Testimonials

ChangeUp

  • “I’ve always been passionate about personal development and leadership. Over the years, I’ve invested a lot of time in programs, coaching, and learning experiences. Some have been valuable, many same same, but very few have had the depth of impact that Change Up did. What sets this experience apart is Mim herself. She is one of the best facilitators I’ve ever encountered, not just in terms of knowledge or structure, but in her ability to create real community and connection. Change Up is an incredibly safe space, a place where people are encouraged to show vulnerability, be themselves, and learn together. That psychological safety unlocks something powerful: honesty, growth, and shared learning at a level I haven’t seen in other personal development/leadership programs. The strength of that connection doesn’t stop when the course finishes. It’s evident in the ongoing Change Up alumni community, even down to events like the alumni Christmas party, which says a lot about the environment Mim creates and the relationships that are formed. There were countless insights I took from the program, both about myself and the people I went through it with. But more importantly, there were tangible changes I made as a result.”

    Paul Hallam, Founder and Director, Six Degrees Executive

  • “Change Up was one of the most meaningful, high-impact programs I've done, and trust me, I've done a few. Mim is an amazing facilitator who helps uncover both professional and character strengths, and shows how to weave them through every part of life: as a dad, friend, community member and leader at work. She brought together an amazing group of people that I feel lucky to have shared this life-changing program with. Working with fellow humans is critical in this AI world, and I highly recommend this course.”

    Jak Dyer, Director Growth and Partnerships, Energy One

  • “ChangeUp was such a great learning opportunity and a revelatory experience from start to finish. Mim expertly, confidently and with great care navigated us through the emotional and psychological thought processes of self discovery. Attendees will definitely leave the course having explored fully how they can lead, personally and professionally, in a more fulfilling and purposeful way. ChangeUp is not simply a leadership programme but rather the starting point of a journey that continues long after the sessions have finished. How often in life do we get that chance to stop and reflect on our lives and ask ourselves if this is the direction we want for our future? ChangeUp does just that. I cannot recommend this highly enough.”

    Kristie Keast, CEO, Bluescope Steel, USA

  • “I want to thank Mim for her incredible work with ChangeUp.  What sets this program apart is Mim’s passion and dedication to being a positive force in peoples lives. ChangeUp is a gift.  A gift to those who are fortunate to have the opportunity to participate.  As a leader who has a deep interest in supporting people to thrive, I am very grateful that there are people like Mim in this world.”

     Elisa Clements, Group Executive Talent and Culture, ANZ

  • “Asian Development Bank engaged Mim to facilitate ChangeUp for 12 women leaders from our developing country partner banks. These women were nominated by their organisations in recognition of their leadership potential. Mim demonstrated exceptional adaptability by tailoring both the delivery and content of the program to meet the unique needs of the cohort. Her approach created an extremely impactful and rewarding experience, as reflected in the overwhelmingly positive feedback received. Participants reported renewed engagement and a stronger sense of agency in managing their careers. Mim’s guidance in building networks and making connections that last have forged long lasting relationships in the cohort which they really value. ChangeUp offers a distinctive coaching experience that blends personal and professional development, and Mim’s facilitation truly brought this vision to life.”

    Neha Noronha, Unit Head, Trade and Supply Chain Division, Asian Development Bank

  • “Mim brings her personal qualities of passion, intelligence and awareness to each professional assignment and has delivered powerful, market leading outcomes for her clients.”

    Paula Dwyer, Chair Alliance, Chair Elenium, Director Lion

  • “Attending the ChangeUp program was a truly empowering experience. I gained deep insights into my strengths and how to leverage them more effectively, both personally and professionally. Mim has a remarkable ability to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable to open up and be honest. The environment she fosters encourages genuine connection and reflection, allowing for deep learning and growth. I left the program with greater clarity, renewed confidence, great connections, and practical tools to continue my leadership journey.”

    Tamara Joy, Head of People and Culture at Village Roadshow

  • “ChangeUp was an incredible learning opportunity. I would recommend to anyone who wanted to connect or reconnect with their core values, purpose and motivations to find out how best to lead with authenticity. Mim was a great facilitator; throughout she encouraged people to dig deep and discover their strengths and unique Leadership capability.”

    Anne Allen, People Experience Director, Xero

  • “Mim ran ChangeUp for our Leadership team in New York after a very successful prior session with a group of our emerging leaders. The program was outstanding in giving people the time to focus on what is truly important to them as individuals. The program allowed us to reflect on where we have come from, what and who has shaped us, and how we want to build out the rest of their lives.”

    Paul Goodwin, Country Head, ANZ Bank, New York

  • “Change Up was a profoundly important opportunity to refocus on what truly matters in life and how we positively impact the people around us. Mim creates an environment of engaging, warm conversations that encourage genuine reflection and growth. Her passion, authenticity and genuine care for people make the experience transformative, leaving me with a renewed sense of purpose and perspective.”

    Gav O’Sullivan, Group Financial Controller, Linfox

  • “Mim is a highly skilled, engaging and thoughtful facilitator. ChangeUp gave me the opportunity and the tools to reflect deeply on my personal leadership journey and goals in all aspects of my life (work, family, community) and to learn from a group of inspiring people. It is a unique personal development experience that I highly recommend.”

