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Rhonda Andrews

Founder, Principal Senior Psychologist & Managing Director, Barrington Centre

Rhonda Andrews is the Founder, Principal Senior Psychologist and Managing Director of the National Psychological and Consultancy Company, Barrington Centre. With 30 years of experience in crisis management, Leadership and team building, workplace engagement and consequence management, Rhonda is an in-demand speaker, facilitator, and corporate trainer.

Rhonda is passionate about building capabilities in existing employees, leading to an increase in productivity and engagement. Rhonda’s insights incorporate a deep understanding of human nature, alongside evidence-driven methodologies.

Her focus uses proven techniques to help Executive Leaders and staff in Retirement Living & Aged Care develop skills amidst a variety of workplace challenges, including:

  • Increased demands from residents and customers
  • Reputational branding, risk mitigation and management
  • Psychological safety of staff – navigating difficult behaviours
  • Staff engagement to increase retention and mitigate employee turnover and absenteeism

With an engaging, direct and always refreshing speaking style, Rhonda has a unique ability to tap into the issues of the day and deliver insight-driven, solution-focused presentations. Rhonda provides proactive psychology and people support and training to ensure that Managers, decision-makers and staff members can collectively address and resolve challenges. Subsequently, this builds capability and strategies for sustainability and continuous business growth in tightly regulated work environments, such as Aged Care and Retirement Living.

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