About

Empowering Frontline Leaders for a Healthier, More Productive Workplace

At Welnest, we believe that wellbeing and productivity should not be competing priorities – rather they’re complementary forces that drive sustainable success. Founded by Gary Calwell, a seasoned Organisational Change Lead with over three decades of experience across industries – from banking and energy to government and education, Welnest is dedicated to helping organisations build resilient, balanced, and high-performing teams.

With a career anchored in IT and business transformation, Gary has led change initiatives in some of Australia’s most complex environments. His expertise spans project and change management, process improvement, coaching, and training – making him uniquely positioned to support frontline leaders in navigating the challenges of modern workplaces.

Gary’s background includes partnerships with leading consulting firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC, and hands-on experience in projects ranging from small initiatives to $100M+ transformations. His qualifications in engineering, human resources development, project management, and change management underpin a pragmatic, people-first approach to leadership development.

Whether you’re a frontline leader looking to grow, or an organisation seeking to improve culture and performance, Welnest offers practical support to help you build sustainable success.