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Facilitator & Leadership Consultant

Milena Velez Facilitator & Leadership Consultant Submark
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Growing leaders
connecting teams
embracing change

When working with leaders I bring a combination of warmth, humour and assertiveness to create an impactful and memorable experience that will bring about sustainable change.

My secret weapon is ‘The Pause’ – creating just enough space for that moment of insight that allows the conversation and connection to evolve.

Turn your managers into leaders

Drive performance through authentic, change-ready leaders who are passionate about developing their people and connecting them to the larger purpose.

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Leadership Development

Strong leadership is what sets apart the good organisations from the great. I partner with my clients to design leadership programmes to create authentic, resilient leaders who can engage and empower their teams to achieve organisational goals with confidence and purpose.

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Team development

Build cohesive, connected teams that thrive on collaboration and communication. I facilitate productive sessions to address challenges, enhance trust, and create actionable plans that lead to meaningful progress.

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Change leadership

Equip your leaders to navigate change in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). With a focus on clear communication, empathy, and resilience, I support leaders in guiding their teams through transitions smoothly, keeping them engaged and motivated.

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Leaders day and conferences

Transform your leadership events into impactful experiences. I design and facilitate engaging large group workshops and conferences that foster connection, inspire growth, and align your leadership team with your strategic vision.

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Facilitation

Strong facilitation is essential for successful leadership. I develop facilitation skills in leaders, teaching them to guide discussions, manage group dynamics, and drive productive outcomes with confidence and neutrality.

The workshop was incredibly insightful and provided me with a wealth of knowledge. I’m excited to apply the techniques I learned to grow and improve my leadership skills.

Nitz
Tetra Pak
Customer Service

Milena – insightful, knowledgeable, deep, curious and funny….a combination that is incredibly powerful when facilitating discussions on leadership, change and culture. I love working with you, I always learn so much and also feel like a better person for spending time with you.

Sally Doherty
Sallyd & Co.
Director

Milena is a passionate and energetic learning and development professional who is committed to seeing others become successful in their role as a leader. Her infectious personality enables her to easily connect with, and relate to, those she’s working with and she’s not afraid to lay a challenge and encourage individual growth.

I have no hesitation in recommending Milena for roles that require an understanding and commitment to personal development and where changes in attitude, behaviour, culture and capability is a desired outcome.

Peter Taylor
Chief People Officer

Milena brings energy and flexibility through her facilitation. We were engaged the entire way through the programme and built important relationships through the activities and discussion Milena developed. Her knowledge and ability to make each of us feel like we are part of the process was a huge benefit. Highly recommended!

Travis McGee
Landscape Architect
Isthmus

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About Me

Connection is the heart of what I do.

My mission is to grow leaders, connect teams and ready organisations for change. I work with leadership teams, from the frontline to executive, to build collaborative, curious and optimistic mindsets that result in high-performing organisations that attract and retain the best people and customers.

Learn more about me and what I offer my clients that makes the work we do together meaningful and impactful.

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Milena Velez facilitating
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