Johann Van der Nest

Senior Consultant

  • Master of Commerce (Organisational Psychology) – University of Stellenbosch

Johann is a Senior Consultant based in Sydney with a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology.

He brings 15 years of experience across organisational development, culture transformation, leadership capability building, and change management within large, complex organisations spanning financial services, government, consulting, and infrastructure sectors.

Johann’s expertise includes designing and delivering learning and OD interventions that drive performance and engagement, leading mental health and wellbeing initiatives to promote psychological safety and reduce burnout and providing strong leadership and coaching to support individual and team growth.

He has extensive experience in both face-to-face and virtual facilitation, employing an engaging and collaborative style to connect with diverse audiences.

Johann excels in systems thinking and strategic planning, using behavioural insights and design thinking to solve organisational challenges.

He leads transformation programs that enhance culture, leadership, and employee wellbeing, resulting in healthier, high-performing workplaces and reduced burnout.

As an experienced facilitator, Johann brings a calm, reflective, and inclusive style to both in-person and virtual environments.

Whether working with small groups or senior leaders, he creates psychologically safe spaces for meaningful dialogue, experimentation, and growth.

His ability to quickly build trust and translate complexity into clear, actionable steps makes him a valuable partner in times of change.

Johann believes that creating environments where people feel safe, connected, and valued enables them to fully engage and thrive, benefiting both individuals and organisations.