What our clients say
Greg Jennings
Chief Operations Officer, YMCA Victoria
Since we first began working with Linda in 2023, we’ve transformed our approach to innovation.
She has been a true partner, helping us integrate innovation into our way of working. Her deep expertise and adaptability have been invaluable in guiding us through this journey.
What truly sets Linda apart is her focus on innovation that drives measurable impact. She goes beyond training teams; she coaches them through real-world innovation projects, ensuring they deliver tangible, meaningful outcomes.
With Linda’s support, we are embedding Adaptology’s innovation frameworks into our organisation. These frameworks provide a structured approach to finding new ways to create more value for our customers, aligned with our goals and vision.
If you’re looking for a partner who will help you develop innovation as a core capability, we highly recommend working with Linda.
Lila Vandamme
Product Manager, REA Group
Dr Linda Sands delivered an exceptional keynote at our company event, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room.
Her delivery was nothing short of captivating — she brought energy, curiosity, and a genuine interest in engaging with her audience. Through her thought-provoking insights and eloquent storytelling, she skilfully broke down complex topics and encouraged us to challenge the status quo.
Linda created an environment where asking questions and thinking critically were not only encouraged but essential. Personally, her talk reshaped my perspective on innovation, showing me how it doesn’t just apply to big ideas or projects, but can also be integrated into our everyday lives.
If you’re looking for a speaker who inspires deeper thinking and drives real change in mindset, Dr Linda Sands is the one to call.
Anne Brown
Head of Program and Performance, Kingswim
Thank you for your support throughout this project. Your expertise and insights have provided us with valuable learnings and helped shape our approach in meaningful ways. We truly appreciate your leadership and direction.
A Top 10 Global Biopharmaceutical Company
Head of Innovation and Strategy, Australia & New Zealand
Since 2021, Linda has supported us as an innovation expert, playing a key role in strengthening the strategic discipline of our innovation approach.
Her guidance and coaching have challenged our teams to think critically, prioritise high-impact opportunities, switch between analytical and creative thinking depending on the task, and ensure decisions are data-informed.
Her ongoing influence continues to embed a culture of purposeful, strategic innovation across the organisation.
What our Book Club members say
Joey Calandra
Director Innovation and Emerging Technology, eHealth Division, Victorian Department of Health.
[Member since April 2021]
The Adaptology book club has introduced a dynamic and enriching layer to my professional growth.
Linda keeps each session fresh and engaging, using thoughtful frameworks and prompts that spark rich discussion and real insight.
The diverse reading list pushes me out of my usual orbit and into new ideas, helping me expand my leadership, innovation, and strategy toolkit.
I especially value the wide range of backgrounds in the group – the different perspectives add so much depth and energy to every conversation.
Ajit Ravindran
Cofounder and CEO, Lexexa Medical
[Member since September 2021]
The Book Club is such a refreshing space for real conversations about what innovation actually means in practice.
Linda brings together people who are curious, open, and willing to explore beyond the buzzwords.
Every session leaves me reflecting on my own work with new perspectives and energy.