Colin Hendrie

Facilitator, Mentor

Colin is the founder of Outback Initiatives and retired in 2017. An ex-Rhodesian army officer and Omani special forces squadron commander from Zimbabwe, Colin has 40 years of experience in situational leadership. Colin started Outback Initiatives in 1994 because he wanted to do something different and lasting that combined his love for adventure and the outdoors. He created a unique experiential program which has proven to be one of the most challenging and successful leadership programs in Australia today. Colin has qualifications in bushwalking, abseiling, caving, boat and heli operations, and has extensive experience in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia and training the Ghurka Contingent.

 

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Colin Hendrie

Testimonials

  • "It was a pivotal, life changing time..."

    DON GORDON, PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, GUMALA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Read More

  • "I never saw myself as a leader, that has changed."

    JO SAUNDERS, BUSINESS OWNER Read More

  • "I came home feeling more empowered, aware of my impact on others....."

    MARNIE KLEIN, EXECUTIVE COACH Read More

  • "Without any hesitation I will say that it was by far the most rewarding experience in a very, very long time."

    MARJOLEIN TOWLER, CHAIR, WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY WA Read More

  • "I’ve just returned from an experiential leadership program run in the Kimberley region in Western Australia where I learnt more about leadership in ten days than I have in ten years."

    MEGAN MCCRACKEN, CHAIR OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN OPERATIONS Read More

  • "...we left three days later a stronger, more united and better equipped team."

    JESSICA KARLSSON, CEO, CAHOOTS Read More

  • "Who knew 10 days would change the way I think about every person and task in my life to date!"

    ALEXA HEARN, MARKETING OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR, AUCTIONS PLUS Read More

  • "One week ago I finished the best leadership course that I have ever experienced."

    DR STEPHAN LUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WANSLEA Read More

  • "Staff.....return with greater self-awareness,  enthusiasm, confidence and gratitude"

    KATHY HOUGH – CEO, FAR NORTH Read More

  • "I didn’t realise that a part of me would change over the next ten days..."

    PETER HILL- RETIRED BRITISH ARMY OFFICER Read More