• Build confidence in your role as a VPS leader
• Connect your personal values to the way you lead and communicate
• Lead and support your team effectively, recognising different working styles
• Make practical decisions and solve problems in day-to-day work
Richard Farrelly
From policing the streets to coaching leaders across industries, Richard brings over 27 years of frontline experience to his work in leadership and culture. Having led teams in high-stakes environments, he knows what it takes to build trust, shape values and drive meaningful change. At Victoria Police, he modernised organisational values and facilitated leadership programs for more than 4,000 employees. Today, Richard works with leaders to strengthen communication, shift mindsets and uncover the untapped potential within teams. He has a talent for turning everyday challenges into catalysts for growth.
Leadership Expert & Executive Coach
Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation
Leadership Foundations
- Explore expectations and values of a VPS 3-4 leader
- Embrace agile and authentic leadership
- Leverage opportunities for change to strengthen capability and talent
Emotional Intelligence
- Understand your impact as a leader
- Develop emotional competence to better understand yourself and others
- Use awareness to build resilience and navigate workplace challenges
Decision-Making in Complex Environments
- Apply experience to address complex problems
- Share information clearly and encourage cooperation
Building a Collaborative Workforce
- Recognise and value diverse working and communication styles
- Create positive team dynamics and build collective intelligence
- Identify and nurture leadership qualities in others
Richard Farrelly Leadership Expert & Executive Coach Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation
Adaptive Leadership
- Set achievable, manageable, and measurable goals
- Embrace resilience to maintain focus
- Identify and monitor changes in your work environment
Strategic Communication and Relationships
- Strengthen interpersonal skills to influence and connect with others
- Tailor communication to internal and external stakeholders
Driving Collaboration Across the VPS
- Understand the value of collaboration and build trust
- Cultivate a collaborative mindset to achieve results
Action Planning for Success
- Lead and communicate authentically
- Trust your initiative and judgement
- Plan practical actions to take back to the workplace
Richard Farrelly Leadership Expert & Executive Coach Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation
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Level 1, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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December 1st, 2025
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