ELEVATE
A transformational program for senior council communication professionals
Six-Part Coaching and Connection Experience - delivered online
Watch the video below to find out more.
It's hard to grow as a leader in a local government communication role when there are so many operational demands.
Does this sound like you?
You're pulled in many directions. While you might want to develop as a leader, there's just so much hands-on work to do that the time for learning never comes.
It can feel lonely in your role with lots of pressure, competing priorities and challenges in your team. Perhaps your voice isn't being heard as loudly as you'd like it to be.
Elevate is a six-session online program that builds on your solid operational skills to help you transform into a confident and impactful local government communication leader. It's the only program of its kind that elevates the skills of senior council communication professionals as confident, trusted leaders and advisers.
Elevate is for you if:
- You're a communication team leader, coordinator or manager in your Council, craving connection with your peers in other councils so you can tap into group learning and feel less isolated, OR
- You're new in a local government communication leadership role and are looking to build confidence and certainty as a leader, OR
- You aspire to a leadership role in the next 12 months, OR
- You're the sole communications professional in your Council - it all rests on you!
This isn't for you if:
- You're not open to new ideas.
- You don't want to speak directly to other council comms professionals in breakout rooms.
- You're not interested in a leadership role.
Registration in Elevate
$1490 ex GST per participant for the full six-part program.
The program is delivered by Neryl East Communications.
To register, fill in your details below. We'll sign you up
for Elevate and send you an invoice, which you can then pay by credit card or through your finance system.
By taking part in Elevate you'll:
Feel more confident in your role, whether you're dealing with challenges in your team, speaking up on issues in your Council or being more strategic in your approach.
Grow your influence so you have a bigger positive impact in your team, Council and community.
Form trusting connections with colleagues in similar roles in other councils.
- Feel less alone and overwhelmed - and more supported.
Be introduced to leadership tools that you can apply in your role.
How does Elevate work?
We'll meet on Zoom for six 60-minute sessions, held roughly fortnightly.
Sessions are recorded, in case you have to miss any.
Each session will have a theme, which we'll explore for 20 minutes.
You'll then share your takeaways with each other for another 20 minutes. This is where the real gold lies!
Then you'll spend a final 20 minutes discussing a current challenge or issue with one or two others. An essential forum for you to bounce ideas and get a sanity check.
2025 SESSION DATES
20 June
04 July
25 July
08 August
22 August
19 September
11am – 12pm SYDNEY TIME
"Offers brilliant tips and inspires critical thinking"
"Knowledgeable and inspirational communications specialist and coach in intimate and personal sessions, helping communications operators and specialists to take the next step in their career."
"I would say it's a great series to learn about leadership and team dynamics, reflect on your own personal experiences and leadership, and to meet other comms professionals to discuss shared challenges."
"Do it! Neryl is amazing and the learnings are so valuable."
2024 Elevate Participants
Your facilitator - Dr Neryl East
Neryl is an authority on local government communication and leadership.
After a career in the media she spent decades in senior council communication roles.
Neryl is now a trusted adviser to local government leaders around Australia, helping them communicate with credibility, clarity and authenticity. She also convenes the Local Government Communication Professionals Network.
Neryl has a PhD in Journalism and is the author of five books including an Amazon best-seller on media and reputation.
Registration in Elevate
$1490 ex GST per participant for the full six-part program, payable up front.
The program is delivered by Neryl East Communications.
To register, fill in your details below. We'll sign you up
for Elevate and send you an invoice, which you can then pay by credit card or through your finance system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend all six sessions?
Can I get a refund if I leave my Council role during the program?
