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Business Consultant | Policy Analyst |  Leadership COACH | Funding Specialist | Trainer | Public Speaker | Facilitator

Hi, I’m Deborah!

As a business advisor, I am happy to work alongside you while achieving your professional and personal growth.

With over 30-years of senior-level experience in government and non-government organisations, I am familiar with a range of sectors including healthcare, community services, injury prevention, aged care, road safety, suicide prevention and Aboriginal health.

As a former not-for-profit CEO, I believe in people-oriented and ethical-based leadership. I have extensive expertise in systemic advocacy, policy development and analysis as well as management, program design, evaluation, and strategic planning.

Now more than ever, that community engagement has become critical, I can help you build dynamic relationships, leverage partnerships, foster networks, and secure funding.

In constant pursuit of implementing my leadership and governance skills, I currently hold the position of Deputy Chair at the Australian Safe Communities Foundation Inc. and Committee Member of Rainbow Futures WA.

I have a strong passion for social justice and community safety and wellbeing, which inspires me to continuously challenge myself in gaining new insights.

With a strong focus on continuous learning and self-development, I endeavour to generously share my knowledge and insights.

Deborah Costello – Founder & Director

About me

Hi, I’m Deborah!

As a business advisor, I am happy to work alongside you while achieving your professional and personal growth.

With over 30-years of senior-level experience in government and non-government organisations, I am familiar with a range of sectors including healthcare, community services, injury prevention, aged care, road safety, suicide prevention and Aboriginal health.

As a former not-for-profit CEO, I believe in people-oriented and ethical-based leadership. I have extensive expertise in systemic advocacy, policy development and analysis as well as management, program design, evaluation, and strategic planning.

Now more than ever, that community engagement has become critical, I can help you build dynamic relationships, leverage partnerships, foster networks, and secure funding.

In constant pursuit of implementing my leadership and governance skills, I currently hold the position of Deputy Chair at the Australian Safe Communities Foundation Inc. and Committee Member of Rainbow Futures WA.

I have a strong passion for social justice and community safety and wellbeing, which inspires me to continuously challenge myself in gaining new insights.

With a strong focus on continuous learning and self-development, I endeavour to generously share my knowledge and insights.

Deborah Costello – Founder & Director

Policy Analyst

Influence policy, practice and legislation.

Through analysis and stakeholder consultation, develop persuasive submissions and recommendations to government inquiries and reviews.

Get your organisational policies and procedures reviewed and refreshed.

Or request assistance to formulate new policies and procedures ensuring relevant compliances.

 

Funding Strategy

Seal the deal.

Find support during the entire funding process: from project planning and evaluation to the criteria audit and evidence gathering.

Relieve the pressure off your team.  Ask for support in preparing your successful grant proposals and tender responses.

Or just seek some advice to secure available funding for your major initiatives.

COACHING & MENTORING

Scale up your thinking.

Whether you are a student, a graduate, a new manager or a leader, take the time to enhance your workplace skills.

With 1 on 1 leadership mentoring sessions, you will shift your life and professional mindset to the next gear.

PUBLIC SPEAKING & TRAINING

Book a custom-made presentation.

Learn how to prepare a stand-out job application and be trained to nail your interview.

Start planning and evaluate your programs in a meaningful way.

Ensure your important reports meet all the requirements for your funders.

Inspire the young people in your organisation by hearing about my leadership journey and how I managed to overcome obstacles along the way.

Or simply, get the benefits of having your workshops facilitated and tailored to your audience.

PLANNING & RISK MANAGEMENT

Find the right words to define your mission and strategies.

Find help to review your existing plans or develop new ones.

Effectively control your organisational threats with a timely review of your risk management strategy.

Values

These forge my identity and lead my business direction.

COMPASSION

People’s experiences and needs are the centre of my decision-making to guarantee the best, long-lasting outcome.

QUALITY / INTEGRITY

I always strive to exceed client expectations by meeting commitments and implementing high quality projects.

FLEXIBILITY

I allow myself to be open minded and available to make my clients’ needs a top priority.

ACCESSIBILITY

I believe in providing approachable and affordable knowledge-sharing opportunities for all organisations and individuals.

“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” (Thomas Edison)

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