Our People & Partnerships

Australian expertise. Indian insight. Partnerships that build capability.

AUSTRALIAN EXPERTISE. LOCAL CONNECTION.

16+ Years | 6,500+ Participants | 96% Successful Completion | Australian Standards

Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41012) with more than 16 years' experience developing leaders, strengthening organisations and building workforce capability.

Through ALA India, we bring this experience to the Indian market — combining Australian standards and practical learning with local insight, industry engagement and relationships that help us understand the evolving needs of Indian organisations.

Our approach is collaborative. We work with business, professional, education and industry partners to create relevant capability-development solutions with practical workplace application.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Lynne Stephens

Founder & Managing Director | Australasian Leadership Academy, Your New Leaf & Your New Leaf Foundation Ltd

Lynne Stephens is the Founder and Managing Director of Australasian Leadership Academy, with more than 31 years' experience across leadership development, workforce capability and vocational education.

Since establishing ALA in 2010, Lynne has led the development of leadership, project management and workforce capability solutions combining Australian qualifications, professional development and flexible digital learning.

She is leading ALA's growth in India, building relationships across business, industry, education and professional bodies to support future-ready leadership and workforce capability.

Ravi Monga
Strategic Alliance Partner – India

Founder & Director, Purple People International

Purple People International is an India-based, globally serving knowledge and business excellence ecosystem that has been empowering leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and organisations since 1998.

Ravi Monga is a Global CFO, strategic business advisor and author with 20+ years of international leadership experience. Combining finance, strategy, leadership and business transformation, he brings valuable Indian market insight and global business experience to support organisational growth, strategic execution and future-ready capability.

Lynne's vision is to build enduring partnerships between Australia and India that support workforce development, knowledge exchange and internationally recognised learning pathways. Her work focuses on creating practical, industry-aligned solutions that prepare individuals and organisations for the future of work. 

Our Partnerships & Professional Connections

Building Capability Through Strategic Partnerships

LEADERSHIP & HIGHER EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION

LEADERSHIP & HIGHER EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT

Purple People International (PPI)

ALA's Business Development Partner in India
PPI supports ALA's development in India through local market knowledge, business engagement and industry connections.

Asia Pacific Federation of Project Management (APFPM)

ALA is an Accredited Training Partner of APFPM, supporting professional project management pathways and internationally recognised certification opportunities.

DY Patil International University

Lynne Stephens serves on the Strategic Advisory Board, contributing international leadership and workforce capability perspectives to higher education and industry engagement.

RECOGNITION & CREDENTIALS

OUR JOURNEY

From Australian foundations to growing international capability

Since 2010, ALA has evolved from an Australian leadership and workforce development organisation into a broader capability partner, combining nationally recognised qualifications, professional development, digital learning and international collaboration.

Australian Standards & Accreditation

Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA)

Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41012)

Since 2010

Australian National Blended Delivery

Customised solutions for organisations & individuals

6,500+ learners supported

Since 2010 to 2026

Asia Pacific Programs

Designing & delivering customised solutions to

Fiji, Hong Kong, Malaysia

Since 2016 to 2026

Digital Learning

ALA was the first RTO’s in Australia to develop Microlearning SkillBites

Since 2016 to 2026

Micro Cedentials

Professional Development Series

Micro Credentials >> Pathways to Accrediation & Certification

Since 2020 to 2026

Asia Pacific Industry Certification

Asia Pacific Federation of Project Management (APFPM)

Accredted Training Partner & Accredited Course Provider

Since 2025

Expansion to India

Global  Upskilling

Future Skills – DIDAC Skills

Since 2025

Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Business Development

Purple People International – MOU

Since 2026

Growing Collaborations

Corporate Business & Industry Skills Sectors

Since 2026

Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Business Development

Purple People International – MOU

Since 2026

Why Organisations Choose ALA India

ALA combines Australian standards and more than 16 years of capability-development experience with flexible delivery, practical workplace application and growing local engagement in India.

Discover More About ALA India

Explore our experience, capability-development solutions, delivery approach and growing network of relationships across Australia and India.

OUR AUSTRALIAN EXPERTISE & SUPPORT TEAM

ALA India is supported by an experienced Australian network of leadership specialists, facilitators, coaches, assessors, project professionals and operational support.

DR. CATHERINE SEE

MANAGING DIRECTOR,

GRAVITAS LEADERSHIP GROUP

DR. STEWART HASE

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR,

HASE & ASSOC & DIORA BLUE

DAVID HUDSON

DIRECTOR,

PRIMAL SOLUTIONS & APFPM

MICHAEL DONEMAN

FOUNDING DIRECTOR, 

EDGEWARE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIPS

DESIRAE FRENCH

ALA FACILITATOR / MENTOR

MEGAN FERGUSON

ALA FACILITATOR / MENTOR

KATRINA JOHNSTON

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR,

WELLNESS DESIGNS

GREG KILBY

LEADING EDGE ASSOCIATES 

LEAN FACILITATOR

DEB POTTS

PROJECT OFFICER & COMPLIANCE

AMBERLEE MOLINEUX

ADMIN & STUDENT SUPPORT

LEVI SIMPSON

DIGITAL MARKETING & ADMIN SUPPORT

SALLY RAZZELL

PROJECT OFFICER, HR AND ADMIN SUPPORT

Let's Work Together

We would like to invite organisations, universities, government agencies and industry bodies to connect with ALA India.

Contact ALA India Contact us on our Whatsapp number +91 87968 11704