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Leadership Coaching to Help You Lead with Confidence and Clarity

Looking to communicate effectively, delegate confidently, and lead your team to success? Leadership Coaching can help, let’s talk!

Do any of these Leadership Challenges Sound Familiar?

As a leadership coach, I help leaders cut through self-doubt, overwhelm, and everyday obstacles so they can communicate clearly, delegate confidently, and inspire their teams. Which of these challenges sound familiar to you?

  • Do you find it challenging to effectively communicate with your team and resolve conflicts? Are you finding it hard to convey your ideas, feel heard, or navigate difficult conversations
  • Is poor time management and the inability to delegate tasks weighing you down? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by too many demands and finding it hard to let go?
  • Are you finding it hard to empower your team, and build a culture of trust and accountability?
  • Is self-doubt and imposter syndrome holding you back, causing you to question your decision-making abilities and making you feel like you’re not enough?
  • Do you feel frustrated with team members who lack initiative, accountability and consistent performance?

With over 30 years of experience and an MBA, I understand the unique challenges you face as a leader. I provide a safe and open space for you to express your concerns and gain the clarity and confidence you need to lead effectively.

To help you translate that confidence into action, I also offer Coaching Skills for Managers Training. This program equips you with practical tools and techniques to coach your team through fear, self-doubt, and pressure, so you can confidently lift performance, resilience, and accountability across your team.

How Leadership Coaching Transformed These Leaders

Watch how leaders from a range of industries rediscovered confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of direction through their leadership coaching sessions with me. Their stories show what becomes possible when you finally feel supported, understood, and ready to grow.

Jodie Learned to Put Herself First

 Michael Gained Clarity and Direction

Niloo Was Freed From Self Doubt

Struggling with Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution?

Do you wish you could communicate more effectively and be better understood? Would you love to resolve conflicts with ease and confidence? If you’re not communicating effectively some of these challenges may sound familiar:

Challenges such as:

  • Not being listened to, resulting in frustration and feeling undervalued
  • Finding it hard to have difficult and honest conversations with your team
  • Struggling to mediate and resolve conflicts effectively
  • Difficulty providing constructive feedback
  • Misunderstandings that make you appear unapproachable

Whatever communication challenges you face, I’m here to help you overcome them. So are you ready to transform your communication skills and handle challenging conversations and conflicts with confidence? If so, click on the button below to book your complimentary clarity call!

Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and empower you to lead with clarity and confidence.

Management Coaching to Boost Your Practical Leadership Skills

While leadership coaching is all about inspiring and influencing your team, management coaching focuses on the practical day-to-day skills you need to handle real challenges. Skills such as managing team dynamics, addressing underperformance, and driving productivity.

If you want to strengthen your management skills and take decisive control of your management journey, management coaching can help you:

  • Navigate difficult situations such as team conflicts, change management, and underperformance with confidence
  • Boost your team’s productivity by improving collaboration, efficiency, and dynamics
  • Prepare for career advancement with the skills and mindset needed to lean in and step up
  • Enhance your emotional intelligence through increased self-awareness, stress management, and resilience
  • Build accountability and goal-setting habits that keep you, and your team, on track

To discover how to unlock your full potential as a manager, book a chat with me today.

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Do you want to Empower your Team and Lead with Confidence?

Imagine confidently leading and empowering your team to achieve their best. How much more impact could your team have if you were the one motivating them and driving them to success?

If you’re not there yet you may be struggling to lead a team that’s failing to perform consistently, lacks initiative and urgently needs an injection of inspiration.

I have coached numerous leaders issues such as:

  • Finding it hard to trust team members fearing their poor performance will reflect on you.
  • Micromanaging tendencies making it hard to delegate and let go of control.
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of leadership and questioning your decision-making.
  • The challenge of building a collaborative team dynamic that fosters autonomy and initiative.

Are you ready to conquer your leadership challenges and lead with confidence? To discover how to empower your team by trusting and delegating more?

As your leadership coach my job is to help you to uncover the barriers that are holding you and your team back. I can support you with tried and trusted strategies and solutions, and empower you to lead with confidence so that you can inspire, motivate and steer your team to achieve success.

“Top of her field!”

I have worked with many coaches and have found Fiona to be at the top of her field. Fiona has an extensive tool kit of tricks (all good!) to help you remove emotional blocks, get past the excuses and achieve goals. I highly recommend her.

