Develop Leaders Who Build High-Performing Teams
Leadership coaching and development for managers at every stage, from first-time leaders to senior executives.Based in Adelaide. Working with organisations across Australia.
Great Teams Start with Great Leadership
Most team problems are leadership problems in disguise.
Missed deadlines, conflict, low engagement, poor communication, these symptoms rarely improve with team-building events or one-off training.
Sustainable change happens when leaders develop the skills to drive transformation themselves.
That’s where I come in. I work directly with leaders to build the capabilities they need.
Practical skills like difficult conversations, delegation, and decision-making that create lasting impact on their teams.
How I Work With Leaders
Service 1 – Leadership Coaching
One-on-one coaching for managers ready to level up. Whether you’re learning to lead for the first time or navigating complex executive challenges, coaching adapts to your stage and your real situations.
Service 2 – Leader Integration
The first 90 days determine a new leader’s success. My integration program accelerates effectiveness, builds credibility quickly, and aligns new leaders with their teams from day one.
Service 3 – People Leadership Accelerator
A structured 6-session program designed specifically for new and emerging managers. Build essential people skills with clear frameworks, practical tools, and accountability.
Looking for a practical, scalable way to grow multiple managers at once?
The Lead12 Challenge guides managers through 12 weeks of practical, behaviour-focused leadership tasks that create lasting impact. Each challenge is simple, actionable, and designed to fit into real work, helping both new and seasoned managers grow stronger, one behaviour at a time. Find out more on the dedicated page Lead12Challenge
Transforming teams: The Leadership-first Method
Your team is struggling. Maybe it’s lack of engagement, constant conflicts, missed deadlines, or people avoiding knowledge sharing
You might have tried team building events, external facilitators, or management training. But here’s the brutal truth:
Most team interventions fail because they treat symptoms, not causes.
Transform Teams through Leaders:
♦ Sustainable change happens when leaders can drive transformation themselves
♦ Team dysfunction is usually a leadership challenge in disguise
♦ Real solutions require both leader development AND team intervention
♦ Lasting results come from empowering leaders, not external dependency
Find out more about Leadership Development!
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Coaching That Adapts to Your Leadership Stage
Just like your leadership challenges evolve, this coaching approach adapts to meet you where you are in your development journey.
Stage-Appropriate Development
New Leaders (either limited experience, promoted or joining a new team/organisation): Focus on foundation building, relationships, and early wins
Growing Leaders (2-5 years): Advanced skill development, influence building, and preparation for next level
Senior Leaders (5+ years):Strategic thinking, organisational impact, and legacy development
Coaching Philosophy
Accountability over advice – I hold you responsible for implementing what you learn, regardless of your leadership stage
Practical application – Focus is on practical and theory is to support the learning
Stage-specific focus – What you need as a new manager is different from what you need as a senior executive
Confidential partnership – Safe space to discuss sensitive leadership challenges at any level
Results orientation – We measure success by your effectiveness and impact at your leadership stage
Combining efforts to maximise learning potential
What high-potential leaders prefer in leadership development
There are three development experiences that high-potential leaders prefer: 85 percent want coaching—from internal and external coaches—to help them develop as leaders. 71 percent want instructor-led training to strengthen leadership skills. 56 percent want to use assessment to diagnose strengths and areas for improvement. (source https://www.ddiworld.com/global-leadership-forecast-2023#)
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Dealing with Workplace Conflict?
“Contrary to popular wisdom and behaviour, conflict is not a bad thing for a team. In fact, the fear of conflict is almost always a sign of problems.” Patrick Lencioni
The most important conversation you need to have is the one you’re avoiding.
I offer specialised conflict management coaching to help leaders address tensions, rebuild trust, and turn conflict into an opportunity for growth.
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