"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Brigid. She possesses immense industry knowledge and experience, which have been invaluable in guiding me on the next steps of my career.

The best part of working with her was her ability to keep me honest throughout our engagement. Her coaching and interview preparation were instrumental in helping me perform exceptionally well in my interviews.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to her for her guidance and support."

Project Director | Melbourne (Career Kickstart package)

"I had been searching for an executive resume writer since completing my MBA, yet no one quite hit the level until Brigid. Her methodical approach and brilliant insights truly set her apart as an executive-level leader in her field. She meticulously revamped my resume, crafted a compelling elevator pitch and optimized my LinkedIn profile. I highly recommend her package services."

Alana Pendrick | Project Director, NSW (Market Ready Package)

“I recently had the privilege of working with Brigid who played an instrumental role in refining and professionalising my resume, Linked In profile and an elevator pitch. Having returned to Australia after several years abroad, I was in need of local guidance and expertise.

Brigid was not only diligent and thoughtful but also demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market. Her approach was iterative, and fast! She was able to strip away the unnecessary elements from my resume, transforming it into a concise, accurate, and impactful document that truly reflects my career aspirations.

What stood out to me was her ability to distill my experiences and aspirations into a compelling elevator pitch.  Her knowledge, patience, and dedication are truly commendable.

I am grateful for her guidance and can confidently say that her services are invaluable for anyone looking to navigate the job market effectively. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of career guidance and resume refinement."

Digital Transformation Executive | Melbourne, Australia (Market Ready Package)

“ I was introduced to Brigid through my network, and I am incredibly grateful for the connection and the opportunity to work with her. Having enjoyed a diverse career spanning a large financial institution and a scale-up, I found myself at a crossroads for the first time, feeling a bit lost and lacking confidence. I knew I needed guidance, and working with Brigid has provided me with much-needed clarity and direction.

From our very first conversation, I felt understood and comfortable, knowing she would support, challenge, and hold me accountable. Over the course of a few weeks, we had meaningful coaching sessions and email exchanges that transformed my resume by cutting through the complexity, highlighting my unique strengths, and emphasising what I can bring to my next role. She helped me craft my story, which became my elevator pitch, boosting my confidence and giving me a clear narrative. Additionally, she provided straightforward feedback on my LinkedIn profile and worked with me to optimise it.

Brigid offers a rare combination of "expert/practitioner" and "coach/mentor" that distinguishes her from other executive coaches I've worked with through-out my career. While her coaching services may appear straightforward—encompassing LinkedIn review, resume enhancement, elevator pitch development, and coaching—it becomes evident that she brings extensive executive leadership experience, industry knowledge, and a deep understanding of the talent market. Her approach is refreshing, blending realism and humor.

Throughout the process, Brigid was timely, kept me fully informed, incorporated my feedback, and demonstrated a deep level of empathy when I felt uncomfortable. In these moments, she explained the 'why' and provided perspective, resulting in better-quality outcomes.

I highly recommend Brigid for any of her services and will continue to engage with her.

Jess Dwyer, CEO, Melbourne, Australia (Custom Executive Coaching)

“I had reached a plateau in my career. My house wasn’t on fire, but I felt stuck and uncomfortable. I wasn’t sure what I should  do or could do to make sure my next steps would be the right ones to elevate my career prospects, so I decided to call an expert. I’m so glad I did. 

Brigid is very perceptive, insightful, patient  and very easy to talk to. She was able to help me clarify and articulate what I have already achieved, determine what I want to achieve, and provide clear and practical guidance on how to get there.

Brigid coached me over a number of months. We worked through my career highlights, resume improvements, LinkedIn profile and elevator pitch, along with executive communication and interview skills. 

I feel infinitely more confident and empowered on my career pathway, and I will certainly be calling on Brigid again for guidance and advice again. “

Agribusiness Executive, Queensland, Australia (Career Kickstart Program)

‘“I feel very fortunate to have worked with Brigid during my career transition. She can delve into your strengths and aspirations, guiding you toward a career path that aligns with your goals.

