BUILDING MUTUALITY
Our mission is to empower leaders with the tools they need to unlock their full potential, empower others, and create environments where people can become the best versions of themselves.
Where Trust Meets Transformation.
Grounded in research. Designed for real-world impact. Focused on the human systems that shape organisational success.
Engagement
Our mission is to empower leaders with the tools they need to navigate complex environments effectively. In doing so, we aim to help leaders unlock their full potential, empower others, and create environments where people can become the best versions of themselves.
Matthew runs programs through AGSM including Perenti, ATO Calvary, McDonald’s, DFAT, and many others.
Our Services
Empowering leaders to unlock their full potential.
Programmes
A structured, evidence-based pathway for teams and organisations to move from traditional trust models into relational trust and mutuality, guided by proven frameworks.
Executive Coaching
High-impact one-on-one or small group coaching for leaders to become the architects of mutuality in their organisations — aligning mindsets, relationships and culture.
Public Engagements
Keynotes, workshops and speaking engagements that bring the concept of mutuality to wider audiences — conferences, communities, leadership forums.
Process
Our process is designed to translate research and behavioural insight into practical organisational outcomes.
Collaboration
Through a collaborative diagnostic phase, we analyse your culture, leadership dynamics, and management systems to identify opportunities for improvement. We then design and implement a transformation plan aligned with your strategic objectives and people systems.
Framework
Using the Mutuality framework — an evidence-based model for cultivating relational trust — we ensure each intervention builds measurable impact across performance, engagement, and leadership capability.
Outcome
The outcome is a more adaptive organisation — one where trust, connection, and accountability become competitive advantages.
What Our Clients Say
“Matthew turns complexity into momentum.”
“I’ve seen his work forge relational trust at scale—exactly what cities and institutions need to deliver world-class outcomes. He equips leaders to think boldly and act responsibly, with rare humility and rigour.”
ADAM MATHER-BROWN
“Matthew blends evidence, empathy and edge.”
“His Mutuality framework and ‘Leadership Is Not Rocket Science’ practice lift leaders’ confidence and create safer, more adaptive teams that deliver real results. He’s a trusted partner in meaningful change.”
LESLEY MITCHELL
“A Golden Nugget for leaders.”
“After 43 years in the workforce (and still working) I know that this book fills a real gap for leaders. The words “high performing teams” are often used, but rarely do you get guidance on how to make this happen. Chapter 10 outlines six archetypes of the Modern Executive Manager. This is the golden nugget of this book as it provides a way to not only self reflect on your own leadership, but also how to work with and help each leadership type.”
LAWRENCE KIRK
Our Team
Matthew Byrne
Principle Facilitator
Matthew Byrne is co-author of Mutuality – The Future of Trust and Program Director of AGSM’s General Managers Program, where he also serves as adjunct faculty. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney and Harvard, Matthew helps organisations align personal leadership with corporate strategy, integrating HI–AI to amplify human judgement.
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He designs leadership development programmes, advises on business strategy, and coaches executives to navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver measurable performance. Over 25 years, he has partnered with corporate, government, and non-profit leaders to shift managers from process to strategic thinking and to mobilise people and resources for sustainable results.
Daniane Fernandes
Associate
Daniane Fernandes is a professional with a background in Engineering and a strong corporate experience in a global healthcare company.
She is currently pursuing a Master of Business in Australia. Passionate about people development and leadership, with a proven ability to analyze production reports and operational results to identify and eliminate manufacturing and maintenance issues — ensuring cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Throughout her journey, she has worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Safety, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, Laboratory, Procurement, and Warehouse, always striving for operational excellence.
Daniane brings a strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect macro business vision to operational details, ensuring alignment and execution at all levels.
Experience in leading and supporting Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), aiming to boost performance, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
