In this video, ADFA cadets, including Zak Pernice, Andrew Farmery, Charlotte Hargan, and William Elias, discuss their experiences in the Leadership Coaching Program. They reflect on initial scepticism, learning to identify and work on personal weaknesses, and their coaches' surprising depth of individual focus. With advice to future participants on the importance of openness, self-honesty, and accountability, these cadets highlight the program’s transformative impact on their perspectives and leadership skills.
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David Stephens
Coaching and Mentoring Program Coordinator
Major
Major David Stephens is the Coaching and Mentoring Program Coordinator as part of the Character, Leadership and Ethics Team at ADFA. After 14 years full-time service, David now runs his own company focused on developing individual and organisational emotional intelligence, including through coaching and mentoring. As a reservist, David uses these skills at ADFA to manage the Staff Mentoring and Trainee Officer Leadership Coaching programs.
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