She understands job market dynamics and how to leverage LinkedIn to your advantage. She provided me with invaluable insights that helped me navigate the job market. I have more confidence in applying for positions.  I highly recommend Brigid.”

Project Manager, Health Industry, NSW, Australia (Market Ready Package)

“I relocated to be closer to family (City to Rural Township) and with limited career options, realised my resume had become outdated. I asked colleagues for resume consultants and Brigid came highly recommended.

Brigid actively listened to my circumstances and it showed in her work. Prompt, clear, concise and contemporary.

Brigid shaped my resume to me get a foot in the door. I feel much more equipped and confident with this resume.

I really appreciate all of her assistance and encourage others to reach out to her.“

Project/Operations Leader, Perth, Western Australia (Resume)

"Working with Brigid has been transformative for my communication skills and overall presence. Brigid has a unique ability to provide perspective on presenting oneself effectively to diverse audiences, communicating with impact and authority, and addressing questions.

What truly sets Brigid apart is her practical experience, which brings a perspective on understanding the audience's needs and challenges. Through her guidance, I have learned to approach day to day communication from the audience's perspective. This not only adds value to my message but also enriches me as a communicator.

Brigid also introduced role-playing exercises, which have been instrumental. I am grateful for Brigid's expertise, dedication, and personalized approach".

Change Management Practitioner, Canada (Custom Program)

“Having Brigid as my coach has made a real difference to not just my job search but to my confidence and career aspirations.  She gave me the confidence I needed to approach my job search differently and I was able to elevate how I approached my resume, cover letter and interview techniques. Brigid has put me back on the path of finding my next leadership role."

Danni Robinson (Sydney) (Full coaching program)

“I came to Brigid at a time of great opportunity in my career. I was finishing up leading two big projects and was ready for a new chapter. The challenge was: How do I best present myself, my skills and accomplishments in a compelling and succinct manner that really demonstrates the depth and breadth of my career?

Brigid used several tools to have me step into my future possibility. Answering structured questions gave me the opportunity to strategically reflect whilst the efficient interview process elicited human insights and context.

Brigid’s expertise, ability to listen and question is fundamental to the experience. I am in awe of her efficiency, eloquence, and ability to find the gold. The outcome is a resume that truly reflects who I am, where I'm at and opens me up to extraordinary opportunities for which I'm ready.

I am incredibly grateful to have worked with Brigid and I would suggest if you’re considering how to communicate who you are in a compelling way, look no further.”

CEO, Fashion Industry

“Talking to Brigid is a ‘before and after moment’. I was referred to Brigid by a family friend and I am so glad I got the chance to speak with her. Not only did she completely transform my resume and give me some fantastic advice, but she also increased my confidence tenfold. 

 She is a truly impressive woman with an abundance of life experience, with a rare ability to understand and connect with people. When I initially spoke to her, I felt completely lost, unsure what to do after having just completed a very broad Arts degree. She made me feel instantly at ease, understood me and my goals and helped me to understand how best to utilise my skills in ways I had never thought of.

She drew things out of me that I didn’t initially see as accomplishments, made me understand my strengths and helped me figure out a plan of action that was completely tailored to me. 

My resume has never looked better or more impressive. I have started applying to new positions and, with my newfound confidence, I believe that I am embarking on the beginning of my career.”

Copywriter, Sydney, NSW (Market Ready Package)

“As a direct result of Brigid’s coaching, I got a new job with an $80,000 pay rise! The confidence from the new skills I had learned was a key factor in getting to this outcome.

Brigid's extensive experience shines through in practical examples, toolbox of techniques and resources, and most helpful to me was specific leadership guidance in challenging situations.

I had initially planned to stay where I was and grow my career.

I was been on track for a C-suite position. But there were changes at the leadership table, promises became vague discussions, and I decided it was better to find another job.

In terms of coaching style, Brigid is highly perceptive, thoughtful and clear. I found that she asked me the right questions to push and challenge my thinking as a leader and help me to formulate my own thinking, which I was then able to apply to many varying situations.

We covered everything from CV review, Bio, Linked In, Elevator Pitch, Networking, Executive and Board presentation and communication, building high performing teams, prioritisation, Career planning, interviewing and everything in between. The guidance and advice offered on each topic was invaluable.

