2027 6R Leadership Program
For experienced Catholic school principals
A leadership program crafted for experienced principals — renewing and extending the practice of those who lead our schools.
Educational leadership · worldwide · since 2016
We help every person, team and organisation to grow, change and thrive.
A collective of thought leaders and advisers in educational leadership, enhancing the performance of education leaders, their teams and whole systems.
Now enrolling
Flagship leadership programs.
2027 
2027 Leading with Integrity for Excellence
Governance for Catholic schools
Our flagship executive program developing strategic and operational governance capability for Catholic school leaders.
The System Leadership Program
Formation of leaders for education systems
A unique, ground-breaking program dedicated to the formation of system leaders and the study of the leadership of education systems globally.
Our purpose
Our work is dedicated to legacy — making a meaningful impact for future generations.
Our foundational experience lies in educational leadership development, and in building high-quality executive leadership programs for sectors and systems, nationally and internationally. With every client we invest ourselves in relationships rich with meaning and understanding, so we can deliver tailored approaches with maximum relevance and impact — anchored by absolute ethics, values and authenticity.
More about the collective
“We're not interested in quick fixes. Rather, we ask: what has really changed?”
On sustainable change
Our collective knowledge
Three ways we partner with education leaders.
to thrive
Policy & strategy
Clear direction, grounded in evidence and your context — so education leaders, schools and systems can thrive.
Explore to grow
Capacity building
Leadership capability programs designed, developed and delivered for educators and school leaders — so capability grows from within.
Explore to change
Sustainable change
Change in schools and systems, designed to move from idea to reality — and to last well beyond our engagement.
ExploreThe people
Meet our growing collective.
Dr Stephen Brown
Founder & Director
Philip Holmes
Principal Consultant
Tom Robertson
Principal Consultant
Amanda Ypinazar
Principal Consultant
Jane Simmons PSM
Principal Consultant
In their words
The work speaks through the leaders we partner with.
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“His wisdom, experience and knowledge of what works in education and leadership have been invaluable in shaping our direction and efforts.”
Tim Smith, Noel Hurley & Mary-Jane Carroll-Fajarda Performance & Improvement Leaders, Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn -
“The outcomes of that program were very impressive — some of the richest professional learning I've seen in my 35 year professional career.”
Geoff McLay Principal, West Moreton Anglican College -
“His wisdom, compassion, and depth of knowledge are basically unmatched by anyone I have ever heard around the world.”
Tony Ryan Learning Futurist, Educator & Writer -
“In my years of working with many capable executive leaders in government, Stephen is one of a few standouts.”
Bob Hastings Executive Director, State Government · APM -
“Stephen meets people where they are — literally and metaphorically — and supports them to move to 'higher ground'.”
Nichii Mardon Caritas College -
“You challenged my thinking and encouraged me to self-reflect, and have inspired me to further my reading.”
Amanda Parslow Principal, St Anthony's Primary School, Millicent -
“Stephen dared us to shine the moral light on those aspects of our schools, systems or culture which may exist in the dark corners undisturbed and unchallenged.”
Matthew Johnson Vice President, SEPLA NSW -
“Your contemporary, well-researched and exemplary work has resulted in so many improvements, but also has been instrumental in building a culture of leadership excellence.”
James Sloman Executive Principal, Moreton Bay Colleges -
“Stephen's knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, motivation, communication, leadership and school culture have been very well received and applied.”
Kirsten Dwyer Principal, Rockhampton State High School -
“Principals have already reported substantial increases in understanding and confidence across governance, leadership and ethics.”
Victoria Whitaker Co-Head, Advice & Education, The Ethics Centre -
“His wisdom, experience and knowledge of what works in education and leadership have been invaluable in shaping our direction and efforts.”
Tim Smith, Noel Hurley & Mary-Jane Carroll-Fajarda Performance & Improvement Leaders, Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn -
“The outcomes of that program were very impressive — some of the richest professional learning I've seen in my 35 year professional career.”
Geoff McLay Principal, West Moreton Anglican College -
“His wisdom, compassion, and depth of knowledge are basically unmatched by anyone I have ever heard around the world.”
Tony Ryan Learning Futurist, Educator & Writer -
“In my years of working with many capable executive leaders in government, Stephen is one of a few standouts.”
Bob Hastings Executive Director, State Government · APM -
“Stephen meets people where they are — literally and metaphorically — and supports them to move to 'higher ground'.”
Nichii Mardon Caritas College -
“You challenged my thinking and encouraged me to self-reflect, and have inspired me to further my reading.”
Amanda Parslow Principal, St Anthony's Primary School, Millicent -
“Stephen dared us to shine the moral light on those aspects of our schools, systems or culture which may exist in the dark corners undisturbed and unchallenged.”
Matthew Johnson Vice President, SEPLA NSW -
“Your contemporary, well-researched and exemplary work has resulted in so many improvements, but also has been instrumental in building a culture of leadership excellence.”
James Sloman Executive Principal, Moreton Bay Colleges -
“Stephen's knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, motivation, communication, leadership and school culture have been very well received and applied.”
Kirsten Dwyer Principal, Rockhampton State High School -
“Principals have already reported substantial increases in understanding and confidence across governance, leadership and ethics.”
Victoria Whitaker Co-Head, Advice & Education, The Ethics Centre
- Association of Independent Schools Northern Territory
- Brisbane Catholic Education
- Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns
- Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton
- Catholic Education Townsville
- Catholic Education South Australia
- Catholic Education Western Australia
- Catholic School Office, Wagga Wagga Diocese