“I’m delighted with the feedback from the workshops you developed and delivered for Optus’ Cadet Program. Our stakeholders raved about the vibe and enthusiasm and said it was a completely different group to what had been seen the days before. The interaction between us all was 110% better. ”
— Helen Foster-Penn, Learning & Development Manager, Optus Networks & IT
“Engaging with Leonie is a real treat. I worked with her when I was at a crossroads in my career. She took a refreshing strengths-based approach that helped me identify the type of roles where I could do my best work while feeling happy, challenged and ready to grow.
Her energy and vitality are infectious and I left each of our coaching sessions with a clear target and strategy for action.”
— Paul Rawlings, Project Manager, BT Financial
“I came to coaching at a point when I was unhappy and exhausted in my job. Realising my full portfolio of strengths enabled me to build and communicate a business case for promotion into a more senior, client-focused role.
I am now using my strengths of action, adventure and relationship building, working out of the office with key stakeholders. My CEO is very impressed with the value I am contributing to the business.”
— Alfred Tablante, Business Reporting & Integration, IOOF
“I engaged Leonie on a number of occasions to recruit good staff. She is attentive, a great listener and understood from the outset what we needed. I find her completely trustworthy, reliable and incredibly personable. She will go over and above to help when it is needed and always gets you the results you are after.”
— Kristy Smith, Outsourcing Specialist, Royal North Shore Private Hospital
“Leonie is one of the best trainers I know. Her absolute dedication to her students is astounding. She knows how to embed information in a way that is truly unique and impressive. Her heart is enormous and her desire to see others succeed is simply beautiful.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Leonie and the Up Group!”
— Kim McGuinness, Managing Director, Network Central Australia
“Leonie is highly skilled in creating targeted and effective individualised improvement strategies and inspiring people with the confidence to carry them out. She is masterful in reframing a mental limitation to an empowered strength.”
— Mark Huston, Organisational Development Specialist, Inspiring Performance Results
“Three words sum up Leonie - vibrant, genuine and passionate. Her greatest strength is her ability to reach out to people, whether it be to build a business relationship or to help guide someone in a new direction. ”
— Shelley Johnson, CEO, theatre@work
“Leonie’s interaction with a group is like a dance, which energises and inspires the audience.”
— Karina Khutaeva, General Manager of Sydney Academy of Management
