world environments.

    • Insight – Participants deepen their understanding of self, others and the systems they operate within. This is supported through tools such as personality assessments, reflective practice, experiential learning and engagement with diverse perspectives.

    • Influence – Skills to lead change and mobilise others are developed through sessions focused on adaptive leadership, strategic alignment, negotiation, communication and the ability to build and sustain effective relationships.

    • Impact – Participants apply their learning through community-based projects and session design responsibilities. The program fosters clarity of purpose and encourages action, accountability and sustained contribution to Tasmania’s future through the Tasmanian Leaders Network.

This model ensures learning is responsive to each participant’s context, grounded in real-world challenges, and focused on building future-ready skills and mindsets that last well beyond the program year.

We continually assess our programs for effectiveness. An impact report into the Tasmanian Leaders Program underlined its significant impact on participants, their organisations and the State.

Read the TLP Impact Study here
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Benefits

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is sharply focused on delivering lasting benefits to participants, their organisations and the wider community. It aims to

    • Deliver powerful projects creating positive change.

    • Escalate your leadership performance.

    • Immediately boost your impact as an employee.

    • Give you a life enhancing experience.

    • Expand your talents and test your weaknesses.

    • Welcome you into an influential and diverse network.

    • Tackle critical issues facing Tasmanian business and society.

    • Deliver powerful projects creating positive change.

Program structure

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is delivered through monthly gatherings from February to November. This structure allows participants to maintain their important professional and personal responsibilities. It also affords time for reading, reflection and networking over the year.

The Program is built around five main streams of development activity:

    • Residentials – Three immersive, multi-day retreats led by expert facilitators in iconic regional locations, focus on developing core leadership competencies. These retreats form the backbone of the program.

    • Linking Sessions – Seven two to three-day sessions explore Tasmania’s key challenges and future opportunities, exposing participants to over 100 experts, critical thinkers and people with lived experience.

    • Executive Coaching – Three one-on-one sessions with professional coaches, provided at key points to embed learning, encourage reflection and support individual development.

    • Networking Events – Three dedicated events connect participants and their employers with the Tasmanian Leaders network, culminating in a formal graduation.

    • Community Action Projects – A real-world project where participants apply their learning to deliver tangible outcomes for Tasmania.

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Selection criteria

People interested in applying for the program should:

    • Be established or aspiring leaders with at least five years’ relevant experience.

    • Have demonstrated above average achievement with clear potential for further growth.

    • Have the capacity to enter, or progress further through senior levels of management.

    • Have the potential to contribute significantly to the wider Tasmanian community.

    • Be willing and able to make the required time and energy commitment to the program.

    • Have the full support of their employer or business.

    • Be committed to engaged community involvement.

    • Be committed to becoming an active member of the Tasmanian Leaders Network

Know someone who’s ready to take their leadership to the next level? (Maybe that person is you?!) Nominate them today, and we’ll be in touch.

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Meet the facilitators

The 2026 program will again be led by an exceptional facilitation team: futurist and innovator Katy Cooper, leadership authority Angela Driver, trauma-informed leadership expert Polly McGee, and behaviour change specialist Steve Willing . Together, this dynamic quartet brings passion, optimism, and a deep belief in Tasmania’s leadership potential, guiding you through an inspiring journey.

They are ready to welcome you to the program, are you?

Talking TLP with ABC Hobart and LAFM

Current TLP 2025 participant Naomi Jones-Black, Director – Organisational Change at the Department of Justice joined Tracey Strong on ABC Hobart breakfast to talk about her experience, how she is applying insights and learnings in her role right now, and the unique opportunity afforded by a diverse cohort to stretch your worldview and challenge your assumptions. It’s a TLP masterclass in ten minutes!

Listen in here:

 

Angela Driver GTLP, Chief Executive Officer of Tasmanian Leaders joined BJ for Breakfast on LAFM to talk about the 2026 Tasmanian Leaders Program.

Listen in to their conversation as Angela and BJ chatted about why our 20th year will be a special experience, who the program is for, what’s included and much more. (You may even hear a surprise guest appearance from Angela’s pooch Billie at the end!)

Listen to Angela and BJ here:

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve also answered some of your Frequently Asked Questions to help you make a start on your application. And don’t forget, it’s easy for you to save the form and come back to complete later!

Are you ready to unlock your leadership capacity?

Are you willing to be challenged?

Are you open to being inspired?

If yes, then the Tasmanian Leaders Program is for you. Register your interest for the 2027 intake.

Watch the 2026 Information Session

Want to hear more? Watch the recording of our 2026 TLP Info Session on our YouTube channel!

Join Angela Driver GTLP, CEO of Tasmanian Leaders with Naomi Jones-Black GTLP, Andrew Bennett, Peter Kilpatrick, and Kate Mackie GTLP as they share reflections and answer all your FAQ’s about the Tasmanian Leaders Program.

(Closed captions included for accessibility)

Watch the Info Sesssion recording
Photo of three TLP participants from 2023. A woman with long black hair and a long sleeved red dress, a fair haired man with a beard in a grey suit jacket and a dark haired man in a blue suit leaning on a small table together. View behind them overlooks the city of Hobart.

Keen to chat?  Get in touch with one of our team – we’re here to help!

 

If you or your employer have questions about preparing your application or the program, get in touch with us:

Angela Driver, Chief Executive Officer:

e: angela.driver@tasmanianleaders.org.au                  t: 0417 379 703

Ros Young, Program Coordinator:

e: ros.young@tasmanianleaders.org.au                        t: 0429 950 578

Tania Harvey, Executive Officer:

e: tania.harvey@tasmanianleaders.org.au                   t: 0418 560 465

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