About Us
We are helping to build a world in which people feel safe and supported at work and inspired and fulfilled by the work they do.
BC was established in 2016 to create healthy workplaces, where leaders are humble, communicate authentically, and empower and grow their teams.
We value:
- Continual learning and growth for ourselves and others
- Fun – where we love coming to work
- Being creative and flexible in the way we work and the services we offer
- Having a safe space for honest and collaborative conversations
- Making a positive difference to people’s lives
Sarah Wood and Sarah Austin have been working together since 2007 and love creating safe and enjoyable workplaces. We build long term relationships with our clients as we provide an exceptionally personalised service and a commitment to highly practical outcomes.
Our favourite tool to use with clients is Whole Brain® Thinking, as it has the capacity to truly change the way people work together. This thinking preference tool is the foundation for majority of our leadership programs. Tt has demonstrable impact on the way people lead, influence, communicate, problem solve and perform.
We apply Whole Brain® Thinking within our own team’s ways of working, program design and client communication. Whole Brain® Thinking is also incorporated into our career programs to maximise alignment between an individual’s thinking preferences and their next dream job!
Our Accreditations
Our People
Sarah Wood Director
A professional and personable organisational consultant, energetic facilitator and certified Fellow HR practitioner with a passion for healthy and productive workplaces.
Sarah is committed to fostering healthy and engaging workplaces. With extensive strategic HR and consulting experience across a range of sectors including tertiary education, healthcare, government, and engineering, she brings a holistic and empathic approach to her work.
Sarah has led major transformation programs with a focus on the human and behavioural side of change. She has successfully led and coached teams of HR project/change managers and organisational development consultants, delivering impactful outcomes across leadership development, team effectiveness, and cultural change initiatives.
She excels in designing and facilitating engaging, interactive workshops that build capabilities and confidence, and drive behavioural and cultural shifts. As a certified HBDI practitioner, she uses Whole Brain® Thinking to leverage cultural diversity within teams and organisations for better business results.
Everything Sarah does is aligned to her sense of purpose in creating safe and fulfilling working environments where people can develop and grow. In addition to her work with Brockhurst Consulting, she co-convenes Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) events for HR Senior leaders, is an AHRI Mentor and a Board member of two organisations which align with Sarah’s strong focus on social justice and equal opportunity.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- Fellow Certified HR Practitioner
- Certified HBDI Practitioner
- ACTP Coach (accredited with ICF)
- Accelerating Implementation Methodology (Change Management Accreditation through IMA)
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
- Graduate qualifications in HR Management and Business Management
Sarah Austin Director
Leadership coach, facilitator, learning and change expert and trusted advisor, neuroscience buff and mother of teenagers!
Sarah Austin is a passionate and dynamic specialist in Learning Design who has dedicated her career to transforming the way leaders grow and organizations thrive. With three decades of experience, she brings warmth and deep expertise to leadership development, organizational change, and talent management.
As an ICF Accredited Coach and practitioner in HBDI, DISC and MBTI, she has helped over 3,000 professionals, guiding them to develop empathy and insight in their leadership practices across education, public service, and commercial sectors.
Sarah’s genuine commitment to nurturing talent is demonstrated by her innovative approach to leadership programs and organizational development initiatives, where she combines strategic thinking with creative facilitation. Her natural ability to connect with people and unlock their potential has made her a trusted partner in transforming professionals into confident, resourceful leaders who create lasting positive change in their organizations.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
ICF Accredited Coach
Certified HBDI & MBTI Practitioner
Certified Practitioner Human Resources (CPHR)
Graduate qualifications in Organization Dynamics (RMIT), Training & Development (Melbourne), and Business (Deakin)
We proudly support these organisations in their pursuit for better health care
