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Founder of ASLD | Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Specialist

About Amy Stewart

I’m Amy Stewart, founder of ASLD — a leadership development and early career consultancy created with one clear goal: to help businesses thrive by inspiring and developing talent, and driving results with impact and purpose. I’ve spent over 25 years working across industries — from financial services and government to tech, retail, adult education, and not-for-profits. My passion is helping people unlock their potential, supporting leaders through transformational change, and creating workplace cultures that people want to be part of. My background includes a degree in Commerce and Tourism, a Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training, and qualifications in Training & Assessment and Leadership & Management. I’m an accredited Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, LSI Practitioner, and certified in a range of evidence-based tools including Situational Leadership II, DDI Targeted Selection, GlobeSmart, and Deloitte 360 Feedback. Clients often describe me as a dynamic facilitator and engaging presenter who creates powerful, practical transformation — for individuals, teams, and organisations. I love working with people who care deeply about their
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce (University of Western Sydney)
  • Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (University of Technology, Sydney)
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE40110
  • Diploma in Leadership & Management BSB51915
  • Mini MBA (Australian Institute of Management)
Professional Accreditations
  • Emotional Intelligence certified practitioner (GENOS International)
  • LSI accredited practitioner (Human Synergistics)
  • Situational Leadership II accredited facilitator
  • Deloitte 360 feedback tool – extensive expertise in delivering one on one feedback
  • Targeted Selection accredited interviewer – DDI Australia
  • Facilitate e-learning (TAADEL501B) – Insurance Australia Group (Registered Training Organisation)
  • Tier II (PS 146) – Establish client relationship and analyse needs (FSRA)
  • Tier II (PS 146) – Develop, present and negotiate client solutions (FSRA)
Volunteering
  • Success Works
  • Dress for Success
Institute of Learning and Performance (ILP)
  • National Advisory Board Member 2024, 2025
  • MC – National Learning Awards 2024

Giving back – volunteering & industry involvement

Amy Stewart is proud to serve as a National Advisory Board Member for the Institute for Learning & Performance Asia Pacific (ILP) — a leading industry body representing more than 4,300 professionals who are passionate about enhancing performance, capability, and behavioural change across the region. With over 16 years of influence in the L&D sector, ILP continues to be a trusted voice, and Amy plays an active role in supporting its strategic direction.
In this role, she contributes to shaping the future of learning and development, ensuring ILP remains relevant, forward-thinking, and valuable to its members and the wider L&D community.

Amy also volunteers as a Mentor and Workshop Facilitator with Success Works Partners, an organisation dedicated to supporting women with a criminal record into employment. Through one-on-one mentoring and tailored support, Amy helps empower women to rebuild their confidence, skills, and opportunities. It’s a cause close to her heart, and she considers it a true privilege to be part of their journey.