Barb Barkley

Barb is an experienced coach and facilitator working closely with leaders and executive teams for over 10 years across industries that include marketing, sport, arts, health, education and the social purpose sector.

Through Barb’s roles which include CEO of Womansport Queensland; and National Manager of the Telstra Foundation Barb has developed a deep understanding of the importance of great leadership across organisations and the community. Within her executive and team coaching business, Barb works at both the individual and systematic levels of organisations to support leaders as they bring together teams and resources to set and deliver strategy; create positive values-based cultures, build cohesive teams and increase their own personal self-awareness and leadership capabilities to delivery lasting positive impact.

Barb holds a Masters in Sports Management from University of Massachusetts; and is a qualified Accountant with a postgraduate in Advanced Accounting and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting. More information about Barb can be found at www.bravacoaching.com.au

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NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN!

The program is free but highly selective so firstly we ask senior business leaders working within Marketing, Media and Advertising to nominate the best of their emerging leaders for a place on the program. All ‘nominees’ then receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the process.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2026 ARE OPEN

Applicants may apply to EITHER cohort regardless of country of residence, but must commit to attend both Residential dates & the Virtual day of their chosen cohort. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of acceptance onto the program.