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We Affect Positive Change by
helping People and Organisations
reach their full Potential

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From Strategy to Realisation - We are with You

Our Purpose

To transform organisational potential into measurable performance through strategy and implementation.
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Our Vision

A boutique strategy to implementation consultancy, focussed on bringing client strategies to life. Centered on the most impactful issues facing Government, Defence, Health, Banking, Resources, Energy and Society.
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Our Values

We believe every organisation has untapped potential - the capacity to achieve more, serve better, and create greater impact. Our expertise lies in identifying that potential and systematically transforming it into measurable results through rigorous strategy development and disciplined, innovative implementation.
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We roll up our sleeves and turn complex visions into working reality
Where others see complexity as a barrier, we see it as where the real value lives

We find what’s already there and create the conditions for it to flourish

We measure our success by whether it’s still working months, years or decades after we leave

We unleash human energy to make it happen

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Purpose

To transform organisational potential into measurable performance through strategy and implementation.
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Vision

A boutique strategy to implementation consultancy, focussed on bringing client strategies to life. Centered on the most impactful issues facing Government, Defence, Health, Banking, Resources, Energy and Society.
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Values

We believe every organisation has untapped potential - the capacity to achieve more, serve better, and create greater impact. Our expertise lies in identifying that potential and systematically transforming it into measurable results through rigorous strategy development and disciplined, innovative implementation.
We roll up our sleeves and turn complex visions into working reality
Where others see complexity as a barrier, we see it as where the real value lives
We find what’s already there and create the conditions for it to flourish
We measure our success by whether it’s still working months, years or decades after we leave
We unleash human energy to make it happen

Our Story

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Potenture’s foundations are built on decades of deep expertise in strategy, transformation, organisational design, and human performance, with a proven track record of turning complex visions into operational reality.​
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1999
Our foundations trace back to Escensio Consulting, established by Galia Cornish. Over nearly two decades, Escensio built a reputation for evidence-based, human-centered approaches to major reform and complex change, consistently delivering tangible outcomes through large-scale strategy and implementation programs.
2017 -2021
Galia served as CEO of a large consultancy, growing it to over 500 professionals serving government and commercial clients. She then returned to her roots in strategy and implementation advisory.

In parallel, Julian spent 15 years as a senior strategist and transformation leader across leading firms, shaping and delivering strategy-led implementations across Government, Defence, Financial Services, and other sectors.

2025
Galia and Julian joined forces to launch Potenture as a national boutique strategy-to-implementation consultancy. Together, they bring a unique combination: Galia's deep expertise in organisational transformation and Julian's leadership in enterprise strategy and operating model change.
Beyond
We focus on sectors where complexity and implementation intersect. Our approach goes beyond strategy and design to encompass the full implementation journey, ensuring organisations have the systems, processes, and capabilities needed for long-term success.

Our Story

Potenture’s foundations are built on decades of deep expertise in strategy, transformation, organisational design, and human performance, with a proven track record of turning complex visions into operational reality.​
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1999
Our foundations trace back to Escensio Consulting, established by Galia Cornish. Over nearly two decades, Escensio built a reputation for evidence-based, human-centered approaches to major reform and complex change, consistently delivering tangible outcomes through large-scale strategy and implementation programs.
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2017 -2021
Galia served as CEO of a large consultancy, growing it to over 500 professionals serving government and commercial clients. She then returned to her roots in strategy and implementation advisory.

In parallel, Julian spent 15 years as a senior strategist and transformation leader across leading firms, shaping and delivering strategy-led implementations across Government, Defence, Financial Services, and other sectors.
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2025
Galia and Julian joined forces to launch Potenture as a national boutique strategy-to-implementation consultancy. Together, they bring a unique combination: Galia's deep expertise in organisational transformation and Julian's leadership in enterprise strategy and operating model change.
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Beyond
We focus on sectors where complexity and implementation intersect. Our approach goes beyond strategy and design to encompass the full implementation journey, ensuring organisations have the systems, processes, and capabilities needed for long-term success.

Our Founders

United in our passion for bringing strategy to life and creating meaningful change within the consulting industry. Galia and Julian's collaborative leadership combines Galia's c-suite and Julian's top tier strategy credentials with deep end to end specialist experience in strategy design and realisation. 

