We’re proud to have partnered with some leading ASX-listed, private, government, and not-for-profit organisations:
We’re even more proud of the feedback they’ve shared:
Group Strategy Co-Creation
BGG is s leading geospatial technology firm enabling government and industry in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and beyond.
Operating numerous brands and divisions, including the well-regarded ESRI brand, BGG engaged Catalyst Strategy to help craft a group-level strategy that cut through the complexity and was both inspiring and able to be practically applied.
“Building on earlier efforts to define a cohesive group strategy, we engaged Catalyst Strategy to bring the fresh, disciplined approach needed to secure the alignment, clarity and shared direction we had been seeking across our six companies in five countries. Philip facilitated a structured yet adaptable co-creation process that helped the leadership team cut through longstanding complexity and convert discussion into practical strategic choices. The result was a highly pragmatic and valuable engagement that gave the group not only shared language, but a clear and practical path forward.”
Brett Bundock, Chief Executive Officer
Functional Strategy Co-Creation
Queensland Airports Limited operates the Gold Coast, Townsville, Mt Isa, and Longreach airports in Queensland, Australia.
Catalyst Strategy designed and facilitated a strategy offsite for the evolving technology function, supporting the co-creation of a technology strategy and clear sub-functional delivery plans.
“I can't speak highly enough of his exceptional facilitation skills and strategic insight. His ability to guide our team through complex discussions, bringing together diverse perspectives to form cohesive strategies, was impressive.
Under Philip's facilitation, the strategy day workshop not only met but exceeded our expectations. Philip approached the workshop with a thorough understanding of our industry landscape, injecting valuable insights that enriched our strategic conversations. It's evident that Philip invests the time to research and tailor his approach to ensure the workshop is both relevant and impactful.
Philip possesses excellent communication skills, articulating ideas with clarity and enthusiasm. This was instrumental in keeping the team engaged and motivated throughout the day. I highly recommend Philip to any organisation seeking a skilled and insightful facilitator for strategic workshops.”
Toni Collier, Business Technology Manager
Strengths Applied to Negotiation
Stanwell is a Queensland Government-owned electricity generator accountable for delivering reliable and economic power.
Catalyst Strategy developed a tailored strengths-based approach to support a high-stakes commercial negotiation, helping the cross-functional team align quickly and build the skills and confidence needed to support a successful outcome.
“Catalyst Strategy supported our team through a complex and high-pressure commercial negotiation process.
Philip brought a practical, strengths-based approach that helped improve clarity of roles, strengthen collaboration, and lift overall team effectiveness. Importantly, the work helped the team better understand one another, which contributed to more aligned behaviours and ultimately supported a successful negotiation outcome.
His approach was engaging, relevant and directly applicable to how we operated as a negotiation team.”
Michelle Webster, Group Strategic Procurement Manager
Strategy and Cultural Foundation Building
GIICA is Queensland Government’s Games Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority, charged with delivering the 2032 Games infrastructure and legacy for Queensland.
Catalyst Strategy supported the Executive Team with early strategic planning and cultural development to lay a strong foundation to support its rapid growth
“Philip supported GIICA through an important period of strategic planning and early team development, including the design and facilitation of a seamless and engaging whole-of-organisation offsite. He brought a structured, thoughtful, and highly adaptable facilitation approach that helped us work through complex inputs, engage diverse perspectives, and translate discussion into practical outputs. His ability to balance strategic clarity, team dynamics and real-time responsiveness was appreciated.”
Nicole Zipf, EGM People and Culture
Strengths-Oriented Team Development
National Storage is an ASX-listed property REIT and market-leading self-storage solutions provider.
Catalyst Strategy designed and developed a Strengths-based team development program for a growing team, focused on collaboration, team culture and behaviours, values, and unity.
“The Strengths Unlocked program provided my team valuable insights to both their individual and the broader collective strengths of the team.
Phil’s diverse experience, and his broad people and professional skills built trust, rapport and credibility quickly. Rapidly my team began to understand themselves and each other in greater depth.
The program provided myself a research based, tangible pathway to unlock the full potential of my team and has ultimately led to greater focus, purpose and unity within the team.”
Nick Crang, Executive Head of Development and Acquisition
Strengths Across Borders
CARE Australia is an international humanitarian organisation working with communities around the world to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice, with a particular focus on women and girls.
Catalyst Strategy adapted its strengths-based development approach for a diverse, cross-cultural cohort spanning Australia, PNG, Vanuatu and Timor-Leste, creating a practical and inclusive experience relevant across different team and leadership contexts.
“Philip adapted the strengths-based development approach thoughtfully to suit our requirements and effectively for a diverse, cross-cultural cohort spanning multiple countries and contexts.
This created positive engagement and connection across the group, while keeping the content practical, inclusive and relevant to the individual context of our teams and leadership environments.”
