The people I work with are capable, experienced, knowledgeable and hard working.
They’re not failing or under performing. They’re just carrying a lot.
They tell themselves they should be able to work this out on their own, that they’re too busy, or that things aren’t quite “bad enough” yet. Ironically, those are often the moments when coaching is most useful.
Coaching isn’t another task to squeeze into your week. It’s space to step back, slow your thinking, and make sense of what’s really going on so you can move forward with more clarity and less effort. Coaching is about helping you think at a level that your calendar rarely allows.
I most enjoy working with people who feel stuck…
…even if, on the outside, things look fine.
That feeling of being stuck can show up in lots of ways. You might be overthinking decisions. You might feel like you’re always reacting. You might know something needs to change but not be sure what or how.
Many of the people I work with are APS leaders, managers, and professionals who are competent and trusted by others, yet feel internally conflicted, overloaded, or unsure about their next move.
Coaching gives you a place to say the things you don’t say anywhere else, without judgement or pressure to perform.
What coaching with me is like
Coaching is a confidential, one to one conversation focused on how you think, decide, and lead.
It’s a place to step out of the noise of day to day work and look properly at what’s going on beneath the surface. The assumptions you’re carrying. The patterns you’re repeating. The pressures you’re absorbing without realising it.
I’ve been described by previous clients as curious, warm, brave, passionate, forward thinking and empowering. My key strengths are in building relationships and asking powerful questions that challenge to support the growth and development of the people I work with.
You can read more that people I have worked say about their experience here.
About Me
I hold a Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership from Charles Sturt University which includes completing Level 3 accreditation with Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership. I have also completed Level 2 coach training with the Global Coaching Institute. Additionally, I have a Diploma of Coaching Supervision from the Coaching Supervision Academy and work with other coaches to improve their coaching.
I’ve coached individuals in government, private sector and not for profit roles. This coaching has been face to face, over the phone or videocon and with people in various levels from team leader to senior executives.
I have a breadth of experience across HR, policy development, cultural change, project management, organisational strategy and IT service management leadership roles across the Australian Public Service.
When I’m not coaching, facilitating or supervising I like to perform improvised theatre, play baseball, watch AFL and spend time with my family.
What people use coaching for
People come to coaching for many different reasons, including:
- making sense of role transitions or increased responsibility
- navigating complexity, ambiguity, or competing expectations
- leading teams more effectively without burning themselves out
- building confidence and presence as a leader
- working through decisions that feel high stakes or personally loaded
- creating space to reflect, rather than constantly reacting
Sometimes there’s a clear goal. Sometimes there isn’t. Both are okay. Coaching meets you where you are.
Why coaching works
Most challenges at work aren’t technical problems. They’re thinking problems.
They’re about how you interpret situations, how you hold responsibility, and how you relate to pressure, expectations, and other people.
Coaching works because it slows things down enough for better thinking to happen. When your thinking changes, your actions change. When your actions change, results follow.
This is not about adding more tools or frameworks. It’s about creating clarity, choice, and direction.
Safety, trust, and professionalism
As a International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach all coaching conversations with Brendon are conducted in alignment with the International Coaching Federation’s Code of Ethics and are completely confidential.
You won’t be judged, fixed, or told what to do. My role is to challenge your thinking when it’s useful, and to support you to think for yourself.
Many people describe coaching as one of the few places where they can be fully honest and fully human at the same time.
Is coaching worth it?
People often justify coaching in practical terms. Better decisions. Better leadership. Better performance.
What they often experience is something quieter. Less mental clutter. More clarity. A sense of steadiness in how they show up at work and at home.
For many, the real cost isn’t coaching. It’s staying stuck, busy, or conflicted for longer than necessary.
Next steps
If you’re curious about coaching but not sure whether now is the right time, that’s a good place to start. You’re welcome to book a short exploratory conversation to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Often the first conversation is about making sense of what’s going on and deciding whether coaching feels useful. You don’t need to have it all worked out before booking a session. If you’d like to just jump into coaching you can book your first session in now through the calendar below.