Galia Cornish

APAC Regional Consulting Leader
For over two decades, Galia has developed and delivered strategies across culture, leadership, operating models, and organisational capability.

She holds an MBA and Master of Psychology (Business/Organisational) and serves on several advisory boards.

What drives her: Creating strategies people can actually execute and building their capability to do it.

Dr Julian Ballard

National Consulting Leader
Julian specialises in enterprise strategy development and large-scale implementation across complex environments. His distinctive capability lies in translating strategic intent into operational reality through disciplined execution.

He holds a BSc (Hons), PhD, MBA, Diploma of Military Leadership, and Passed Staff Course qualifications.

What drives him: helping organisations and people deliver value and impact to their stakeholders across government and industry.

Ecosystem of Expertise

We bring deep expertise across the complete strategy-to-implementation journey
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Our comprehensive ecosystem of expertise spans the complete strategy-to-implementation lifecycle, bringing together specialists across every critical business function and aligned to our priority sectors.
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This integrated network includes our:
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Culture Agency for cultural development
School of Leadership for leadership development
Specialists in data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, and cyber security.
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This end-to-end expertise means we can guide you seamlessly from strategic vision to delivered value, with the rigor to develop robust strategies, the discipline to implement them successfully, and the ongoing support to sustain results.

Ecosystem of Expertise

We bring deep expertise across the complete strategy-to-implementation journey
Our comprehensive ecosystem of expertise spans the complete strategy-to-implementation lifecycle, bringing together specialists across every critical business function and aligned to our priority sectors.
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This integrated network includes our:
Culture Agency for organisational transformation
School of Leadership for executive development
Specialists in data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, and cyber security.
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This end-to-end expertise means we can guide you seamlessly from strategic vision to delivered value, with the rigor to develop robust strategies, the discipline to implement them successfully, and the ongoing support to sustain results.

Our Capabilities

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We bring deep expertise across the complete strategy-to-implementation journey
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Managed Services
As organisations increasingly seek sustained implementation support. Our managed services ensue continuity, governance, and momentum throughout complex multi-year strategic initiatives
  • Program Management Office (PMO)
  • Change Management Office (CMO)
  • Transformation Management Office (TMO)
Strategic Development
  • Enterprise strategy
  • Operating model design
  • Value proposition development
  • Cost & efficiency transformation
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Innovation frameworks
  • Growth strategy
  • Acceleration of growth outcomes
Implementation Design
  • Change strategy
  • Program architecture
  • Value realisation planning
  • Risk management
  • Governance frameworks
  • Capability requirements
Delivery Execution
  • Project delivery methodology
  • Benefits realisation
  • Performance tracking
  • Continuous improvement
  • Integration management
  • Quality assurance
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Impact Commitment

We focus on strategy and implementation work that improves critical systems serving millions of Australians.
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Impact Pillars

Delivering on National Priorities
Our work in government, health, banking, resources, and energy helps organisations execute strategies that matter, improving efficiency, equity, and responsiveness in systems our society depends on.
Building Internal Capability
Many strategies fail not because they're wrong, but because organisations lack implementation capability. We build the internal capacity to execute strategic change successfully and sustain it.
Developing People Through Delivery
Every implementation is ultimately delivered by people. We develop capability throughout the delivery journey, creating lasting value well beyond project completion.
Transferring Cross-Sectoral Best Practice
Strategic challenges often share common patterns across sectors. We bring proven implementation approaches from one domain to accelerate success in another.
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Working with Government

We are members of panels and have alliance and access arrangements that cover each tier of Government along with many major corporations.

As a 100% Australian SME we can be directly engaged for procurements valued up to $500,000.
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Three Steps To Success

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The Potenture Impact Flow

Potenture serves as a catalyst for positive change that extends far beyond the boundaries of our client engagements, contributing to more effective institutions and ultimately, a more equitable and sustainable society.
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Each pillar reinforces the other, creating a comprehensive approach that addresses both structural challenges and human elements needed for lasting transformation.

