Optim Leadership

Optim Leadership is an Australian-based boutique business psychology consultancy dedicated to enhancing leadership capabilities, fostering personal growth, and improving overall wellbeing for executives and organisations. Established in 2009 by Founder and Director Ben Hudson, the firm delivers tailored development programs, executive coaching, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. They specialise in assisting senior leaders, including CEOs, startup founders, and high-potential individuals, to maximise their impact, meaning, and wellbeing in both professional and personal spheres.

The genesis of Optim Leadership stems from Ben Hudson's more than 20 years of global experience in business psychology and leadership development, coupled with a personal commitment to a balanced, meaningful, and purposeful life. The company was formed to offer a distinctive approach that integrates business psychology with a focus on mental health and a balanced, purposeful life. This unique blend distinguishes Optim Leadership, which prides itself on a holistic, pragmatic, and equally supportive and challenging methodology. They are deeply committed to developing long-term partnerships with clients, enabling them to thrive in complex and ever-changing environments.

Optim Leadership's core approach is grounded in positive psychology, focusing on the intersection of performance and wellbeing. Their services are built upon evidence-based development interventions derived from applied psychology, utilising a stakeholder-centred approach to both measure and facilitate growth effectively. Beyond individual and group coaching, Optim offers specialised wellbeing development programs such as 'Thrive,' an evidence-based positive change program designed to enhance resilience and performance, and various mindfulness workshops. They assist leaders in navigating critical career transitions, managing complexity and ambiguity, and cultivating authentic leadership presence.

The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals such as Ben Hudson (Founder and Director), Tiffany Scotton (Partner and Director), Scott Stacey (Director), and Tarli Young (Executive Coach & Research Lead). Ben Hudson brings extensive expertise in applied behaviour change. Tiffany Scotton is a registered business psychologist and ICF accredited coach (ACC) with two decades of leadership development experience. Scott Stacey, a former Chartered Accountant, contributes 30 years of corporate leadership history across Australia and the UK. Tarli Young, holding a PhD in Clinical and Organisational Psychology and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology, drives the firm's research and product development, ensuring interventions are scientifically robust and impactful.