Leadership Challenges I Help You Overcome
Leadership is rewarding, but it comes with real pressures. Every week, I work with managers, business owners, and senior leaders to overcome three core challenges:
With an MBA and over 30 years of business experience, I provide a confidential space to challenge your thinking, uncover what’s really holding you back, and create practical shifts that last. Many clients experience a breakthrough in just one or two sessions.
Ready for a focused reset? Book Your Free Clarity Call to explore how leadership coaching can help you lead with greater self-trust.
How Leadership Coaching Transformed These Leaders
What happens when you stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with clarity and confidence? Hear directly from managers and executives about the changes they made, the challenges they overcame and the difference it made to their leadership.
What Leadership Coaching With Me Looks Like
Leadership coaching is tailored to what is happening for you right now. You might be dealing with a difficult conversation, struggling to let go and delegate, or finding yourself second-guessing decisions you are perfectly capable of making.
Together, we identify what’s really getting in the way and work on the thinking, patterns, and behaviours that need to shift.
Leadership coaching can help you:
- Communicate with greater authority and feel more confident in difficult conversations
- Move beyond imposter syndrome and self-doubt so you can trust your experience and judgement
- Delegate more effectively and give your team the space to step up
- Make decisions with greater clarity without constantly second-guessing yourself
- Lead without burning out or feeling that everything rests on your shoulders
- Break patterns that are holding you back and step into your leadership more fully
Ready to make a change? Book a Clarity Call and let’s identify what’s getting in the way, and what needs to shift, for you to lead with greater confidence, clarity and self-trust.
The Experience Behind My Approach
My martial arts journey has had a profound influence on the way I approach coaching. Over the years, it has taught me a great deal about discipline, resilience, staying calm under pressure and having the confidence to keep going when things get difficult.
Those lessons have stayed with me well beyond the dojo and influence the way I work with the leaders I coach.
The video shares a little of that journey – including the unexpected challenges that have shaped me along the way.
Ready to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt?
Even highly capable people can find themselves questioning their abilities, particularly in demanding or competitive workplaces. Recent research from the Australian National University found that competitive work environments can contribute to stronger feelings of impostorism.
You might recognise some of these patterns:
- Worrying that others will discover you’re not as capable as they think you are
- Holding yourself back or questioning your abilities despite your achievements
- Worrying about being judged or criticised
- Finding yourself second-guessing decisions that you would normally feel confident making
If any of these sound familiar, my Imposter Syndrome Quiz gives you a quick way to explore how much these patterns may be affecting you.
“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.
Gayl Chivers
“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.
Kathleen Casford
“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.
Olamide Adewole
“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.
Karina Landim
“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!
Reginald Nepomuceno
“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.
Basil Mabuza
“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.
Steph Welch
“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!
William Ferguson
“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.
Tony Schaufelberger
“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
Heidi Strohschon
“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.
Graeme Thom AFSM
“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.
Jamie Pear
“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.
Tim Reynolds
“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.
Jenna Pleavin
See Your Leadership Through Your Team’s Eyes
A 360 Feedback process gives you honest, anonymous feedback from your team, highlighting your strengths and identifying areas where you could become an even more effective leader.
It can be particularly valuable when you want to develop your leadership but would benefit from seeing yourself from your team’s perspective.
If you’re curious to learn more please ask me on your Clarity Call.
Read some of my latest insights
Stay up to date with my latest blog posts where I share insights into different coping mechanisms, thought strategies and more.
