“Leadership is clarity in complexity, courage in uncertainty, and impact in every decision. That’s where I stand, right beside you.”
- Daniel McInerney
Services
Independent Advisor | Impact Coach | Experienced Mentor
At Lead Forward, I work directly with leaders facing moments where the stakes are high—navigating complexity, driving change, and delivering outcomes.
With nearly three decades of experience across public service and consulting, I bring discipline, rigour, and independent strategic thinking to help leaders cut through noise, manage risk, build confidence, and stay focused on the outcomes that matter.
Independent Advisor
Leadership in complex environments demands clarity, discipline, and rigour. I bring independent, outcome-driven advice to sharpen decision-making, manage risk, and ensure delivery confidence — especially in periods of reform, transformation, or high-stakes delivery.
I work alongside boards, executives, and leaders to challenge assumptions, provide disciplined oversight, and ensure leaders stay focused on what matters most — outcomes.
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Impact Coach
Great leaders perform at their best when they have space to reflect, challenge themselves, and refine their leadership. Coaching creates that structured environment — to strengthen confidence, navigate complexity, and lead with authenticity.
I create a confidential, practical space to work one-on-one with executives and emerging leaders — balancing reflection with action to sharpen leadership impact.
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Experienced Mentor
Leadership is forged through experience. I mentor leaders by sharing real-world lessons from government, consulting, digital reform, and large-scale transformation.
I partner with leaders seeking experienced guidance to accelerate their development, grow their market confidence, or adapt to new leadership challenges.
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Values & Standards
Courage | Authenticity | Resilience | Integrity | Purpose
I operate with:
Discipline and rigour—ensuring structured thinking, delivery focus, and accountability
Clarity and honesty—offering frank advice, not just validation
Relationships before process—because trust drives better outcomes
Impact over activity—focusing on what moves the dial
My purpose is simple: to help leaders deliver, grow, and leave a lasting impact—not just survive complexity but navigate it with confidence.
Contact Me
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