We collaborate with organisations; supporting individuals, teams and leaders to achieve strong performance.
Key enablers of sustainable performance are high levels of wellbeing (feeling good and functioning well at work), use of performance-enhancing strengths, fostering team collaboration and the ability to be resilient to pressure, change and challenge.
We have particular expertise in supporting women to flourish in their careers, helping organisations who seek diversity and strive for increased representation of women in leadership.
We help you with
Authentic Leadership for Women
Sustaining high performance and wellbeing
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Career Development Coaching
Find clarity, direction and confidence for your next career move
Our values guide how we work with you
curious
We want to understand the best of you and your organisation, what you dream of and your most valued outcomes
professional
You can trust us with your people and teams to operate with high levels of integrity and deliver a quality, enduring solution that will change individuals and organisations for the better
practical
We understand people want discussion to broaden perspective and practical tools that are easy to implement. We use theoretical underpinnings but don’t drown you in theory!
approachable
Leaders, individuals and teams like our open, relatable and respectful style. We aim to be a pleasure to work with and to inspire others
knowledgeable
Our experience, expertise and credibility are supported by our Masters level training and use of evidence-based frameworks and tools
About us
Flourishing Works Coaching was formed in 2012; a partnership developed by two women passionate about supporting people to be their best at work and in their broader lives. Debra and Kate deliver coaching, training, facilitating and speaking around the topics of leadership, performance, team success, resilience, career development and career breaks. Sessions are highly engaging and interactive, and always focused on tangible and measurable outcomes. Both Debra and Kate are Professional Certified Coaches with the International Coaching Federation, the global gold standard for coaching. They hold the Masters of Coaching Psychology (Uni of Sydney) and are accredited in a range of validated psychometric and development tools
Kate Wilkie
Co-founder
Debra Close
Co-founder
“If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves”
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Client Feedback
“Kate and Debra’s resilience workshops for women in the capital markets were outstanding. The course content was practical and useful. The women completed the workshop sessions feeling invigorated and engaged. I would highly recommend them to other commercial groups looking for similar services”
“I’ve been able to clearly translate my career vision into workable goals. The coaching has given me more confidence to accept my way of working and personal style that can be compatible with my leadership objectives. During this process Debra was positive, supportive, empathetic and engaging.”
“I have a job and am in a much better position in my career thanks to the skilful and supportive way in which Kate offers encouragement to set and achieve your goals, and provide practical strategies that I implement on a daily basis to bring my best self to work. She has taken great care to help me find an approach that complements my natural skills and abilities. Kate genuinely cares about her clients and wants to see them thrive.”
“Debra provided a great sounding board during my adjustment to returning-to-work and the environment of a big-4 accounting firm. She was immediately guiding me to think about my goals for coaching, which I can say we definitely achieved. Debra is a good listener, uses the time constructively and is an overall lovely person. Her experience and qualifications became evident throughout our time together. Definitely a good investment, even when crazy busy!”
“Coaching with Kate has helped me develop resilience to a level which far exceeds my initial expectations. I’ve developed better emotional control (especially managing my anxiety at work) and identified ways in which I can leverage my natural strengths to improve my confidence.”
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