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Gayl Chivers

Learning & Leadership Consultant, Greater Brisbane

“She Empowers You”

When I met Fiona, I genuinely loved what I do, but I was exhausted. I was not coping with the pressure I’d put on myself to be everything to everyone (but myself). She immediately helped shift my mindset into a more effective space. She empowers you with the knowledge and tools you need to conquer your ‘thing’, and deliver the greatest, long-term impact. Six months on and I am so proud of the version of ‘me’ that I have grown into. I am more effective overall — a better founder, creative, mentor, friend, daughter, and partner. I have a clearer vision of my future, and what exactly is driving the legacy that I want to build.

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Kathleen Casford

Founder of By Ninja, Pottsville NSW

“Best coach I ever had!”

Fiona was the best coach, mentor, and trainer I ever had. She always encouraged me, helped me gain clarity and direction, and provided great strategies. She has a wealth of knowledge about business and life and I loved how she used stories to explain concepts. It really helped me to see things from different perspectives. If you want to be your best self Fiona will definitely help you achieve your goals.

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Olamide Adewole

Engineer, Melbourne

“She always believes in you”

Fiona is one of the most inspiring people I have met. She makes you feel like she always believes in you and that you can achieve anything you set your heart and mind to. Fiona is very open, honest and approachable. She never judges you but instead helps you see things from new and different angles. I loved the tools and techniques she shared with me and if you haven’t already connected with Fiona I strongly recommend you do.

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Karina Landim

Master of Computer Information Systems, New York

“Invaluable”

Fiona is a very talented mentor and presenter, and her help was invaluable not only to open my own business in Australia, but also to gain the confidence I needed at that moment to get started. Thanks, Fiona!

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Reginald Nepomuceno

Marketing Officer at The University of Queensland

“A Genuine Game-Changer”

Working with Fiona Spence as my life coach was truly transformative. Her approach to Advanced Conversational Hypnosis differed from my expectations; instead of a traditional technique, we engaged in a conversation that unveiled the power of my subconscious mind and its role in achieving my goals. Fiona’s professional yet deeply empathetic manner created a safe and supportive environment, starting with small steps and celebrating each success. This experience has given me the confidence to navigate challenges and build momentum in my life. I’m grateful for Fiona’s expertise in Advanced Conversational Hypnosis – a genuine game-changer.

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Basil Mabuza

Manger, Sydney

“Non-judgemental”

I never expected to see results after just one session of coaching. But after a 50-minute session with Fiona I had made my mind up on a decision I had been debating for months. Within 24 hours I had taken action and was making progress towards my goals. I am now more self-aware than ever before, I have knowledge about myself that will help me find joy in all areas of life.

This is all thanks to the power of coaching and Fiona’s ability to pick up on what you are really saying, not the BS you are telling yourself. Her non-judgemental, action-orientated approach will leave you motivated and ready to make lasting change in your life.

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Steph Welch

Marketing and Design, Storrington, England

“Crumbling under pressure”

I was struggling with the business and we had just switched from being a startup to scale up. Days had become endless, I was exhausted and not feeling like I was making an impact on the business.

With Fiona, we uncovered the issues that were holding me back and came up with appropriate solutions to them. She helped me see what makes me tick and to use that to better navigate the chaos of life. I sleep soundly at the end of each day, am content, can point to the value that energy has created and love watching the business grow. If anyone needs any help with their mindset, career or any part of their life, I would definitely recommend!

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William Ferguson

Owner of Wireless Timings, Brisbane Qld

“I am finally at peace with who I am”

After our session had finished, I felt much more relaxed and confident than I had in years. A wonderful peaceful feeling of being deeply connected with myself. This created a calm yet strong feeling of a more relaxed and certain mindset for myself.

Since our session I have retained this strong belief in myself and I no longer feel the need to seek approval from others. A key moment for me was when a good friend commented it was great to see me looking so confident. I can definitely say as a result of the wonderful session and experience I had with Fiona I am finally at peace with who I am.

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Tony Schaufelberger

Director of Quiet Confidence Auckland, NZ

“Gained a New Lease of Life for my Business”

I have in last 4 weeks taken Fiona on as my mindset coach. I have always understood the importance of having your mindset steadfast and focused if you wish to be successful and create results. Yet, I kept falling back into the negative and self-limiting behaviours. Fiona is keeping me accountable, focused and steadfast on my goals and self-belief. I cannot believe how in just a few short weeks I have transformed. I am so pumped, excited and have found a new lease of life for my business. I can’t wait to see where I will be in another 4 weeks, 4 months, 4 years from now. Thank you Fiona

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Heidi Strohschon

Owner of Healthy Bones, Stafford, Brisbane

“Cuts through the BS!”

