Making Change Practical, Purposeful & Sustainable
Supporting leaders and organisations across Queensland and New South Wales to navigate change with confidence.
ABOUT DEBBIE BAILEY
Change only delivers results when insights turn to action
I've spent more than 25 years leading organisations through change as a CEO, board chair, and consultant.
I know what it feels like to be in the middle of complex challenges: competing priorities, cultural misalignment, projects that stall, and teams stretched thin.
Those experiences shaped how I work today.
Change isn't linear, and it never succeeds as 'set and forget.' It works when leaders are supported, teams are engaged, and the process is both clear and achievable.
My focus is blending efficiency with humanity: stronger systems and processes alongside more engaged, capable teams.
Turning insight into action is where change succeeds or fails. My approach ensures your organisation moves forward with clarity and confidence.
I support small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, and regional organisations across Queensland, New South Wales and beyond.
My clients range from leadership teams looking to tackle specific challenges, to organisations ready for full-scale change projects.
my approach
Working with you.
For you.
Before moving into solutions, I often start with a structured, conversation-led diagnostic. This helps leaders make sense of what’s really happening beneath the surface and agree where to focus.
From there, I work alongside leaders and teams to turn that clarity into practical change - adjusting the approach as needs emerge rather than handing over a plan and stepping away.
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Debbie Bailey,
Founder, Debbie Bailey Consulting
Diagnose
Diagnose clearly what's really happening, not just look at the symptoms.
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Co-Design
Co-design practical solutions that fit your context and goals.
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Build Capacity
Build capacity in your team, so skills and confidence stay long after I leave.
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Ongoing Support
Walk beside you through delivery - adjusting as things shift, because change is never set-and-forget.
Resources & INSIGHTS
Bite-sized updates
Change That Sticks: Why Co-Design Matters More Than A Glossy Plan
Discover why involving teams early in designing change - not just rolling out finished plans - leads to faster adoption, fewer roadblocks, and solutions that actually work in your day-to-day reality.
Three Signs Your Team Needs a Reset
Learn to spot the early warning signs that your team has drifted off course - and discover practical ways to restore clarity, fix decision-making bottlenecks, and reignite engagement before frustration becomes the norm.
Productivity VS Wellbeing: Why The Best Leaders Refuse to Choose
Discover why high-performing teams aren't productive because they work harder, but because work is designed better - and how redesigning systems instead of squeezing people creates sustainable results and reduces burnout.
Testimonials
My style is hands-on, people-centred and evidence-based
Debbie is a professional powerhouse with governance and policy expertise in spades.
She is committed to helping her team reach their full potential, and I was the lucky recipient of both her mentoring and support to develop my own professional skills in various areas.
Wendy Tucker
Thank you for your invaluable contribution. Your sharing of insights, research findings, and trial outcomes was nothing short of inspiring - it's incredible to see the tangible benefits in productivity and the significant reduction in burnout rates.
Following our session, I had a conversation with an early-stage founder who is now fully convinced to adopt a 4-day workweek as his team grows!
Beata Andzejevska
Debbie is a high-capacity level 5 leader who excels in challenging and transformative roles.
I have seen Debbie deliver incredible change with her simple and honest approach.
She communicates the current and envisioned future state clearly, sets expectations through unambiguous standards, aligns the team towards the common goal, and then delegates actions allowing the team the autonomy to get on with implementation and delivery.