Impact Advisory Studio — Carly Bush

Building leadership, governance and organisational capability in purpose‑driven organisations.

We believe that when we build capable leaders, we build capable organisations. Strong governance, confident leadership and clear strategy don't just strengthen organisations — they strengthen the communities they exist to serve.

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"Quite simply, we exist to help those who help others."
Carly Bush, Founder of Impact Advisory Studio

Carly Bush · Founder, Impact Advisory Studio

About

My name is Carly, and I believe in all things purpose.

For more than 25 years I've worked across finance, leadership, philanthropy, governance, boards and community impact.

Throughout my career I've had the privilege of working alongside organisations and leaders who are deeply committed to making a difference — leaders who show up every day with passion, determination and an unwavering commitment to creating impact.

What I've also seen is that while organisations invest heavily in delivering their services, they don't always invest enough in building the capability of the people leading them. That's why I created Impact Advisory Studio — to offer a practical, honest guide built from lived experience, for leaders who are navigating the highs, the lows and everything in between.

25+
Years in Leadership
6
Sectors of Experience
01
Capability Series, Underway

Services

Practical support for the people carrying the weight of leadership.

Every engagement is grounded in lived experience — honest, capability-first advice for CEOs, boards and teams in the purpose sector. Having led a not-for-profit myself, I'm conscious of NFP budgets and aim to keep my pricing reasonable and fair.

CEO Advisory & Coaching

One-to-one support for CEOs navigating uncertainty, difficult decisions and the loneliness that can come with leading from the top.

Board & Governance Support

Strengthening the relationship between boards and executives, so governance becomes a source of confidence rather than friction.

Leadership Capability Workshops

Practical, values-led sessions built on the Capability Framework — designed to build confidence, capability and resilience in leadership teams.

Speaking & Facilitation

Honest, experience-led conversations for conferences, retreats and staff days on leadership, resilience and purpose-driven culture.

The Capability Library

Practical tools for capable leadership.

A growing library of factsheets and guides for CEOs, boards and leadership teams — free to explore, with in-depth books for those who want to go further.

Free Factsheets & Tools

Free

CEO Essentials

Run the Role, Not Just the Day

  • CEO Weekly Planner
  • CEO–Chair Meeting Agenda
  • Decision-Making Framework
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Governance

Work Well With Your Board

  • Governance Health Check
  • Board Capability Checklist
  • CEO Performance Review Template
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Leadership

Strengthen How You Lead

  • Difficult Conversation Scripts
  • Delegation Framework
  • Leadership Reflection Journal
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Strategy & Performance

Turn Strategy Into Action

  • One-Page Strategy Template
  • Theory of Change Worksheet
  • Organisational Capability Assessment
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People & Culture

Lead Teams With Confidence

  • Executive Onboarding Checklist
  • Succession Planning Template
  • Culture Diagnostic
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Crisis & Complexity

Lead Through the Hard Moments

  • Funding Loss Response Checklist
  • Managing Board Conflict
  • CEO Wellbeing Toolkit
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New factsheets are added regularly as part of the Capability Library. Get in touch to be notified when new tools are released.

Books & Guides

For Sale
The Capability Series

The Capable CEO

Series One

Series One · $49 AUD

The Capable CEO

An honest look at the realities of modern leadership: the highs, the lows, the setbacks and the moments that shape us as leaders. Built from 25 years of lived experience, this book is designed to help you build confidence, capability and resilience as you lead your organisation with purpose.

  • Lead Yourself First: Values, Resilience & Imposter Syndrome
  • Capability Checkpoints to reflect on where you stand today
  • Practical actions you can take this week
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Priced with NFP budgets in mind — get in touch if a bulk rate for your board or team would help.

Coming Soon

The Capable Board

Series Two of The Capability Series, focused on governance and the board's role in organisational capability.

Coming Soon

The Capable Team

Series Three, exploring how capability and culture are built at every level of a purpose-driven organisation.

Coming Soon

Capability Insights

A monthly newsletter sharing practical leadership and governance insights from Carly's work in the sector.

Contact

Let's start a conversation.

If these pages, or a conversation, could help you make a difficult decision with more confidence, help your board become more effective, or simply remind you that you're not alone — get in touch.

Email

carly@impactadvisorystudio.com.au

Location

Australia · Working with purpose-driven organisations everywhere

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/carlybush