B2B with The positivity and Transformation Specialist, and Master of Change
With nearly 30 years of experience as a transformational Trainer/Coach and people behavioural change expert, Anne McDowell is dedicated to helping others understand, embrace, and thrive through change
Anne’s life’s work is to turn uncertainty into opportunity—making change not just manageable,
but a powerful and positive force for personal and professional growth through a range of consultancy services:
Anne McDowell, MHRMan&IR,
People change Expert
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that organisational changes fail because the leadership impetus/catalyst for change is the bottom line
Change is an organisational reality, and tough business decisions have to be made, however if leadership are serious about real and lasting change, then focusing soley on the bottom line and not on their people, and then demanding people’s obedient compliance, will ultimately be self-defeating
Without people, organisations do not even have a bottom line, yet why do leadership continue to push the mechanistic/systematic change agenda?
Time after time, Anne has seen organisations push through changes to satisfy an executive agenda, with leadership then questioning with bewilderment how a toxic workplace culture has emerged
It’s because a very big piece of the change puzzle is missing
This is what anne discovered is missing...
Organisations seem to concentrate on mechanistic and systematic change, without recognising that workplace change requires:
- behavioural and psychological adjustment
- leadership readiness and leadership coaching
- people readiness and change coaching
They also make the mistake of driving change from the top-down, whereas successful change programs:
- LEAD from the bottom-up
It is not sufficient to engage a change designer/implementer and then just have it achieved, attention must be given to the people, to sufficiently prepare the workforce for the “why” and the “how”, and the “how can we help you through this”
Anne says ENOUGH with organisations treating people like robots!
As an organisational decision-maker, if you are ready to listen, if you care about your people, and if you are prepared to show that you care by paying for the people-work, then Anne has a blueprint for successful change and, where appropriate the subsequent people support for outplacement
Expert Services You Can Trust
Master (degree). Expert. Specialist. Thought Leader.
Leader. Coach.
Speaker. Author.
Transformative.
Transactional.
Inspirational. Intuitive.
Insightful. Empathetic.
Areas of Expertise
Anne McDowell’s life purpose is to help people—and the organisations they work in—navigate the human side of change with clarity, compassion, and strategy
With nearly 30 years’ experience as a behavioural change expert, adult learning specialist, and leadership consultant, Anne is the go-to guide for businesses committed to creating cultures of resilience, trust, and transformation
She supports organisations in addressing the often-overlooked psychological and emotional dynamics of workplace change, ensuring transitions are not only effective—but also harmonious, inclusive, and sustainable
A natural “fixer,” Anne uncovers the unspoken undercurrents that drive resistance or disengagement, helping leaders and teams build change-ready mindsets and emotionally intelligent workplace cultures where people and performance can thrive
Service Arrangements
Available in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions, or full day (6 hours) either at client’s premises or teams/zoom
Available in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions, or full day (6 hours) either at client’s premises or teams/zoom
Available in 3 hour sessions at client’s premises or teams/zoom
Scope of Works can include:
Recruitment
Outplacement and Transition Coaching
Career Guidance
Development of Resume and Cover Letter
Interview Skills + Confidence Coaching
LinkedIn Profile
Customisation, development and instructional design of learning/elearning, addressing adult learning principles of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning
Development of content and speaking on a variety of professional and soft-skill topics take place in 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour sessions/workshops, in person, or remotely by Teams or Zoom
Consulting Rates
-
Consulting by the Hour $500
Consulting rates @ $500/hour, includes instructional design of learning and recruitment
-
Consulting by the Day $1500
Consulting rates by the Day
-
Inspirational Speaking up to An Hour $1500
Consultation, development and customisation of speech, and presentation up to 1 hour + travel
-
Inspirational Speaking up to 1/2 Day $5000
Consultation, development and customisation of speech, and presentation - 3 hours + travel
-
Inspirational Speaking - Full Day $10000
Consultation, development and customisation of speech, and presentation - Full day (6 hours) + travel
-
Instructional Design of elearning $10000
Consultation, development of learning using adult learning principles, and up to 20 hours customisation of programs + travel
Coaching Rates
-
Change $500
I help people to cope with, overcome resistance. manage and embrace change in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions @ $500/hour
-
Mindset + Positivity + Resiliency $500
I help people redesign their thinking and makeover their mindset, in order to transform their life in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions @ $500/hour
-
Executive Leadership $500
I help leaders to learn the skills that excites, inspires and encourages others to work together in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions @ $500/hour
-
Redundancy/Outplacement $500
I help people cope with forced employment change, and offer career guidance about what's next in 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions @ $500/hour
Anne McDowell is a dynamic force in workplace transformation—bringing nearly 30 years of experience in adult education, leadership development, and people-focused change
With a Master’s in Human Resource Management specialising in organisational change, and nearly three decades as a workplace trainer, she partners with businesses to ensure the behavioural and psychological aspects of change are not overlooked, and brings both professional insight and lived wisdom to every coaching and consulting experience
Anne blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence, helping teams navigate disruption with clarity, resilience, and a people-first approach
Known for her warmth, intuition, and ability to cut through complexity, Anne empowers leaders to foster cultures of trust, inclusion, and accountability—turning potential workplace toxicity into collaboration, growth, and sustainable success
She balances compassion with accountability—offering encouragement when needed, and having the tough conversations when it’s time to face personal responsibility. Clients describe Anne as intuitive, intelligent, warm, collaborative, and an inspiring problem solver who believes every challenge has a solution
Her energy, empathy, and unwavering belief in your potential create a powerful space for real transformation
Coaching is a very personal, interactive, collaborative and wonderful approach to talking about and solving problems
Coaching is very different to therapy, as therapy can focus purely on reflective self-healing, whereas coaching is more active and allows for insight to be shown to the person on specifically what needs to change, and how to do it
Coaching is interactive, and requires the person to try out ideas, implement and take action in their lives in order to see a change, or make an improvement, or enhance a situation
Anne’s expectation is that the person coming to coaching is prepared to listen and to want to change and make things better
Anne is able to:
- hold frank, honest but tactful difficult conversations
- facilitate individual and organisational accountability sessions
- get to the root of both sides of the issue, and find a way forward
- support, lead and guide a person through a difficult situation
While unexpected events get in the way of every best laid plan and intention, your time is valuable, and so is Anne’s
As she has set aside time and energy in preparing for your session (including on-line sessions) and would be unable to fill the void in time, there will be a non-refundable cancellation fee of:
Organisations
- 100% if you cancel within 7 days of the arranged session
- 50% if you cancel within 14 days of the arranged session
If the sessions are rescheduled to occur within 5 working days of the original scheduled session date, then no cancellation fees will occur – however, if a second cancellation occurs all monies will be forfeit
Your details are kept private and are never sold or given to a third party – ever!
Talk to Anne about your Organisational Need
Anne's Other Services
Professional Career Coaching and Guidance
Anne also offers many individual professional services as a Career Coach on her other website www.professionalresumes.com.au such as: