Clients and Case Studies

Corporate Clients

  • Logo of South Australia Tourism Commission with government emblem, featuring a stylized red house and a circular emblem of a black swan, with text indicating the Government of South Australia and South Australian Tourism Commission.
  • Logo of Adelaide Oval with stylized text and design in blue and green colors.
  • Logo of Campbelltown City Council featuring stylized blue, green, and yellow wave-like shapes with the text 'Campbelltown City Council' below.
  • Logo of the Tourism Industry Council of South Australia, featuring a stylized map of South Australia in green with a geometric pattern, and the acronym 'TICSA' with the full name below.
  • Logo for Adelaide Venue Management with stylized black and red initials 'AVM' and the company name below.
  • Circular logo with the words "The Journey Studio" and "EST. 2013" around the perimeter, featuring four colored circles in the center against a black background.
  • Logo for ProBuild Australia featuring a stylized orange house outline above the text.
  • Black and white logo of Ticketek with a star design
  • Westside Housing logo with slogan creating homes and connecting people.
  • The logo of All In Advisory. Two colorful speech bubbles, one blue with the white text 'ALL' and one pink with the orange text 'IN'.
  • The logo of the University of Adelaide featuring a shield with an open book and stars, a red ribbon with Latin motto "Sub Cruce Lumen," and the text "The University of Adelaide."

Case Studies: Mentoring

  • A friend of Sally’s and former client of mine recommended Little Shove mentoring to her. Sally reached out to me and we worked together for six months. In that time, I witnessed:

    • Sally recognise her worth, experience and knowledge

    • Sally realise her timeline is hers - no one else's

    • Sally identify her values and how powerful they are

    • Sally have a huge epiphany about what she thought she wanted and what she actually wanted, and once that moment hit (it was memorable!)...

    • Sally land a new, aligned job within weeks.

    Read Sally's thoughts on her mentoring here, and reach out to start your own mentoring experience.

  • Paul is the first client who did not actively seek-out mentoring, but who accepted the opportunity when it was presented to him by leadership. I went into it thinking I had my work cut out for me! Because of this, I’ve found Paul’s feedback especially rewarding.

    With 12 direct reports and more than 600 employees as one of South Australia’s top 100 businesses, Paul doesn’t have time to spare and made that clear to me from the outset. Thankfully, the time Paul carved out each month to spend in our one-on-one mentoring sessions has been of value to his leadership development, as he shares in his case study.

    READ PAUL’S CASE STUDY HERE

  • Adelaide is a small place (which is one of the many reasons that I love it) and Ben reached out after hearing about Little Shove from other clients.

    Ben was at the beginning of a brave yet terrifying decision to walk away from a good role and step into the unknown. Uncertain as he was, he knew that he wanted to find the direction that is right for him at this stage of his life.

    Ben openly shares in his case study how challenged he felt at times during our mentoring sessions, yet I was delighted (and relieved!) that he lent in wholeheartedly, trusted me and my process and was very happy with the outcome.

    I thoroughly enjoyed working with Ben. He is a good human with his heart in the right place, and I know he will go far with greater alignment and a real sense of purpose.

    I’ve seen an influx of men reaching out for Little Shove mentoring this year and I am delighted to work with them.

    READ BEN’S CASE STUDY HERE

  • I've had the privilege of being Renee's mentor for the past two years.

    Renee was at a crossroads, but by getting to the heart of who she really is, what she really wants and why, we created a plan and a pathway which ultimately led to a new role - within her existing company - that not only encapsulates her passions and purpose but enables Renee to thrive and shine as an individual and as a leader.

    Walking - figuratively and literally - alongside Renee throughout this time enabled me to listen, guide, offer fresh perspective, brainstorm solutions, build her confidence and clarity, distil thinking and develop Renee’s authentic and values-driven leadership style.

    Renee is humble and hardworking, personable and kind, and deeply passionate about what she, her team and the company do to create magical experiences and memories for travellers from all around the world. Being part of her journey has been a pure joy.

    READ RENEE’S CASE STUDY HERE

  • From redundancy to realising her worth, Mel’s story is raw and relatable with a wonderful twist.

    Mel attended a Little Shove Retreat and later reached out for mentoring support when her role as Chief People Officer was made redundant.

    Mentoring helped Mel reframe her redundancy into an opportunity and gave her the Little Shove she needed to move forward in the direction that is right for her.

    Read Mel’s mentoring story here.

Case Studies: Team Workshops

  • In July 2023, Nick Drivas, Head of Brand and Reputation at The University of Adelaide engaged Little Shove to deliver a team workshop “because we recognised the need to enhance collaboration, improve communication, and foster a stronger sense of unity among our team members.” Learn why Nick calls the workshop a game-changer.
    Read the Case Study here.

  • Kellie Howard, Director of Sales, Adelaide Oval SMA, engaged Little Shove to deliver a team workshop with the Functions and Events Sales team because “I was looking for ways to inspire and motivate them. I engaged Little Shove because I had heard great things about Lesley’s ability to energise and empower teams.“ In this case study, Kellie reflects on the significant impact the workshop had on her team’s dynamics and performance.
    Read the Case Study here.

  • In October 2023, the Founder and Principal of All In Advisory, Aly Garrett, booked a Little Shove team workshop with a clear aim “to ensure every team member is aligned with our vision, working collaboratively towards a common objective”. Hear from Aly why she booked a Little Shove team workshop and the impact it has had on her business.
    Read the Case Study here.

Case Studies: Little Shove Retreats

  • For those of you in tourism in South Australia, this wonderful human needs no introduction. Cathy attended a Little Shove Retreat for professional and personal development in 2025. In her own words, Cathy shares why she attended, what surprised her, what she took away from it and what she wants you to know about the experience. It’s a great read.

    Read Cathy’s Case Study

Little Shove proudly services private, corporate, professional and business clients in Adelaide, South Australia, and Australia-wide.

Mentoring: specialist for managers, leaders and business owners who seek guidance with their career direction, or leadership confidence and development.

Team Workshops: Little Shove delivers team building/reset workshops for teams of any size or industry (for examples see corporate clients above), Australia-wide.

Reset Retreats: for professional, corporate and business women who seek clarity, confidence and direction for their career path, leadership direction or transition to retirement. Small group, two-day one-night professional and personal direction and development.

Speaking engagements and presentations: for teams, conferences, organisations, local councils, staff forums, career expos, events, and more. Topics include career direction, purpose, values, women in the workforce and other topics as tailored for your audience.

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