{"id":10,"date":"2019-12-20T19:54:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T08:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linke.com.au\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-04-25T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T02:29:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linke.com.au\/CoachLinke\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Coach Linke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome! I\u2019m Michael Linke, a dynamic executive leader, transformational strategist, and visionary innovator with over three decades of experience in executive leadership, governance, and strategic transformation. My career has been dedicated to driving operational excellence and delivering impactful outcomes for organisations and individuals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m now using my experience to help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Linke can elevate your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My extensive journey in leadership roles\u2014including Chief Executive Officer, General Manager, and Regional Manager\u2014has honed my skills in steering organisations through complex challenges and significant growth phases. I have successfully led multi-million-dollar projects, negotiated transformative partnerships, and implemented forward-thinking solutions that modernise operations and enhance customer experiences. My tenure with Vision Australia, RSPCA ACT, and Recreational Aviation Australia has allowed me to blend strategic governance with innovative thinking, thus creating lasting value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaching Philosophy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that everyone has the potential to achieve remarkable success and create meaningful change in their lives. As a coach, my philosophy revolves around fostering authentic leadership, unlocking emotional intelligence, and enhancing self-awareness. My unique blend of experiences and qualifications allow me to guide my clients through transformative processes, helping them to question the status quo and explore new opportunities in both personal and professional realms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Offered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I specialise in coaching individuals and organisations in areas such as leadership development, strategic transformation, and operational excellence. Whether you&#8217;re a young professional seeking guidance or an organisation looking to navigate change, I am here to support you. Together, we will set actionable goals and create a tailored plan for success, leveraging my extensive background in governance and executive leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vision Australia<\/strong>: As General Manager, I led the organisation through the complexities of the pandemic and initiated a comprehensive product delivery review that resulted in significant operational improvements and new logistics arrangements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recreational Aviation Australia<\/strong>: During my tenure as CEO, I implemented an ambitious change program that transformed the organisation, resulting in enhanced customer service, financial growth, and improved safety measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RSPCA ACT<\/strong>: As CEO, I spearheaded modernisation efforts that created multiple commercial revenue streams and secured significant funding, all while changing the organisational culture to prioritise life-saving practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Board Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also sat on many boards and have extensive governance experience.  Board roles have included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RSPCA Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gift of Life ACT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptive Technology Services Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Blind Cricket Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australian Blind Cricket Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>ALD<\/td><td>Authentic Leader Development<\/td><td>Harvard Business School<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GAICD<\/td><td>Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors<\/td><td>Australian Institute of Company Directors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA<\/td><td>Master\u2019s Degree (Business Administration)<\/td><td>Australian Institute of Business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTax<\/td><td>Bachelor of Taxation Law<\/td><td>University of New South Wales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cert IV<\/td><td>Certificate\/Diploma of Accounting<\/td><td>St George College of TAFE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lets Unleash the Wonder Together <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to take the next step in your journey of personal or organisational growth? Let&#8217;s work together to unlock your full potential. 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