About Us

Resilient People.
Safer Workplaces.

Better Futures.

We’re here to help leaders and organisations move from overwhelm to action, from compliance to culture — and from burnout to resilience.

Our Story

We’ve seen the toll that modern work takes - especially in schools, frontline services and high-pressure industries.

Founded by experienced psychologists Stuart McKenzie and Mark Adkins, we began with a simple insight: if workplaces are where stress builds, they must also be where resilience grows.

We left senior roles in government and education to focus not just on treating individual burnout, but on preventing harm at the organisational level. Today, we help schools, departments, and organisations build safe, supportive and high-performing environments where people can thrive.

What We Stand For

Prevention First - Don’t wait for a crisis. We help you act early, with clear systems and a positive mindset.
Evidence-Based, Human-Centred - Every tool we use is grounded in science and delivered with compassion, humour and a deep respect for people.
Compliance That Builds Culture - Meeting your legislative obligations doesn’t need to feel like a checkbox exercise.
We help you meet the standard — and then exceed it.
Long-Term Partnership - We don’t drop in and disappear. We’re here for the journey — coaching, training, and consulting as your organisation grows stronger.

Stuart McKenzie

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With over 25 years in leadership roles across education and organisational psychology, Stuart brings wisdom, warmth and strategic insight to every workplace he supports. He specialises in building psychologically safe cultures where people feel empowered, heard and supported.

Stuart’s deep understanding of psychosocial risk legislation means organisations trust him to navigate complex compliance requirements - while also fostering thriving teams.

“When staff feel safe, they don’t just cope - they contribute.”

Mark Adkins

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Mark is a respected educator and psychologist with more than two decades of leadership experience. Known for his practical approach and relational style, Mark specialises in resilience-building and systems change.

He’s passionate about helping teams move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling resourced - in schools, organisations and high-stakes environments. Mark brings clarity and connection to every project, helping leaders turn policy into practice.

“Resilience isn’t just bouncing back - it’s building the capacity to move forward, stronger.”

Rose Tassone

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With 27 years of experience across education, mining, and private practice, Rose brings a rare combination of strategic systems thinking and intuitive insight. She’s highly sought after for her work in change management and organisational consulting.

Her approach is grounded, thoughtful, and always people-first - helping organisations navigate complex challenges with confidence and care.

“When systems align with human needs, change becomes sustainable.”

Melanie Lander

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Melanie is a seasoned psychologist and leader with expertise in public sector management, organisational development, and preventative mental health.

She has led multidisciplinary teams across sectors and is especially skilled in creating psychologically safe, high-performing environments. Her work blends big-picture strategy with frontline empathy.

“Resilience grows where leadership is thoughtful, clear, and compassionate.”

Let’s Build a Resilient Organisation — Together

Whether you’re starting small or ready to go deep, we’re here to help. We bring evidence, heart, and a sense of humour — because serious work doesn’t have to feel heavy.