I highly recommend Brigid's Coaching services to anyone seeking growth, development or support in their professional career. I attribute my growth as a leader and attainment of my goals to Brigid's coaching and am looking forward to working with her again. Thanks Brigid!”

Risk Executive, Brisbane, Australia (Custom Coaching Program)

 “I have worked in my industry for over 30 years and while I’ve had a good career, I have never felt able to push for the more senior positions when they become available.

Having followed Brigid on LinkedIn for a while it was evident that I should not be holding back however I needed to update my Resume and LinkedIn profile to take the next step in my career.

On reaching out to Brigid I had identified a role that I was not planning on applying for however I felt would be a good fit for my skillset. Brigid was able to review and update my Resume and provide quality advice to update my profile in a vey short timeframe to allow me to be able to consider taking the next step in my career and pushing for a more senior position.

Brigid was very responsive and easy to deal with, quickly assessing my needs and doing what she could to support a fast turnaround.”

Stephen, Risk Leader, Melbourne (Career Documents)

"I have been working in the financial services industry, across two large organisations for over 20 years and whilst I have had a rewarding career to date, with one role leading to the next I hadn't properly invested in planning my career or building the tools and skills required to move between industries and organisations at a senior level. 

Brigid was highly recommended to me by a colleague and I found her amazing to work with. We soon built a great rapport and Brigid was able to quickly determine where I could most benefit from her skills and experience. Extremely professional but also warm and with a great sense of humour, Brigid genuinely cared about me having successful conversations and outcomes off the back of working with her, and the more I was invested in the process, the more Brigid was. 

Over about 6 weeks we worked together on; my CV with Brigid really transforming the way I thought about and then spoke to my career to date. We then built out a career plan where Brigid respectfully challenged and pushed me to work through a process where I determined what I actually love doing and want to do next.

Brigid then coached me on networking conversations at the executive and senior executive level, again really transforming the way I prepared for and approached these conversations. The networking conversations I have had since working with Brigid have been significantly more rewarding for having worked with her.

Finally we worked on my LinkedIn profile but more importantly how to use it as a powerful tool for building networks and my profile, and ultimately furthering my career. 

At the midpoint of my career, investing the time to work with Brigid was the best thing that I could have done. Brigid is amazing, I highly recommend working with her and I look forward to working with Brigid again!" 

Tom, Financial Services Executive, Brisbane, Australia (Career Kickstart Program)

“I engaged the services of Brigid Leishman and enrolled in the Career Kickstart Coaching Program after a career break. Brigid played a crucial role in helping me transition back into professional life. Brigid’s expertise in resume redesign, elevator pitch creation, LinkedIn profile optimization, and clarifying my career goals was invaluable. The career planning exercise provided much-needed clarity, aligning my aspirations with my professional goals. Redesigning my resume and crafting a concise elevator pitch allowed me to showcase my past achievements effectively. With Brigid's support and expertise, I regained confidence and ultimately secured a rewarding position. I am sincerely grateful for Brigid's guidance and her ability to challenge me throughout the process positively. I highly recommend Brigid's services to anyone seeking a supportive and experienced career coach. Thank you Brigid for your support!”

Katie, Risk Specialist, Brisbane, Australia (Career Kickstart Program) 

“Brigid presents a unique blend of "practitioner" and "coach" that's unlike any other executive coach I've worked with in the past. On the surface, her service proposition may seem straightforward. Tangible things like LinkedIn and resume review, interview coaching, career advice.

Once you start one of her programs, however, you quickly realise that what you are getting is decades of first-hand executive leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of the talent market and a good dose of reality and humour thrown in. 

I came to Brigid with an initial "ask" for a review and light (or so I thought) edits of my career documents - resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter. It turned out that the review was a re-write and "light" it certainly wasn't!

Brigid's edits were insightful, necessary and backed by clear examples and her own leadership experience. Her interview and career coaching sessions were interactive and challenging (in a positive way). Every session held up a mirror to every aspect of my professional self. I did not always like what I saw but like every great coach, Brigid managed to push, question and challenge me to be the best version of my professional self. At the end of the program I felt like I have come such a long way in being ready to tackle the big career jump that I am in the process of making. 

