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Executive Coach, Speaker & Facilitator

Executive Coach, Speaker & Facilitator

Leadership, performance, mindset,
career transitions, wellbeing

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I help accomplished professionals untangle difficult career issues so they can thrive in work and life.

I’ve been there myself in my first career as a lawyer with top tier firms in Australia and the USA (Allens, Shearman & Sterling) and a global telco (Vodafone).

Now, in my 15 years of professional coaching I’ve helped thousands of leaders in complex, demanding roles to find progress and satisfaction again. Clients I’ve helped recently include top tier accounting, law and consulting firms, large financial services organisations, major listed companies and a leading Australian university.

If you’d like to find out more about how I might help you, click the button and let’s talk.

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My clients are…

My coaching clients are typically senior leaders in complex and demanding roles. Generally, that means:

  • C-suite and one or two reporting levels out - further in very large organisations

  • Professional services firm partners, and sometimes those nearing partnership

They work with me on challenges and questions including:

  • Influence, impact and stakeholder engagement

  • Imposter syndrome and secret career fears and doubts

  • Wellbeing and authenticity

  • Difficult dynamics and challenges

  • Moving from functional to executive leadership

“ I definitely recommend Madeleine to anyone seeking to elevate their leadership skills, executive influence, and career trajectory.”
— Faculty General Manager, major university

I do work with others on a case by case basis. If you’re interested, drop me a note.

I have a limited client list at any one time and run a waiting list when needed. To find out if I’m currently taking new clients, just ask.

As well as working in 1:1 coaching, I work with teams to design and facilitate their team days and offsites. To find out more, contact me.

I also work with organisations to support their people with group workshops on topics including:

  • Leading and navigating change

  • Wellbeing and personal sustainability

  • Time management and prioritisation

  • Delegation skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Coaching as a leader

  • Difficult conversations

“Great session. Great speaker. Surpassed expectations. Thank you”
— Workshop participant, 2023
“I just wanted to send you a very big personal thanks for delivering such an amazing session. I will be working a lot with you, that I am certain of. Your style is incredible.”
— Senior leader, international law firm

Please get in touch to find out more about these sessions.

 

Wondering if I can help? Enquire now:

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