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Inspiring Leaders, Teams and Organisations to Make Their Contribution Towards a Braver, Kinder World of Work.

Coaching

Embark on a journey of professional & personal growth by creating space for reflection, embracing practical tools & techniques, and striving towards what you want.

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facilitating

Delivering a purposeful and engaging event requires preparation, variety, energy and delivering value for all involved.

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speaking

Dynamic, engaging key notes tailored to your needs and audience, with a focus on the complexities of being human and working with other humans.

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Do you as a leader...

...want to develop your leadership?

...know you need to do something different yet not sure what?

...need support to be the leader you know you can be?

Everyone in Brisbane- and beyond- has experienced a lot over the last 2 years, living & working through a global pandemic - no one is the same person, we have all changed in some respect which means doing what we have always done is likely to not deliver the same results it once did.

Feeling stuck, like you are taking one step forward and two back? It can be a lonely journey and asking for help is not something that comes easy to us. Unfortunately, hoping things will change for the better is unlikely to deliver what we need.

"Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, and expecting different results" Albert Einstein

Approaching our life and leadership with a growth mindset means we are always seeking to learn, improve and do better.

Your expertise is focusing on what YOU do best, our expertise is supporting you to BE your best!

80%

of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work

(Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report)

67%

of workers reported struggling to balance work & personal life

(Allianz Finding Balance in the Modern Workplace Report 2021)

38%

of workers are unsatisfied with their current job

(State of Workplace Mental Health in Australia. Beyond Blue, 2014)

What do we really want?

Do a good job with all the hats we wear, and feel empowered and agile, with a genuine smile on our face

Be in an environment where we feel we belong and collaboration exists without judgement, with freedom to try new things and learn from our mistakes

Feel connected to the purpose of our organisation, understand how we make a difference, & be recognised for that contribution

To grow our awareness of our own & our teams' wellbeing and know that real action is taken to support to ensure wellbeing of everyone

How Connect Lead Coach Can Help

Gillian works at the intersection of leadership and connection to help leaders, teams and organisations make their contribution to a braver, kinder world of work.

Whether a leader in life or leading a business, department, team or HR function and keen to engage some expertise to support your development & development with your teams, we can help.

Connect Lead Coach is a HR, Coaching and Leadership Development business, based in Brisbane Qld, with over 20 years experience in HR, Coaching & training facilitation with all organisational levels from C suite to new managers & team leaders.

We offer a range of services which are either off-the-shelf or bespoke packages, depending upon your needs and what you want to achieve.

Our mission at Connect Lead Coach is to support everyone establish a safe place to live and work where awareness, learning, challenge & kindness underpin a culture of connection and sustainability.

CONTRIBUTING TO A KINDER, BRAVER WORLD -
ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME.

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"I was skeptical... Gillian gave a gentle nudge. After the first session Gill quickly had me identifying the main source of my current rut. Thanks to Gillian I feel armed with whole bag of tools to help me to achieve my goals."

Ksenia Wagensveld

Principal Consultant, WHS And Quality Actum Solutions

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"Before I engaged Gillian as my coach I had been looking for ways to improve my interactions in a professional setting. As a result of our coaching sessions I have greater self-awareness and am confident in presenting a better version of myself, which means that I am able to get better outcomes through interactions with my team, peers and managers."

Veeman Buell

Global Head of Product Management, Hitachi Energy

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"As a result of our coaching sessions I can now set myself goals which are achievable and put measures in place to make sure I get there. Since engaging with Gillian I have had more time for myself and feel happier and healthier. I was quite sceptical about how coaching would help me or whether it would help me at all, however I would definitely do it again after seeing the positive changes that I’ve made."

Amanda Martin

Graduate Legal, Rio Tinto

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"Before meeting with Gillian, I thought I didn’t have the spare time to spend on coaching.
However, our sessions have helped me understand the importance and benefit of stepping outside a busy schedule to help focus and take stock of the important things in my life.
I continually reflect on my sessions with Gillian in both professional and personal settings and can wholeheartedly recommend the investment of time."

Michael McCaffery

General Manager Queensland, Abergeldie

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"I decided to engage with Gillian as I needed the support to help me achieve my goals, procrastinate less and to set clear boundaries between work time and family time.
We did 6 sessions, which I found invaluable. They ensured I was fully accountable which is exactly what I needed.

The whole experience of coaching made me slightly nervous and was certainly out of my comfort zone, however I had no need to feel apprehensive. Gillian’s style is supportive, non-judgemental and essentially, she is able to lead and guide you to answer your own questions and confront your own challenges in a constructive manner.

I would absolutely recommend Gillian to help you achieve your own goals and to help you reach your full potential."

Sunita Rowland

Founder, SRHR Consultancy

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"Before I started working with Gillian as my coach, I was going through a challenging phase in my life that affected my ability to handle work-related stress.

However, through our coaching sessions, I gained invaluable awareness and a fresh perspective on my situation. Gillian provided a safe and confidential space where I felt comfortable discussing my challenges. Her objective viewpoints and practical tools helped me develop a resilient mindset.

To be completely honest, I initially had reservations about whether coaching would truly make a difference. However, after nearly a year of working with Gillian, I can confidently say that this experience has been one of the most transformative and impactful learning journeys I have ever embarked upon- like a much-needed cure or therapy. I am immensely grateful for Gillian's guidance and support, and I unreservedly recommend coaching to anyone facing similar challenges."

Luigi Lonoce

Global Product Manager eMobility, Hitachi Energy

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"I engaged with Gillian Smith a number of months ago when I felt my lowest in a long time and didn’t know how to get out of the hole I was in. I was in a job that I was not enjoying, I was not sleeping, I doubted myself in every way and new that I needed to do something so that the voices in my head and the tears would go away or at least find away to learn how to deal with them, and be in control.

Through my journey with Gillian I have learnt to love myself again and change has come in many forms. I don’t think I would have been strong enough to do it on my own but with Gillian’s help and understanding and the questions she asks I have gained back my confidence in looking above the line, and asking myself if the stories I am telling myself are true.

Whatever journey your life is on, I have no doubt that Gillian will be able to guide you to what you are looking for."

Melissa Routledge

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"Before working with Gillian as my coach I had gaps in tools and resources which were key to optimise my management approach. As a result of our coaching sessions, I now understand the required awareness to develop an efficient team culture and have been provided with tools to both allow myself to be a better leader and a better professional.

I initially wasn't sure whether coaching would help however was impressed by the level of commitment from Gillian to ensure our set outcomes could be met, and the level of information/resources provided to help guide myself in my leadership journey."

Jose Nazareno

National Civil Engineering Contractor