Should I Apply for SES? Seven Questions Every EL2 Should Ask Themselves
A practical guide for EL2 leaders in the APS considering SES progression. Seven questions to assess readiness across capability, influence, and leadership identity.
Can APS departments pay for coaching without a procurement panel provider?
Many APS employees assume coaching can only be purchased through a government procurement panel, and that non-panel providers cannot be engaged. In practice, coaching is often able to be purchased …
How to Prepare for a Coaching Session | APS Coaching
Many people wonder whether they need to prepare for coaching. The short answer is yes, although preparation is often much simpler than people expect. You do not need a detailed …
How Many Coaching Sessions Do I Need? | APS Coaching Canberra
Wondering how many coaching sessions you need? Learn when a single session is enough, when a coaching package makes sense and how APS professionals use coaching to achieve their goals.
Why Leadership in the Public Sector Is Different (and Why Generic Advice Falls Short)
Public sector leadership is different from private sector management. This article explores why generic leadership advice often falls short in the Australian public service and how context-aware coaching supports effective government leaders.
Why Leaders Avoid Hard Conversations (and How That Plays Out in Government)
Why do leaders avoid difficult conversations in the public sector? Explore common pitfalls, the “muffins vs red wine” analogy, and practical ways government leaders can address hard conversations early and well.
Why the Right Coach Matters for EL1, EL2 and SES Leaders
Leadership coaching for EL1, EL2 and SES leaders who want practical support, stronger judgement and clearer decision making. Learn what sets effective public service coaching apart and how it supports real leadership performance in government
Leadership Coaching for Public Service Managers: What Public Service Managers Actually Use Coaching For
Common topics that public service managers talk about in coaching sessions with me.
Coaching for APS Leaders: What Changes When You Step Into an EL1 or EL2 Role
Being a strong APS6 doesn’t automatically prepare you for EL1 or EL2 leadership. Explore what changes at each level, how the APSC Integrated Leadership System applies, and how coaching supports APS leaders to lead with confidence and impact.
Can YOU give ME some feedback?
I have asked my manager for feedback or to let me know where I stand in terms of my performance at my level repeatedly, and I am getting nowhere, how do I resolve this?