In terms of tangible results of working  with Brigid - I have far more LinkedIn interest from recruiters with interesting opportunities, I am much more succinct and confident not only in initial conversations but through gruelling, multi-stage selection processes and I feel a lot more certain and confident of my personal brand and presence in the market. Brigid h"I have been working in the financial services industry, across two large organisations for over 20 years and whilst I have had a rewarding career to date, with one role leading to the next I hadn't properly invested in planning my career or building the tools and skills required to move between industries and organisations at a senior level. 

Brigid was highly recommended to me by a colleague and I found her amazing to work with. We soon built a great rapport and Brigid was able to quickly determine where I could most benefit from her skills and experience. Extremely professional but also warm and with a great sense of humour, Brigid genuinely cared about me having successful conversations and outcomes off the back of working with her, and the more I was invested in the process, the more Brigid was. 

Over about 6 weeks we worked together on; my CV with Brigid really transforming the way I thought about and then spoke to my career to date. We then built out a career plan where Brigid respectfully challenged and pushed me to work through a process where I determined what I actually love doing and want to do next. Brigid then coached me on networking conversations at the executive and senior executive level, again really transforming the way I prepared for and approached these conversations.

The networking conversations I have had since working with Brigid have been significantly more rewarding for having worked with her. Finally we worked on my LinkedIn profile but more importantly how to use it as a powerful tool for building networks and my profile, and ultimately furthering my career. 

At the midpoint of my career, investing the time to work with Brigid was the best thing that I could have done. Brigid is amazing, I highly recommend working with her and I look forward to working with Brigid again!" as been a coach and mentor and I have tremendous admiration and respect for the work she does. “ 

Director, Consulting Industry | Melbourne, Australia (Career Kickstart Program)

“I just happened to be going through Linked in when I came across one of Brigid’s “eye opening” daily tips. Ï proceeded to follow these for a few days.  It had been way too long time since I had invested in any professional coaching/help, I was in a career rut and not really enjoying work. So, I made the call to Coach Brigid.

To start with, Brigid and I had a straight to the point conversation which was fair and insightful and laid the way forward to where we needed to go. All of our sessions were focused and engaging, and I loved every minute of them, hearing and sharing stories but with plenty of laughter along the journey.

To describe my overall experience with Brigid. She provides real world, interpersonal connections with an energetic/vibrant approach but with great clarity and context. Brigid was in absolute tune with my working environment and what we needed to do i.e. re shape my brand and profile. Her advice and guidance was second-to-none and tailored to my individual circumstances. My new CV, Linked in profile,and elevator pitch have put me in a much better position to explore new opportunities. Brigid has provided me with a variety of different resources, tactics, and a great foundation that has given me new confidence to pursue roles in different industries.

I would conclude by saying this has been one of the best investments I have made in my working career and the quality of our 1:1 interactions would be exceedingly difficult to find elsewhere. Thank-you Coach Brigid.”

Senior Program Manager | Melbourne, Australia (Full Coaching Program) 

“I engaged Brigid after hearing about the great work she was doing with a friend of mine. 

I am an experienced Executive Manager looking to progress into a “Head of” role and was seeking some additional support in my readiness for the next step.  My challenge has always been identifying areas for development since my leader has long said I am ready for the next level, “We just need to find the right opportunity”.

What I love about working with Brigid is her questioning technique.  She’s got a really great way of unpacking where you’re at and where you want to be.  We worked on several things together such as my elevator pitch, how to network effectively, how to hold a meaningful career discussion with people in my network including sponsors and mentors, impactful communication techniques, how to respond to recruiters who come calling,

We also made tweaks to my LinkedIn profile and my resume to ensure I’m market ready (amongst other things!). 

Brigid has helped me get clarity on my core truths and what really matters to me in my career.  When we started working together I couldn’t clearly articulate where to next, outside of the fact that I had my sights set on a level up in the hierarchy. 

