Business coaching and leadership mentoring for curious leaders and changemakers

Hi, I’m Susie Jones, the coaching magpie.

I can help you lead authentically - with a curious mindset, more courage, and grounded confidence.I gather the best thinking from change, leadership, psychology, and innovation - and tailor it to your needs. I’m not here to hand out cookie-cutter advice. I’m here to enable you to find your own way forward, and to share helpful insights, at the right time, in a way that sticks."So why 'the coaching magpie'?" you might ask. Well I’m not one to reinvent the wheel — but I do love uncovering the brightest ideas, tools, and latest ways of thinking from across many disciplines. I see myself as a bit of a magpie - curiously discovering and collecting 'shiny things' that I think are valuable — and when we work together, I'll curate just the right ones to enable you to thrive.The coaching magpie approach is:→ rooted in real-world leadership,
→ powered by reflection, insight, and magpie curiosity,
→ and turns insights to actions, one conversation at a time.Book a free intro call

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Change, leadership, and innovation.

With a BSc in Biology and Psychology, Board training under my belt, and more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, innovation, and change, I support people to effectively navigate the human and systemic complexities of real-world leadership.I started my leadership and change career at Brittsh Telcom in England, and for the past 14 years Australia has been my home. I’ve coached CEOs, emerging leaders, seniors, executives, and Board members alike - across blue-chip companies, not-for-profits, and government. Whether you’re handling delicate dynamics, driving transformation, or striving to make your workplace more inclusive, I'll help you lead with curiosity, and courage.In 2021, I was honoured with a Women in Innovation Award for my work in government innovation - but what I’m most proud of is how my peers and clients describe my style: straightforward, empathetic and delivers real value. That’s the coaching magpie way!As an IECL-accredited coach (PIECL), I create warm, yet challenging, confidential spaces - online and in person - for people like you who want to lead more effectively and more authentically.

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What working together looks like.

→ Coaching sessions — one-on-one or with your team→ Mentoring on leadership, change and strategy, offered individually or in groups→ Available in person or online (Zoom or whatever works best for you)→ No-pressure 20-minute discovery session to explore fit.Common themes are: grounded confidence, change, executive leadership, decision-making, clarity, curiousity, and strategic mindset.I also share insights on topics like authentic leadership, lean change, innovation strategy, neurodiversity and navigating discomfort — because the work doesn’t end when the session does.Coaching across time zones — currently I am in South Australia, however I'll be roaming in South America from October 2025.I only work with a few clients at a time — if you're curious, now’s a good time to reach out.

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Kind words from some clever humans.

"I went in not really knowing what to expect but I found the session was a good opportunity for me to use someone knowledgeable as a sounding board, in a confidential setting. Susie had a very useful way of helping me find the answers to my own questions that I found very valuable"
- Megan Sheldon, MIGA"Susie has a great ability to challenge your thinking and provide guidance in developing strategies and methods to enhance people and management skills. Working with Susie has enabled me to develop a better ability to see something from someone else's view and incorporate this in my thinking before employing decision making which has helped me have a much more balanced approach to my management style"
- Tim Dawson, CFO, Hills Community Options, NDIS"Susie provides a relaxed and conversational approach to coaching and it was a great opportunity to reflect on performance and responses in certain situations with someone independent from work or any other context and draw on Susie's extensive experience."
- Jason Hughes, MIGA

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People I'm proud to have worked with.

I've collaborated with these organisations through a mix of executive coaching, leadership development, innovation work, and change capability uplift — from one-on-one coaching to group insight sessions, facilitation, and tailored training.Working with me will help you uncover a more curious mindset — one that fuels growth, sharpens focus, and drives high performance. There’s laughter, there’s stretch, and there's a shared commitment to doing the work that really matters.

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