Our Vision is to Strengthen Communities.
Better conversations. Stronger relationships. Healthier workplaces.
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Our Story
The Institute of Hope was founded by Janelle Sigley with a vision to strengthen communities through hope, connection and meaningful change.
Today, under the leadership of CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) Bronwyn Clee, that vision continues to grow.
Building on the organisation’s strong foundations, the Institute of Hope works alongside leaders, teams and organisations across Australia to create healthier workplaces, stronger relationships and cultures where people can thrive.
Our work brings together practical, evidence-informed approaches to leadership, workplace culture and psychosocial safety, helping organisations navigate complexity and turn meaningful conversations into meaningful action.
Bronwyn brings almost three decades of experience as an executive psychosocial coach, facilitator, consultant and trainer. She is known for creating the space for conversations that bring clarity, strengthen relationships and help people move forward — particularly when the work is complex.
At the heart of her approach is a simple belief:
When people feel safe, organisations work better.
It’s a philosophy that now shapes every conversation, program and partnership at the Institute of Hope. Because creating healthier workplaces isn’t simply about introducing another policy, framework or one-off workshop. It’s about building the capability, confidence and relationships that influence what happens every day.
A Philosophy That Guides Our Work
"We are allowed to have fun doing serious work."
Meaningful change doesn't happen through policies, procedures or one-off workshops alone. It happens through everyday conversations, shared understanding and the small moments that build trust over time.
That's the work we love. And it's why we believe lasting change happens one conversation at a time.
What Makes Our Work Different?
At the Institute of Hope, we believe lasting change happens through everyday conversations.
We partner with leaders, teams and organisations to strengthen workplace culture by helping people make sense of what's happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing only on behaviours, we explore the values, experiences and assumptions that influence how people think, feel and respond.
Our work combines practical frameworks, relational practice and evidence-informed approaches that build clarity, shared meaning and ownership. Rather than leaving organisations with another report or one-off workshop, we help develop the confidence and capability to navigate complexity long after we've stepped away.
Whether we're facilitating organisational change, developing leaders or supporting individuals through coaching, our purpose remains the same:
To create the conditions where people, relationships and organisations can thrive.
What Informs Our Thinking?
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Developed by Bronwyn Clee, the Values Event Framework helps us understand why people can experience the same situation in very different ways.
It recognises that our experiences are shaped not simply by what happens, but by the personal values we bring to those experiences. The same event can lead to very different thoughts, feelings and behaviours depending on what matters most to each individual.
By exploring the relationship between values, events and responses, we help individuals, teams and organisations move beyond blame and assumptions. This creates greater understanding, stronger relationships and more informed decision-making, particularly when navigating conflict, change and complexity.
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Universal Protective Behaviours provides a practical language for recognising safety, understanding risk and strengthening personal agency. It equips people with simple, everyday concepts that support healthy relationships, respectful boundaries and confident decision-making.
Rather than responding only when problems arise, this preventative approach builds awareness, emotional literacy and shared responsibility. It gives people practical tools they can use in everyday conversations, creating safer workplaces, stronger communities and greater confidence across all stages of life.
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Restorative Practices strengthen relationships by creating opportunities for people to listen, understand and work through challenges together. Rather than focusing on blame or punishment, the emphasis is on connection, accountability and repairing relationships wherever possible.
Whether supporting teams through conflict, leading organisational change or building stronger workplace cultures, restorative approaches encourage honest conversations where every voice matters. When people feel heard, respected and involved, trust grows and sustainable change becomes possible.
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Developed by Bronwyn Clee, the AIIR Framework provides a simple, practical process for turning insight into meaningful and sustainable change.
AIIR stands for Assess, Identify, Implement and Review, recognising that lasting improvement comes from understanding the whole picture before taking action.
The framework helps individuals and organisations pause before rushing to solutions. By assessing what is happening, identifying what matters most, implementing practical actions and reviewing progress over time, AIIR supports thoughtful decision-making, continuous learning and meaningful outcomes.
Our Guiding Principles
These principles shape how we think, how we work and how we partner with the people and organisations we support.
They guide every conversation, every decision and every opportunity to create meaningful change.
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We believe relationships are the foundation of every conversation, every decision and every lasting outcome.
By leading with kindness, curiosity and respect, we work to co-create the conditions for people to feel safe enough to think differently, speak honestly and take meaningful action.
When relationships strengthen, people, teams and communities do too.
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Clarity is an act of kindness and care.
We create opportunities for honest conversations, shared understanding and respectful challenge. We ask before assuming, listen before responding, and seek clarity before taking action.
When people share a clear understanding, trust grows, conflict reduces and meaningful action becomes possible.
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We work alongside individuals, teams and communities, recognising that lasting change grows through participation, accountability and shared responsibility. We create the conditions for people to contribute, make informed choices and take ownership of what comes next.
When ownership is shared, change is more meaningful and more likely to last.
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Hope is not wishful thinking. It is created through meaningful conversations, informed choices and practical action.
We help people make sense of what is happening so they can respond with greater clarity, confidence and care. When authentic conversations lead to appropriate actions, genuine and sustainable change becomes possible.
Our Consortium of Changemakers
We are Truth Tellers and Sense Makers.
The Institute of Hope is supported by a collective of conscious consultants committed to helping you build capacity.
Some of us work with individuals, while others work directly with businesses, organisations and governments. We are located across Australia, including Darwin, Cairns, Nhulunbuy, Tasmania, and the Central Coast. Regardless of who or where we work, our strong connecting thread is our belief that self-care must come first. And we are all still in the process of mastering that ourselves!
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Kathleen O'Keeffe
Health and Wellbeing Coach/ Consultant
Kathleen has extensive experience as a coach/consultant, yoga teacher, workshop facilitator and bodyworker.
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Megan Bayliss
Social Work coach and PhD Candidate
Coach Bayliss, known to friends as Megan, has dedicated decades to social work across all levels of government. Recently, she embarked on a long-awaited journey to earn her PhD. Currently, Megan balances supervising her existing caseload with her research and writing endeavours.
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Yindi Gray
Cultural Advisor/Neurodivergent Expert
Yindi Gray is a neurodivergent, Aboriginal woman, with belonging in Central Australia and SE QLD, and is currently living in Albury, NSW. She brings to the Institute of Hope a wealth of lived experience of trauma transformation, neurodivergent parenting, and a purpose to see parents equipped to raise children with a legacy of safety and joy.
Yindi is the founder of ‘Kalyndah House’, a haven for women and their children, to heal and transform their trauma into legacies of purpose and wholeness.This is her heart project, and you can learn more about that at www.kalyndahhouse.com.
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Dr Marg Lambert
Psychologist, Counsellor, EFT
Marg is a registered psychologist, author and speaker, currently undertaking PhD research on evaluating the effects of using EFT for anxiety in primary school children in Darwin, schools.
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Ashleigh (Ascoli) Farris
Marketing, Design and Communications
Ashleigh runs her own design and marketing studio specialising in helping not-for-profits and purpose-led businesses to elevate their branding and online presence.
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Hannah Quilford
Not-For-Profit Consultant
HQ Consultancy specialise in bringing strategies to life by crafting custom team-based, outcome-focused action plans. Think of us as the "action specialists" of the Not For Profit (NFP) sector.
Our Impact Across Organisations
