Sharing our wisdom so you can thrive

Metis Coaching & Training

How would you feel if you not only coped with your job, but flourished?

Are you a public sector employee or manager who is struggling to:

manage your workload and the expectations of your boss?
lead and develop your team?
balance your work with your home life?
have confidence and impact in your role?
plan the next step in your career or prepare for a job interview?

Metis Coaching & Training helps public sector employees and agencies achieve optimum outcomes through customised training, coaching and mentoring.

We also assist agencies with strategic planning and stakeholder consultation through our expert facilitation services.

We draw on our expertise from decades of experience in the Australian Public Sector (APS) to help you thrive!

How We Can Help You

Why Should You Choose Us?

Experienced

Louise and Helen have rich experience from decades of working in demanding jobs in diverse public sector agencies in Australia and internationally. We have been there and done it all!

Authentic

We keep it real. We are all about achieving real change in real public sector workplaces. We offer practical, tailored, evidence-based approaches that speak to you, your team and your agency.

Enthusiastic

We love what we do and it shows! We deliver all our services with high levels of energy, engagement and empathy.

What our clients are saying

“Helen has not just provided me with great insights how I can present myself in an interview for a senior executive role, build on my strengths and showcase my experience, but provided me with emotional support and strategies to deal with stress and nervousness, which are unavoidable during the interview process. It was great to have an executive coach who you can relate to and who has such extensive public service experience to provide practical examples and suggestions. Helen’s approach to coaching is very supporting, guiding and non-judgmental. I have great appreciation of Helen’s ability in a short session to explore a variety of options and lead you to the very best solution to address your issues and concerns.”

Irina, EL2, DEWR

“Louise facilitated our agency’s first strategic planning session in many years. Her background in working in a number of Australian Government agencies and her ability to understand the complexities associated with our work meant that she was able to connect with the agency as a whole. She has a wonderful way with people and the ability to keep the energy levels high while keeping the session on track. We all found the day to be a very rewarding and constructive – many commenting it was the best strategic planning session they had attended.”
Justine Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency

“Louise’s advice, guidance and wisdom have been invaluable in helping me grow and adapt into the leader I am today. Her balanced, considered approach to managing difficult situations and insights into how to get the best out of your team have been key to shaping my leadership and management style. I anticipate Louise’s support will only become more important as my career progresses and look forward to continuing to work with her.”
Christine Presland, EL2, Department of Health and Aged Care

“Louise brings a warm, empathetic approach to her coaching which for me fostered trust and built the foundation to challenge and guide the next steps of my career. Louise’s own extensive professional experience provided an endless source of wisdom to each session and inspired the progress in my journey. I highly recommend Louise as a coach.”
Jen Wettinger, Branch Manager, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

“Helen’s extensive experience as a senior public servant in policy and people functions combine to provide a complete package in a public service workplace coach and facilitator. Helen worked with me as the Senior Executive to facilitate HBDI workshops, and then delivered personalised coaching sessions for each team member of our Tuition Protection Services team. The feedback from the workshop and coaching sessions was overwhelming positive from all team members with two particular members going on to individualised coaching programs with Helen to work with them during their transition into Executive Leadership roles. Our team particularly enjoyed Helen’s clear understanding of public service work environments, the demand driven nature of our workplan and Helen’s experience in small and large team people management. I would commend Helen to others seeking any workforce capability and team culture support.”

Melinda Hatton. Tuition Protection Service

Graduate Training – How to Impress in the APS’

“Louise delivered a session on ‘How to Impress in the APS’ on my first day as a Graduate in the APS. The session was a fantastic start to my APS career, as the session went beyond the standard introduction and provided me with invaluable knowledge about what really matters and what’s really important in building a career in the APS. Louise has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and provided practical guidance and advice on a range of things including how to interact with people at all levels of the APS, how to have confidence to voice your views in meetings, the importance of working for inspirational people and the importance of work/life balance. This was a fantastic session which Louise presented with professionalism, energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour. I highly recommend this session!”

Leah Palamountain, Government Lawyer, Safe Work Australia

“The training has provided me with invaluable skills and the confidence to thrive in the public sector. It has been almost four years (three job changes in between) and I still regularly reflect on the core principles taught”

Lynn Nguyen. Policy Officer, Department of the Premier and Cabinet SA

Meet Helen & Louise

We are warm, wise women who love to support other women on their career journey.

We draw on our decades of experience in fast-paced, demanding public sector roles to give you real and practical guidance and support.

Our commitment to Canberra’s vulnerable women

Every year Metis donates to Toora Women Inc.

Since 1982, Toora has assisted Canberra women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and addiction. Metis strongly supports Toora’s goal to empower women.

https://www.toora.org.au/

Sharing our wisdom so you can thrive

Metis Coaching & Training

How We Can Help You

Training

Coaching &
Mentoring

Facilitation &
Guest Speaking

We can help you thrive!

Why Should You Choose Us?

Experienced

Authentic

Enthusiastic

What our clients are saying

Meet Helen & Louise

Magical Learning Podcast

Our commitment to Canberra’s vulnerable women

Contact

Services

Sharing our wisdom so you can thrive

Metis Coaching & Training

How We Can Help You

Training

Coaching & Mentoring

Facilitation & Guest Speaking

We can help you thrive!

Why Should You Choose Us?

Experienced

Authentic

Enthusiastic

What our clients are saying

Meet Helen & Louise

Magical Learning Podcast

Our commitment to Canberra’s vulnerable women

Contact

Services

Coaching &
Mentoring

Facilitation &
Guest Speaking