Intelligent Success Model

Introducing our Intelligent Success Model, a people centric model that supports top consultants and ambitious clients to achieve exceptional professional and business growth.  Our model focuses on community, insight and personalised guidance to ensure success at every step for everyone.
For Clients

Uplift and Outcomes

We uplift your capabilities and deliver outcomes that ensure your professional and organisational success.  

Our Potenture Phased Capability Transfer Model achieves exceptional internal growth and overcomes the real barriers to sustained change. 
For Consultants

Growth and Belonging

We are a growth community offering peer review, coaching and methodology support alongside freedom, belonging and recognition. 

Our Potenture Programs grow consulting expertise and deliver a quality client experience.
Philosophy

Being Better

Founded by seasoned consulting professionals, who have experienced the pro's and con's of existing consulting models.  We're making change.

Our Potenture Intelligent Success Model creates growth and uplift for everyone
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Our Culture. Our Power.

Potenture strives to build a culture that empowers our team to be creative, independent and transformative. Our passionate team is what enables us to bring a unique and adaptive approach to many industries.
We believe what makes us different is our strength and with a diverse team we strive to create inclusive, effective and equitable outcomes for everyone. 

Meet our Founder & CEO

"Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better."
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Leading organisations through transformation can feel like standing at a crossroads – each decision carrying significant weight, each change affecting countless lives. As a leader, you're tasked not just with making choices, but with bringing your entire organisation along on the journey.

It's a responsibility that often feels isolating at the top.

This understanding led me to establish Potenture. Our name combines "potential" and "future" – because we believe in unlocking what's possible when leaders have the right support. Through two decades of working alongside C-suite executives, I've learned that meaningful transformation isn't just about change; it's about building lasting clarity and confidence.

We've built our approach through hands-on experience, combining proven methods with practical solutions. We don't just advise – we partner with you, transforming complex challenges into clear paths forward. What sets us apart is our focus on sustainable results. We measure success not just by immediate outcomes, but by your team's ability to confidently navigate future challenges.

The transformations we've guided have shown that with the right support, periods of uncertainty become opportunities for growth. We've seen overwhelmed executives become confident decision-makers and challenging transitions become catalysts for positive change.

If you're facing organisational changes or seeking strategic clarity, remember that seeking support isn't a sign of weakness – it's a strategic choice that demonstrates foresight. Let's explore how we can help you build a more resilient, successful organisation.

Committed to your success

Galia Cornish
Founder & CEO, Potenture and School of Leadership

  Approved Supplier

We are an approved supplier to Government and prequalified across multi-agency access arrangements. 

Why choose Potenture?

Potenture has a wide range of skills and expertise across numerous sectors of industries.

  100% Aussie SME

We are 100% Australian Owned Small to Medium Sized Enterprise and subject to exemption threshold for procurement of $500,000. 

Independent

We don't align ourselves with any particular technologies and don't take commissions for selling licences. We are agnostic, impartial and 100% client above the line focussed. 
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Our Values

Our values reflect our purpose and direction, they are central to who we are.
Expertise Driven Excellence
Deep domain knowledge and specialised capability, professional mastery and personal growth
Entrepreneurial Collaboration
Harnessing individual drive and initiative while fostering purposeful teamwork
Inclusive Belonging
Every member feels valued, connected and empowered to authentically contribute
Client Impact Obsession
Dedication to transformational outcomes, where success is measured by depth and sustainabilty of the impact we create for our clients
Sustainable Growth
Ambition tempered by conscious intentionality to create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Our Values

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Expertise Driven Excellence
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Entrepreneurial Collaboration
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Authenticity
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Client Impact Obsession
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Continuous Evolution
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Our Panels

We are members of these two panels.

Our Values

Our values reflect our purpose and direction, they are central to who we are.
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Expertise Driven Excellence
Deep domain knowledge and specialised capability, professional mastery and personal growth
Entrepreneurial Collaboration
Harnessing individual drive and initiative while fostering purposeful teamwork
Inclusive Belonging
Every member feels valued, connected and empowered to authentically contribute
Client Impact Obsession
Dedication to transformational outcomes, where success is measure by depth and sustainabilty of the impact we create for our clients
Sustainable Growth
Ambition tempered by intentionality, always seeking to generate lasting value and positive outcomes for all stakeholders