Today’s leaders face constant change, competing demands, and growing complexity. From workforce shortages and organisational reform to digital transformation and heightened scrutiny around safety and governance, the pressures are real and relentless.
At Balanced Consulting, we offer structured, evidence-informed programs to help you meet these challenges and lead with confidence. Our practical, collaborative approach supports resilience, strengthens team cohesion, and fosters psychologically safe, high-performing workplaces — all tailored to your unique context.
Our Sector Expertise
We specialise in supporting organisations in the health, disability, environmental, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
Our deep sector insight enables us to deliver practical, tailored solutions that truly resonate with your context.
Want to learn more about our experience in your sector? Reach out—we’d love to share how we've partnered with clients like you.
The Core Challenges
At Balanced Consulting, our programs are grounded in the realities leaders and teams face every day — from constant change and high-pressure environments to the need for sustainable ways of working. The three themes below reflect the most pressing challenges our clients bring to us, and the practical, evidence-informed support we offer in response. Whether you're seeking to prevent burnout, lead through uncertainty, or foster long-term leadership capacity, each session is designed to be insightful, supportive, and directly relevant to your context.
Burnout and Overwhelm
Burnout and Overwhelm combines practical, research-informed strategies for sustaining energy, navigating pressure, and supporting psychological safety. Designed for individuals and teams working in demanding contexts, this topic integrates the science of stress and recovery with tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and confident conflict resolution. You'll leave with greater awareness and a toolkit to respond - not react - when things feel intense.
Life Changes and Transitions
Life Changes and Transitions supports individuals, caregivers, and professionals navigating major life transitions — such as serious illness, pregnancy / birth or upcoming retirement. Focusing on the individual, this topic uses a blend of reflective practice, communication tools, and emotional insight to help you stay grounded, compassionate, and connected when life shifts in unexpected ways.
Sustainable Leadership
Sustainable Leadership introduces a practical, values-based approach to leading in ways that are good for people, organisations, and the planet. Grounded in real-world challenges and contemporary research, it explores how leaders can sustain themselves, shape inclusive and resilient team cultures, and guide their organisations toward long-term impact. This session offers tools to lead with clarity and care — supporting ethical decisions, adaptive thinking, and wellbeing at every level.
The Experiences
At Balanced Consulting, we offer a range of ways to engage — whether you're just getting curious or ready to dive deep.
Each offering builds on the one before it, growing in depth, time, and potential for lasting impact.
You might start with a short Tasting to get a feel for how we work, then move into a more focused Session or a full-day Workshop.
For bigger change, our Workplace Programs, Coaching, and Leadership Retreats offer the time and space needed for real transformation.
The more you put in, the more you'll get out — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
About Us
At Balanced Consulting, we are dedicated workplace wellbeing consultants committed to enhancing employee well-being and productivity. Our tailored programs focus on promoting a healthy work environment through blend of science-based content, interactive learning, and restorative practices. We believe that a balanced workforce leads to a more successful and thriving business.
Balanced Consulting was created by Tanya Gawthorne — a manager, facilitator, and coach who’s spent years helping people find their footing in fast-paced, demanding work environments. Tanya believes that when we move from reacting to responding, we handle stress more calmly and make better choices. Her workshops and programs are designed to give you the tools, insights, and breathing space you need to grow — all grounded in a mix of practical know-how and real-life experience.
Feedback From Our Clients
Participant Ratings
We capture and measure feedback from all the sessions we hold.
More than 90% of respondents rated:
- the overall experience as excellent
- the content very useful
- and said they enjoyed it and would speak favourably about it.
General Comments
'Great session, very valuable'
'I think it was really valuable and a good balance of practical and theory'
'All very informative'
'Really fantastic session'
'Great job well organised and a very useful day'
Facilitator Comments
'Tanya was a delight to work with and provided some really insightful options for me to consider. I always felt at ease whilst speaking to her and was never made to feel that I was not doing a good job. The tips that Tanya provided are very helpful and will enable me to move forward in my role as a Manager. Thank you Tanya for your care and understanding.'
'Tanya was amazing'
'Well done - it was an efficient use of time given the amount of matters needing to be discussed'
'Great job, a tough gig with all the strong personalities in the room'