Brigid Hardy is the Company Director of Interaction Consulting and a trusted leader, strategic advisor, and neuroleadership-qualified coach. With over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals, teams, and organisations, she helps people unlock potential, lead change, and build sustainable capability.

Brigid brings deep expertise in human behaviour, leadership, and performance. She is accredited in The Leadership Circle Profile™, Life Styles Inventory™, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument® (HBDI®), Strengths Profile, and The Emotional Culture Deck. Her coaching is strengths-based, practical, and grounded in evidence, with a strong focus on building insight, confidence, and action. Brigid is also an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and holds a rare tertiary qualification in mindfulness, supporting both wellbeing and performance.

Her early career in the Australia–New Zealand food regulatory system gave her strong insight into the public sector and stakeholder engagement, which she now brings to her work with government and not-for-profit clients across Australia.

As the sole owner of Interaction, Brigid leads a team of expert facilitators, consultants and coaches committed to building capability, clarity, and courageous leadership in complex environments.

Erin Riley is a highly experienced certified coach and NLP practitioner with a deep passion for empowering individuals and teams to unlock their potential and lead with confidence. With extensive experience coaching leaders across both public and private sectors, Erin specialises in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and workplace communication.

Erin’s coaching practice is grounded in evidence-based methodologies and supported by her certifications in HBDI, TMP, LSI, and GENOS Emotional Intelligence. These tools enhance her ability to foster self-awareness, strengthen team collaboration, and develop emotionally intelligent leadership.

As a dedicated practitioner, Erin focuses on creating safe, high-impact coaching environments where clients can explore challenges, identify goals, and build sustainable strategies for success. Her supportive, outcomes-focused coaching style helps individuals grow their confidence, navigate workplace dynamics, and lead high-performing teams.

Lisa Gaines is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who supports individuals through transformational one-on-one coaching experiences. With a focus on emotional intelligence, communication, and mindset, she helps clients navigate complexity, increase self-leadership, and thrive personally and professionally.

Lisa’s coaching draws on neuroscience-based frameworks, the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence model, and her extensive training in workplace and team coaching. She creates reflective, practical coaching sessions tailored to the needs of each individual—whether they’re stepping into leadership, managing change, or seeking greater clarity in their work and life.

Known for her warm, structured, and results-oriented approach, Lisa is committed to helping individuals grow into confident, capable leaders who inspire those around them. Lisa currently serves as President of the ICF ACT Branch, where she actively contributes to advancing coaching excellence and leadership development.

James Young is a dynamic coach with a passion for helping individuals navigate career transitions, build confidence, and communicate with impact. With a diverse professional background spanning research science, public policy, and adult education, James brings curiosity, empathy, and clarity to every coaching conversation.

Since 2000, James has successfully supported clients across government and the private sector in areas including career strategy, professional development, and public speaking. His coaching style is positive, insightful, and grounded in real-world experience—helping individuals identify their strengths, refine their goals, and create practical pathways forward.

James holds a Master of Science, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and extensive training in adult learning and facilitation. Known for his warmth and encouragement, he supports clients to grow with confidence and authenticity.

Tania Willis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) who specialises in one-on-one coaching to empower individuals to reach their full potential. With a warm, focused approach, she supports clients in building confidence, gaining clarity, and aligning personal strengths with purposeful action.

Tania’s coaching draws on her extensive experience across diverse sectors, helping individuals navigate career transitions, enhance their leadership presence, and cultivate personal and professional growth. Her one-to-one coaching sessions are tailored to each client, offering a supportive space to explore challenges, uncover new possibilities, and take meaningful steps toward change.

Recognised as one of Australia’s top leadership experts, Tania brings deep insight and empathy to her coaching relationships. She helps clients unlock potential, overcome self‑doubt, and create lasting impact in their lives and careers.

As the current President-Elect of ICF Australasia, Tania is not only shaping the future of coaching but also deeply committed to helping individuals grow into their best selves—one coaching conversation at a time.

Sangeeta Pilger is a highly experienced executive and career coach, facilitator and workplace mediator, who works with individuals to help them navigate change, lead with authenticity, and achieve meaningful personal and professional outcomes. With over 1,800 hours of individual coaching experience and a Master of Business Coaching, Sangeeta’s approach is practical, grounded, and deeply personalised.

Her one-on-one coaching supports clients in uncovering strengths, overcoming barriers, and building strategies for success. Whether navigating career transitions, managing workplace relationships, or preparing for leadership roles, Sangeeta provides a trusted space for reflection, challenge, and growth.

Accredited in a wide range of diagnostic tools—including HBDI, DiSC, StrengthsProfile, Genos EI, and 360 feedback—Sangeeta helps clients build self-awareness and take purposeful, values-aligned action. Her coaching empowers individuals to show up fully, adapt effectively, and lead with clarity and confidence.

Cecilia Jones is a credentialed Executive and Conflict Coach with a deep commitment to supporting individuals in navigating complex professional challenges and realising their personal leadership potential. Drawing on nearly 25 years of senior leadership experience across government, health, and private sectors, Cecilia brings a calm, insightful presence to her coaching relationships.

