Case Study

Leadership Coaching & Organisational Resilience

A structured, evidence-based coaching program designed to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and stress management skills while preventing burnout in Mel’s high-pressure leadership role. Coaching focused on practical strategies for boundary setting, effective communication, and conflict resolution, with resilience training embedded throughout. The program supported Mel to lead with greater clarity, strengthen team relationships, and prioritise wellbeing, contributing to a more psychologically safe and high-performing workplace.

Navigating Pressure, Leading with Purpose

A structured 12-week 1:1 leadership coaching program designed to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness, stress management, burnout prevention, and navigate Mel’s high-pressure environment. Coaching focused on practical strategies for boundary setting, communication, and conflict resolution, with resilience training integrated throughout. The program supported her to improve leadership clarity, strengthen team relationships, and sustain wellbeing, contributing to a more psychologically safe and high-performing workplace.

From Pressure to Performance

To support Mel in navigating a high-pressure leadership role, we designed and delivered a personalised coaching program grounded in the organisation’s needs and aligned with her individual goals. The program combined evidence-informed strategies with practical, real-world applications to enhance resilience, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable wellbeing.

  • Initial Discovery: We met with key stakeholders to understand organisational needs, leadership challenges, and desired outcomes.
  • Program Design: A tailored 12-week coaching framework was developed, combining leadership development with practical resilience strategies.
  • 1:1 Coaching Delivery: Mel participated in weekly confidential sessions focused on stress management, communication, boundaries, and mindset.
  • Integrated Resilience Training: Evidence-informed tools and techniques were embedded throughout to support wellbeing, reduce burnout risk, and sustain performance.
  • Review & Reflection: The coaching progress was reviewed in all sessions, including the final session, with personalised strategies created for ongoing growth and workplace impact

Leading Well Under Pressure

The impact of individual leadership coaching was clear. Mel reported measurable improvements in key areas of personal and team effectiveness:

  • Increased confidence in assertiveness, communication and self-awareness
  • Improved ability to manage interpersonal conflict and workplace stress
  • Greater resilience and leadership presence under pressure

When aligned with broader organisational goals, individual leadership coaching enhances mental health capabilities, strengthens culture, and drives more resilient and effective teams.