Fiona is also an inspiring and motivating speaker and thought leader who draws on her years of martial arts practice being able to share tools and tips to help you win in this game called life. Working with Fiona is a mixture of pleasure, learning, insight and even at times, tough love. Fiona is extremely approachable and empathetic yet manages to cut through the b***s*** to tell it like it is. Some life coaches are really good at making it look like they are listening, Fiona really does. She helps you break free of what it is that’s blocking you, and builds motivation to get you moving again.  If you haven’t already met Fiona I highly recommend you pick up the phone and give her a call. She is really welcoming and easy to talk to.

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Graeme Thom AFSM

CEO of GT&Associates Pty Ltd, Auckland, Canberra, Brisbane

“Knowledgeable, Positive and Motivational”

Fiona has been outstanding over the past few months! In February, I reached out to her because I was having trouble finding direction in my career and was feeling stuck in personal situations. Thanks to Fiona’s expertise and psychological background, I was able to decide on the right pathway and to also be able overcome personal challenges.

Fiona is extremely knowledgeable, positive and motivational, and I can’t thank her enough for her service.

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Jamie Pear

Solution Engineer, Brisbane Qld

“Great Leadership Coaching”

I commenced working with Fiona as part of our company leadership development program and was surprised by the simple practicality of  her approach. Prior to working with Fiona, I was overwhelmed, not effectively managing the influx of demands.  This, in turn, was affecting my general health and well-being in addition to productivity.

Fiona has helped me significantly and offered effective tools for clarifying priorities, scheduling & organisation, and People management. I’m now more intentional and outcome-focused.  and find the load more manageable, irrespective of the continued demands. I have very much appreciated Fiona’s approach and would certainly recommend her coaching services.

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Tim Reynolds

Building Services BIM Manager, CES, Hobart

“Get Impactful Results”

If you’re looking for a fresh take on business and leadership coaching with real results Fiona has you covered.

Her Manager as Coach Training and the coaching itself has been a pivot point for moving when I felt stuck. This style of coaching is the gift that keeps giving as you unlock more than you bargained for.

I recommend Fiona and this style of coaching for anyone who is ready to improve as a coach or just wants to experience impactful results in their life, career or business.

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Jenna Pleavin

Salon Owner, Biloela, QLD

Ready to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt?

Competitive work environments can intensify feelings of imposter syndrome. If any of these resonate with you, you may be experiencing it:

  • Do you worry that people will find out that you are not as good or capable as they think you are?
  • Do you often find yourself holding back, questioning your abilities, and feeling inadequate despite your achievements?
  • Is fear of being judged or criticised affecting the way you lead?
  • Are you struggling to make decisions or second-guessing yourself?

If this sounds familiar, take my quick Imposter Syndrome Quiz to understand how it’s affecting you.

As a leadership and management coach, I empower leaders like you to gain confidence and clarity. I understand the pressures and complexities of both leadership and management roles, and together, we’ll tackle your unique challenges head-on. You’ll learn to conquer self-doubt, navigate organisational dynamics, and develop a leadership style that inspires and drives real results.

My approach is results-driven and tailored to your individual growth. I’ll support you in breaking free from mental barriers, so you can maximise your potential, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and lead with authentic confidence.

Want to break free from imposter syndrome and lead with confidence? Click on the button below to book your free Clarity Call!

Meet Fiona Spence Your Leadership and Management Coach

Having worked with leaders at all stages of their careers, I understand the pressures and demands they face on a daily basis. I carry years of experience coaching leaders to navigate complex challenges to lead with style and confidence.

I’m also a passionate title-holding martial artist, and love to bring my knowledge of high-performance and black belt mindset strategies into my coaching approach. To read what others are saying about me, please click here!

 If you‘d like to learn more about the range of services I offer, they are summarised on my services page.

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MBA, BA(Hons), Certified Coach
Learn more about me and my qualifications here.

Finding it Hard to Delegate and Manage Your Time?

  • Do you catch yourself doing tasks you should be handing to others, simply because it feels quicker or easier?
  • Are you struggling to juggle priorites and stay on top of your time when you’re pulled in so many directions?
  • Maybe you worry that delegating will lead to mistakes or that you’ll lose control of the outcome?

These common challenges can leave you overwhelmed and stretched thin, impacting your productivity, wellbeing and leadership.

When you learn to delegate you give your team room to grow while giving yourself the space to focus on what you need to do. By mastering time management and refining your delegation skills, you can regain control over your workload, free up your energy and be a more empowering leader.

If you’d like to explore how coaching can help you regain the balance please click below to schedule an obligation free chat.

Curious About How Your Team Really Sees You?

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of your leadership impact?

The 360 Feedback Form is a powerful tool that allows you to receive valuable, anonymous feedback from your team members. By engaging with your team, my report will highlight your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable insights for your leadership development. Through leveraging this feedback, you can foster a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.

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