Known for her depth of knowledge in strategic people management and her ability to facilitate transformational conversations, Cecilia creates a confidential, supportive space for clients to reflect, grow, and lead with authenticity. Her approach is informed by her earlier career as an ICU nurse manager and underpinned by rigorous training in executive coaching, conflict coaching, and education.

Cecilia holds a Master of Education (Research), is an accredited Executive Coach (Level 2), and a certified Conflict Coach. She is a Fellow of the Australian HR Institute and a member of the International Coaching Federation and IECL Alumni.

Kylie Holyland is a highly experienced and credentialed executive coach who has worked with over 500 leaders and professionals across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.

Since 2013, Kylie has specialised in coaching individuals to navigate career transitions, define their leadership identity, and grow with purpose and confidence.

Known for her deep insight and supportive challenge, Kylie helps clients uncover their strengths, clarify their values, and shift unhelpful patterns to unlock personal and professional growth. She has a particular strength in working with women in leadership, First Nations leaders, and individuals facing complex work and life transitions.

Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience—including 25 years as an internal HR consultant —Kylie blends evidence-based coaching methodologies with warmth, practical insight, and a strong ethical foundation. Her credentials include International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach, EMCC Senior Practitioner, and a range of tools in vertical development, conflict coaching, and leadership assessment.

Mariana is an experienced and passionate leadership coach who empowers professionals to navigate change, build confidence, and grow with purpose. Certified by the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) and Robbins-Madanes, she brings a warm, insightful, and strategic approach to her one-on-one coaching, guiding clients through career transitions, mindset shifts, and leadership challenges.

With a background in business, communication, and coaching, Mariana draws on tools such as Hogan Assessments and emotional intelligence frameworks to help clients overcome impostor syndrome, manage difficult conversations, strengthen self-awareness, and boost performance. Fluent in English and Spanish, she supports clients from diverse industries including government, education, engineering, retail, and tech.

Mariana’s coaching is shaped by over a decade of experience across Australia and LATAM, and her clients value her empathy, energy, and ability to ask the right questions to uncover deep clarity and direction.

Sleiman Abou-Hamdan (Melbourne-based) is a highly experienced executive coach and registered Clinical Psychologist who has supported hundreds of leaders, teams and professionals across government, business and the not-for-profit sector.

Since 2009, Sleiman has helped clients grow their leadership presence, shift unhelpful narratives and thrive with clarity and purpose. He draws on over two decades of experience in organisational psychology, strategic people development and military leadership.

Known for his calm presence and deep psychological insight, Sleiman challenges clients to step into their potential while feeling safe, supported and empowered. He is particularly passionate about working with high-performing leaders, emerging executives and people navigating complex life and work transitions.

Sleiman has held senior roles in the Australian Public Service, served 20 years in the Army Reserves, and consulted widely across leadership, wellbeing and resilience. His coaching integrates evidence-based psychological practice, leadership assessment and a whole-of-person approach to growth.

He holds a Master of Clinical Psychology, is an accredited coach with The Leadership Circle, and is certified in Hogan leadership assessment systems.

Anne Sautelle is a seasoned executive coach who partners with leaders to navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and compassion. Drawing on adult development theory, neuroscience, and complexity thinking, she helps clients deepen self-awareness, challenge assumptions, and unlock new possibilities for action.

Anne brings over two decades of experience as a senior physiotherapist and consultant, grounding her coaching in real-world challenges and embodied insight. She is a certified Growth Edge Coach, Immunity to Change facilitator, and Leadership Circle Profile practitioner, with extensive experience coaching senior executives across the Australian Federal Government and internationally.​

Clients describe Anne as a thoughtful, trusted partner who walks alongside them—helping them connect to purpose, broaden perspective, and grow into the leaders they aspire to be.​

Ambrose McKinnery (based on the Sunshine Coast) is a highly experienced executive coach and psychologist who helps leaders and professionals grow with clarity, confidence and resilience.

Since 2002, Ambrose has supported hundreds of individuals through leadership transitions, career growth and personal development. With over 10,000 hours of coaching and therapeutic experience, he brings both psychological depth and a practical, results-oriented approach to every engagement.

Ambrose is known for his calm, insightful presence and his ability to create a safe yet challenging space where clients can reflect, reset and move forward with purpose. His coaching is grounded in evidence-based practice and draws on his background in organisational psychology, counselling and executive development.

He holds a BA (Hons), Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, Graduate Certificate in NLP, and coaching qualifications through AIEC. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Ambrose coaches nationally both in-person and online.

George is a seasoned executive coach and leadership development specialist with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With a career spanning senior roles in both management consulting and the public sector, including with Ernst & Young and the Australian Public Service, George brings a calm, strategic presence to his coaching engagements.

He is passionate about helping leaders enhance their personal and professional effectiveness through tailored coaching conversations, feedback tools, and capability development frameworks. Accredited in multiple psychometric and 360-degree feedback tools — including Human Synergistics, PRISM, and Spidergap — George partners with clients to uncover insights, shift behaviours, and strengthen leadership impact.

His coaching is grounded in deep experience across government and private sectors, both in Australia and internationally, and is supported by formal qualifications in administration, training, and leadership development.