All Yellow Edge coaches have had coach-specific training, abide by the International Coach Federation’s code of ethics and are dedicated to the vocation of coaching and the growth, wellbeing and empowerment of clients. Our team of professional coaches a drawn from a variety of backgrounds to provide expertise and choice for our clients.
Coaching Management
JOHN RAYMOND
Coaching Practice Manager – Asia Pacific
John has been coaching for 12 years, is a supervisor and mentor for other coaches and is involved with the ICF at local, regional and global levels
LINDY BRYANT
Executive Director Yellow Edge
Lindy is the founding coach of the Yellow Edge coaching practise and a former SES officer in the APS. She has in excess of 2000 coaching hours to the highest levels in the APS. She is accredited to Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation.
MATILDA EMBERSON
Manager Coaching Operations and Client Liaison
Matilda holds an Associate Certified Coach Credential (ACC) with the International Coach Federation and brings to coaching over 20 years combined experience in the APS, the private sector and the community sector. Building on her postgraduate studies in management Matilda has completed an international Advanced Coach Training program. Having lived and worked in five countries, two as a career diplomat, Matilda support managers through change, complexity and diversity.
Adelaide-Based Coaches
DR DARRYL CROSS
Darryl is both an organisational and clinical psychologist as well as a credentialed executive and personal coach who has worked in both government (State & Federal) and the private sector. His areas of expertise are increasing self-confidence & reducing self-sabotage; identifying and working on an individual’s strengths; strategies for people management; leadership development; and career planning. Darryl holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential with the International Coach Federation, the governing professional body for coaches worldwide.
Brisbane-based Coaches
DR ANTHONY (TONY) DRAPER
Tony gained experience working with international corporations in Canada, New Zealand and Australia for 17 years. His passion is working with clients who want to develop values based leadership. Tony uses leadership and coaching models, along with solid business acumen, to support clients in reaching sustainable solutions. Tony has coached executives in public and private sector organisations including Coles, Queensland Rail, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Patrick, Hutchinson 3G, AFP and DIAC. Tony is a Professional Certified Coach and Past President of the Brisbane chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). In 2005, Tony received the ICF Australasian Individual Contribution to Coaching Award.
JUDY McLENNAN
Judy’s coaching focuses on leadership, professional development, career review and transition, and well-being. She has been coaching individuals and groups in the private and public sector since 2001. Judy works well with complexity, enabling clients to clarify what is important. She supports clients as they re-evaluate how they work, develop strategies for change and then to take action. Her practical and grounded approach has been shaped by 20 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist and Workplace Health and Safety consultant to industry. Judy holds an Associate Accredited Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coach Federation, and is MBTI accredited.
Canberra-based Coaches
SUE ADAMS
Sue has over 18 years experience in the Commonwealth and ACT Public Service including the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Sue has a solid understanding of public sector culture, context and environment. Sue has extensive experience coaching SES, executive officers and departmental officers within the APS, her focus being on career progression and transition, developing leadership and building high performing teams. She has also coached people to deal with complex staff management issues and resolving team conflict.
DARRYL ALEXANDER
Darryl has extensive experience in the federal public sector as a senior manager. He has worked for human services agencies and commercial government organizations implementing services and programs. His experience includes working from Canberra and also being based in several State capitals. Darryl has several years experience as a senior executive service officer with Centrelink. Darryl’s experience positions him well to support clients in developing practical solutions to the problems facing organizations. He has particular strengths in people management at all levels including individual and team based situations.
BARBARA BAIKIE
Barbara is a former SES Officer across two jurisdictions with a wealth of experience in areas such as welfare, organisational services, including human resources, industrial relations and learning and development. She has lectured at Charles Sturt University and is well qualified with Bachelors and Masters degrees as well as management and coaching certificates. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
TRISH BERGIN
Trish has been an experienced SES manager and consultant with extensive experience across the public and private sectors. She has very strong people leadership, human resource management, change management and commercial skills, as well as strategic and business planning, and business process improvement capabilities. Trish is a highly effective executive coach, who seeks to challenge and foster people’s self-awareness and personal effectiveness.
JANE BOARDMAN
Jane holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential with the International Coach Federation, the governing professional body for coaches worldwide and works with current and emerging leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs and individuals. Thirteen years experience in public sector management and policy advisory positions (including four years in PM&C), combined with three years private sector HR experience compliments Jane’s extensive experience as an Executive Coach (over 1500 hours of professional coaching).
MIKE FIVEASH
Mike’s broad senior executive (SES) and consulting experience spans twenty years in both the APS and private sector and encompasses policy development; parliamentary liaison; operations delivery; industrial negotiations; HR and IT management and consultancy; recruitment; and career transitioning. His success in client relationship management is matched by his achievements in all aspects of business planning and resource management.
PATRICIA FAVRETTO-DICER
Patricia Favretto-Dicer has been consulting for over 10 years. She is an experienced and well regarded performance/executive/life coach and facilitator. Patricia has worked with a range of industry sectors including finance, insurance, local, state and federal governments, professional bodies and the pharmaceutical industry in providing corporate learning, organisational and performance development consultancy services.
MARK GLEESON
Mark enjoys enhancing the personal development and the professional performance of individuals through coaching. Mark has worked with Commonwealth and State Governments, private sector and tertiary education sectors in consulting, coaching, counselling and facilitating roles. Mark has extensive experience in Career Management and transition, Change Strategy and Management, Performance Management, Stress Management and Advanced Communication Skills. Mark is a registered Psychologist, NLP Trainer and is MBTI and HBDI accredited.
