FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Strategic Operations Leader | Emergency & Security Expert | Specialist in High-Stakes Environments

Dwayne is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience operating at the intersection of security, emergency management, and high-performance leadership across military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Beginning his career as a Soldier, Dwayne developed the discipline, adaptability, and team-first mindset that would underpin his approach to leadership. He transitioned into policing, where he made his way up to the level of Detective and working in the position of a Detective Sergeant, leading major investigations and developing advanced capability in risk analysis, crisis response, and human behaviour under pressure. His expertise in investigative interviewing and strategic thinking made him a trusted operator in complex, high-risk environments.

Dwayne then moved into the corporate and industrial space, where he has held senior roles overseeing security, emergency management, compliance, and operational risk. Most recently, he has been responsible for the security and emergency management function at one of Australia’s largest coal export terminals — a role requiring clear-headed leadership, cross-agency coordination, and operational excellence in a 24/7 high-consequence environment.

He holds numerous advanced qualifications, including Strategic Leadership, Crisis Leadership, Security Risk Management, Emergency Management, Workplace Health and Safety, and Public Safety. These are backed by lived experience where decisions carry weight and leadership is tested under real-world pressure.

Across every role, Dwayne has built a reputation for clear strategic insight, decisive leadership, and the ability to build systems, teams, and outcomes that thrive under complexity. Whether navigating critical incidents, designing risk frameworks, or leading teams toward peak performance, his approach is grounded, structured, and results driven.

GradDipStratLead, GradDipCrisisLead, AdvDipBus, AdvDipLeadMgt, DipSecRiskMgt, DipPubSaf(EM), DipWHS,

Senior Consultant

Combat Medic | Resilience & Leadership Specialist | High-Performance Under Pressure

McQuilty is a decorated veteran and leadership professional with nearly two decades of military service in some of the world’s most high-pressure and complex environments. Renowned for his resilience, courage, and composure under fire, McQuilty brings a wealth of lived experience in leadership, trauma response, and human performance in extreme conditions.

Beginning his career in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, McQuilty served on multiple overseas deployments including East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan. As a frontline combat medic, he led medical teams and conducted lifesaving interventions under fire, earning the prestigious Nursing Service Cross for his actions in 2004. In 2011, during a mission in Afghanistan, McQuilty was seriously wounded in an IED attack – a defining moment that would test his character and determination in profound ways.

What followed was a long and gruelling journey of recovery, rehabilitation, and ultimately reinvention. Drawing on the same mindset and discipline that had defined his military career, McQuilty emerged with a renewed purpose: to share the lessons of resilience, perspective, and mental toughness forged in battle with teams and leaders across civilian life.

Today, McQuilty is a sought-after speaker and coach who delivers deeply human and highly practical insights on performing under pressure, leading with clarity, and building unshakable teams. His presentations blend raw personal experience with structured leadership principles – making them uniquely relatable for high-performance environments like professional sport, defence, and emergency services.

From battlefield trauma to boardroom performance, McQuilty's story and message resonate with those operating in the arena – where clarity, courage, and composure separate success from failure.

BSpExSc, AdvDipLeadMgt, DipPubSaf(EM)

Senior Consultant

Neuroscience Educator | Military Veteran | Specialist in Mental Fitness & Behavioural Change

Kieran is a leader in mental fitness and behavioural change, combining over a decade of military service with academic training in neuroscience and psychology to build resilience, performance, and wellbeing in high-stakes environments.

Beginning his career as an Army Engineer, Kieran served for 12 years in the Australian Defence Force, including multiple operational deployments. It was here that he developed the mental discipline, problem-solving ability, and team cohesion mindset that continue to shape his approach to leadership and human performance.

Following his military career, Kieran transitioned into the mental health and education space, where he has worked across government, corporate, and community sectors. His work has included frontline roles supporting veterans through Open Arms, as well as designing and delivering mental health programs tailored to the needs of high-pressure industries like mining and construction. His unique combination of lived experience and academic expertise allows him to connect deeply with individuals and teams, turning complex neuroscience into practical tools that improve decision-making, stress management, and long-term psychological strength.

Kieran holds formal qualifications in psychology and neuroscience, including a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and continues to deepen his knowledge through both research and frontline experience. He is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and advisor on issues of resilience, leadership, and mental health in demanding environments.

Across every role, Kieran brings authenticity, clarity, and a calm presence grounded in lived experience. Whether he’s working with veterans, coaching leaders, or equipping teams to perform under pressure, his mission is clear: to strengthen minds, support transitions, and create environments where people thrive under challenge.

BSc(Psych), MSc(Neuro)