Self-awareness is the foundation for unstoppable leadership.
A great leader knows that there is always more to learn.
They often seek this from external sources like bosses, books and mentors, of which there is never any shortage.
But in fact, the most useful kind of learning helps the leader to shift their focus inwards through self-directed learning. By noticing and addressing the assumptions they are making about the world as well as their own self-limiting beliefs and blind spots, they are improving their self-awareness.
And self-awareness is the foundation for all leadership competencies, none more so than in being inspiring and influential.
If the single biggest barrier to effective leadership is a lack of self-awareness, then the single biggest strength a leader can have is the courage and ability to learn about themselves and make changes. Of course, it is possible to learn about yourself, on your own.
But it takes much longer this way and which leader has the time to navel-gaze for hours on end? The answer is coaching. Coaching is a catalyst for self-development that supports an individual in learning to be more self-aware and become an even better leader.
Leaders today need to embrace the support that coaching can bring if they want to thrive in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
An ethical, evidenced-based, systemic approach to coaching
My approach to coaching.
Through an ethical, evidenced-based, systemic approach to coaching, I support leaders to grow their self-awareness in order to enhance their ability to empower others. This leads to inspiring and influential leadership, a fulfilling leadership experience and better business outcomes.
Practically speaking, I help leaders to lean into the challenges of being human and the unpredictability of their worlds and explore and adapt at a level that causes significant personal growth. A big part of the process is to help leaders uncover the beliefs and assumptions that are holding them back and re-create new narratives that propel them forward.My coaching expertise is relevant to anyone who wants to improve their influence as a leader, enhance their relationships and live a more meaningful existence.It is not uncommon for leaders to think “I have done pretty well to get to this point, I do not need a coach”. My response to them is “If you have got this far without uncovering your self-limiting beliefs and assumptions, imagine what is possible when you do?”.Experience.
I have been in the hotseat. I understand the pressures, the complexity and the demands of being a CEO which means I can meet my executive counterparts where they are. In addition, thanks to my 20-year career in PR during which I worked with some of the world's most famous bluechip brands, I understand deeply the drivers of influence, which is one of the most essential skills for leadership. I now apply these learnings to my coaching to support my clients to enhance their ability to lead.
Purpose.
Seth Godin once said “turning your passion into your job is easier than finding a job that matches your passion”. I knew my passion was having deep conversations and I then discovered that my purpose is to inspire and support people to become the person they did not realise they could be. This gave me a direction and I was able to create a plan to make this my full time job. Coaching every day gives me the chance to fulfil my purpose that brings me immense joy and meaning.
Training.
My coaching education includes a Psychology BA from the University of Reading and a Masters of Coaching Psychology from the University of Sydney, which leads the world in coaching thinking. I was also accredited by the International Coaching Federation at ACC level from 2019-2021.
Coaching Products.
How to Influence workshop. Includes media training, public speaking and earning attention.
Leading through Crisis. A three-session package for leaders and their direct reports.
Thriving in Adverse Times. A three-session package for those stuck in the quicksand of life.
Discovering Your Purpose workshop.
The Leadership Circle - Leadership Assessment and coaching towards being an effective and inspiring
Leader. Leadership Assessment.
PROPHET psychometric testing for teams.
Corona-Coaching. A no-cost three session
package for those in need. 
Three frequently asked
questions about coaching.
1. “Would coaching work for me?”
2. “What do I need, in order to make the most of coaching?”
3. “What benefits would I experience as a result of being coached?”
Coaching will work if you commit to a journey of personal growth and are open to discovering new and bigger perspectives about life. A great way to turn up to coaching is to be prepared to be challenged (think Tough Mudder for the soul) and ready to have a dig around in your self-limiting beliefs and assumptions. And if there is genuine commitment then there are many benefits to an effective coaching engagement including gaining clarity on your values which also serve as your highest order goals, and understanding what you need to do to get there. I firmly believe that with self-awareness and determination, you can exceed the potential you thought you had and deal with the tough stuff on your plate with ease and grace.My Story.
Before becoming a Coach full time, I spent 20 years in the communications industry, honing the craft of influence. I was a regular on "Gruen", an ABC prime time TV show , through which I developed the skill of delivering a polished performance under intense pressure. I also spent a year working in community development in India and this trip gave me a greater perspective on life and a drive to use my own influence to improve the world.
As a CEO I was reminded daily that the ability to understand myself as well as others by looking beyond the immediately apparent, is invaluable to successful leadership. In fact I noticed in all my leadership positions that I was most energised and effective when I was motivating people to be their best selves. This enabled me to not just over-deliver business outcomes but also in feeling fulfilled. I wanted to focus on this and for the last 14 years have been learning and practicing the art and science of Coaching.
You are what you do,
not what you say.
Claire's passion to help others, insight and ability to ask simple yet extremely thought provoking questions can be transformative. She helped turn on the lights in rooms of my thoughts which will now be forever lit. Thank you Claire.— Karl, Chief Marketing Officer, Australia.
A sonnet for Claire. My one thing for me. A truth. A dare. Just one. Not two or three. The idea to Coach. The grace to not ask. Stoic in approach. And wise in task. Shared was the connection. The delivery, neat. In spirit of protection. Kept both on our feet. The joy. Oh the joy. - Thank you Claire, for all of it... For welcoming me into your Coaching world yet again and for being a beacon of light during these darkest of days. Forever grateful. Forever richer.– Graham, MD, Creative Agency, Asia.
Coaching with Claire is a powerful catalyst for people who want to change their situation for the better. Having reached a cross-roads in my professional life, Claire has helped me to gain clarity on where I want to be and what I need to do to get there. Couldn't recommend enough.– Ella, Senior Manager, Financial Services, UK.
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I am currently based in Denmark. This means my business is registered in Denmark and follows Danish business law. I follow the International Coaching Foundation and Association of Coaching Codes of Ethics. I coach people located in 12 countries across three four continents with the support of Zoom, Teams and Google Meet.
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