Thanks to Brigid I have a better understanding of myself and my key drivers which has helped me focus my ongoing development in the right areas to create the outcome I am seeking.  I have never felt more empowered to take control of my career and get where I want to be. 

Thank you Brigid for ‘paying it forward’ and sharing your extensive experience as a senior executive to help me and others grow and prosper in our careers.”

Senior Change Practitioner, Brisbane, Australia (Full Coaching Program)

"I had previously worked with Brigid and always admired her approach and leadership skills. I have been following her on LinkedIn for a long time, and always enjoyed reading the stories she shared.

I began working with her during a low point in my career. I had overcommitted to a project and, despite working hard, found myself unable to handle it. As a result, I messed up everything, including my reputation and brand.

I engaged with Brigid to seek advice if I should change my job. Brigid understood my situation and I engaged her to help me step by step to rectify the situation and rebuild my brand at the company. She analysed the situation and provided a blend of coaching and solutions, offering a different approach on every challenge.  That's when I realised just how much experience she had.  

Additionally, she extended my network by introducing me to a new mentor in the same company, who helped me gain valuable experience. Gradually, I regained my confidence and was able to rebuild my brand.

The following year I not only got an outstanding performance rating but also got  a good salary increase!

I highly recommend Brigid to anyone who is looking to build their career. With her extensive experience, you will undoubtedly learn and gain a lot from her."

Agile Practitioner, Financial Services, Brisbane (Customised Coaching program 03/23)

“I reached out to Brigid and her services as a result of seeking new career opportunities. Brigid was very efficient in her dealings and I enjoyed her direct approach. She was able to hone in on my achievements and help position my skills in such a way to showcase my value to the market. Shortly after updating my career documents, I was approached by numerous sources in relation to opportunities that suited my skills and what I was looking for. I will definitely be recommending Brigid and her services.”

Compliance & Risk Specialist, Melbourne, Australia (Career Documents)

“I found Brigid via her LinkedIn posts - compelling content that spoke to me. I knew I had a good CV, but I also knew it could be better… just like my career. I was looking for a sounding board as I navigated my next career steps and I couldn’t have chosen better. 

Brigid is not only skilled at knocking a CV and an elevator pitch into shape, she is also terrific at reading the tea leaves, reflecting what your current environment is offering and contrasting that with what you might need to do to manifest a new one. That gives you much needed confidence and clarity in the moments that matter.

I can’t recommend her highly enough - she’s worth every cent. The proof is that I went back for more coaching once I had secured a new role (with a much bigger salary).”

Senior Govt Affairs Executive, Sydney, Australia (Career Kickstart Package )

“I had worked with Brigid in a previous role and always admired her straight talking approach to, well... everything!

Since then, I have sought her advice at pivotal career moments and have been following her on LinkedIn over the past year or two. 

In January 2022, I embarked on starting my own business and since then have been happily trading off my own reputation and network. More recently though, as I extended my reach and hired a team, I started to feel like my team and I were representing ourselves as individuals - but not as a united team. We had a team day where we tried to unpack our uniqueness and how we could work together.

But it became clear we needed an extra pair of talented hands to make sure our CVs and Bios really sang. Brigid worked hard to bring our unique and relevant qualities to the surface… so now, on paper, we present as the team that we truly are.

I would recommend Brigid in a heartbeat to help any business owner who needs to present a professional and united look and feel to their clients”

Kate Gannon, Director - August Advisory , Brisbane, Australia (Team Resumes and Bios)

“I was at a stage in my career where I felt very successful and thought I was “on track” only to find out that I was lost and was nowhere when I returned home to Sydney, Australia.  Brigid made me understand that this is not an unusual feeling and helped me with building a contemporary portfolio. 

She also gave me ideas on how to “network” better for those that are not good at networking.  Overall a great journey of self-discovery and I highly recommend her as a coach!”

Senior Portfolio Manager, Sydney, Australia (Career Kickstart Package)

“After some missed opportunities I knew I needed help to get to the next stage of my career and luckily I was referred to Brigid by an old colleague and good friend.

I felt I was missing something in my approach and Brigid was the dose of “tell me as you see it” I really needed.

I completed the full sessions with her, and found going through the various steps an excellent approach to regaining control over my search.

