25 years in businesses.
Now I help others lead
better
I’ve worked inside some of Australia’s and the Europe’s most complex, high-pressure organisations. I know what good leadership looks like. I also know what it costs when it’s missing.
“I’m obsessed with clarity, focus and simplicity. In my experience, that’s what actually moves people and businesses forward.”
I am a Coach, Facilitator and Trainer. I work with leaders and professionals at every level, from frontline managers stepping into their first leadership role, to senior executives navigating complex teams and high-stakes change.
My approach is practical, direct and built on real business experience. Not theory. No fluff. Just a focus on actions to get you results.
I know you are time poor and want to see results quickly. That’s why everything I do is structured for impact, fast. Many of my clients see meaningful change from our very first session. My insights and tools will help you make same day changes right out of the gate.
Why leadership development matters more than ever
THE BUSINESS CASE — WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWSOnly 1 in 5 managers feel confident in their ability to lead. Gallup, 2023.
Poor leadership costs the global economy $8.8 trillion in lost productivity annually. Gallup.
Organisations with strong leadership development programs are 2.4x more likely to hit performance targets. Bersin by Deloitte.
Coaching delivers an average 788% ROI for organisations that invest in it. PWC, 2023.
These aren’t abstract numbers. I see the impact and the cost of inaction every week in the businesses I work with.
What I bring
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25+ years
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10+ years
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+21% lift
Enabling clients to turnaround performance in 12 months.
Before coaching, I spent over 25 years inside large, complex businesses — Asciano, Patrick, L’Oreal, NHS and more. I led cultural and behavioural change, strategy, employee engagement, mergers, acquisitions and structural transformation. I’ve been in the hard conversations. I know what works.
EXPERIENCEPlan with Purpose
I work with clients including DP World, Illinois Tool Works, Canadian Shipping Lines, Svitzer, NSW Ports, LINX Cargo Group, Transgrid, Endeavour Energy, Ventia and NSW Government — across ports, rail, shipping, utilities, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, logistics and FMCG.
CLIENTSTrusted by leading brands
My weekly news reaches over 10,000 people managers. I am a recognised Top Voice on Leadership. I share practical insights that help leaders get better.
REACHTop voice on leadership
AUTHORBestselling Author
My bestseller Powerful Leader Conversations has helped thousands of managers lift their results, build better teams and go further faster.
What my clients say
“Paul is an insightful and practical coach of all people, including senior executives. Paul leads with integrity and is trustworthy.”
— CEO and NED, Utility“Paul is a fantastic coach. He digs deep to find out what motivates you and the right solution for you. Paul excels at finding the simple in the difficult and giving you a calm focus for those big meetings.”
— Executive Director, Utility“Paul is an insightful and informative coach. Straightforward, simple, with a pragmatic approach. His extensive background comes into play with real life examples he has encountered, endured and conquered.”
— Head of Culture, Start-Up
MY BELIEF“With the right focus and effort, everyone has the potential to deliver amazing results. We learn, we grow — and over time, we get better and better.”
That belief drives everything I do. Whether I’m working with a first-time manager or a seasoned executive, I bring the same commitment: help them get clearer, move faster and lead with more impact.