What we do
Founded in Sydney in 2015, In Bloom began with a simple question: why do so many good companies, filled with good people, still struggle to create the workplaces they dream about?
We were a team of ex-corporate leaders who had seen the same pattern play out again and again. On the surface, things looked great. Strong brands, plenty of talent, shiny values up on the wall. But beneath the surface, it was a different story. People were stressed. Managers were overwhelmed. Teams weren’t communicating. And culture, that magic thing that everyone talks about (especially consultants), often fell flat.
At first, our passion was wellbeing. We believed, and still believe, that when people feel good, they do good work. So we started by running wellbeing workshops. The topics were about stress management, energy, resilience, all the stuff that helps people stay afloat in the madness of modern work.
And then something surprising happened. Clients came back and said: “We love the way you run sessions. You make it easy, engaging, and real. Could you do more? Could you help us with our leaders? With trust? With communication? With the messy human stuff that’s holding our teams back?”
So we did.
In Bloom has grown from a wellbeing partner to a full leadership and team development company. We didn’t expand because it was on a strategy slide (don’t think I ever built one of those). We expanded because clients kept asking us to. They saw results, they felt the change, and they wanted more of it.
Along the way, we’ve built (and occasionally broken) our own businesses, raised three beautiful daughters, and learned that some of the best leadership lessons come not from books, but from trial, error, and the occasional “what were we thinking?” moment.
We’re not here to preach theory. We’re here to make leadership and teamwork practical, human, and, yes, sometimes even fun. Because work is too important (and too big a part of life) to get stuck in mistrust, stress, and endless PowerPoint decks.
That’s what we do.
The team is based in beautiful Sydney, but travels all over the world to deliver our sessions
The Problem We Solve
Let’s be honest: leading and working in teams is hard.
Most managers don’t wake up thinking, “Today I’m going to confuse my team, stress them out, and destroy trust.” But somehow, that’s what happens. It’s not because people are bad (we don’t believe in this). It’s because workplaces are complex, pressure is high, and very few people are given the tools to lead well.
We’ve seen it up close, in boardrooms and break rooms, across industries and job titles:
Managers promoted without support. They go from star performer to leader overnight, with no roadmap. Suddenly, they’re managing people, not tasks, and it’s overwhelming.
Teams drowning in stress. Burnout, poor sleep, constant firefighting. People are running on empty, and wellbeing takes a back seat.
Communication breakdowns. Emails misinterpreted, feedback avoided, meetings that go in circles. Trust erodes, and silos form.
Culture that doesn’t match the poster. The values look great on the wall, but daily behaviour tells a different story.
The cost of all this? It’s big. Not good. High turnover, low engagement, missed targets, endless recruitment cycles. But beyond the numbers, it’s the human cost that hurts most: talented people doubting themselves, teams losing their spark, leaders burning out.
We’ve felt this ourselves. Before starting In Bloom, we worked in big companies with big reputations. And we saw the cracks: brilliant businesses struggling to live up to the culture they promised. We know what it’s like to have employees who want to thrive but feel stuck, and leaders who want to do better but don’t know how.
That’s why we built In Bloom. We want to fill the gap between what companies aspire to and what actually happens on the ground.
We don’t believe in one-off pep talks or cookie-cutter training. We believe in creating real change through facilitation that’s engaging, practical, and human. Because let’s face it; nobody needs another boring workshop. (And if you’ve ever nodded off in a dimly lit conference room with stale muffins, you know exactly what we mean.)
Our job is to make learning stick. To give people tools they can use the very next day. To build trust where it’s broken. To turn wellbeing from a tick-box exercise into something people actually feel. And to help leaders. Whether they’re managing for the first time or steering entire organisations.
When those problems are solved, everything changes. Stress levels drop. Communication improves. Teams collaborate instead of collide. Leaders lead with confidence instead of doubt. And culture starts to feel less like an empty slogan and more like real life.
