Executive Coaching
for Senior Executives
We help technical experts transition into leadership and build their influence.
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Tailored program designed for your objectives
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Move you up the influence curve from where you are now to where you need to be.
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Develop your ability to get results through others.
Executive Coaching for Senior Executives
From Technical Expert to Influential Leader: Are You Stuck in the Transition?
You’ve built your reputation as a technical expert—solving complex problems, delivering results, and being the go-to person for answers. Now, you’ve been promoted into leadership. Suddenly, your greatest asset, your problem-solving superpower doesn’t seem enough. The challenges you face aren’t just technical anymore; they’re people problems, and the rules of the game have changed.
Are you finding it easier to do things yourself rather than delegate? Do you still prefer tackling technical issues over managing people? Maybe you notice your team isn’t growing, or you’re overwhelmed by an endless to-do list. If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many outstanding technical experts are thrown into leadership with little support, only to wonder if they made the right move.
The truth is, leadership requires a new set of skills. It’s not about being the smartest person in the room, it’s about getting the best from those around you. Recognising this is the first step. Reinventing your approach is the next.
Our Senior Executive Coaching Program is designed for leaders like you—those ready to transform their technical mastery into leadership influence. We help you make the shift, so you can lead with confidence, build high-performing teams, and solve the biggest challenge of all: unlocking the full potential of your people.
Contact Donovan Leadership today to set up an exploratory call and lift the lid on your leadership potential.
✅ Who This Is For
The Emerging Leaders Coaching Program is for high-potential professionals who are stepping into leadership roles for the first time — or who have recently taken on formal leadership responsibilities and want to grow their influence.
🤔 Common Challenges
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“I’ve been given a leadership role, but I haven’t had real support or training.”
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“I want to lead my team well not be a micro manager.”
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“I still default to solving the problems myself — I need to lead through others.”
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“I know I have potential, but do I really have what it takes to be a leader people want to follow.”
🎯 Program Outcomes
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Discover and reinvent your key strength
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Cause results through others instead of doing it yourself
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Learn the power of making big commitments and eliciting them from others
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Create a powerful vision that makes the future present for your stakeholders
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Develop the ability to give others the opportunity to be the best possible version of themselves
🛠️ What’s Included
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Bespoke 1:1 coaching program tailored to your goals
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Focus on your career identity, organisational influence, and delivering measurable, strategic outcomes
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Twelve one-hour coaching sessions over six to nine months
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A proven methodolgy to help build your leadership influence
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Phone and email support as needed subject to availability
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Review session with you and your next level manager to debrief on progress and gain any additional business context
🚀 Your Next Step
Let’s help you move up the influence curve and make the impact you want to make.
Book an exploratory call with Donovan Leadership to begin your journey.
Details
$10,000 ex GST
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Bespoke 1:1 coaching program tailored to your goals
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Twelve one-hour coaching sessions over six to nine months
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Phone and email support as needed subject to availability
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Optional review session with you and your next level manager to debrief on progress and gain any additional business context
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A proven methodolgy to help build your leadership influence
Your Coach
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Meet Brian
I’m an executive coach and author—and a self-confessed gentleman.
My dad raised me that way. And over the years, working with senior leaders, I’ve seen a consistent truth: the most effective leaders are gentle men and women. They get the best results because they treat people with dignity and respect.
That belief sits at the heart of The Gentle Art of Leadership, the book I co-authored with Dean Phelan to challenge the outdated notion that leadership has to be loud, brash, or domineering.
To be clear: gentle does not mean soft. Or weak. Gentle leaders are not pushovers. In fact, the gentlest leaders I know are also the strongest. They set clear boundaries. Don’t mistake their calm for passivity—because if you try to bulldoze them, you’ll soon find you’ll come off second best.
I work with leaders who know that real influence doesn’t come from ego or force — it comes from getting the best out of others.
If you’re here looking for a leadership coach who makes it all about them, who thrives on hype and hustle—you’re probably in the wrong place.
But if you’re ready to join the movement toward a gentler, more impactful style of leadership, I’d be honoured to see how I could support you.
What People Are Saying
I have had the privilege of working with Brian as my coach, and I can wholeheartedly say that he is truly exceptional at what he does. Brian has vast experience and deep understanding of the challenges faced by IT professionals, and was able to help me identify and overcome my own obstacles to achieve my career goals.
Cassandra Highfield
Executive Director, Information Technology & Workplace Services | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, Victorian Government
Brian provided leadership coaching to me over a 6 month period during my time at Amdocs. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working with Brian and would highly recommend his leadership and other coaching services to leaders of any standing. Whether you are new to leadership or an experienced leader transitioning roles or facing a new challenge, Brian has a fantastic methodology and personal style to help break through the leadership challenge, to build a better you and get the results you are looking for.
Liam Fraser
CRO | Buildxact
I met Brian at a time when I was looking to become a CISO. I achieved that dream and more thanks to Brian. Of a handful of people I respect and care for in my life, Brian is one. Brian taught me the art of commitment, the way to make the impossible, possible. Brian is a great teacher, influencer and change driver. If you are looking for a change or even if you want a different perspective on work or life, take the time to contact Brian. My respect and thanks to Brian for making a change in me.
Sarit Kannanoor
Enterprise Security Leader, Chartered SABSA Master, MBA, BE | Digital Frontier Partners
We came to Brian as a strong team with a desire to do more than our limited time had allowed us. We are passionate about our goals and we wanted Brian's advice on directions to take for massive growth; to "step it up a notch". We finished our time with Brian with an electric energy amoungst us and a restructured path that I am sure will see us continue to grow. I would recommend Brian to anyone who is looking to take that extra step to achieve their business goals.
Meagan Cross
Board Member | Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics
I recommend Brian for anyone faced with the challenge of applying leadership skills to a wide group of senior stakeholders, in particular to technology leaders looking to make an impact on their executive stakeholders.
Geoff Spicer
ICT Manager - Application Delivery | Goodstart Early Learning




