Barbara Barkley | Coaching
Executive Coach, Strategist and Facilitator for purpose-driven Organisations, Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Barbara Barkley, coaching, business, coach, strategy, leadership, organisational, development, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Australia
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Coaching

Coaching clarifies what’s important to you and brings your vision to reality.

Coaching creates a trusted space for you to self-reflect on what it is you want and supports you to clarify your way forward. Coaching then helps you stay committed and accountable to bring your vision to reality.

Coaching can be a powerful catalyst for organisational change and leadership development. It creates that safe space and time for you to self-reflect, regroup and map out how best to deliver your organisation’s shared purpose and vision.

I coach purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs. 

People who want to make a positive difference in your own life, your organisation and beyond into your community.

As your Executive Coach, I support you to:

  • clarify what’s important to you and your organisation
  • prioritise your goals and set your direction
  • develop strategies to reach your destination
  • keep you focused on the horizon and
  • celebrate and acknowledge your achievements

Testimonials highlighting my coaching style are shared below.
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  • “I love working with Barb for her positive energy and ability to crystalise and clarify my thinking across the many hats I wear. Juggling all the balls in my roles as founder of Football United, Director of Yunus Social Business Hub and Creating Chances, as well as teaching at UNSW’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine, requires a lot of energy, clear-thinking and focus. I value Barb’s coaching support to help me see things in new ways, challenge my assumptions and support me to identify different practical solutions to deliver social business outcomes. I absolutely recommend Barb.”

    Dr Anne W. Bunde-Birouste Founder and CEO, Football United, NSW State Finalist, Australian of the Year; Director Yunus Social Business for Health Hub; UNSW Health Promotion Program School of Public Health and Community Medicine

  • 'Barb Barkley has supported me through Executive coaching in my leadership roles at Athletics NSW and now Surf Life Saving Australia. In my current role as GM - Capability and Capacity, I have led change throughout Surf Life Saving Australia and developed teams and volunteer committees nationally to achieve participation, educational and sport outcomes. Barb has supported me to firstly clarify my goals and focus on the key issues that required the most attention within the team and the organisation which enabled me to achieve outstanding results. I would thoroughly recommend Barb as a coach to any leader wanting to make a difference in their community.'

    Greg Meagher, GM Capability and Capacity, SLSA

  • "Barb is an absolute pleasure to work with. I have been more clearly able to understand my values, what makes me tick, articulate my goals and then begin working on the small steps required to make my goals become reality. At all times, Barb challenges me to think bigger, broader and brighter and really makes me think about what is possible, all with good humour, positivity and in a safe environment. My regular sessions with Barb are essential to keep me focused, grounded and always thinking about what is to come next. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone that needs some guidance in their life, even if it is just a prod in the right direction."

    Mary Konstantopoulos, Lawyer, Clayton Utz and Founder, Ladies Who League

  • “I wanted to work with Barb because of her nurturing and supportive nature. I'm a coach myself and know the power of taking a step back to look at where you are at both personally and professionally before you move forward again. Barb helped me to gain clarity and insight around a particular area that was holding me back from embracing the things I wanted out of my life and work. One of the biggest lessons she taught me was to 'embrace the AND", which helped me to develop a belief that I could lead the life I truly wanted. Barb is a very special lady and I would 100% recommend her if you want to create a safe and nurturing space to develop clarity and focus on your goals and how you want to move forward.”

    Clare Robinson, Director, Clarety Consulting

  • 'My business has grown exponentially since I've had Barb as a leadership coach. The clear goals and precise direction facilitated by Barb has been instrumental to its success - and this certainly wouldn't have happened without her. My expectations are always exceeded with everything we set-out to achieve. Barb's clever strategies and timeline setting make me more efficient, productive and accountable. Her warm and candid nature makes you feel immediately relaxed in her company. I'm always left smiling and feeling highly inspired after our coaching sessions.'

    Ingrid Schroder, Managing Director, BE Visual Brand Spark