"I'm passionate about helping leaders grow and thrive, while growing opportunities for my community.
Being an Executive Coach and Mentor is a huge privilege - the opportunity to walk alongside a CEO or Executive through opportunities and challenges, helping them connect with their strengths and expand their perspective while conserving vital time and energy. It’s a personal process, so I don’t talk about who I work with or what we cover – it goes into the vault and stays there.
I know that leadership can be a lonely journey, because I’ve been there. I’ve chaired a Board and have been an Executive leader through times of challenge, growth and transformation, from drought and water restrictions, privatization and commerciality, to an industry experiencing accelerated growth.
In this 24 hour news cycle, where everyone is a broadcaster, the impact of local decisions can be felt globally. I’ve navigated this complexity for more than two decades, leading communication and stakeholder relations for large public and private sector organisations. My approach is genuine, building strong relationships, listening to understand rather than to respond, maintaining integrity and a long-term view. I have empowered organisations to secure funding and stakeholder support to achieve their business goals, while reducing risk.
I’m infinitely curious and love collecting new tools and models to use in business, and to support clients with. I’ve done a heap of study, from an MBA (Distinction) to a Master of Sustainability (one exam away from completion), the Company Directors’ Course, and qualifications in project management, change management and coaching. I'm now lecturing in international business strategy and cross-cultural management in the University of Newcastle's Global MBA Program.
I love representing the Hunter region in Business New South Wales forums, recently joining the policy committees for energy, infrastructure and tourism. I believe that when businesses are strong and healthy, so are our communities. The need to balance economic, social and environmental considerations will continue to increase.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, swimming, working my way through the piles of books around the house and creating podcasts and books to inspire and equip leaders to lead with heart and impact. If you’d like to connect, you can reach me at info@laureneyles.com.au.”
Lauren Eyles
Who does Lauren work with?
Lauren works with CEOs and Executives across many sectors. What they have in common is a drive to grow as transformational leaders, while growing their people and organisations. Her clients measure their success not only by the financial health of the business, but the health of its people and corporate culture and the impact that they have on the world. For confidentiality, Lauren doesn't disclose the names of her Executive clients.
What does executive coaching and mentoring involve?
It's a series of personal strategy sessions, focused on where you are now, where you would like to be and how to get there. Each session generates actions, translating complex problems into small, manageable steps so you can get results quickly.
Lauren is a trusted advisor who will listen carefully and offer feedback sensitively. Where appropriate, she will share knowledge, tools and resources to help you achieve your goals. She is focuses on leveraging your strengths and insights, so that goals are meaningful and compelling.
What areas does Lauren specialize in?
While Lauren's coaching tools work with any topic, her passion is business strategy, leadership development and stakeholder relations. She loves helping leaders grow their impact by connecting with their purpose and strengthening their communication and connections.
Lauren's experience is varied, from Chairing the Board of peak body Business Hunter, to leading corporate communication and ESG projects across New South Wales. She has led through privatization, drought, leadership and shareholder changes - she enjoys supporting leaders through change.
Who has Lauren worked with?
Lauren has coached leaders and teams across many fields, including professional services, NFP, and utilities. In addition to her own coaching practice, Lauren has worked as an inhouse coach during a national change management project in the NDIS sector. Lauren has senior leadership experience across industry associations, ports and logistics, utilities, tourism sectors, health and medical research.
Where are coaching and mentoring sessions held?
Mentoring and coaching can be delivered via video chat or phone anywhere in the world or in person by arrangement. Lauren is based in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and travels to Sydney regularly.
What's the duration?
Programs are designed in consultation with you. An Executive coaching or mentoring program is usually six sessions, held monthly or fortnightly.
What's the cost?
Programs are reasonably priced and a receipt is provided for tax purposes. Please email info@laureneyles.com.au to arrange a quick call so we can understand your needs. A quote will then be provided.
"Lauren coached my large, culturally diverse team (we are located in Sub-Saharan Africa) in the midst of the COVID lock-down via Zoom. I highly recommend engaging Lauren to any business or organisation that values staff growth and well-being and is looking for a highly respectful and sincere coach with a person-centred and outcomes focused approach.
Lauren asks insightful, though provoking questions that enables her to build solid rapport, trust and engagement with the staff, whilst maintaining absolute confidentiality on the matters discussed in each session. Lauren’s laser focus on personal growth challenges each individual to think laterally and the coaching session format effectively helps them to delve deep within themselves to find head-space in their busy lives to identify and clarify their unique personal and professional goals. Lauren was also able to recommend useful tools such as DiSC and a values exercise as an extension to the coaching program.
This investment in our staff was great value for money and came in under our training budget for FY 2020/2021. Lauren’s coaching achieved the strategic outcomes we sought, and she reliably delivered all services as contracted. We will continue to engage Lauren in the future."
Jill Whibley, Head of Human Resources for Liquid Telecom Mauritius
"I worked with Lauren and Heartful Coaching for a number of sessions this year. I found that Lauren's approach is designed to get the best outcome for your professional development. She is genuine, provides valuable insights as part of her coaching style and is flexible in the direction of each session. It was wonderful to have her guiding hand as I worked towards my next career step."
Leigh
"Working with Lauren was an opportunity to remind myself of my strengths and motivators. She really helped me to define goals, to identify any gaps and most importantly, she connected me back to the skills I already have that allow me to achieve those goals. It was helpful in many aspects of my life, both career and personal . We tackled big issues as well as simple techniques to apply. I’d highly recommend Lauren as a coach. Her genuine encouragement, gentle questioning and overall support made such a positive impact on both my mind and to my actions."
Liz
‘’Lauren has been an exceptional mentor to me. Her kindness, willingness to share her own experiences and wisdom while listening closely, are all qualities that I’ve learned from. Beyond that, as a mentor she has always tried to help me become a better version of myself. Her constant support has been invaluable. The best part of my mentoring relationship is the fact that I have gained a trustworthy supporter, a confidant, an advocate and an ally. Our conversations helped me grow immensely, both personally and professionally.”
Shadiyah
"Working with Lauren was both challenging and comforting at the same time. Each session built on the previous one but the real magic was that all the ideas seemed to come from me! That is a reflection of Lauren’s style and her skill as a coach. I’ve grown in confidence over our time together. Just having dedicated time to focus on the issues I am dealing with, to get them ‘out there’ and to challenge my habitual ways of thinking, was pure gold. I highly recommend coaching – and Lauren in particular!"
Ruth
"As a recent Biotechnology graduate looking to begin my career I have found it immensely helpful working with Lauren to identify my personal goals and to set up a five year plan. It enabled me to reflect on my own strengths and values in such a way that I can now readily identify and describe them to potential future employers. Her passionate, patient and engaging approach made the coaching sessions very comfortable and I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone commencing their career or seeking to further develop themselves."
Josh
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