Changemaker Masterclass

Real skills for real-world change

Advocacy is exhausting work. Most of us are taught the tactics of change—how to lobby, how to post, how to protest. But we are rarely taught how to navigate the human complexity of it: the friction of differing perspectives, the weight of systemic resistance, and the challenge of staying grounded while doing high-stakes work.

The Changemaker Masterclass is a practical, two-day intensive for those who want to move beyond "shouting into the void." It’s a space to step back from the doing to refine your thinking and strengthen the core habits of effective practice.

In this program, you will build practical skills for navigating complexity, engaging stakeholders, and handling difficult conversations, while working on real initiatives that matter to you.

This experience is designed for practitioners who are already active in their communities or workplaces and are looking for more effective ways to navigate complexity. It is for:

• Advocates and Campaigners who want to move beyond awareness-raising into strategic, high-leverage influence.

• Community Organisers looking for structured ways to guide diverse groups through creative problem-solving and design.

• Non-profit Professionals who need practical tools to handle workplace friction and difficult stakeholder conversations.

• Social Entrepreneurs who have a project in mind but need a rigorous process to move from a vague idea to an actionable prototype.

• From Theory to Action: Move beyond discussion. You will bring a current project or community initiative into the room and put it through a structured Design Sprint. You’ll leave with a peer-vetted roadmap and a prototype ready for immediate application.

• Mastering High-Tension Dialogue: Projects often stall because of difficult conversations. You will practice specific frameworks to navigate tension and deepen understanding without sacrificing your values, learning how to listen and question with greater precision.

• Strategic Influence: Stop guessing where to put your energy. Using the "Movable Middle" framework, you’ll learn how to identify and engage the specific groups that actually have the power to shift your issue from "stuck" to "moving."

• A High-Integrity Cohort: You aren't just attending a workshop; you are joining a curated brain-trust of 24 other practitioners. This is a professional network for ongoing peer support and cross-sector collaboration.

This Masterclass provides practical tools that support both the individual and the organisation. Participants return with:

• Refining an Initiative: A structured design process for a social impact project. Using a design thinking sprint model, you will move through rigorous problem identification before developing actionable solutions, aided by fresh, outside perspectives.

• Self-Awareness & Motivation: A deeper understanding of your own values and strengths. This reflective practice helps you balance urgent action with a values-driven approach, preventing burnout and increasing long-term effectiveness.

• Inclusive Collaboration: Strengthened ability to work within diverse groups. You will leave with practical strategies for inclusive teamwork and the ability to guide others through creative problem-solving.

• Clearer Communication: Practical habits to navigate workplace tension and handle difficult stakeholder conversations with more care, precision, and clarity.

These capabilities directly support organisational effectiveness, collaboration, and sustained impact in complex environments.

• Organisation/Workplace-funded: $949

  For participants whose place is funded by their employer or organisation.

• Individual/Self-funded: $449

  For independent changemakers and individuals paying their own way.

• Scholarship: $249 (by application)

  For grassroots changemakers and those facing financial barriers. Apply here.

Pricing includes GST. Each cohort is limited to 25 seats.