About Us

Aberrant Learning is a contemporary company established by Dr Desley Lodwick and Jim Ilievski (2020) in response to an increasingly complex social landscape where many of our cultural norms are closely and careful scrutinised and have been found wanting.

Research indicates unambiguously that most leadership programs fail. Too often, and despite good intentions, they are designed with content as the main feature rather than critical thinking and the flexibility to meet emerging needs. Instead, our programs bring wisdom and courage to life. Aligned to learning amidst complexity, they are geared to multiple perspectives, the assimilation of complex concepts, and address real-work problems and opportunities in ways that sustain progress over time.

Our coaching and programs are suitable when knowledge and training are not enough, and it is development that cultivates progress. The results of our work show up in improved working lives, improvements in collective leadership and organisational cultures that in turn promote healthy bottom lines.

In addition to in person programs, Aberrant has been delivering work virtually to clients around the world in our dedicated studio since our inception. We deliver webcasts, workshops, assessment debriefs, development sessions, individual coaching, cohort coaching, and have facilitated global online learning and development conferences.

Aberrant’s core team is global and eclectic — drawn from many backgrounds and cultures. We each are experienced in supporting people immersed in the challenges of work in ways that empower and expand wisdom and courage. We help people tackle the big challenges, create the space for change to occur, and support personal and organisational growth.