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Flagship Program

Lead your family business — without losing the family or yourself.

For women navigating the unique collision of family, ownership and leadership. Built on the 5R Framework and Denise's book and case experience.

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DurationProgram and coaching formats — scoped to your situation
DeliveryOnline, face-to-face or at your workplace
Who it's forWomen leading or stepping up in family businesses
Is this you?

You'll recognise yourself here

?Every business decision is also a family decision — and it's exhausting.
?Roles, rules and expectations were never made explicit, so everything is personal.
?You're leading (or inheriting) the business but the founder's shadow is everywhere.
What you'll achieve

Practical, measurable outcomes

✓Untangle roles: family member, owner, leader — and when you're wearing which hat
✓Make the implicit rules of the business explicit and negotiable
✓Navigate succession, siblings and the founder generation with less friction
✓Build your own leadership authority in the business
✓Create governance the family will actually follow
What's included

Everything in the program

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The 5R Framework diagnostic and working sessions

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One-on-one coaching with Denise

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Family and leadership conversation frameworks

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Denise's book and program materials

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Optional workshops for the wider family/leadership group

Denise Archie

Led by Denise Archie

International facilitator, coach and author. Denise has started, grown and sold multiple businesses and brings 30+ years of leadership development, coach training and facilitation to this program. Multiple award-winning. Practical, down-to-earth and results-focused.

“The practical coaching and support made a real difference to my business and my leadership.”

Brendan GlanvilleFounder & CEO, Australian Acting Academy
Frameworks & methods

Built on proven intellectual property

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The 5R Framework

One of the practical frameworks refined over 30 years of coaching and facilitation, used throughout this program.

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The Leadership Principle

One of the practical frameworks refined over 30 years of coaching and facilitation, used throughout this program.

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OPTIONS Coaching model

One of the practical frameworks refined over 30 years of coaching and facilitation, used throughout this program.

Investment

Clear pricing, no surprises

Coaching College programs are built to deliver an evidenced minimum 15% return on investment — and most clients see considerably more. Exact investment depends on format and scope: you'll receive full pricing, payment options and any organisational proposal at your discovery conversation, with clear program terms and our refund and cancellation policy up front.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Can the whole family be involved?
Often the best results come from combining your individual coaching with facilitated family sessions. We'll scope this at your strategy conversation.
We're mid-conflict. Is it too late?
No — but the earlier the better. The 5R Framework is designed precisely for businesses where roles and relationships have become tangled.
What does it cost?
Engagements are scoped individually. Start with the free 5R Health Check, then book a strategy conversation for a proposal.
Take the next step

Book a Strategy Conversation

The fastest path is a free discovery conversation — book a time here. Prefer to write? Use the form and we'll come back to you promptly.

Not ready to book yet?

Start with the free Family Business 5R Health Check — 3 minutes, personalised result.

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