
Leadership Coaching for Teams & Individuals
I help executives, people managers, and senior professionals unlock their potential using developmental tools. Leaders may reach out individually, or organisations collaborate with me to design bespoke programs that support their teams and peers in growing together.
Are you preparing your team for leadership, or merely equipping them to manage tasks?
When it comes to professional development, the focus is often on performance – how to get the job done, done well, on time, and on budget. With so much focus on competencies, it’s easy to lose focus on real development for your people.
Yet they hold the potential for the organisation’s future.
If you’re frustrated by a lack of care or responsibility in your organisation, it’s a sign that development is required, not just training.
It’s time for development when:
- Key individuals are feeling stuck or anxious
- Interpersonal dramas are resurfacing
- There are lower levels of trust and momentum
- Staff are at the effect of stress and overwhelm
- There are insensitivities around diversity and inclusion
Hi, I’m Ben, a professional developmental coach

Throughout my career, I’ve sought to learn more about both myself and the people around me.
My journey has helped me achieve deep personal growth and also understand how many others, just like me, are looking for support to do the same.
With 20 years of experience in construction, international development, and mental health, I understand what is required to build sustainable, purposeful, and resilient teams. I’m now an accredited therapeutic counsellor and certified developmental coach. For almost a decade, I’ve been supporting a wide range of clients, from marginalized communities in remote Australia to professional leaders right here in North West Tasmania.
While I’ve been a natural ‘people helper’ for most of my life, I don’t believe you can lead someone to a place you’ve never been. So although evidence-based methods and theory are both crucial to generating change, I also actively take on my own challenges in business and life, and continually work to expand my own awareness in order to give back.
Qualifications and awards:
- Msc Coaching Psychology (Sydney University)
- PACFA accredited counsellor
- Counselling and coaching (Australian College of Applied Psychology)
- STAGES Certified for Coaching, Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Accredited in the Leadership Circle Profile
- Integrative Enneagram certified debriefing coach
- BOFA Innovative Tasmania Learning Award 2017
- 10+ years of experience as a therapeutic counsellor
- 20+ years of living community development
“Before working with Ben, I was struggling to lead effectively in a demanding workplace. My job involves a high volume of work, dealing with clients experiencing trauma, and working in an under-resourced team. I sought Ben's support to increase my capacity to lead in this challenging context.
Initially, I was skeptical about meeting remotely, as I'm used to face-to-face interactions. However, I quickly found that meeting Ben via video was not a challenge at all.
During our work together, Ben pinpointed what drives me and identified areas that needed support. He enabled me to grow in my strengths while also developing the parts of me that needed attention. Ben provided practical tools that helped me deepen my perspective and approach my work from a more reflective and objective standpoint, allowing me to make better decisions in the moment.
As a result, I am now more capable of showing up as a leader and performing my role effectively. I can facilitate my team to contribute positively and constructively. The benefits of Ben's coaching have been profound, and I highly recommend his services. Unlike counseling or debriefing, Ben's nuanced coaching approach focuses on personal and professional growth, making it invaluable for anyone in a demanding leadership role”.
Stuart,
Lawyer & Manger, Community Legal Services
“Before working with Ben, I struggled to gain clarity around my professional focus beyond the life of my current project. I needed direction and insight to make confident decisions about my career path.
I wasn't skeptical about using Ben's services because I had only heard positive feedback about him and the quality of his coaching.
During our sessions, Ben helped me better understand my strengths and how to leverage them for professional decision-making. He provided a supportive environment where I could workshop ideas objectively and without judgment.
As a result, I confidently arrived at a crucial decision regarding my career. The process was extremely helpful and exceeded my expectations.
I would absolutely recommend Ben's services to anyone needing professional guidance. His ability to facilitate clarity and confidence in an objective, non-judgmental environment is invaluable”
MC,
Community Health liaison
- Enneagram
- Leadership Circle
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- Stay present, earn trust, and lead with influence.
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Are you an Effective Leader?

Find Out with the Free Leadership Circle Self-Assessment
Discover the true impact of your leadership style with the Leadership Circle Self-Assessment. This powerful and thought-provoking tool will help you uncover:
- How your leadership style affects the people around you.
- The maturity level of your current leadership approach.
- The ways you may unintentionally derail or hold yourself back.
- A personalised pathway for positive change based on your results.
- How your scores compare to over 100,000 leaders worldwide.

How It Works:
1. Take the Assessment: Click below to complete the self-assessment (it’s completely free).
2. Receive Your Report: Your personalized results will be emailed to you—save them for future reference.
3.Schedule a Debrief: Contact me to interpret your results and create an action plan to maximize your leadership potential.
Take the Free Assessment Now“I have spent a lot of time being frustrated about what I wasn’t able to do, projects I couldn’t seem to create. Ben has help me to discover, and begin utilising, an inner strength that I always suspected was there, but couldn’t hold onto. For me, its been big”.
Dave
Artist
“Ben helped me change the lens in which I see and approached life, and gave me the tools for this to continue well into the future. My time with Ben was invaluable and have had an exceptionally positive effect on life both personally and professionally”.
S. Douglas
Manager, Non For Profit
"Working with Ben exceeded my expectations, providing in-depth, personalised insights beyond typical leadership programs. The safe, distraction-free environment was invaluable. Working in a contested space, with a largely ego-driven approach, it can be hard to even recognize the need for greater self-awareness. I know the only person's behavior or approach to a situation I can manage or change is mine, so being self-aware and aware of my impact on others is a positive thing where we can all benefit. I would absolutely recommend Ben's services to other MPs”.
Hon Ruth Forrest MLC,
Independent Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Awareness and transformation starts here
1. Get in touch: arrange an obligation-free session to explore the ‘right now’ and your ‘where to next’, and if I’ll be the best fit for supporting that vision.
2. Create a tailored strategy: co-design the perfect blend of coaching, training, and counselling that’ll help you bring about the growth you want
3. Enjoy transformational growth: we’ll work together at your pace to amplify your leadership impact, achieve lasting change, and really make a difference