I was particularly delighted with how Brigid challenged some of my crusty old views and use of language.

But most importantly she was able to help me understand the various things I had accomplished in my career and how to succinctly pitch them to the right audience.

If you think you need help, and even if you don’t think you need help, talk to Brigid, it is just so nice to have someone on your team, telling it to you straight about what you can improve on.

She is a great lady and I really appreciate the time, thoughtfulness, and energy she put into our engagement.”

Agribusiness Executive, Sydney, Australia (Full coaching program)

“As an experienced executive who is approaching a milestone birthday and wondering what I want to do when I grow up, working with Brigid has been just what I needed. 

She has led me to get my documents in order (resume, LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch and cover letter) lifting them to a level I would never have been brave enough to go to on my own. They are now at a stage where approaching new opportunities is easy and quick - perfect for a procrastinator/perfectionist like me!!!!

Probably the most significant contributions she has made have been the intangible things: 

• Believing in me and giving me the confidence to list my achievements more boldly - well it feels bold to me - she helped me see it is just factual.

• Challenging me to put myself out there - go for opportunities that are a stretch and back myself. 

• Play to my strengths - approach networking like an opportunity to set up an amazing spreadsheet and be organised and methodical so it feels less exhausting and uncomfortable. 

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help - set up meetings to gain wisdom and insights and be sure to end the meetings with a request - either for future catch ups, introductions etc. 

• Holding me to account - when I’m clearly avoiding the things I struggle with.

Brigid has done all these things with a level of care and humour that makes it so enjoyable to work with her!  Thoroughly recommended!” 

Risk Executive/Consultant, Brisbane, Australia (Customised program)

“I had worked with Brigid previously and always valued what she had to say as a senior executive. So when I saw Brigid was consulting on career development and executive coaching, I was keen to follow along.

While reading one of her LinkedIn posts one day, I noticed the person she was describing sounded a lot like me - someone looking for a change in their career but frankly not making any priority of it over and above the busyness of their current role. Further, I noticed I’d made many of the mistakes Brigid had listed and decided to seek some help. Transactionally I thought I was paying for a new resume that would be more widely read and rouse more interest from potential future employers and I thought my linked-in profile might get a bit of a spruce up and be a little more relevant.

The reality was that through our discussions, Brigid helped agitate me into a state of deep reflection whereby I discovered for myself that I actually didn’t want a new role. I wanted a “passion” that I could see myself doing for the rest of my working life and that applying for incrementally better roles and doing broadly the same thing wasn’t going to cut it for me.

We spend a lot of our time planning stuff. Stuff like our next holiday, our next few weekends our next meal but what amount of time do we spend seriously thinking about and planning our career?

Coincidentally or not, my reconnecting with Brigid was the catalyst for me pursuing my dream job and I just happened to learn a heap about resumes and linked profiles through the process. Thank you Brigid for all your time, thoroughness, and support.”

Financial Services Executive, NSW, Australia (Career Document Package)

“I found Brigid on LinkedIn & I am so pleased that I did. I have felt at a major crossroads in my career after a significant life change that saw me back in the workforce in a new state & town after being my own boss for over a decade and it’s safe to say it wasn’t really working out for me.

Brigid’s personable, kind, and empathetic style helped me to navigate my way through the mire and help me regain confidence by helping me to see some of my skills and attributes and what it was that I really wanted to do. I am now on my way to being my own boss again and know that I have something meaningful to offer.

Thank you Brigid for giving me a leg up on my journey.

Business Owner, Agribusiness, Regional Queensland, Australia (Full Coaching Program)

Brigid’s coaching helped me better understand my value in the market and gave me the confidence to negotiate a significantly increased salary offer for a new role. The ROI from the coaching for that reason alone was phenomenal. On top of that, Brigid helped me to reflect on my risk appetite and priorities, which focussed my thinking about a big career move. I couldn’t have gained that clarity without her.”

