Dare to Lead

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Dare to Lead™

Why Dare To Lead™ Leadership?

The Dare To Lead™ program cultivates Brave Leaders and Courageous Cultures with a focus on accountable, values-led, self-aware and empathic leadership skill development. Leaders will be skilled up to rise from failures and set-backs, to align values with behaviours, to unlearn and relearn what vulnerability is, and to strengthen trust in self and others. This program is transformational in leadership, and life. Sharpening emotional literacy, understanding shame resilience, and cultivating your critical thinking is integral for authentic and courageous leadership.

About the Dare To Lead™ program

Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is an empirically based courage-building program of 4 skill sets that are measurable, teachable and observable, designed to be delivered by a Certified Dare To Lead™ Facilitator. This is a highly interactive and experiential workshop that delivers on its research in clear and practical ways.

Who should attend?

Brené defines a leader as "someone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential."

A Call to all leaders. people leaders, self-leaders, emerging leaders, educators, community and business leaders; health practitioners, coaches and consultants, this is a deep dive into 'Brave Leadership', and if you're committed to leading authentically, ethically and inclusively, with your whole heart, then this program is for you. 

Facilitator

Debra Birks - a certified “Dare to Lead™” facilitator. Debra combines Dr. Brown’s research with her extensive executive leadership experience, positive psychology, and neuroscience to create a deeply human and highly interactive experience.

Program components

  • Pre-Work: Prior to the in-person workshop, participants will complete a series of online assessments, including the Daring Leadership Assessment and a values worksheet. This preparatory work establishes a personal baseline, identifies individual strengths and gaps, and prepares leaders for the immersive experience.

  • The 3-day in-person workshop: This 24-hour program is delivered through a highly interactive format. It includes facilitated lessons, group discussions, and exclusive videos created by Dr. Brené Brown for "Dare to Lead™" participants.

  • Post-Workshop integration (optional): To support continued application of the learnings, the program includes a virtual "Circle Back" group Q&A coaching session held 4-6 weeks after the workshop's conclusion (date and time negotiated with participants). This session provides an opportunity for ongoing support and integration.

Dates: 2026

  • Day 1: Tue 24 February - The Foundational Skills

  • Day 2: Wed 25 February - Mastering the ‘Rumble’

  • Day 3: Thurs 26 February - Rising Strong & Leading Courageously

Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm each day

Venue: Warrnambool - location TBC

Cost: *plus GST and booking fee

  • Early bird: $2,835* (closes 10 January 2026)

  • Full rate: $3,035 * (closes 10 February 2026)

Scholarships may be available for this program - please contact us to discuss.

Group size: minimum 16 - maximum 20 people

Full details and registration will be available from 3 November 2025.

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2024 Testimonials

This course has just been what I have been looking for. Engaging, thought provoking, safe and well facilitated. It gives me insight on how to approach growth and positive culture.” Susannah

The ‘Dare to Lead’ program opened my mind to emotions, terms and scenarios that have always been present but I had never thought about them or allowed myself to work past them. This will greatly benefit both my personal and professional future and allow me to be true to my values of growth and ambition.” Adam

Forget what you think you’ll get out of this course. Being vulnerable in your learning will open up so many more pearls you didn’t know were there.” Angela

“Who would have thought that being vulnerable empowers a leader not weaken them? The sessions brought a great freedom to let go and give permission to be authentic and real with absolutely relevant and priceless teaching.” Gary

“Extraordinary. I thought I had an idea of what to expect, but this course surpassed all ideas. Empowering, insightful and so many new skills I can take away to both my professional and personal life.” Mary

“Debra created a really safe space for the group to share and learn together. She allowed everyone to have a voice. The more courageous we are the better the work will be and that starts with vulnerability.” Adam

“To put it in an agricultural context, Debra gave us plenty to ruminate on. Three days to explore concepts, discuss ideas and be given tools to live bravely. Thank you.“ Andrea

“I am so please that I took the time to immerse myself in the incredible content, be brave and step into the arena. Let’s get ready to rumble!” Emma

“Loved Dare to Lead. Debra was skilled at helping one rumble with vulnerability and identify your true self. Its what you need to lead.“ Jodie

“Fun, scary, confronting, challenging content but the change is worth taking the risk!” Andy