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Executive Coaching

for Senior Executives

We help technical experts transition into leadership and build their influence. 
  • Tailored program designed for your objectives
  • Move you up the influence curve from where you are now to where you need to be.
  • 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
  • “I’ve been given a leadership role, but I haven’t had real support or training.”
  • “I want to lead my team well not be a micro manager.”
  • “I still default to solving the problems myself — I need to lead through others.”
  • “I know I have potential, but do I really have what it takes to be a leader people want to follow.”
🎯 Program Outcomes
  • Discover and reinvent your key strength
  • Cause results through others instead of doing it yourself
  • Learn the power of making big commitments and eliciting them from others
  • Create a powerful vision that makes the future present for your stakeholders
  • Develop the ability to give others the opportunity to be the best possible version of themselves 
🛠️ What’s Included
  • Bespoke 1:1 coaching program tailored to your goals
  • Focus on your career identity, organisational influence, and delivering measurable, strategic outcomes
  • Twelve one-hour coaching sessions over six to nine months
  • A proven methodolgy to help build your leadership influence
  • Phone and email support as needed subject to availability
  • 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

  • Bespoke 1:1 coaching program tailored to your goals
  • Twelve one-hour coaching sessions over six to nine months
  • Phone and email support as needed subject to availability
  • Optional review session with you and your next level manager to debrief on progress and gain any additional business context
  • A proven methodolgy to help build your leadership influence
Book an Exploratory Call

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.

What People Are Saying

'I recently completed the Personality and Behaving Transactionally Program led by Brian and I took immense value from the program.

The program challenged one's thinking about how they conduct themselves in a transaction. Decoupling the transaction from the person and their behaviour was a key take-away. Understanding the underlying intent of the transaction, the role we play in it and how we present to other personality types were key learnings from the program.

I would highly recommend Brian and this program for those that want to make the most out of their interactions; not just professionally but personally as well!'

Adrian Cassar

Chief Operating Officer | Naviam

'Thank you to Brian Donovan for his excellent facilitation of the ‘Personality and Behaving Transactionally’ course I completed recently. This workshop brought together several like-minded individuals who are determined to make a difference. I particularly enjoyed the well-structured and easy-to-follow principles outlined, making it easy to fit into a hectic schedule.

The process began with an introspective look at our own personality traits and how they may be seen by others in the workplace/marketplace. Through observing others and embracing their diverse perspectives, we learned the steps to consistently achieve our aims together.

Highly recommend!'



Paula McManus

Senior Partner | Rock Solid Group of Companies

'Over the past two months I have been undertaking the Personality in Transaction program, facilitated by Brian Donovan. It has been a highly enlightening and valuable program.

The program has stretched my self awareness and understanding of others. I have thoroughly enjoyed the active engagement with my co-learners and the exceptional facilitation by Brian.

I highly recommend this program for individuals and businesses wishing to improve their transactional competence and personal/business impact/success.'



Wayne Avard

People and Culture Lead, Australian Operations | Goodman Fielder

'I recently completed Influential U's Personality and Behaving Transactionally course facilitated by Brian Donovan. This course was transformative. It pushed me to take an honest look at myself and provided a powerful framework for understanding how we transact with others.

Beyond the insights I gained, one of the biggest highlights was connecting with a group of ambitious, like-minded individuals who made the experience even more enriching.

Brian's facilitation was exceptional—encouraging, knowledgeable, and inspiring. I came away with valuable tools and fresh perspectives that I’ll carry forward.

Highly recommended.'



Renier de Klerk

General Manager | accesstel

'I recently attended Brian Donovan’s “Discover Your Inner Superhero” coaching program and found it both inspiring and transformative.

Brian’s coaching style is authentic, insightful, and empowering. The program helped me uncover strengths I hadn’t fully recognized and provided practical tools I continue to use.

I highly recommend Brian to anyone seeking impactful personal or leadership growth.'



Ghouse Mohammed

Manager, Enterprise Architecture | Victorian Building Authority

Adrian Cassar
Paula McManus
Wayne Avard
Renier de Klerk
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