About
Get to know us
We empower individuals to inspire growth and unlock potential in themselves and others.
Assuming the responsibility of training, nurturing, and developing others can feel daunting. However, with the right knowledge and tools, this process becomes both seamless and deeply rewarding. We believe that building others' capabilities doesn’t have to be complex—with the right skills, it can be both straightforward and impactful.
Inside Initiative was founded in 2022, born out of a passion for helping individuals continually evolve and reach their full potential. Reflecting on her diverse career journey, our founder experienced both inspiring and disappointing leadership—each encounter shaping her understanding of what it takes to empower others effectively. These insights fuel our commitment to equipping professionals with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive as leaders in today’s dynamic workplaces.
Our founder
Meet Adi
Adi, the founder and director of Inside Initiative, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With over 30 years of expertise in people management and a background as an international hockey player and coach, Adi's career path has traversed diverse industries and organisational settings worldwide. Her multifaceted journey underscores the significance of robust leadership and soft skills, enabling seamless transitions across various sectors, countries, and roles - education, sport, recreation, health, private, public, non-profit, and corporate domains.
Adi is deeply committed to unlocking the untapped potential within individuals, fostering continuous personal growth, and creating opportunities for excellence. She believes that structured workplace opportunities and clear career pathways are essential for individuals to advance in their careers with confidence. By ensuring people have visibility of their growth potential and the tools to succeed, Adi empowers individuals and organisations to thrive.
At the heart of Inside Initiative is Adi’s understanding that a strong core skill set is the foundation for long-term career success. Her philosophy centres on providing the support, resources, and clarity needed to help individuals not only grow but excel in their chosen fields.
Qualifications
Things Adi has done over the years
Qualifications and Training
Performance Leader Program, Melbourne Business School & Australian Institute of Sport
Nationally Accredited Mediator
Masters Educational Leadership & Administration, Deakin University
PGCE Physical Education and Geography, Loughborough University, UK
BA (Hons) Sport Studies, University of Northumbria, UK
Roles
Project Lead - Education and Leadership, University of Melbourne
Project Team Manager, University of Melbourne
National Performance Director, Gymnastics Australia
Senior Manager Industry Training and Accreditation, Gymnastics Australia
Project Manager Learning Innovation and Development, Holmesglen TAFE
Teaching and Learning Manager, Sport Knowledge Australia
Head / Teacher Physical Education and Geography, English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong
Relevant achievements
Director of Women’s Coaching, MCC Hockey 2023 - current
Manager Australian Gymnastics Team, Commonwealth Games 2018
Head of Delegation, Australian Gymnastics Team, World Championships 2017
Head Coach Hong Kong Hockey Team, Asian Games 2006, East Asian Games 2005
International Coach 1997-2006
International Hockey Player 1985 - 2004
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Values
Our values express what is important to us, the way that we work with you and the way that we hope you will work with us.
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Empowerment
Learning from everyday situations is very empowering. Learning is a collaborative process; individuals will make decisions about how they learn, who they learn from and with, and who they seek feedback from.
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Responsibility
Taking control of your life and your learning makes you feel good and builds confidence. It’s about being responsible, following through on commitments and seeking support - and is essential to achieving your potential.
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Purposeful
Learning strategies are evidence-based and have purpose, empowering growth and building skills through relevant, practical everyday workplace activities.
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Active
Learning is active and collaborative; knowledge is constructed through discussion and debate, by seeking feedback and reflecting on performance.
