The Directors Academy

Lead with heart. Grow with confidence. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.

An intimate mentoring container for Early Childhood Centre Directors craving support, clarity and real-world systems to rise into the confident, calm and capable leaders they were always meant to be.

JOIN THE DIRECTORS ACADEMY

Being a Director is big.
Bigger than anyone prepared you for.

You hold children, families, educators, compliance, emotions, expectations and the weight of every decision you make — and most of it, you’ve had to learn the hard way.

If you feel overwhelmed, under-supported or unsure… there is nothing wrong with you.
You were never taught this part.

The Directors Academy is the safe, supportive, life-changing space where Directors finally breathe again — and rise into the confident, calm and capable leaders they were always meant to be.

Why the Academy Exists

Leadership should never be a lonely guessing game

Most Directors lead with heart — not training. You stepped into this role because you care.

Because you wanted to make a difference. Because someone trusted you.

But nobody gave you the tools to:
✨ hold a team
✨ manage conflict
✨ regulate your emotions
✨ build culture
✨ run systems
✨ guide families
✨ set boundaries
✨ lead with calm
✨ sustain yourself in the process

You were handed the responsibility… but not the support.

The Academy exists to change that.

To walk with you. To strengthen you. To give you clarity, confidence and community — every step of the way.

WHAT THE ACADEMY FEELS LIKE

Not another PD. A home for your leadership.

It feels like breathing again.
Like clarity after chaos.
Like being understood — deeply — for the first time in years.

It feels warm.
It feels grounding.
It feels like having someone in your corner who actually gets it.

Directors say:

“It feels like the support I’ve been craving for my entire career.”

And that’s exactly how it’s meant to feel.

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why I built this

My two decade journey

I’ve spent 20 years in early childhood — as an educator, a Director, a centre owner, and now a mentor to over 700 services across Australia.

I bought the centre everyone warned me about.
I rebuilt it — and it became Exceeding.

I’ve lived the pressure, the burnout, the difficult conversations, the moments of doubt… and the joy, pride, culture wins and service transformations.

And across two decades, I learned one thing:

Directors don’t need more work — they need support, clarity and real-world systems that lighten the load.

So I poured everything I’ve learned into this Academy.

Every tool, framework and system I’ve developed over two decades — everything I wish I had, and everything I know works — I give to you inside this Academy.

The foundations of strong, heart-first leadership

THE FOUR PILLARS OF TRANSFORMATION

These aren’t lessons. They’re the four parts of leadership that change absolutely everything.

1. Confident, Capable Leader

You don’t need fixing — you deserve refining.

Inside this pillar you gain:

Clarity in your role
Emotional regulation skills
Calm, confident communication
Strong boundaries
Decision-making you trust

2. Operational Excellence
(Systems + Governance)

Your centre runs because you hold everything together.
Let’s make it lighter.

You’ll learn systems that:

reduce overwhelm
create predictability
protect your wellbeing
strengthen compliance
simplify your days

Real systems for real Directors.

3. People & Culture
(Team Performance)

Leading humans is hard — until you know how.

You’ll learn how to:

communicate with clarity
set expectations that stick
hold accountability without conflict
build culture intentionally
reduce drama and increase ownership

This pillar changes your whole centre.

4. Identity & Vision
(Philosophy + Reputation)

You reconnect with:

your purpose
your values
your philosophy
your leadership identity
the service you want to create

This is where Directors rise into who they were meant to be.

(the hidden fifth pillar)

THE COMMUNITY

This is the part Directors say changes everything.

A circle of Directors who become lifelong friends.
A space where you can exhale.
A space where you are held and understood.

You don’t walk alone anymore.

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Supportive. Doable. Designed for the real world of a Director.

HOW THE JOURNEY UNFOLDS

This isn’t extra work. This is where your real work becomes lighter.

Real Director Systems — Not Extras

We strengthen the systems you already use.
Your real routines, your real challenges, your real centre.
Nothing here is theoretical.

Six Core Modules Across Six Months

Short, practical, digestible lessons designed for Directors who already have full plates.

Weekly Q&A Sessions

You’re supported every single week — with real-time guidance on staff issues, family conversations, compliance, overwhelm and leadership decisions.

Your Leadership Toolkit

Scripts, templates, checklists, frameworks — all ready to use.

Community Circle

Directors who become your people.

Mentor Support

My eyes on your leadership.
My voice in your corner.
My support every step of the way.

WHO THIS ACADEMY IS FOR

We've helped hundreds of Early Childhood Educations [INSERT RESULT HERE]

Heidi

"I now understand the expectations of a Director in this day and age, feel more confident in my role, and feel competent supporting my team when they need me."

Katie

"I now feel equipped to improve my role, support my team properly, and approach my workload without burning myself out."

Brittany

"With Leeza’s guidance — and the support of the other directors — I’ve learned how to have difficult conversations, manage people confidently, and step into leadership in a way I never thought I could."

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Academy isn’t a click-and-buy course.
It’s a curated, supportive journey — and we honour the space by ensuring each Director joining is truly ready and supported.

Step One

Complete the application form on this page.

Step Two

We will review your application and have a quick 15 minute phone call with you to understand where you are at.

Step Three

You sign up and get instant access to the community and learning portal.

YOUR INVESTMENT

You’ve spent so long holding everything together for everyone else.

You deserve support.
You deserve clarity.
You deserve leadership that feels calm, confident and sustainable

Upfront Payment

$9999

One time payment

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Payment Plan

12 x $990

Monthly Instalments