Digital Marketing Leader - Brisbane, Australia (Career Strategy Session)

“I had been following Brigid’s LinkedIn posts and enjoying the advice and challenges that she writes about. When I needed to update my CV, I knew I had to seek Brigid’s help. She is extremely adept at honing your CV from many pages to just a few and ensuring the most important achievements jump off the page to the reader. We all think everything we have done is important, Brigid knows how to get the key points across quickly and with confidence. Her advice and guidance were just what I needed to get bring my CV, elevator pitch, and LinkedIn page up to date, and all done extremely quickly.”

Risk and Assurance Leader - Melbourne, Australia (Career Documents Package)

“Brigid's coaching, and the resources she provides, give clear and helpful advice for how to best market yourself and get to where you want to be next. Her relaxed and humorous tone makes sure you don't feel like you're being lectured or told “You must do this or else...”. Instead, Brigid manages to get the right balance of structured, but flexible, guidance. This makes it very simple to actually put the guidance into practice for yourself, rather than being left overwhelmed and wondering “where on earth do I start??” after the session.”

Jack Robb, Graduate - Hong Kong (Group Career Planning Session)

“For a long while I had been very lazy about my career until the inevitable hit me in the face.

Jobs run their course and I’m incredibly fortunate that Brigid agreed to be my coach. Brigid provoked me to get specific about what is meaningful for me, to trust and back my skills, and most importantly to be able to tell my story in a concise and impactful way.

Brigid is a coach with humour and heart (if you don’t believe me, read her blogs!). Brigid is pragmatic, perceptive, and persistent – which means she will hold your hand yet teach you to become focused, disciplined, and confident.

I thank Brigid for all that she has taught me and the support she gave me to forge my career towards its new trajectory.”

Sangeeta Mani, Head Of IT Delivery, Hume Bank, Victoria, Australia (Full Coaching Program)

“If you are looking for a coach who will be honest, forthright, and challenge your thinking, then Brigid is the coach for you.  Brigid piqued my interest on LinkedIn with her down-to-earth posts filled with refreshing honesty.  So much of what she said resonated with me and my values. 

Being at a crossroads in my career and realising that I needed some help to rethink my approach, I contacted Brigid.  Working holistically across my key areas of improvement, Brigid spent time really getting to know me, understanding what makes me “tick” and drilling down into the essence of my experience. I walked away with a refreshed, succinct resume and elevator pitch.  My coaching session helped me focus on areas of continued improvement.  Throughout this journey, I felt encouraged, whilst also being challenged in a supported way – the perfect blend of coaching in my eyes!

There is a saying that “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” – this is exactly how I feel about Brigid. I know I will continue to learn from her through every interaction we have.”

Senior Change and People Leader, Retail, Melbourne, Australia (Market Ready Package)

“After working on my resume on and off for many years, I seemed to lose touch with the best practices for presenting my career in a way that is appealing and eye-catching to recruiters. I’m very busy with family and work life, so I contacted Brigid, and asked if she could be direct in helping me sort out my CV for a job application.

Within 2 days we revised, reviewed, discussed, and improved a new CV. I submitted that CV and within another few days I received an invitation for an interview. The information in my CV clearly resonated as being sufficient to outline my capability to perform the job, but succinct enough to not be skimmed through and discarded. Now I’m confident that I have the right format and level of detail, and I can tailor the CV information going forward as I need to.

Additionally, Brigid acted with a genuine intent to see my success, providing me with extra key bits of information, advice, and tools to follow me through the recruitment process. I’m very impressed with the value of what I have received, and her overall professionalism.”

James, Engineering Specialist - Brisbane, Australia

“I engaged Brigid's services for a complete CV refresh. It was great to have someone objectively review my work history and challenge some pre-existing (and perhaps outdated) ideas I had about what might be important to show to prospective clients and employers. The refreshed version is much shorter, and more succinct and my achievements really stand out. Brigid's background as an executive and someone who did a lot of hiring meant I felt as though I was in very safe hands and I completely trusted her, even with some of the things I knew I had to let go of.

I highly recommend anyone who has been updating the same tired old CV template for the last 10 years get in touch with Brigid. She is collaborative, a good listener and her work is of the highest quality.”

Natasha Redman, Business Owner & Change Specialist, Melbourne,Australia (Career Documents)

“When I first started working with Brigid, I was clear about two things.

