Honestly, fear nearly stopped me. I knew I wanted to build something of my own, work I could do at a pace that suited me and with people I actually wanted to help. But starting a business in your 50s, after decades in corporate life, is a different kind of leap than it sounds. So I hired an executive coach. Not because I didn't know what I wanted, but because I needed someone to help me get out of my own way. That experience changed how I think about this work. I know what it feels like to sit in the client's chair with a goal that feels both completely clear and completely terrifying. That's not a small thing to carry into a coaching conversation. KMentors Group has been evolving since 2008. Starting it remains one of the better decisions I've made.

Most professionals have had the experience of talking to someone who understands the theory but has never actually lived inside the environment they're describing. That gap shows up quickly in a coaching conversation. Having both a coaching credential and a counselling qualification means the work can move between the practical and the personal without losing its footing. Some sessions are about strategy and next steps. Others go somewhere quieter. Both are useful, and both are available in the same conversation. My background is 30 years in business before I retrained as a coach, so when a client describes the pressure of a leadership role, a restructure, or a career that no longer fits, I understand the landscape from the inside, not just the outside looking in. Sessions are calm, direct, and go wherever they need to go.

I provide coaching services in-person within 10km of the Melbourne CBD I coach remotely via Zoom, MS Teams

I carry hand sanitiser and a N95 mask with me at all times. I don't meet in person when I am feeling unwell.