That’s the problem we solve, and why we love what we do.
Our Values
Human First
Because real change starts with people feeling seen, supported, and valued.Practical Over Theoretical
We keep it real. No jargon, no fluff (promised). Just tools people can use the very next day.Energy Matters
How we show up shapes the room. We bring energy that inspires people to lean in.Trust is the Foundation
Teams thrive when trust is strong. We build it, protect it, and help it grow.Wellbeing is Non-Negotiable
Healthy people make healthy teams. We put wellbeing at the centre of performance.Learning Through Doing
We believe people learn best by experiencing, not just listening. That’s why our sessions are hands-on.Progress, Not Perfection
We celebrate growth step by step, knowing that small changes add up to big results.Resilience Through Challenge
We don’t shy away from hard conversations. We help teams face them with confidence and care.Authenticity Wins
No corporate masks. We show up as ourselves and invite others to do the same.Long-Term Impact
Training isn’t about a single workshop. It’s about creating habits and culture shifts that last.
This image was taking in 2015, at the time, we hosted yoga sessions!
Our Approach
We’re not a traditional training company (and thank goodness for that).
When people hear “workshop” or “training session,” they often imagine long days trapped in conference rooms, endless slides, and a trainer who hasn’t worked outside of a classroom in 20 years. That’s not us.
Our approach is simple: make it practical, make it human, and make it stick.
We design sessions that people actually want to attend. We facilitate with energy, humour, and warmth. We create an environment where people feel safe enough to be honest and brave enough to try something new. We know learning isn’t about information; it’s about behaviour change. That means less talking at people and more guiding them through experiences that shift perspectives and build skills.
It also means recognising the real challenges people face at work. We don’t say, “communicate better.” (that would be a sign of bad communication in the first place). We show managers how to have the tough conversation with an underperformer. We don’t just say, “reduce stress.” We give practical breathing techniques that people can use before their next meeting. We don’t just say, “build trust.” We walk teams through exercises that help them repair broken relationships and move forward.
Here’s the thing: it works. We’ll introduce you to our customers and they will tell you.
Why? Because our facilitators have been in the trenches. We’ve built businesses, led teams, and lived through the same challenges our clients face. We don’t teach theory for theory’s sake. We bring lessons from the real world, tested through successes and failures alike. (And trust us, we’ve had both.)
We also believe learning should be enjoyable. Not “fun for the sake of fun,” but engaging in a way that sticks. People remember stories, energy, laughter, and those “aha” moments. They don’t remember bullet points. That’s why our sessions are interactive, conversational, and often sprinkled with humour. Because if you’re laughing, you’re learning.
Our approach is also collaborative. We don’t arrive with a one-size-fits-all solution. We listen first. We understand what each team needs, then tailor our programs to deliver real outcomes. Every organisation is different, and we respect that.
At the core, our philosophy is this: better leaders make better workplaces. Better workplaces create better lives. And that ripple effect is worth investing in.
Who We Work With
We work with organisations that care about their people and want to see them thrive.
Our clients come from all kinds of industries: tech, manufacturing, finance, retail, healthcare, professional services, and more. They range from small teams that want to get the foundations right, to large enterprises where leaders are managing hundreds of people.
What unites them is a common challenge: their people are talented and committed, but stress, communication breakdowns, or a lack of leadership support are holding them back. They want to build workplaces where employees feel engaged, energised, and able to do their best work.
We work with:
Executives who need to align strategy with culture.
Managers who are leading people for the first time and need confidence and tools.
Teams who want to rebuild trust and improve collaboration.
Employees who want practical wellbeing strategies to perform without burning out.
Some clients bring us in for a one-off program; others partner with us over years. In both cases, our focus is the same: help people grow, connect, and perform better together.
