Leading with Courage & Compassion

Discover a new way of leadership—one that balances head and heart, builds trust, and creates cultures where people thrive. Jane Phipps invites you to step into authentic, human-first leadership.

About Me

Meet Jane Phipps

For Jane , leadership isn’t theoretical, it’s lived. From navigating single parenthood to rebuilding after toxic workplaces, her journey has shaped a strong belief that the best leaders are those who lead with heart. After more than twenty years transforming organisations across education, government, and the not-for-profit sectors, Jane now helps others do the same, creating workplaces grounded in trust, empathy, and integrity.
A finalist for the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award, Jane brings both strategic insight and human understanding to every project she leads. She shows that compassion and accountability are not opposites, they’re the foundation of lasting change.

A Different Way to Lead

Why Heart-centered leadership matters

Lead with Genuineness

Real leaders don’t perform; they connect. Genuineness invites honesty, deepens relationships, and builds lasting loyalty.

Show Respect

Respect honours the humanity in every person. When people feel seen, heard, and valued, collaboration and creativity come naturally.

Embrace Vulnerability

True strength lies in being real. Vulnerability creates safety, invites courage, and transforms teams into communities of care.

Be Transparent

Openness is the foundation of alignment. Transparent leaders replace confusion with clarity and silence with trust.

Build Trust

Trust is the heartbeat of leadership. When people know they can rely on your words and actions, confidence grows and teams flourish.

Discover the Book

Leading with Courage, Compassion & Genuineness

This is more than just another leadership book—it’s a movement toward human-first workplaces. In The Heart-Centered Leader, Jane shares her journey from surviving toxic leadership to redefining what true leadership looks like. With practical tools, heartfelt stories, and a call to action, this book empowers leaders at every level to balance head and heart, choose compassion over control, and create cultures where people feel safe, respected, and inspired to thrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this book for?
It’s for leaders at every level—emerging, experienced, or aspiring—who want to create positive, people-first workplaces.
No. The book is filled with real stories, practical tools, and actionable steps that you can apply immediately in your workplace.
Not at all. Whether you lead a team, a project, or simply want to influence with heart, the principles apply to anyone.
It balances head and heart—combining courage, compassion, and authenticity with strategy and results.

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When Leaders Cross the Line

When Leaders Cross the Line Spotting Subtle Signs of Toxic Leadership By Jane Phipps Melbourne, Australia Featured on starnetwork.org  He never yelled. He never swore. He didn’t

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