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Kate Connors

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Kate is well known in the Australian executive wellbeing, coaching and workplace mental health sectors. She is a highly respected Masters qualified psychologist who has worked in C-Suite positions in corporate psychology & wellbeing and professional services firms. With 30+ years of experience supporting the mental health & wellbeing of individuals, teams and organisations, Kate has been advising and driving thought leadership in the workplace mental health & wellbeing space way before it became “the flavour of the month” to do so.

 

Kate was the first “in-house” psychologist in the Australian professional services sector, when she commenced at one of the Big 4 consulting firms in 2015, departing as Chief Mental Health Officer after 8 years of tenure. In this role Kate provided confidential wellbeing and mental health support to partners Australia wide.

 

As CEO of a national employee assistance and corporate psychology services provider, Kate has experienced first-hand the demands of executive leadership. She leverages this experience, along with her psychology and well-being subject matter expertise, to bring a high level of empathy and understanding to the coaching she provides to leaders of all levels. Kate has proven her capacity to connect and drive positive change across the range of complex challenges leaders face in today’s world.

 

With a Masters in Counselling Psychology, her approach is anchored in the power of meaningful connection and creating psychological safety quickly, resulting in an honesty and openness for which clients express a deep appreciation. Kate’s playful style and warmth also enables moments of laughter and positive emotion when needed most.

 

Kate has supported hundreds of partners and leaders to reflect and drive their own mental health & wellbeing, from critical moments of risk, through to boosting individual performance in 1:1 coaching. Kate is passionate about the role leaders play to establish safe settings in their teams and promotes the importance of healthy “work-life” design.

 

Kate is on the Board of the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF), and Chairs ESF’s Mental Health Advisory Group. Outside of work, Kate spends as much time as she can with her much-loved cavoodle, “Jed” – named in honour of three of Kate’s favourite things…”The West Wing”, Fremantle Football Club and all things Star Wars.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

  • Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Rehabilitation Counselling)

  • Masters of Psychology (Counselling)

  • Accredited in Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey

TESTIMONIALS

"After having worked with Max for number of months I have gained a wealth of insights that have supported me on my personal and professional journey. Whatever the goal of my sessions, and these have been many and varied, I have gained clarity, insight and perspective, and formulated next steps and actions. Most importantly I feel confident and excited to take these actions. Max is consistently professional whilst providing a comfortable, safe and held space to share inner most thoughts, limiting beliefs as well as goals and dreams. No matter what I bring to the session, I always finish amazed by the progress I have made that he has supported and facilitated. Max is an exceptional coach and I feel immensely grateful to have the opportunity to work with him."
Hannah McArthurUK
"Max's coaching style is the epitome of calm assurance. From the moment I began working with him, I felt a sense of ease that allowed me to open up about my past and current challenges without hesitation. The welcoming environment he creates is unparalleled, making it effortless to speak openly and honestly. Max’s ability to listen deeply and relay insights is truly remarkable. He doesn’t just hear what you’re saying; he understands and distils it, highlighting crucial elements that you might have overlooked. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me discover solutions and strategies to tackle my issues.”
Enricoh AlfonzoSouth Africa
"I am profoundly grateful for the safe, nurturing, and transformative space Max creates. His care, non-judgement, and compassionate yet confident guidance have been invaluable in helping me identify priorities and practical steps as I navigate different areas of my life. Through his attentive presence, active listening, insightful questions, and thoughtful exercises, Max has been a catalyst in reawakening self-belief in my dreams, and identifying consistent, manageable, yet significant steps to realise them. Our sessions help empower me to move towards living an inspired life aligned with my core values and authentic self. I always leave our sessions feeling more alive! It is a gift to work with Max.”
Milly YangMorocco
"I have found our sessions invaluable. Amidst a lot of confusion and a difficult life transition, I was feeling very lost at the start of our work together. I have now addressed a lot of the challenges I brought to our sessions initially, I have made a lot of progress and my mood has improved a lot! I am starting to see a way forward in my life again after feeling stuck for a very long time. Max is a wonderful coach with a lot of patience and sensitivity and I have really enjoyed working with him."
Anika SinghUK

"I feel blessed to have come across Max when I did, especially during some big changes in my life. I found that Max's ability to be present and engaged whilst also reflecting things I've said back to me, has helped so much in helping understand where I'm at, and to see myself in a much clearer way. Max creates a safe space to share my thoughts, and what's coming up during sessions without judgement. I've not worked with a coach long term before, yet, after already working together for the past few months, I have signed up for block coaching. I highly recommend Max for his genuine gift/ability to coach & ask really great questions and be that transformative space for anyone who needs it."
Emma DaviesUK

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