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Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are now delivering our workshops as short interactive Virtual Masterclasses.
If you are interested in booking a masterclass, get in touch with us for more information.
Better Together
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We deliver unique evidence-based workplace wellbeing experiences for parents and couples.
Our workshops proactively support and prepare couples for the transition from being partners who work – to working parents who work better together.
“Research shows that 2 in 3 couples will be unsatisfied in their relationship with each other within 3 years of the birth of their baby.”
This affects their ability to bring their best self to work.
“Relationship issues are linked to depression and sick days.”
But through preventive measures, we can decrease absenteeism.
Better prepared. Better acquainted. Better performance.
Our human-centered corporate program uses an evidence-based methodology, storytelling, processes, and tools that will fortify, finetune and refocus expecting and working parents on achieving sustained intimacy and greater wellbeing – so that they, their families, and their careers can thrive.
“The best companies in the world take an active, supportive interest in the person as a whole, and that changes everything.”
– Patrick Lencioni, Founder of The Table Group
Meet Louise
Better for the experience
I have established myself as a pair of safe hands — someone who can confidently be relied on for leading large scale and complex change and transformation programs. Leading people through change has been central to my career. Disruption is my jam.
After personal experience, I’m now going for the hardest hitting point of change and transition; facing into a topic that is complex, but needs to be spoken about. It’s the change people go through in their personal relationships when having children.
I believe that engaged employees are central to organisational performance and performance excellence. I believe people are the lifeblood of an organisation, and I believe a person’s wellbeing is central to how they show up at work – and in life.
These beliefs, my extensive education in the space, big corporate experience, and collaborative, yet directional approach has culminated in the introduction of the Intime Collective.
“The Intime Collective’s goal is to transform the lives and relationships of your employees for the wellbeing of both their families and their careers.”
If you’re a leader within a high performing and progressive organisation that engenders a culture of care and performance, it’s likely that diversity, inclusion, and flexibility are the heartbeat of your organisation.
On a personal level, you believe you have a moral and practical responsibility for nurturing the careers of all who are under your organisation’s employ. In fact, you make it your personal mission to help employees discover their personal purpose and bring their whole – and best selves to work every day.
“Empathetic leadership leads to the connection which drives innovation resulting in better business performance”
Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft.
At a personal level, you believe you have a moral and practical responsibility for nurturing the careers of all who are under your organisation’s employ. In fact, you make it your personal mission to help employees discover their personal purpose and bring their whole – and best selves to work every day.
“Empathetic leadership leads to the connection which drives innovation resulting in better business performance”
Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft.
The Intime Collective is a social enterprise made up of a group of diverse thinkers and doers.
With different backgrounds and expertise, our collective purpose is creating a positive and lasting impact where we think it matters most, in relationships between people and their wellbeing.
Louise Gilbert
Founder, MD & Lead Facilitator
Louise founded The Intime Collective, as an idea to solve one of her own needs, and from then on, it has grown. Like everyone else on the Team, Louise’s role is diverse. As our Managing Director and Lead Facilitator, she mainly heads up Strategy and Execution, but she also our trusted Content Expert.
Rune Pedersen
Marketing, Public Relations & Operations Manager
Rune works in the intersection of Marketing, Public Relations and daily operations.
Harveen Singh
UX Researcher
Harveen is our UX Researcher. She’s curious and passionate about learning about different cultures, people & their stories.
Connor Leahy
Design Lead
Connor is our graphic design lead. He works on everything visual, from digital to physical assets, as well as photography and video editing.
Collective Contributors, Change Champions. These are our heavy weight heroes.
Abena Ofori
Social Impact Guidance
Abena is our go-to expert when it comes social impact. Abena shines in the intersection of social impact, business and technology, and her guidance helps us steer towards lasting impact.
Kate Black
Learning Expert
Award winning Learning & Development Expert
Julie Blackburn
Workshop Facilitator, Registered Nurse, Midwife and Educator
Julie brings her deep knowledge of community health initiatives to The Intime Collective, she is a registred nurse and trainer, and is also one of our facilitators.
Dr Linda Kirkman
Therapist & Facilitator
Linda is our go to therapist, relationship and sexuality educator and researcher. She has over 25 years of expereince working as a counsellor, and have been developing curricula and teaching about sexuality and sexual health since 1990.
"At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say I contributed"
– Brene Brown
What we do
It’s best we take this offline.
Notice
Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are now delivering our workshops as short interactive Virtual Masterclasses.
If you are interested in booking a masterclass, get in touch with us for more information.
