Workforce Development - Create a 10% Happier, More Productive Organisation
Create a 10% Happier, More Productive Workforce
Your organisation depends on people who can think clearly, connect authentically, and perform sustainably – at ALL levels. But when stress rises – engagement drops, and communication breaks down then even your best strategies stall.
I help organisations help their people strengthen their emotional intelligence. Specifically – what if your workforce were just 5 or 10% happier in themselves, as people? The result? Fewer HR issues, more consistent productivity, reduced Psychosocial safety risk. A workforce that’s 10% happier when dealing with your customers, 10% less likely to be absent, 10% more engaged with their work – which translates directly to your bottom line.
Through neuroscience-based programmes, we create measurable improvements in engagement, wellbeing, and performance across your organisation.
“I have a much clearer vision and plan for my future and ability to effectively deal with and approach a variety of situations.
Nigel made me stop and take a real hard look at my life and move out of a real blockage within myself. Easy to keep putting things in the too hard basket but this program really helps you just take a bite and work towards chipping away at things which before seemed so overwhelming.”
~ Anonymous client
The Cost of Low Engagement and High Stress
Every disengaged or burned-out employee affects your bottom line. When leaders and teams struggle with emotional intelligence, the ripple effects can include:
• Rising HR issues such as conflict or stress leave.
• Inconsistent performance across departments.
• Leadership fatigue and turnover.
• Declining morale and productivity.
Organisational performance begins with human performance. The good news is that both can be developed through evidence-based coaching and cultural transformation.
The 10% Happier Strategy
We teach people how to be personally happier, emotionally balanced, and resilient. The idea is simple: if the average employee were just 10% happier, the organisational outcome is huge.
I make neuroscience and behavioural science accessible—teaching your people how their minds actually work and guiding them to make real improvements in their personal leadership. No jargon, no theory for theory’s sake—just practical tools they can use immediately.
The approach is tailored to the level in the organisation, with more expected of leaders. But everyone learns the same foundational principles: how to regulate emotions, make better decisions under pressure, and build the resilience that sustainable performance requires.
Coaching and Training Pathways for Organisations
Our programs scale to your size and goals, offering structured learning for individuals, teams, and entire workforces.
Foundations
☑️ Full access to the six-month MyAtaraxy Foundations Program (core curriculum).
☑️ Monthly live group workshops.
☑️ Invitation to all monthly events and masterclasses.
☑️ Personal resource library with worksheets and implementation tools.
☑️ Discounted rates for private coaching sessions.
Ideal for professionals and emerging leaders who want to build lasting focus, confidence, and emotional intelligence through a structured group program.
Executive
Includes everything in Ataraxy Foundations, plus:
Monthly private coaching session.
Tailored coaching plans aligned with your goals and leadership context.
Six-month duration combining group and private coaching for deeper engagement.
Designed for experienced professionals and managers who want deeper personal accountability, tailored coaching, and a private space to refine their leadership approach.
Bespoke
Includes everything in Executive, plus:
Customised delivery of MyAtaraxy Foundations Program.
As many coaching sessions as you need each month.
Unlimited access to senior coach for on-demand support and troubleshooting.
12 month partnership or sustained growth and accountability.
Custom-built leadership and performance plan tailored to your organisation or role.
Created for senior executives and high-performing leaders who demand elite, fully customised coaching with direct access to a senior coach and ongoing strategic partnership.
What Your Organisation Will Gain
• Higher Engagement: Teams that feel understood and supported perform better.
• Improved Productivity: Clear thinking and emotional regulation reduce stress and reactivity.
• Healthier Leadership Culture: Leaders model calm, confident, emotionally intelligent behaviour.
• Reduced HR Problems: Fewer interpersonal conflicts and stress-related absences.
• Sustainable Performance: Habits that enhance wellbeing and effectiveness long after the program ends.
Investing in emotional intelligence is not a cost. It is a strategic advantage.
“Selecting the right executive coach is an important decision and not always an easy one! We made the right decision with Nigel Donovan. Nigel provides clear perspectives and valuable guidance on how to approach work challenges. His work has allowed us to discover our true potential, build better relationships and transformed our leadership impact.”
~ Judy Jaeger
Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation
Culture, Community and Recreation | Maitland City Council
Why Organisations Choose Ataraxy Foundations
My programs combine scientific insight with practical leadership tools, giving organisations measurable results.
I do not deliver generic training sessions. Instead, we build internal capability by helping leaders understand why people think and behave the way they do.
This is how I create lasting cultural change — not through slogans or workshops, but through applied neuroscience and consistent coaching.
My corporate partners report measurable improvements in engagement, wellbeing, and leadership effectiveness within six months.
“Selecting the right executive coach is an important decision and not always an easy one! We made the right decision with Nigel Donovan. Nigel provides clear perspectives and valuable guidance on how to approach work challenges. His work has allowed us to discover our true potential, build better relationships and transformed our leadership impact.”
~ Judy Jaeger
Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation
Culture, Community and Recreation | Maitland City Council
Ready to Build a Smarter, More Engaged Workforce?
Cultural change begins with science and grows through coaching.
Let’s discuss how neuroscience-based emotional intelligence training can transform your organisation’s performance and wellbeing.