    Lynne Jensen, Company Secretary, SEEK

  • “I cannot speak highly enough of Mim or ChangeUp. It truly has been an honour and a privilege, and my only disappointment is that I won’t get to do it again! Within the sanctity of the course bubble Mim led us on a journey of personal self-reflection and sharing which was at times emotional and deeply moving. The course was a rare opportunity to focus without distraction on where we are in our lives, the personal trials and tribulations that we’ve each had to overcome, but also a chance to identify, explore and celebrate our core values and strengths. Mim is the gold standard in course facilitators. Walking away after ChangeUp I feel heart-happy, re-set and reinvigorated, reliving with fondness all the laughs, and tears and intimacies shared. Thanks, Mim, it’s been one hell of a ride! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!”

    Liz Sanderson, Solutions Design Manager, HSBC Innovation Banking, London

  • “Coming into ChangeUp, I knew I wasn’t my best self. I’m not sure if it was because of the new role, the post-covid blues, or a combination of both, but I’ve been desperately trying reclaim that sense of fulfilment and joy. But you, and the beautiful people in this tribe have made me feel so valued and worthy. I can’t begin to explain how the course has changed my outlook on life. You have helped me to grow as a leader, a team player and as a person. I am definitely on the way to getting my spark back!”

    Candice Simons, Change Manager Communications, Coles

  • “The combination of your personal leadership, an extraordinary group of people, and the content shared in and out of program time, was the perfect recipe for me to 'change up' my own leadership. Throughout the program, and in the time since, I have noticed subtle but significant changes in my clarity of thought, depth of confidence in action and willingness to challenge convention and explore new approaches. I have adopted a number of key strategies that are having a positive effect on my professional and personal life. There are not many programs I can point to during my career that have made such a discernible change at such a deep level. I warmly recommend the ChangeUp program without reservation.”

    Julie Reilly, CEO, Australians investing in Women

  • “The ChangeUp program provides an inspiring and supportive space in which leaders can unlock their understanding of their own values and passions …. Mim’s programs helps participants understand that work-life engagement is underpinned by congruent consistency in ‘who we are’ and ‘what we try to achieve’ across all domains of our life. These factors are now widely regarded as key to transformative leadership. Mim uses a best practice approach to her program, using up-to-date leadership frameworks, made interesting by a diverse and engaging homework program ...”

    Professor Katie Allen, Professorial Fellow, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute

  • “I gained and grew so much over the course of the program, actively taking my learnings and implementing them in my life and also sharing them with my team; it was incredible to watch them flourish. The program provided world-class content, a safe space, a passionate and committed community and allowed deep and authentic connection with all participants. Your inclusive, genuine, thoughtful, curious and courageous leadership style is both infectious and inspiring. It brought out the best in me and made a significant difference in my life.”

    Hunter Johnson, CEO, The Man Cave (NFP)

  • “ChangeUp gave me ‘permission' to be my personal best and to be proud of my life and career achievements. Change-Up is set apart from other courses I have done – it builds upon themes over time, is highly interactive with other successful executives, and creates an honest, warm and safe environment to deep dive into your personal leadership style. At the completion of ChangeUp, I had a real sense of ‘maturity' – like I had transformed slowly but surely into the confident, self-aware leader. Mim has a unique style and presence that facilitated a wonderful exploration within all of us personally and a tight bond within our group – one that is everlasting.”

    Nicky Long, CEO, Guide Dogs Vic

  • “I didn’t quite know what to expect from ChangeUp. For someone looking to improve their self-awareness, direction and confidence, I couldn’t recommend it more highly. For time poor professional people, juggling a career and a family, you need to enrol immediately.”

    Cath Andrew, Senior Consultant, Tandem Partners

Speaking

  • “I heard Mim speak at a recent lunch about why we must all find our influence. Mim made a huge impact. She connected with the audience in a way that was highly relevant to them and inspired them to consider aspects of their own lives in light of her advice. She was engaging, motivating and made us all want to be the best we can be.”

    Vanessa Bede, Head of Personal Bank Learning, NAB

  • “I wanted to pass on how much I enjoyed listening to you – and that you have given me lots to think about with respect to my own career and life journey. You particularly inspired me by your personal level of passion and investment in what you do, in all aspects of your life.”

    Susie King, Director, Social Ventures Australia

  • “Your keynote speaker, Mim Bartlett was absolutely fabulous. She was inspiring, progressive, current and so authentic! I felt motivated and energised by her enthusiasm and passion for making a difference in the world. I feel so grateful and privileged to have shared such a thought-provoking afternoon with you all. Thank you!”

    Emma Bloom, Morrell and Koren

  • “Mim Bartlett gave an address at our school recently to mark International Women’s Day. Her speech, for an audience of students, staff, parents and past pupils, was engaging and thought provoking. Mim was easily able to hold the attention of this diverse group with her warmth, good humour and clarity of delivery. Her message about the need to find and celebrate our ‘inner change-maker’ resonated with adults and girls alike ... Mim is an inspiring woman who gives great witness to the fact that our professional lives, our family and personal lives, and our passions and dreams can and should intersect; she defines the identification of this intersection as critical in leading a fulfilled life, and role models the same.”

    Dr Susan Stevens, Former Principal, Loreto Convent

  • “Your talk was wonderful – the topics you raised were so interesting and thought-provoking. You captivated the audience with the story about your journey of influence and gave each and every one of us something to think about and work on in our lives. You showed me how it is possible to tackle the issues that are important to us as individuals and try and make a difference in the world. You made such an impact yesterday and for that I sincerely thank you.”

    Andrea James, Former Friends of Melbourne Grammar Wadhurst President

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