one on one coaching testimonials
She challenged my thoughts, she challenged my mindset.
We had really honest conversations, but we also had fun along the way because if we didn't have fun, it didn't feel like we were going to have joint success."
YVONNE RICHARDSON, STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO CMO, CBA
"I met Leigh when I became redundant at the beginning of the Pandemic"
Leigh helped me identify and prioritise my personal values. I also learnt that i didn't have to compromise which was a really big thing for me... The result was that I got a huge increase in my self confidence..."
ANGIE WOTHERSPOON, CLIENT EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR, HAIRYDOG
Leigh shares our ambition and focus on culture and people being a priority
Leigh brings a valuable blend of accurate insight, resourcefulness and really practical tools in her approach."
Kristy Camarillo -
Head of People & Culture
‘She had an immediate effect on me’
‘The first session I had with her had an immediate effect on me. I was able to see why I was unhappy with my previous career choices. Having this clarity has helped me assess all parts of my life. Leigh doesn’t have any pre-conceptions, emotional baggage, expectations, sensitive no-go areas. Her only concern is you and what’s right for you.’
Kouhei, ex Marketing now Teacher, Career Direction client
‘A well-read, insightful and empathetic coach’
‘Leigh’s approach centres on creating clarity around your values and using the output as a compass to guide life choices, professional and personal. If you are looking for a well read, insightful and empathetic coach to support a transition I would highly recommend Leigh. Her guidance was a fundamental part of me successfully navigating one of the most significant career changes I have undertaken.’
Lisanne, General Manager - Marketing, Executive Coaching client
‘I always felt extremely motivated after seeing Leigh’
‘Leigh is a wonderful coach. She is calm and methodical and listens closely. I went to Leigh at a time when I felt I was at career crossroads – she helped me clarify what I loved doing and to value my skills. I always felt extremely motivated after seeing Leigh. She enabled me to clarify my values, set new goals and achieve them. Leigh had a direct impact on not only my career but on my personal life too. I can’t recommend Leigh more highly’.
Sian, Senior Researcher, Career Direction client
‘I’ve really enjoyed my time working with Leigh.’
‘She provided a clear road-map to personal and collective business success. She marries a good understanding of theory with a real understanding of day to day operations and realities. I became better able to manage internal and external stakeholders, manage uncertainty, plus navigate and understand periods of change. Leigh creates a real and meaningful connection with her clients to help them to excel in business and the wider world.’
Luke, Managing Director, Executive Coaching client
‘Leigh is amazing at pushing to you find the real issues’
‘I didn’t know how much I needed these sessions until we got into doing the work. This has completely transformed who I am both in my professional life and personal. I am a more well-rounded employee, colleague, wife and friend due to the hard work we accomplished together. Leigh is amazing at pushing you to find what the ‘real’ issues are, offering tried and tested tricks whilst keeping those lightbulb moments coming with each and every conversation. I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone who is ready and willing to do the work. Trust me, it’s worth it.’
Kate-Jane, Client Services Director, Executive Coaching client
‘Super charge your leadership ability.’
‘Stepping into a people leadership role for the first time in your career can be daunting, but Leigh gave me the support to go through this transition with confidence. She is a master at calling out the assumptions, while providing tools and processes to help strengthen your capabilities.’
Olivia - Marketing Manager - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh helped me understand the difference between managing and leading,’
‘Offering invaluable resources and personalised support. I have noticed an instant shift in my mindset and approach to challenges, and now have a clearer vision on who I want to be when mentoring the next generation of marketers.’
Ashleigh - Account Director - Leadership Coaching Client
‘I LOVE MY COACH!’
‘She’s so calm and grounded and just so smart and inspiring. She’s honestly helped me through a really change-filled year career wise. I couldn’t be more blown away by the concept and reality of a coach - I’m fully converted and full to the brim with gratitude for this.’
Rosie - Head of Loyalty - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh's style allowed me to open up and talk honestly about my challenges.’
‘She offered empathy and excellent techniques to help me better navigate tough conversations and the different personalities that you encounter in any professional environment.’
Emma - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh is a fantastic coach!’
‘I was struggling with confidence in my role and communication with my senior leaders. Leigh's in-depth, thought provoking sessions really helped me to reflect on my feelings and situations, and gave me the confidence to grow and back myself.’
Bronwyn - Executive Assistant - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh is an inspiring coach’
‘Her mission is to help others show up as their best selves in life, relationships and work. She helps you navigate through challenges and create balance at work, and in life. I highly recommend working with Leigh.’
Imogen - Marketing Manager - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Working with Leigh has been an absolute game-changer’
‘I cannot emphasise enough the positive impact she has had on my life. Her kindness and genuine care for her clients are evident from the moment you meet her. She creates a safe and supportive space to help you pinpoint your core values and unleash a part of yourself you never knew existed.’
Marisa - Marketing Manager - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh is an intuitive coach who takes the time to truly listen.’
'Her coaching style is the perfect mix of inspiration, empathy, support and pragmatic advice. I have come through my coaching sessions with clarity and a path of action for my leadership growth.'
Amelia - Head of Digital - Leadership Coaching Client
‘I experienced countless eureka moments that shifted my perspective and opened up new possibilities.’
‘Leigh has an incredible knack for guiding you through self-reflection and introspection, allowing you to uncover hidden talents, passions, and ambitions. She helped me pave my own way and embark on a dream that I had previously considered impossible.’
