Calm Consulting Australia is headed up by our founder, Adrian McMaster (seen here about to tuck into a chai in Jaipur, India). 

Adrian has spent decades working at the ‘pointy end’ of helping and community services, most recently within the ever-changing NDIS. He knows firsthand how rewarding the helping professions can be. But he also knows how energy-sapping this work can become for managers and leaders running teams on the ground.

Adrian started Calm Consulting Australia to give middle and upper managers a trusted, private space to catch their breath, clear the noise and recapture the joy and pride in what they do for others. To help people thrive, rather than merely survive.

Adrian’s mentoring is driven by a singular, client-centred philosophy: “How can I help you get your work back on your own terms?” Operating with fierce independence, you can trust that Adrian’s support and guidance is motivated solely by your best interests and the wellbeing of your organisation.

Adrian doesn’t offer a generic corporate template; he’s there as a genuine, objective support for you, helping you thrive in your unique set of circumstances.

Adrian is a lifelong learner with degrees in psychology, law and economics, complemented by decades worked in the helping professions. This background allows Adrian to help you balance intricate compliance and funding frameworks with the realities of human-centred team leadership. His diverse life experiences outside of consulting - from raising a family and acting on stage to umpiring elite sport and authoring a book – further shape his adaptive, highly practical approach to problem-solving.

Adrian takes the time to understand the unique issues you're experiencing. He is a great listener. But that's not where it ends. Once he has come to know your story, you and Adrian collaborate to find a sustainable path for you to lead with effect, confidence and calm.