Coaching
Leadership, Career and Development Coaching
Achieve your professional goals, strengthen your leadership capability and navigate change with confidence
Whether you are stepping into a new leadership role, preparing for your next career move, managing increased responsibilities, navigating workplace challenges or seeking greater clarity about your future direction, professional coaching can help you move forward with purpose and confidence.
At PRAXIS, we combine extensive experience in executive leadership, leadership development, talent management, professional education and coaching to provide practical, personalised support that helps individuals translate insight into action and potential into performance.
Coaching and development support may be delivered through:
- One-off sessions focused on a specific challenge, opportunity or career decision
- Short-term coaching and development support to strengthen capability, confidence and workplace effectiveness
- Structured coaching programs delivered over multiple sessions to support longer-term leadership and career goals
Common areas of focus include:
- Leadership capability and confidence
- Career development and transition
- Professional effectiveness and communication
- Stakeholder engagement and influence
- Navigating workplace challenges and change
- Goal setting and accountability
- Building confidence and resilience
- Career progression and leadership readiness
Our approach is practical, strengths-based and outcomes-focused. We work collaboratively with you to help you identify opportunities, overcome barriers and take meaningful action towards your professional and leadership aspirations.
This support is available for individuals and organisations and can be tailored to complement broader leadership, workforce development and capability-building initiatives.
Meet the Team
Sally Armstrong
CEO
Esma Vorrasi
Partnerships and Development Manager
Sally Armstrong is the CEO of PRAXIS Australia and an experienced executive leader, facilitator, coach and leadership development professional with more than 20 years’ experience supporting individuals, teams and organisations to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
Her career spans executive leadership, organisational development, education, talent management and professional development across global organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Throughout her career, Sally has designed and delivered leadership and talent development programs, supported emerging and senior leaders, and helped professionals navigate career transitions, workplace challenges and leadership opportunities.
Alongside her executive leadership responsibilities, Sally provides executive and leadership coaching for professionals seeking greater clarity, confidence and effectiveness in their careers and leadership journeys. Her coaching draws on extensive experience in leadership development, talent management, coaching and organisational growth. She is skilled at helping individuals navigate change, unlock potential and achieve meaningful professional outcomes.
Esma Vorrasi is an experienced clinical research professional, educator and facilitator with qualifications in Health and Medical Sciences and extensive experience supporting professional development and capability building across the research sector.
Prior to joining PRAXIS Australia, Esma worked as a Clinical Research Associate across Phase I, II and III clinical trials in pharmaceutical, contract research and government settings. Her experience within complex and highly regulated environments provides valuable insight into the challenges professionals face as they develop their careers and navigate workplace change.
At PRAXIS, Esma works closely with participants, facilitators and organisations to support learning, professional development and career growth. She is passionate about helping individuals build confidence, develop capability and achieve their professional goals.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
- Master of Education
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
- Professional Coach Training, CoachU and Coachville
- More than 20 years’ experience in leadership development, talent management and executive coaching across global organisations
- Extensive executive leadership, strategic management, business and organisational development experience
- Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
- Extensive experience in clinical research and trial management
- Clinical Research Associate experience across Phase I–III clinical trials
- Experience supporting professional development and capability building across the research sector
To enquire about our Leadership, Career and Development Coaching services contact: info@praxisaustralia.com.au