Rise & Lead Training
Rise and Lead Training focuses on helping organisations enhance mentally healthy workplaces, wellbeing, strengthen communication, team performance, talent acquisition, policies and procedures, difficult conversations and develop effective people-management practices through tailored training and coaching.
About
Rise and Lead Training is a Boutique training and consultancy organisation led by Justin Pollard-Ryan who is an Executive People and Culture Manager. Justin specialises in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, DISC profiling, and HR consultancy services. Based on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in Wauchope- his team deliver high-quality, practical training and support to businesses and individuals from Newcastle through to the Gold Coast.
Our focus is on helping organisations enhance mentally healthy workplaces, wellbeing, strengthen communication, team performance, talent acquisition, policies and procedures, difficult conversations and develop effective people-management practices through tailored training and coaching.
Services
Services include:
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Courses
- DISC Personality Profiling and Team Development
- Human Resources Consulting and Advisory Services
- Workplace Culture and Leadership Development
- One on performance management
- Employment relations
- Performance and Policy writing
Servicing: Newcastle, Port Stephens, Forster, Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Nambucca Valley, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and surrounding regions.
Testimonials
Justin's delivery of the Mental Health First Aid Course was fantastic!
Fantastic Instructor with professional communication skills and a very engaging personality.
Justin is really engaging, asking questions Group activities, thoroughly enjoyed and everything was explained well.
Justin's Presentation style made it easy to follow and understand the content, he made you feel safe and checked in regularly highly recommended!
FAQs
Can training be conducted online?
Yes. We offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training through a flexible blended online format delivered via Microsoft Teams, making it easy for individuals and teams to participate from any location.
Do you offer workshops on-site?
Absolutely. We can deliver engaging and practical workshops directly within your workplace, tailoring the experience to meet the needs of your team and organisation.
Is training available after hours or on weekends?
Yes. Justin is available to provide training and coaching, outside standard business hours, including weekends, subject to availability.
Our purpose is to empower individuals, teams, and organisations to build stronger wellbeing, enhance mental health awareness, and create supportive, resilient workplace cultures. We are committed to providing flexible, practical, and impactful learning experiences that help people develop the confidence, skills, and strategies needed to thrive at work and in the community.
Contact
Just put your info into the contact us form, and we’ll reach out to you as soon as we can!
Mobile: 0422 489 065