Kate Seagar, Head of People and Culture, CARE Australia
Strategic Initiatives
The Code Co is a leading digital media agency with teams distributed throughout Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
Following a comprehensive discovery process, Catalyst Strategy facilitated the development of a targeted and pragmatic diversity and inclusion strategy, and supported its deployment.
“Phil was great to work with. His ability to adapt and design material that would suit the way our business works and the people who work there, was really beneficial and was well received by all.
He was able to tailor sessions with our leadership team and presented to our entire company.”
Ben May, Founder and CEO
Coaching and Mentoring
Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) runs a well-regarded mentoring program pairing women in the mining and resources sector up with experienced coaches and mentors.
Catalyst Strategy Director, Philip Woods, is a long-standing mentor in the program.
“I was fortunate to be paired with Philip on the 2023 WIMARQ Mentor/Mentee program. From our first meeting it was obvious that coaching and mentoring is a passion and a strength of Philip’s.
He immediately creates a connection with his mentee and through active listening and probing questioning he gets to the heart of the matter.
His advice, guidance and support were invaluable in enabling me to achieve the next step in my career.”
Dawn Parmee, Business Partner Procurement, Rio Tinto
Strengths in Project Delivery
National Storage is an ASX-listed self-storage REIT and market-leading storage solutions provider.
Catalyst Strategy designed and facilitated a series of tailored strengths-based development sprints focused on communication, collaboration, accountability, mindset and working effectively under pressure in a project delivery environment.
“Phil developed and facilitated a series of tailored strengths-based development sprints that were highly relevant to the realities of our project delivery environment.
The sessions helped strengthen communication, collaboration, accountability and self-awareness across the team, while keeping the content practical, engaging and directly applicable to how we work under pressure and deliver projects.”
Jesse Bath, Construction Manager and Team Lead, National Storage
Enterprise operating model design
Thiess is a global mining services provider, with over 12,000 people in Australia, Asia and the Americas.
Prior to establishing Catalyst Strategy, Director Philip Woods led an enterprise-wide operating model redesign program, addressing client centrality, organisational structure, and operational efficiency.
“I had the pleasure of working with Phil during his time leading the Operating Model and Organisational Design Project at Thiess. Philip’s ability to conceptually join operational and commercial challenges whilst articulating customer value through a lens of commercial viability is second to none.
He has the expertise, language, and stakeholder management capabilities of a Big 4 consulting partner without the price tag! His commercial leadership expertise joins it all together working in collaboration with leaders.
Phil is not harmony hungry and is a consummate enterprise architect of commercial clarity focusing on linking Operating Model design, organisational design and cost base to commercial value propositions to support business growth.”
Karl Zielke, Organisational Development Leader
Keynote address to Innovation Forum
Petrosea is a major Asian multi-disciplinary mining, engineering, construction and oil & gas services company.
Our Director, Philip Woods, was invited to deliver a keynote address to Petrosea’s global innovation forum.
“Addressing 130 of our staff at our Petrosea Innovation Forum, Philip's keynote speech was informative and inspiring, sparking innovative thinking and fresh approaches to navigating the VUCA environment we find ourselves in (VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity).
His insights weren't just academic theories; they were practical, actionable, and designed to empower our team to lead and grow effectively in times of uncertainty.”
Kevin William Timothy, Transformation Leader
Commercial and Negotiation Advisory
Crafted Collective is a growing hospitality group that delivers exceptional projects, fit outs, and furniture, and has recently expanded into venue operation.
Catalyst Strategy provided commercial advice and negotiation support to the CEO during a period of rapid growth and business transformation.
“Philip's commercial advice was instrumental in guiding us through a transformative period in our business. He provided invaluable insights and clear direction that helped us see logic amidst complexity, and crafted strategies that prepared us well for complex negotiations.
His expertise didn't just offer immediate solutions; it gave us a clearer headspace, enabling us to navigate our business evolution with confidence.
What we appreciate about working with Catalyst Strategy is their ability to strip away the noise and reveal safer, more sustainable pathways forward. Their approach isn't about short-term fixes; it's about laying a robust foundation for future success.
I can confidently say our business is stronger thanks to Phil’s contributions.”
Luke Chalmers, CEO, Crafted Collective
Supply chain risk workshop
Petrosea is major Asian multi-disciplinary mining, engineering, construction and oil & gas services company.
Catalyst Strategy collaborated with Petrosea to explore global supply chain disruption, including key risks, opportunities, and strategic implications.
"Philip's insightful analysis of global supply chain disruptions was absolutely remarkable.
He delivered an in-depth analysis, addressing both risks and opportunities with a clarity that is rare in today's rapidly changing landscape.
We look forward to more collaborations with Catalyst Strategy in the future.”
Sadewo Prasetyo, GM, Supply Chain