As all great leaders will attest, what you do has far greater impact than what you say. The Intime Collective corporate program brings human-centered design, evidence – based theory and practice together, to deliver expecting and working parents:
comprehensive evidence-based and evidence-tested psychoeducational training
modules contingent on your organisation’s ability to incorporate the program into the working week
scalable formats to accommodate your organisation’s operating rhythm (think: lunch and learn up to classroom-style training)
tailored take-home activities that will guide participants, their partners and children through the principles of change – including gamification-themed activities and “Better Together,” an interactive eBook for kids
As all great leaders will attest, what you do has a far greater impact than what you say. The Intime Collective corporate program brings human-centered design, evidence-based theory, and practice together, to deliver expecting and working parents:
“Employees are up to 8 X more likely to be engaged when wellbeing is a priority in their workplace.”
(New Economic Foundation, 2014; World Economic Forum, 2010)
Why we do it
Better engaged and connected.
Did you know that refocusing and fortifying your expecting and working parents, intimate relationships now, will ensure they perform better and live their best lives – at work, rest and play? Their participation in The Intime Collective corporate program will support them on multiple levels, including maintaining their career momentum, helping them feel valued, heard and understood, building resilience and enabling them to re-connect with themselves, and their partners, families, colleagues and your organisation.
“The way you start a conversation is critical to getting the outcome you want or need. In 96% of cases, you can predict the outcome of a conversation based on the first 3 minutes. We teach the skills, share real stories and provide the tools so that those first 3 minutes are primed for success.”
Testimonials
People love our workshops. Here’s what they say:
Client Testimonials
“I found it really helpful. Loved the stories and the games, and I think it can make you happier and more productive, at home and at work.”
Yasmin Zancanarro, Journey Expert, ANZ
“This was so good – useful tips. I really enjoyed the session. I’m now going to improve my communication skills”
Natasha, Marketing Consultant and Mum of 1
“It was relaxed, engaging and personable.”
Jamie McCloskey, National Business Manager at Kinrise
“I learned I need to be more mindful of the language I use, and I hope that the game will help my husband and I get to know each other a bit better.”
Lauren Kelindeman, Lawyer and Wellness Champion, Legalite
“The games were FABULOUS. Really got me engaged. The workshop has made me think about how I approach a situation and communicate in my family.”
Tiana, Director at Only About Children & Mum of 1
“The tools you have provided us with will be really helpful. The workshop made me think about how I approach a conversation, and from that I am sure I’ll get positive results.”
Samantha Mellor, Talent & Culture Advisor
“Louise’s ability to be able to walk into a room and light it up, generate energy and help people form meaningful relationships is like nothing I have seen before. Louise took a room full of strangers and turned them into friends who now have skills they can implement into their businesses.”
Chelsea Deacon- Victorian BDM Finsure Finance and Insurance
Finsure Finance & Insurance International Womens Day Event March 2020
“Her ability to coach people, take them out of their comfort zones and help them focus on the importance of relationships to be successful is second to none. The warmth and connection that Louise portrays to her audience is truly genuine and is the key to drawing quieter members out of their shells and share their experiences.”
Chris Patsouras – State Manager Finsure Finance and Insurance
Finsure Finance & Insurance International Womens Day Event March 2020
“”100% that was great. Everyone was engaged. We’re going to do more of these.”
Chelsea Deacon- Victorian BDM Finsure Finance and Insurance
Virtual Wellbeing Workshop April 2020
Participant Testimonials
“I found it really helpful. Loved the stories and the games, and I think it can make you happier and more productive, at home and at work.”
Yasmin Zancanarro, Journey Expert, ANZ
“This was so good – useful tips. I really enjoyed the session. I’m now going to improve my communication skills”
Natasha, Marketing Consultant and Mum of 1
“It was relaxed, engaging and personable.”
Jamie McCloskey, National Business Manager at Kinrise
“I learned I need to be more mindful of the language I use, and I hope that the game will help my husband and I get to know each other a bit better.”
Lauren Kelindeman, Lawyer and Wellness Champion, Legalite
“The games were FABULOUS. Really got me engaged. The workshop has made me think about how I approach a situation and communicate in my family.”
Tiana, Director at Only About Children & Mum of 1
“The tools you have provided us with will be really helpful. The workshop made me think about how I approach a conversation, and from that I am sure I’ll get positive results.”
Samantha Mellor, Talent & Culture Advisor
“The feedback from the group was incredibly positive, with many stating how comfortable they felt to open up and make new connections. Most agreed that the activities helped them to self-reflect, think about business and life challenges in a new way and learn to be open to taking on others suggestions and guidance.”
Chris Patsouras – State Manager Finsure Finance and Insurance
Finsure Finance & Insurance International Womens Day Event March 2020
“Your powerful stories are inspiring. We loved understanding more about your mission and the powerful work you are doing- super woman! Thank you for the fantastic tools you shared. You showed us that despite challenges we can all find a way to move towards our dreams.”
Marie Joyce (Lacey), Founder of Bloom
Bloom launch event raised money for the Red Cross Bush Fire Appeal
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