About Uncapped Potential.
We have been harnessing the power of emotional intelligence and sculpting high performing cultures built on trust, authenticity and purpose, for more than 30 years.
HOW IT BEGAN
We didn’t set out to start a business.
We first met more than a decade ago, working together in corporate roles where the stakes were high, the pace relentless, and the expectations uncompromising. Different backgrounds, complementary strengths, yet instantly aligned in how we thought about leadership, culture, and performance.
We both believed the same thing, long before it became fashionable: that commercial success and people centric leadership are not competing priorities - they’re inseparable.
Where others saw “soft skills,” we saw hard outcomes. Where process dominated, we pushed for judgement, courage, and clarity. Where performance conversations were avoided or diluted, we leaned in constructively, honestly, and with care.
Over the years, the pattern repeated itself. We were called into the tough issues. The moments of reset. The cultural inflection points. The “we need to fix this properly” conversations.
Colleagues, peers, executives, boards, people who had seen the impact of our work up close, kept asking the same question: “why don’t you take this on the road!” and “why isn’t this approach more widely available?”
The answer, for a long time, was simple: we were deep in the work. Building, leading, fixing, transforming from the inside.
Until the moment arrived when the opportunity and the timing aligned.
When it did, we didn’t hesitate.
We stepped out of corporate life and into something deliberately different.
HR Business Partner (now Uncapped Human Resources) was born to shift the HR profession beyond compliance and administration into a true commercial partnership and strategic influence.
Uncapped Potential focusses on leaders and teams where emotional intelligence, accountability, and performance coexist to build dynamic performance environments.
Together, the two brands reflect the same philosophy; results and people matter and emotional Intelligence is a superpower.
What started as a shared way of working has become a shared body of work. And while the setting has changed, from internal roles to trusted advisors, the intent has not, because as career leaders, not career consultants, we know how to drive change - we’ve been there!
INSPIRING LEADERS AND ORGANISATIONS TO IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL
Combined experience developing strategy to building high performing cultures & leaders.
400+
Repeat client engagement and ongoing partnerships.
100%
45 years
Leaders utilising insights from Human Synergistics emotional intelligence tools.
500+
1,253
HR leaders using our emotional intelligence model in HR strategy and practice.
Leaders using Coach. purposeful conversations.
As career leaders, not career consultants, we know how to drive change - we’ve done the job!
With decades in the trenches, navigating organisational complexities, market demands and leadership dynamics, we’ve gained powerful insights and proven strategies that drive lasting, tangible results.
Through our lived experience we know that textbook theories and fleeting trends don’t create real impact.
We bring big thinking to generate new ideas, identify blind spots, and avoid complacency for sustainable results.
OUR TEAM
Marnie Brokenshire
30+ years Corporate HR, Risk, Governance
18 years at C-Suite
EXPERTISE
Strategy, Culture, Leadership
Human Resources
Emotional Intelligence
Governance & Risk
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Marnie is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 30 years of leadership in strategy, human resources, governance, and organisational transformation. Her expertise spans complex domains, including industrial relations, safety, risk management, and leadership development, where she has consistently driven cultural and operational excellence.
With extensive commercial and operational experience across diverse industries and stages of growth, Marnie’s sharp business and financial acumen uniquely positions her to challenge conventional thinking and deliver innovative solutions. Her leadership has often extended beyond HR, encompassing strategic oversight in procurement, cash flow management, process optimisation, and customer experience delivery, showcasing her versatility and strategic foresight.
One of Marnie’s most significant achievements is developing and championing a contemporary, commercial HR approach that aligns people strategies with tangible commercial outcomes.
Equally, she takes pride in mentoring emerging and executive leaders, many of whom have advanced to pivotal executive roles, leaving a legacy of impactful leadership development.
Having worked across Australia and internationally, Marnie is adept at navigating cultural and geographical complexities. Her inclusive approach and ability to inspire high-performing cultures have made her a trusted advisor and transformative leader committed to driving sustained organisational success.
Qualifications: BLaws, GDLP, PostGrad Human Resources & Industrial Relations, GradDip Change Management, Strategy IQ Harvard Business School, GAICD, Certified Human Synergistics Facilitator, Daniel Goleman Emotional Intelligence Facilitator
Nicole Mathers
12+ years Corporate
Senior Executive Leader
EXPERTISE
People Strategy, Culture, Leadership
Human Resources
Emotional Intelligence
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Nicole is a senior Human Resources leader with deep expertise in organisational change, culture development, employee relations, and strategies to elevate the employee experience. Her career spans a diverse range of dynamic, highly regulated industries, including FMCG, retail, disability services, marine, rail, aviation, local government, tourism, and hospitality, where she has consistently delivered impactful people strategies.
Known for her strong commercial acumen, Nicole adeptly balances the complexities and competing priorities of executive leadership, providing tailored solutions that align with organisational objectives. She is a trusted advisor and coach, respected for her ability to deliver measurable returns on human capital investments even in challenging environments.
Nicole’s true passion lies in coaching business leaders to excel. She empowers them to leverage data and analytics to drive meaningful change, elevate performance, and adopt situational leadership approaches that inspire both people and purpose. Her work transforms careers by aligning individuals’ core motivations with their strengths, fostering emotional intelligence, and enhancing their influence and impact as leaders.
A catalyst for cultural and organisational success, Nicole brings a blend of strategic insight, empathy, and pragmatism to her work, creating environments where people and businesses thrive.
Qualifications: B.HRM, GradDip IR, B.BusMgmt & Tourism, Certified Human Synergistics Facilitator, Accredited Korn Ferry Remuneration Practitioner
Andrew (Andy) Bousie
35+ years Corporate Leader + CEO
Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
EXPERTISE
CEO Mentoring
Strategy & Growth
Board Evaluation
Interim CEO
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Andy is a seasoned CEO with 35+ years of experience leading large teams and driving transformational change across Retail, Wholesale, and Manufacturing.
Andy has held Managing Director and CEO roles for global retail powerhouses, earning a reputation for navigating complex business environments and delivering profit turnarounds, operational excellence, high performing cultures, and sustainable growth.
Known for his emotional intelligence and strategic vision, Andy excels in restructuring businesses, optimising brand portfolios, and executing innovative growth strategies. Now leading his own consulting business, and working with Uncapped Potential, he advises organisations on strategic transformation, brand development, and leadership effectiveness while serving as a Non-Executive Director across multiple industries.
A dedicated mentor, Andy has spent the past four years with Kilfinan, guiding emerging leaders and seasoned CEOs in the not-for-profit sector. He also partners with businesses that share his commitment to innovation, emotionally intelligent leadership, and sustainable success.
Qualifications: B.Bus, Marketing