Clare - Client Relationship Director - Leadership Coaching Client
‘Leigh always provides insight from a wider perspective’
'We have engaged Leigh to coach some of our most senior leaders, with great success and feedback. Leigh always provides insight from a wider perspective on how our approach to people impacts the whole organisation beyond the people she is directly working with. Her balance of leadership coaching, wellbeing practices and experience in the industry ensures she delivers expert guidance to our team.’
Melanie, National Head of Talent, JWT
‘We’ve benefited significantly from her knowledge and guidance.’
‘Leigh coached the executive team and myself during a period of significant change and transformation. She brought to the team a balanced approach of theory underpinned by research and practical sessions/workshops to take us on a journey to getting ‘back on track’ and becoming a high performing team. Leigh readily adapts her communication and coaching style to get the best out of the individuals and we’ve benefited significantly from her knowledge and guidance.’
Anny, Managing Director, Mediacom Melbourne
‘We have seen individuals grow into strong leaders and teams become united’
‘Leigh has worked with our local management teams to create alignment of beliefs and values, strong leadership behaviours, purpose and unity. We have seen individuals grow into strong leaders and teams become united and successful in leading our business forward. Leigh’s approach is one of collaboration, honesty and trust with progression and transformation at the heart. We value her passion, care and skill and look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.’
Alaina, National Director of People & Culture, Mediacom
‘Your input… helped foster high engagement’
‘Everyone is incredibly thrilled with the response overall, but primarily with people’s engagement around the values, mission and strategic direction of the organisation. Much of this had to do with the inaugural all staff offsite, where your education and facilitation to garner the team's input and ideas into our values, behaviours and strategic priorities helped foster high engagement.’
Fiona, National Director, People & Culture, The Stroke Foundation
‘People say change is hard, but it is much more achievable when you have Leigh as your coach.’
‘Leigh coached me as part of the Leadership Program run at Tonkin, and at a time I was going through a period of deep reflection about my Leadership style. Leigh’s guidance around aligning with my values and techniques to manage difficult conversation has been immensely valuable. Leigh is truly an authentic and empathetic coach, with a unique style of getting one to think about their goals and help identifying gaps that need to be bridged to achieve them.’
Baseel - CFO - Leadership Coaching Client
‘She is a dream to work with.’
‘Leigh’s expertise extends far beyond coaching and mentoring into business strategy and execution. She’s a master at connecting the right people internally to solve complex problems and encourages individuals to deliver value to the organisation far beyond their role, and in turn set themselves up for success career wise. Leigh is collaborative, calm and quietly influential. She takes the time to understand your business and the challenges associated with growth and works her magic by creating clear plans where expectations are outlined and there’s mutual buy-in from those delivering. She is a dream to work with.’
Lauren, Marketing Manager, Culture Amp
‘Focuses on how to deliver the best experience for our people’
‘Leigh understands our ambition, and provides a blend of accurate insight, resourcefulness and practical tools in her approach. She’s helped us successfully launch our employee value proposition, set up the process for how we attract and welcome new people, and co-created our learning & development platform. Her way of working is collaborative and focused on how to deliver the best experience for our people. Leigh has been supportive and generously offered guidance across several areas.’
Kristy, Head of People & Culture, The Royals
‘Inspirational and engaging’
‘Leigh’s approach is kind, generous, yet results-oriented. She makes people feel comfortable to open up whilst establishing firm expectations and holding them accountable. As a facilitator, Leigh is a master at engaging large groups in a remote setting and building relationships on screen, and as a trainer she is inspirational and engaging. Leigh has helped our business navigate many leadership challenges and turned them into opportunities and has been a wonderful support to our teams.’
Manon Pietra – Regional Head of People & Development, PHD APAC
‘Leigh is incredible at making the most nervous person in the room comfortable.’
‘Leigh is commanding yet calm, almost subdued in her manner and approach (and amazingly assertive). Leigh is incredible at making the most nervous person in the room comfortable. She has taken all staff through an intensive Emotional Intelligence workshop – it’s early days, but we have already seen an improvement. Leigh is a part of the team and welcomes anyone that needs extra guidance. She is highly valued and respected by all.’
Adele, Director, 31st:Second
‘Her guidance is precisely targeted and perfectly judged’
‘Leigh has helped our management team explore and clarify our vision and values, through collaborative sessions and detailed action plans. Leigh’s calm, careful input combined with her excellent coaching skills ensures her guidance is precisely targeted and perfectly judged. She is an extension of The Hallway’s family and we love having her around.’
Hannah, Head of Operations, The Hallway
‘[We have] new confidence and direction’
Through Leigh’s support we have focused on what we value, what our clients value about us, and how best to align both. The result is a business that has a new confidence and direction, with the tools to make it happen.’
James, General Manager, Playground
‘We are still using tools Leigh coached us on’
‘Leigh’s holistic approach of observing both parts of our lives (personal and business) enables us to grow and decipher new paths and be in tune with all aspects of our lives. We are still using tools Leigh coached us on, and feel a great sense of accomplishment when we complete each task. We look to our future with strength and excitement and welcome new developments and growth – with gratitude to Leigh.’
Aimee, Founder, Tiger & Peacock
‘She is hands down she is the best coach I have ever used’
‘Saltmine has partnered with Leigh over many years working with our team on a variety of different programs. Recently I sought Leigh's coaching assistance on a more personal level. Her calm, understanding approach, combined with her knack of being able to get you to answer your own questions is remarkable. The journey we took was eye opening, challenging, and transformational. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.’
Sally Williams - General Manager - Leadership Coaching Client
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