PHIL GOULDSON
Phil has extensive experience in the public sector in both operational and senior executive (SES) levels (in both federal and state sectors), particularly in the areas of people management, business planning, change management, strategic thinking, developing high quality customer services and business development. Phil specialises in providing executive coaching to individuals and organisations to maximise business capability and performance while improving the health, well-being and performance of staff. Phil is also specialises in the health, wellbeing and performance of men in the workplace (Indigenous and non-Indigenous).
BRONWYN GREEN
Bronwyn has extensive coaching experience in personal, professional & leadership development. Her expertise is to accelerate, manage and sustain positive change personally, in the work place and career development. Her coaching focuses on stress & anxiety management, goal achievement, improved decision- making and most importantly - achieving results. Bronwyn also teaches presentation and public speaking skills.
MARILYN HATTON
Marilyn has several years’ senior management experience in the Commonwealth and State public sector. Marilyn has extensive executive coaching experience working with public sector officers at APS and SES level both in the Commonwealth and State public sector and with private sector clients. She quickly develops rapport with others and enjoys working with clients to re-engage their energy for career transitions and optimum performance.
DIANE KARGAS
Diane is the former Public Trustee for the ACT and SES officer with extensive experience in managing and developing both small and large government agencies, and community organisations. Her areas of expertise are in developing people; change management; business planning; building capability through leadership; facilitating and career planning.
CLIVE LEACH
Clive has eleven years senior management experience in the public sector leading inner-city community education and development services in the UK. He has been working professionally as coach within the Asia-Pacific region since 2006 supporting clients in the business, corporate and public sectors through coaching for performance, well-being, leadership development and career planning. He is interested in the application of coaching psychology in workplace and community settings. Clive is a graduate of the Master of Organisational Coaching programme at the University of Sydney. He is a member of the ICF and is accredited in HBDI.
CATHY MAUK
Cathy Mauk brings to coaching 14 years experience as a consultant, facilitator and executive adviser to the APS, as well as a number of years in management, executive and university teaching positions in private sector health care and law in the US and Australia. She has a solid understanding of the environment and culture of the APS, having worked in over 20 different agencies, as well as with state governments and the private sector.
SUSAN MCDONALD
Susan is an organisational psychologist with in-depth knowledge and understanding of what motivates and engages people at work. She has wide knowledge of the public sector and the issues, challenges and opportunities which can arise for people in that environment. She is a registered psychologist, an experienced manager and is trained as an executive coach through the University of Sydney.
SANGEETA PILGER
Sangeeta has worked with a diverse range of clients as an Executive Coach and Facilitator since 2005. With over 20 years experience in APS and private sector combined with expertise with individual and group coaching, she effectively challenges and stretches clients’ thinking to attain solutions, while maintaining empathy. Sangeeta’s background and qualifications in coaching, emotional intelligence, management and organisational leadership underpin her outcomes focussed coaching approach. In 2008 Sangeeta successfully led the development of a coaching culture in Centrelink resulting in an Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) Award.
LOUISA SCAGLIOTTI
Louisa is an experienced career and leadership coach who can integrate career goals into work and life. She has worked with many clients at SES levels in the public and private sectors. Louisa’s particular speciality is in planning and positioning a career at the middle and senior levels in the workforce. She is accredited in MBTI and is a member of ICF and AACC.
PETER SHAKESPEARE
Peter works with leaders to assist them in building sustainable improvements, for themselves and their organisations. Peter has extensive experience in public (former SES officer) and private sectors at the senior management and senior executive levels. His particular interest and expertise lies in tapping the strengths, creativity and enthusiasm of people and assisting the creation of challenging but supportive work environments.
THERESE TOOHEY
Therese’s broad experience spans over two decades including facilitating & consulting across the three levels of public & private education. Her areas of expertise include executive leadership & people management; team building, executive & personal coaching, communication & interpersonal skills and career planning. Therese is a member of the International Coach Federation and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership in addition to her coach-specific training. She is accredited in HBDI and the DISC model of behaviour
Darwin-based Coaches
DEBORAH MOYLE
With a successful career in business in the corporate, private, tourism and retail sectors, Deborah is an accomplished executive in business and product development, revenue generation and entrepreneurial initiatives. Her areas of expertise are Career Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personality Type using Myers Briggs and the creation of innovative solutions for personal and/or business challenges. Deborah is a member of the International Coach Federation, having over seven years experience in providing coaching to senior managers and executives.
Melbourne-based Coaches
DEBORAH MANN
Deborah has over 20 years experience in Human Resources, Organisational Development and Operational Management with blue chip companies including AMP, Telstra, Price Waterhouse and in the public sector with DEET and DSS. She has extensive business and performance coaching experience in private and public organisations at senior and middle management levels.
LISA BAKER
Lisa has a background in manager and executive roles in the telecommunications industry and commenced providing Human Resources and Organisation Development consulting and training services in 1994. With over 20 years experience in strategic planning, human resources and change management she brings coaching in organisations across a range of industry sectors. Lisa has an open, direct and flexible style focused on building relationships and partnering with clients to deliver quality results consistently.
ALAN SIELER
Alan’s experience in executive coaching, consulting and facilitation spans 12 years and incorporates working with individuals and teams. He has worked with a broad range of private and public sector organisations in both Australia and internationally. Alan’s public sector work features assignments in local, state and federal government agencies and authorities and within the tertiary education sector. His recent projects include successfully working with five groups from the Victorian Department of Justice to develop productive working relationships, effective teams and leadership. Alan is a certified NLP Trainer and an accredited Ontological Coach.
