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Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

Practical, relational support for early childhood leaders

Strong leadership in early childhood shapes everything, from how teams create consistent, high-quality environments for children, to how services navigate change and work collaboratively.

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But directors, educational leaders, and coordinators are often navigating this work without dedicated time or space to reflect, grow, and lead with intention.

Lead with clarity and composure
Tailored to your unique challenges
Build confidence, clarity and connection
Support for you or a team member

At Early Education Leadership, we offer individual and group coaching and mentoring programs that support early childhood leaders to:

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  • Strengthen communication across their teams and stakeholders

  • Grow confidence in leading feedback, mentoring, and change conversations

  • Develop emotional agility and stay grounded under pressure

  • Lead in alignment with their values, even during challenging times

  • Build capability and culture that supports educator wellbeing and quality outcomes for children

 

​Whether you're a leader seeking support for yourself, or a sponsor looking to invest in someone on your team, our programs are grounded in evidence-informed practice. We focus on building long-term leadership capability, not quick fixes.

Practical, relational support tailored to early childhood leaders
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Whether you're an Educational Leader seeking to grow your mentoring skills, or a Director ready to strengthen your confidence in leading people and communication—you're not alone.

 

Leadership in early childhood is complex, deeply relational work. And even the most capable leaders benefit from having space to reflect, reset, and refine their practice.​​​

Each program is tailored to your service context and aligned with the real-world challenges of leading in early childhood today.

What Leaders Say They Walk Away With

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  • Greater confidence when speaking with boards, staff, and families

  • Practical strategies for managing team dynamics and improving morale

  • Increased clarity in decision-making and delegation

  • Tools for leading improvement without burnout

  • A renewed connection to purpose, even in challenging seasons

Sarah has a calm, levelled approach that helps each leader work through a process of self-reflection to identify the areas where changes can be made to have the most impact. Through doing the coaching our leadership team has become more connected, and the team is far more aware of the impact that each and everyone of us have. The trust in our teams has been built up, and we are able to do more and be more creative in how we collaborate and create in our space as a result.

Prue Richie, General Manager, Bourke District Children Services

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Why Work With Me?

I support leaders of not-for-profit and community-run services who care deeply about their teams, children, and communities. They show up with heart, professionalism, and purpose, often carrying more than others realise.

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My approach is relational, practical, and grounded in values. I draw on frameworks like Conversational Intelligence®, Emotional Agility, and Self-Regulation to help you:

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  • Hold space for others while staying steady in yourself

  • Lead clear, respectful conversations—at every level

  • Stay connected to what matters most, even on the tough days

 

My coaching and mentoring creates a space to pause, to step out of the busyness, draw a full breath, and reflect. It helps you slow down, reconnect with your inner compass, and lead with greater clarity and calm.

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This kind of support leaves leaders feeling seen, re-energised, and more confident in their decisions. It’s not a quick fix, it’s a purposeful space to think clearly, lead with intention, and feel more grounded in your role.

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Coaching Options

Leadership Coaching Intensive:
Elevate & Energise

For when you need to reset, reframe, and move forward. Includes:

  • One-day deep dive session

  • Six 60-minute online coaching sessions

  • Four 15-minute laser coaching check-ins to maintain momentum

Leadership Coaching Journey:
Transform & Thrive

For directors ready to invest in long-term growth and sustainability. Includes:

  • Nine 60-minute coaching sessions over nine months

  • Three 15-minute laser sessions for in-the-moment support

Leadership Coaching Commitment:
Strengthen & Sustain

Ideal for ongoing support throughout the year. Includes:

  • Six 50-minute coaching sessions over six months

  • One 15-minute laser session for focused guidance

Laser Coaching Session:
Clarity & Action Boost

For focused support around a particular issue. Includes:

  • One 90-minute session

  • Tools, strategy, and a clear next step

Let’s Have a Conversation

 

If you’re curious to explore what coaching or mentoring could look like for you or a team member?
Let’s have a chat. Book a free discovery session and we’ll explore whether this support is the right fit for your leadership journey and your service.

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