Applications for the 2026 Tasmanian Leaders Program are now open!

Apply now for the 2026 intake or nominate someone today.

Tasmanian Leaders Program 

The Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP) – now approaching our twentieth year – has been operating since 2007. It is aimed at high potential leaders wanting to transform their leadership capacity and be challenged and inspired through interactive and reflective learning.

It is delivered intensively over one year through a powerful combination of multi-day Residentials, two or three-day Linking Sessions and transformative Community Action Projects.

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. A recent report into the Tasmanian Leaders Program underlined its significant impact on participants, their organisations and the State. You can read the TLP Impact Study here.

Benefits

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

• 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.

Diversity

Tasmanian Leaders Program attracts participants with a broad spectrum of experiences, backgrounds and sectors.

Being exposed to other participants’ diverse backgrounds and experiences offers fresh learning and challenging new insights across a wide range of exciting issues critical to Tasmania’s future.

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.

Commitment and dates

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is a serious undertaking aimed at high potential-leaders. Successful applicants must commit to attending Program sessions around the State. 

Please view the dates for the 2026 Tasmanian Leaders Program as a guide to the commitment expected.

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

Want to know more? Get in touch with one of our team – we’re here to help!

If you or your employer have questions about your application or the program, get in touch with Ros Young, Program Coordinator:

e: ros.young@tasmanianleaders.org.au
t: 0417 379 703 or 0429 950578

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. Apply now for our 2026 intake.

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.

Meet the facilitators

The 2026 program will again be led by an exceptional facilitation team: futurist and innovator Katy Cooper, trauma-informed leadership expert Polly McGee, behaviour change specialist Steve Willing, and leadership authority Angela Driver. 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?

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