We work with teams all around the country (internationally when we’re allowed!), creating impactful experiences that can change a culture, a business and an individual.
We’re very proud of our strong relationships and long standing partnerships. If you’d like to understand how we can create impact in your organisation, get in contact with us today.
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Work with us“Reach have played a key role in enabling us to make a deeper personal connection with our graduates. Their delivery methods are exceptional and extremely powerful. This allows our graduates to be immersed in the content and the takeaways for them have been limitless”
Petra Ladkin, Senior Manager – People & Performance, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
One of our most successful partnerships to date, is our work with the Deloitte Graduate Program. Eight years ago we were given a brief to create a 3 hour workshop called ‘Understanding You’ which would be delivered to the Graduate cohort during their learning academy. The objective of the workshop was to create a safe space that allowed graduates to explore themselves on a deeper level, help them to define their personal brand, and assist them to develop a plan of how they want to establish themselves within the company. Since then, we have evolved our work to meet the changing needs of the graduate cohort each year and expanded to work with Deloitte Partners and coaches, helping them better understand the young people they employ and lead.
The Reach facilitators use pop culture, physical activity and media footage to engage the graduate cohort in the ‘Understanding You’ session. Throughout the workshop, the facilitators run various interactive activities that challenge participants to physically step out of their comfort zones, explore the concept of fixed vs growth mindsets and identify strategies on how to adopt more of a growth mindset default. They also use reflective and sensory experiences to help the graduates connect to their individual values and celebrate what makes them unique.
At the conclusion of the workshop participants have a greater self awareness (particularly around their strengths), they understand the importance of adopting a growth mindset and have built some strategies around managing their own wellbeing and resilience. Additionally, all sessions are run with the graduates and their coaches, allowing them to connect on a much deeper level, and set a strong foundation for their relationship moving forward.
100% of Microsoft participants feel more connected to themselves and others after experiencing the workshop
100% of Microsoft participants would recommend Wake’s work to others
Wake by Reach has been working with various Senior Leadership and Extended Leadership Teams across the Services and Enterprise teams at Microsoft since 2019.
These programs have worked with smaller teams of up to 15 leaders at a time. The workshops often involve experiential activities, open facilitation and goal setting as Wake’s facilitators work with the group to identify key issues that are holding the particular team back from unlocking their full potential. Commonly, the programs feature Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey – a framework for understanding our own experiences, how they shape us and how we can ultimately learn and grow from key setbacks.
Throughout the full-day workshops and retreats, the facilitators run activities that challenge participants to step out of their comfort zones, embrace vulnerability and connect with each other at a deeper level. Facilitators often use challenging activities like singing in front of the group, or performing stand-up comedy as a way to allow participants to step out of their ordinary worlds, reflect on how they respond when faced with challenges and ultimately connect on a much deeper level.
At the conclusion of the workshop participants have greater sense of connection with each other, and have enjoyed the opportunity to refresh and reconnect. The experience allows participants to become intentional about the leadership shadow they want to cast, and how they can work with their teams to create more positive human experiences for both their people and ultimately the clients they are employed to serve.
Wake was thrilled to assist CSL in planning, designing and delivering their 2021 Research Offsite Conference.
The conference was an important moment to bring the group of 150 research scientists together after such a challenging twelve-month period. Many had not seen each other in that time, and many had not even met their teams after starting at the company throughout COVID. The aim of the conference was to increase collaboration across teams, through deeper levels of connection.
Wake opened the research offsite by playing a bombardment clip – a collection of images that told the story of the past 12months, the impact of COVID, and CSL’s historical contribution to improving health outcomes in Australia and abroad. Throughout the conversation facilitated afterwards, many participants reflected that they had a renewed sense of pride in their role at CSL and CSL’s contribution to broader society.
As well as facilitating various ice-breakers and moments of reflection throughout the two days, Wake also delivered a one-hour workshop that was designed to create connection amongst the group. Beginning with a 150 person Human Bingo exercise, Wake played on the element of surprise by planting a vintage red telephone in the middle of the room, suddenly dimming the lights and playing a ringing sound effect over the loud speaker when no one was expecting it. After a while, one brave participant stood up to answer the phone, where he was asked questions by a facilitator hiding behind the scenes, speaking over the loudspeaker.
This conversation led the individual to reflect on their experience of connecting with others over the past 12months – the challenges, rewards and deeper learnings they had made about themselves throughout that time. This conversation set the tone for those that followed as people were able to reflect on the trials and tribulations of the past twelve months, ultimately bringing the group closer together through human connection.
Our work is backed up by more than just words. Our stats speak for themselves.
97% of Wake participants say they would recommend Wake workshops.
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95% of Wake participants said they felt more connected with themselves and others after our workshops.
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Wake has generated $1.5million in revenue for the Reach Foundation - an organisation dedicated to helping young people discover and become the best version of themselves.
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Wake workshops are unlike any other professional or personal development experience in the country. We create inspiring, raw and impactful experiences that truly transform participants.
We have been working in the corporate field for over 10 years, across multiple sectors and industries. We’re as comfortable working with groups of ten as we are with 600, as confident delivering keynotes on the next generation to groups of Partners, as we are inspiring generations of fresh graduates.
Wake is part of The Reach Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation helping young people across Australia to build skills and confidence to navigate their future.
By inviting Wake into your workplace, you are not only supporting the growth and development of your own people, but you are also directly investing in the future generation. Two birds, one stone.
We'd love to chat to you about how we can help transform your workplace.
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0430 429 094
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Collingwood VIC 3066
200 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000