Coaching built for experts, delivered by experts
Whatever stage of your leadership journey you're on, we have a program designed for you.
From influence to impact, one conversation at a time.
Our coaching programs are tailored to the unique challenges of technical experts and specialists. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role, preparing for a senior executive position, or looking to amplify your influence without leaving your area of expertise – we have a program that fits.
Every engagement is built around you: your context, your goals, and your strengths. We don't prescribe. We partner.
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Who it’s for
Technical specialists, analysts, and subject matter experts who are moving into, or already in, leadership roles within the APS, Defence, Intelligence, or Cyber Security sectors.
What it involves
One-on-one coaching that helps technical experts develop the leadership skills, confidence, and presence to lead effectively – without losing the expertise that got them there. Sessions are tailored to the individual and may cover communication, stakeholder influence, team leadership, executive presence, and navigating complex organisations.
How it works
We typically follow a 4-step coaching process:
Initial discovery session
tailored coaching plan
regular sessions (frequency to be agreed)
progress review and goal setting
Pricing
Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide a tailored proposal.
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Who it’s for
Technical specialists, analysts, and subject matter experts who are moving into, or already in, leadership roles within the APS, Defence, Intelligence, or Cyber Security sectors.
What it involves
One-on-one coaching that helps technical experts develop the leadership skills, confidence, and presence to lead effectively – without losing the expertise that got them there. Sessions are tailored to the individual and may cover communication, stakeholder influence, team leadership, executive presence, and navigating complex organisations.
How it works
Initial discovery session
Tailored coaching plan
Regular sessions (frequency to be agreed)
Progress review and goal setting.
Pricing
Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide a tailored proposal.
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Who it’s for
Technical experts and specialists looking to build their leadership capability in a structured, supported way – including those preparing for promotion or broadening their professional impact.
What it involves
A structured development program combining coaching, reflection, practical tools, and accountability. Programs are designed around the individual's goals and may draw on the APS Leadership Capability Framework and the Integrated Leadership System. Flexible delivery, in-person or virtual.
How it works
Intake and goal setting
Structured program delivery
Ongoing coaching support
Review and next steps.
Pricing
Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide a tailored proposal.
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Who it’s for
Organisations, teams, or agencies looking for a customised leadership development solution that goes beyond standard offerings.
What it involves
We design and deliver programs that are built specifically for your organisation's context, culture, and strategic objectives. This may include a combination of workshops, group coaching, individual coaching, and facilitated team experiences. Particularly suited to agencies wanting to build leadership capability at scale.
How it works
Scoping and needs analysis
Program design
Delivery
Evaluation and review
Pricing
Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide a tailored proposal.
Our Role: Guide, Not Hero
What we do now is help others develop their leadership, in their contexts, for themselves and their colleagues.
That means working alongside you to develop the leadership capabilities that match your existing expertise. Not through generic frameworks or prescribed methodologies, but through a process that starts with you – your context, your strengths, your specific challenges – and builds from there. We work at the level of the individual, the relationship, and the broader environment, because leadership rarely fails at just one of those levels at once.
FROM OUR COACHING CLIENTS
“Not only was I offered the position, but I’ve been told my interview was one of the best!! That certainly wouldn’t have been the case without your assistance, so thank you very much.”
AMANDA, PUBLIC SERVANT (ROCHELLE FITTLER COACHING CLIENT)
Meet the coaches
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Rochelle Fittler
Rochelle has 20+ years experience at the senior levels of Australia's Defence and Intelligence sector. She knows first hand that technical expertise gets you in the room, but your leadership is what determines whether people move with you.
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Lynn Moore
Lynn has built and led technical and operational teams across Defence, Intelligence, and Cyber Security in Australia. She brings a wealth of experience to people looking for leadership coaching in demanding, complex environments.
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Jen Ainsworth
Jen has two decades experience in the Australian Public Service building and sustaining high-performing teams. As a coach, she helps to develop clarity clients need to step into leadership roles.
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Peter Wardle
Peter has spent thirty years across Defence, Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Regulation – he knows what it means to be the expert who is also expected to lead, and helps emerging leaders to navigate that tension.
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Warren Karle
With a background including senior roles at the Australian Signals Directorate, the Defence Intelligence Organisation, and the Office of National Intelligence, Warren helps people — particularly junior and middle managers – take their next step with confidence and clarity.
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James Young
James has a facilitation background, via research science and then a decade in Australian Public Service policy roles. As a coach, his strength is asking the questions that matter rather than filling the silence, to help guide clients stuck at a crossroads.
Enquire about coaching services
Not sure which program is right for you? We'll help you find the right fit.
Submit an enquiry and we’ll be in touch for a customised quote.