About me

Founded in social justice, my purpose in life is to make a difference - for leaders, their teams and their organisations.

I use my deep and broad experience as a leader to build up For-Purpose organisations and the people within them.

I have worked extensively in the social justice and community sectors, with my contributions as the CEO of the Refugee Advice and Casework Service being recognised in 2018, when I co-won the AFR 100 Women of Influence, Social Enterprise and NFP award.

As a consultant, I have:

  • partnered with boards to develop impact strategies

  • developed communication and fundraising strategies

  • supported diverse organisations with advice and project delivery on advocacy, strategy, community engagement, leadership and fundraising

  • built a model for a social enterprise to assist young people at risk of homelessness achieve greater independence

Coaching is a natural fit.

I love working with people. I love working with leaders in purpose driven organisations. I love making a difference.

My extensive and deep experience is a foundation for my transformational coaching.

A member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), I abide by the ICF code of ethics.

My happy place is camping at Depot Beach and planning the next travel adventure.

Family is my joy, and that includes my 2 labradors.

Coaching has brought so much self-reflection into my life.

I grow through listening to others, being curious, and co-exploring with my clients to discover what matters most to them.

What’s your Why?

My Approach

I help you:

  • Lead with clarity and purpose, grounded in values

  • Build confidence and self-efficacy to navigate complexity

  • Balance compassion with ambition, sustaining both yourself and your teams

  • Develop strategic and innovative approaches that create lasting impact

  • Move past limiting self-beliefs

Tanya has provided insightful, thoughtful and professional support to myself and my Board over the past 3 years. She has facilitated two Board reviews and strategic planning conversations that have been instrumental in helping us to achieve strong alignment and clear objectives aligned to our purpose and values.

Tanya brings expertise with a personable approach, and with a depth of practical experience that shines through, she understands. Tanya readily builds rapport and creates a safe and trusted environment for open discussion to flow. She adopts a coaching approach and her facilitation style is flexible and accommodating. Summary documentation is comprehensive and useful. And above all, Tanya is a delight to work with.
— Suellen McCaffrey, CEO, BBM

If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership, sustain your impact, and thrive in complexity, let’s connect.

Who I have worked with