
Online Leadership Training for Real-World Impact
Discretionary Efforts is an online leadership training is focused on the human side of work. Our programmes combine live online training with supportive coaching to ensure you build confidence, embed new skills, and create meaningful behavioural change.
Choose Your Leadership Programme
Leading Through Tension
In an AI-enabled world, competitive advantage won't come from technology — it will come from people's ability to challenge, collaborate and adapt together.
Organisations navigating transformation succeed or fail on communication. This interactive in-person day explores the communication patterns and conflict dynamics that either accelerate your impact or quietly erode it.
If you lead through complexity, this day is for you.
The Conversation Advantage
DATES:
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19th October - Online 9:00am - 12:30pm
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22nd October- Christchurch 1.00pm -4.30pm
Hotel Elms 456 Papanui Rd CHRISTCHURCH
Be heard and lead with influence
“Because great ideas only create impact when others understand, support and act on them.”
The Discretionary Efforts Experience
Every course we run is designed for experienced leaders who need practical, action-led support.
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Mixed Learning Model: You will experience a combination of intensive training sessions and interactive group coaching.
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Small Group Focus: We limit our courses to a maximum of 15 people to ensure high-quality interaction and personalised feedback.
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Safe Practice: You will have opportunities to practise new skills in a safe setting before applying them to your real-world challenges.
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Measurable Growth: Our model includes individualised goal setting and action plans tailored to your specific workplace setting.
FAQs about our courses
All FAQ content authored by Ali McCormick (ICF PCC, MAPP, UCA Master Accredited Coach) and Rachel Hillyer, co-founders of Discretionary Efforts Ltd.