I either needed to move up at the company where I had been for a number of years, or I needed to move out.

Brigid started by working on my resume which needed a refresh and then helped me design an elevator pitch for networking conversations.

I quickly realised that what was holding me back was mainly my own fear and insecurities.

As we worked together on mapping out all of my achievements, it just reminded me that I was absolutely ready for the next level in my career.

A promotional opportunity presented itself in my existing company. This was an opportunity that I had missed out on before due to circumstances at the time so I was a bit nervous, despite knowing I could do the job. Brigid coached me on a number of things, including how to prepare for and refine the conversations I was having in my networks and with my bosses.

She has a good balance between guiding and challenging you without trying to tell you what to do.

And guess what, I got the job!

I couldn’t be happier that I decided to reach out to Brigid, even though we live on different sides of the planet.

I would highly recommend Brigid as a coach. “

Senior Leader, Retail - U.S.A. (Full Coaching Program)

“I highly recommend getting Brigid to review your resume. I thought my four-page resume was in great shape, that is until I asked Brigid to review it. It’s now a far more compelling resume where my achievements leap off a succinct two pages. And it took her no time to do it.”

Laura, Senior Marketing Leader, Auckland , New Zealand (Resume)

“I asked for Brigid's help after I lost my career sponsor and was at a crossroads. I needed independent, unbiased, honest advice on my career direction. Brigid's executive corporate background means she knows my industry intimately and understands my challenges well. Her direct and candid approach meant our conversations were always open and truthful.

She helped me to get clarity on my career aspirations and the pathway to get there. She also helped me to refresh my "marketing" material including my CV and LinkedIn profile, which were incredibly useful."

Risk Executive, Auckland, New Zealand (Career Kickstart Program)

“I had been recommended to Brigid and decided to give career coaching a try. 

I had just left one role after seventeen years and was contemplating leaving two other part-time positions. I needed some help to write my LinkedIn profile as all previous roles had been via word of mouth. I didn’t even have a resume! I had also just co-founded a recruitment business for high net worth Private Assistants like myself and needed to somehow incorporate that information into my profile. 

I had one session with Brigid, discussing my roles, my strengths, aspects of the positions I really enjoyed and conversely, those I didn’t. 

I met Brigid for a second session and was absolutely blown away. Brigid captured the essence of who I am within work and also my personal life with accuracy and brevity.  I find it difficult to “big myself up” when it comes to my strengths but Brigid knew just how to encapsulate this whilst still keeping my essence and I am so proud of how my profile now looks. 

I highly recommend this incredibly smart and approachable woman.”

Rebecca Hart, Business Owner, London, United Kingdom (LinkedIn update)

“Ever read something and think “how did they know what was going on inside my head?” That’s what happened for me reading Brigid’s posts and reflections, and then happened the next day and the next.  

I had worked with Brigid years ago and I knew she would create a safe space to explore what I am looking for out of my career and my professional development.  Brigid will not shy away from asking questions that may feel difficult to answer and this is where she provides great encouragement and support to work through finding the answers.

Brigid’s coaching is honest, targeted, and practical and has provided me the structure I needed to get “unstuck”. I looked forward to our coaching sessions and I look forward to reading Brigid’s posts and reflections each day.

If you’re ready to be challenged, perhaps feel a little uncomfortable and ultimately better understand what drives you and what you’re looking for, you’re ready for coaching with Brigid.”

Senior Change Leader, Brisbane, Australia (Career Kickstart)

"I sought Brigid's help in preparing to enter a new role after a lengthy tenure with my previous employer had left me feeling close to burnout. My confidence was fairly low, and I was clear that I didn't want to repeat old work patterns.

I recognised that this was the time to get some strategies in place to do things differently.

Brigid has a gift of asking just the right questions, and her straight-talking approach really helped me get clarity on where to put my energy and importantly, where not to. To my surprise, I had the answers, I just needed the right space and the encouragement to surface them. My sessions with Brigid gave me clarity on my path and the confidence to walk it".

Kate, HR Leader, New Zealand (Career Kickstart)