Why Us
A Global Leadership Development company that empowers leaders to
Stand Tall and Ignite their Confidence.
The Story of us
Tall Poppies Leadership was created to ignite confidence in leaders around the world!
Whilst working in New York, our CEO observed that even the most Senior leaders experience self-doubt, a major obstacle to their success. At the core of enhancing their performance and results – was confidence, not skills. Yet most leadership development companies provide transactional skill-building. And most leaders forget what they learn.
She dreamed of inspiring people to harness their confidence first – because this has the greatest impact on success and happiness. Having grown up in Australia, where Tall Poppy Syndrome encourages leaders to quieten their achievements, she set out to flip the script. Changing the story to be one of empowerment and bringing up those around us. Leaders who Stand Tall.
Founded in 2018, with a leadership development methodology that provides impactful, fun, and results-orientated experiences. All the solutions sustainably transform leadership performance.
Tall Poppies Leadership is now Headquartered in Kim’s hometown, Perth, Australia, with an international team that serves clients globally. And We Love it!
We are on a mission to create a global community of Tall Poppies! Join us.
Know.
Trust.
Be.
Yourself
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One constant theme, through our decades of experience, has enabled the best leaders to inspire themselves, their teams, and their organisations – the Confidence they have in themselves. This is gained through investing in our simple yet effective process of Knowing. Trusting. Being. Yourself. A process that develops mindsets for sustainable growth and behavioural change.
Know.
How can you best lead people, organisations, and your life, without accurate data about yourself and your impact?
You Stand Tall when you have clarity on your obstacles, energisers, superpowers, and you celebrate yourself.
Trust.
How many times do you question a decision? How many thoughts do you have per day? How many of these are negative?
Decisions encompass our everyday life. When we make them with conviction – by navigating our inner voice – we save time, anxiety and maximise our results.
Be.
How can you relish in being you – when our world encourages conformity? How can we ask others to follow our leadership if we aren’t being ourselves?
Humans naturally seek approval and belonging – yet we feel greatest resonance when we express our uniqueness. Unlock this and your confident leadership expands.
Why Us?
- You want to accelerate performance; maybe you think it’s just about skillset. It is not. Research and 25 years of global leadership development experience tells us – it’s about igniting confidence first. We work with the whole of you, to transform your leadership.
- You will receive incredible, ‘cherry on top,’ client service. We care, we talk shop at the dinner table. Boring for our kids, great for you.
- Your challenges will be understood immediately, because we have seen it all – for 25 years across four continents with Fortune 100 clients.
- You will experience us, enhance your skills and perspective. You will leave Standing Tall - performing at a higher level for longer.
- You will be inspired, you’ll think differently, you’ll learn from world experts, you’ll reflect, laugh, and cry – because emotion drives action and results. When you feel it, you’ll embody it.
- We have worked at multinationals in major cities – which means we produce expert, thoughtful solutions, quickly.
- You will enjoy our sessions – our quirky exercises and research backed strategies. The practicality will motivate you to use it.
- You will remember your Tall Poppies interaction – which means you’ll apply it. Let’s be honest, we normally forget what we learn.
Our lead Poppies
Kim Lancer
Kim inspires growth for executive leaders, teams, and organisations, globally.
She is fresh and unique in her knowledge, energy, care, and ability to support and challenge change. Executives and senior leaders in Fortune 100, ASX 100 companies, across five continents in US, UK, Brazil, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia have accelerated their careers and improved their lives through Kim’s impact.
Over two decades of experience, degree programs, and professional certifications have led Kim to uncover Confidence as the key to Leadership success. She founded Tall Poppies Leadership with the vision to empower everyone to Stand Tall and Ignite their Confidence. Your journey with Kim will uncover the core of who you are and enhance performance, rapidly, in a sustainable way. She empowers confidence in yourself, your performance, and your leadership through her Executive Coaching, Team Development, Women’s Leadership, and Leadership Programs.
Greg Yerkes
Greg quickly builds trust to guide executives and leaders to uncover their superpowers and accelerate impact.
He deeply cares about the individuals he supports and helps them connect their own drivers with organisational goals. Teams and Senior Leaders across the US and Australia have enhanced their ability to inspire teams and lead change through partnering with Greg.
With over 15-years of experience, Greg is a dynamic leadership facilitator, educator, and executive coach who has led and lived change through his internal Organisation and Leadership Development and professorial experience in the US and Australia. When partnering with Greg, you will experience a safe and challenging environment that will provide space to know, trust, and be yourself in order to stand tall and be yourself.
Ryan Schadt
Ryan deeply understands his clients’ needs and accelerates their results.
He utilises empathy while challenging internal beliefs that inhibit change. Executive Leaders, Senior Managers, and High-Potentials in Fortune 100 organisations in New York and London have been inspired to accelerate their careers from engaging with Ryan.
During his 15-years of experience and based in New York, Ryan has gained the ability to motivate leaders to take charge of their own lives. His unique educational background including economics, finance, and executive coaching accreditations, providing him an aspirational while grounded approach. When connecting with Ryan, you will gain confidence to achieve results in a way that is important, motivational, and sustainable for you – the leader and person.
Peta Rowton
Peta senses client needs early and supports you with a unique and ongoing care.
She is an expert client manager and marketing guru, who enhances the look and feel of Tall Poppies, while heightening your experience through her interactions. The engagement and impact that Tall Poppies’ programs have for our clients are made better by Peta’s involvement.
Peta’s global experience includes over 20-years in the administrative and marketing space with Fortune 100 Financial Services companies, including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and American Express. She has completed a Diploma of Business in Australia and launched her career in London for over a decade, before moving back to Perth, Australia. She will make your experience with Tall Poppies enjoyable – throughout the entirety of your journey.