The Outcomes You Can Expect
When you invest in leadership, trust, and wellbeing, the results ripple across an organisation. Here’s what our clients see:
1. Stronger Leadership
Managers grow from feeling overwhelmed to feeling equipped. They learn how to set direction, hold people accountable, and have the conversations they’ve been avoiding. Confidence grows, and teams feel the difference immediately.
2. Improved Communication
Conversations become clearer, feedback becomes constructive, and meetings become more effective. Misunderstandings drop, collaboration increases, and people start listening to each other again.
3. Greater Trust
Trust isn’t fluffy; it’s the foundation of performance. With trust, teams move faster, solve problems together, and support each other. Without it, everything slows down. Our programs help teams build the psychological safety that leads to higher performance.
4. Healthier, Happier People
Wellbeing stops being a tick-box exercise and becomes part of daily life. Employees learn how to manage stress, improve sleep, and build resilience. The result? People have more energy, fewer sick days, and higher engagement.
5. Reduced Turnover
When people feel supported, they stay. Leaders who communicate well and care about wellbeing create workplaces people don’t want to leave. That saves organisations the huge cost of recruitment and onboarding.
6. Tangible Business Results
Better leaders and healthier teams don’t just feel good: they perform better. Productivity rises, mistakes drop, and engagement scores improve. One manager who had us devise a custom sales training program told us: “I feel like I’ve got my team back. We’re hitting targets again, but more importantly, we actually enjoy working together.”
7. Long-Term Cultural Shifts
Workplaces don’t change overnight. But with consistent focus, culture shifts from aspirational posters to lived behaviour. Leaders model trust, employees feel safe, and performance becomes sustainable.
At the end of the day, our work is about this: helping people thrive, so organisations thrive too.
Why Choose Us
There are plenty of training providers out there. Here’s why our clients choose In Bloom:
We’ve lived it. We’re ex-corporate leaders and business builders. We know what it’s like to lead teams, face pressure, and juggle priorities. We don’t teach from theory alone (that sucks) we teach from experience.
We make it practical. Our sessions are full of tools you can use immediately. No jargon, no fluff, no filler.
We bring energy. Learning doesn’t have to be boring. Clients say they leave our sessions energised, inspired, and ready to take action.
We listen first. We don’t force a one-size-fits-all model. We design programs tailored to each organisation’s needs.
We balance performance with wellbeing. Some providers focus only on leadership. Others only on wellbeing. We know they’re inseparable. We help people lead and live better.
We care. This might sound simple, but it matters. We care deeply about the people we work with (for real) and it shows in the way we facilitate, coach, and design programs.
How It Works
Working with us is simple. We don’t believe in overcomplicating things. Clarity is part of the service.
Here’s how it usually looks:
Discovery – We start with a conversation. We get to know your people, your challenges, and your goals. Every organisation is different, so we listen first.
Design – Based on what we hear, we design a program tailored to your needs. Sometimes that’s a single workshop; sometimes it’s a multi-month leadership journey. Either way, it’s built to fit your people.
Delivery – This is where the magic happens. Our facilitators bring energy, warmth, and practical tools to every session. People walk away inspired and equipped — not just informed.
Follow-Up – Real change takes time. We check in, provide resources, and keep the momentum going so the lessons don’t fade when the workshop ends.
We keep the process collaborative and transparent. No jargon, no mystery. Just clear steps that lead to real results.
Your first step
At the end of the day, what we do isn’t about us. It’s about you. Your leaders, your teams, your people.
We know how hard it is to balance performance, wellbeing, and culture. We know the pressure managers are under, the stress employees feel, and the gap that often exists between a company’s values and daily reality. And we also know it doesn’t have to be that way.
We’ve seen workplaces transform. We’ve seen leaders grow in confidence, teams rebuild trust, and employees rediscover energy and purpose. That’s what keeps us doing this work.
If you’re ready to invest in your people — not with theory or tick-box training, but with programs that are practical, human, and lasting — we’d love to talk.
👉 Let’s start building stronger leaders and teams together.