Who we are
Lead-Well exists at the intersection of leadership and mental wellbeing. We’re co-pilots in the work of building emotionally intelligent, steady, and connected leaders.
Everything we do is steeped in the belief that confident and self-aware leaders don’t just perform better; they help others do the same. Especially when the pressure’s on.
Lead-Well was born from a profoundly personal moment: a pause, a prolonged stint in a hospital bed after an extremely close call, and an unexpected exchange that changed everything.
Over a decade ago, after being hit by a car, our Founding Director, Peter, found himself hospitalised and at rock bottom – physically and emotionally. But it was the quiet presence of a stranger in the bed beside him that truly altered his path: an 80 year-old man who gave away all his jelly, but never his advice. He offered true presence and care. A simple act of human connection when it was needed most.
That encounter sparked the values that now sit at the heart of Lead-Well: presence, care, understanding, and the power of how we choose to show up for each other. Especially in tough moments.
What followed was a decade of learning, leading, and listening across a wide range of organisations, from start-ups to government and everything in between. Along the way, one sentiment kept surfacing: the quality of our leadership is shaped first by how well we know and support ourselves, and then by how we relate to and support others.
At our core is a people-first philosophy.
We believe –and not just believe, but know from our research– that leadership, workplace culture, performance, and mental wellbeing are inextricably linked.
We believe that a truly healthy culture where people thrive, where brilliant ideas flow, and where truly great work gets done, lives in the daily habits, conversations, and choices that shape how people show up and work together.
We’re values-led, purpose-obsessed, and relentlessly human in how we work: with curiosity, genuine care, and a deep commitment to making the complex simple and usable.
We’re not here to preach, or pretend we have all the answers. We’re here to ask better questions:
- What matters to you?
- How do you show up for yourself and others when the pressure’s on?
- Are your people truly performing, or just pushing through?
- What would it look like if your team had the tools to thrive, not just cope?
- What kind of impact do you want to have?
Meet Peter Seehusen
Founding Director
Peter is a coach, facilitator, and educator with over a decade of experience supporting leaders to lead themselves and others more effectively, especially under pressure.
He’s worked with organisations across the UK, Europe, the US, and Australia, blending academic insight with practical, grounded support. His approach is shaped by psychological and behavioural science, enriched by international experience, and rooted in the belief that leadership and wellbeing are inseparable.
Peter has helped clients across sectors, from government and finance to mining, education, healthcare and professional sport, build resilience, strengthen culture, and lead with greater clarity and impact.
His postgraduate research at the University of Melbourne explored how leadership culture impacts team wellbeing, an integral cornerstone of Lead-Well’s work today.
Specialist Focus Areas
- Leadership development
- Individual and team resilience
- Psychological safety
- Stress and burnout
- Organisational and culture change
Qualifications & Affiliations
- M.Ed (Leadership & Wellbeing), University of Melbourne
- B.AppSc & Education (Hons), RMIT University
- Professional Coach – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Member – International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
- Systemic Coaching – International Business Consultants
- Mindfulness Training – A/Prof Nicholas Van Dam
- Certificate – Building Mentally Healthy Communities (Beyond Blue)
Our Partners
The best things in life are shared, and great work never happens alone.We’re proud to stand alongside these organisations as partners in creating healthier, more connected workplaces:
Co-developers of the ‘Workplace Resilience Survey’, in partnership with the Department of Psychology at the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and King’s College London.
Founded by an award-winning team with over 60 years’ combined expertise across clinical psychology and data science, the POWR app provides actionable insights through benchmarking, tailored reporting, and dynamic dashboards.
Applying positive psychology and neuroscience in the workplace to help leaders, teams and organisations improve performance, drive innovation and achieve their full potential.
Deliver mental health and wellbeing programs to professional football clubs through to grassroots, specialising in community engagement, inclusivity and prevention.
Reach out
Let’s figure out what true support looks like for you and your team.
Contact us through the form below or at hello@leadwellcc.com