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Carla Egan – Indigenous Leadership Coach
Dalk – hello in Wergaia language.
My name is Carla Egan, a proud Wotjobaluk woman from Western Victoria, now residing on Wadawurrung Country in the Geelong and Surf Coast region of Victoria.
With over 12 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and facilitation, I am passionate about empowering leaders and individuals through culturally-informed coaching practices. My approach is often described as ‘coaching for results’ or ‘performance coaching,’ focusing on practical strategies that yield tangible outcomes, enhance productivity, and achieve specific goals.
I have had the privilege of working with leaders across various industries in Australia and New Zealand, including:
- Supermarket Retailers: Executives, HR, Store Management
- Insurance: Executives
- Construction: Project Management, Developer Groups
- Real Estate: Sales and Property Teams
- Retail Chains: Call Centre Management
- Fashion and Design: Indigenous Business Owners
- Alcoholic Beverages: Employees and Leaders
- Department of Justice: Employees and Indigenous Leaders
- Chamber of Commerce: Indigenous Business Owners and Employees
Common coaching areas include:
- Goal Setting and Accountability: Clarifying goals, brainstorming, creating action plans, and prioritising.
- Performance and Productivity Management: Setting clear goals, delivering feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and applying coaching techniques.
- Career and Role Transition: Transitioning from team member to leader, changing industries, starting a business, moving to a larger organisation, redundancy.
- Conflict Resolution: Negotiation techniques, mediation, emotional management, and effective communication skills.
- Employee Retention: Strategies for leading and managing multi-generational teams, using coaching as a retention tool.
- Soft Skill Development: Enhancing self-awareness, time management, adaptability, professional networking, decision-making, and presentation skills.
- Indigenous Coaching and Mentoring: Providing a culturally safe space to support Indigenous executives, leaders, and individuals.
I am a registered Indigenous business with Supply Nation, a member of Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, and a mentor with Indigenous Business Australia, PwC Indigenous Consulting, and Business in Heels. Additionally, I am involved in community activities as a Rotary volunteer and a member of BNI networking group.
My journey is guided by the wisdom of an Aboriginal proverb:
“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home.”
Thank you for connecting, and nyakinyanunna (see you later).
Are you curious about my coaching approach?
Book in here: https://calendly.com/carlaegan/
Qualifications
- +25 year's corporate experience
- +12 years's coaching and mentoring experience
- Masters in Business Administration (Executive)
- Masters in Coaching from The Coaching Institute
- Member of The International Coaching Guild
- Member of Supply Nation
- Accredited Extended Disc® Consultant
- Certified Facilitator
- Various leadership, team and management courses
- Current National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check
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13 Reviews on “Carla Egan Consulting”
I was lucky enough to have both one-on-one, and small group sessions with Carla from Carla Egan consulting and I could not recommend her services highly enough. Her ability to create a safe space during sessions, show empathy, and be able to provide in depth strategies in both business and personal situations is second to none. I will continue to use Carla’s strategies for many years to come and am grateful for all she has taught me thus far.
The insight and information I received from Carla during my year of fortnightly sessions was invaluable. I have not only developed my leadership and business skills but have grown so much as a person. Carla is genuinely caring and is an asset to have as a coach.
Carla changed the way I thought about people management and retention. She was able to coach me and help me develop professionally in a way that worked best for my learning style and helped use the theoretical strategies with day to day challenges I faced within the workplace. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Carla is just amazing to start! She is such an attentive listener and takes note of every detail. Because of Carla’s coaching techniques, I was able to land my dream job in just 3 months. This is definitely a new chapter in my life. Thanks Carla!
Carla has been nothing short of fantastic. She has helped me grow in many different ways, broaden my perspective and develop skills need to conquer new challenges daily. Plus she’s an absolute delight and rockstar in her own right!
Carla has earned a strong reputation as a go-to leadership mentor and executive coach, and we have witnessed significant improvements and transformations not only in our leaders but also in their teams. Having also experienced coaching with Carla myself, she possesses a unique talent for swiftly identifying triggers and root causes of obstacles and enabled me to think about challenges in different ways. I am and we are extremely grateful for Carla’s uniqueness and expertise.
From the outset, I felt a strong sense of comfort and ease, enabling me to openly address the specific shortcomings in my leadership abilities. With remarkable insight, Carla swiftly identified my existing leadership style and honed in on the areas where I required assistance. Carla’s support went beyond skill development; she played a pivotal role in cultivating my self-confidence. Even outside our sessions, Carla’s impact lingers. Whenever I find myself feeling uneasy or lacking confidence, my thoughts inevitably turn to our sessions. The knowledge, tools, and strategies you imparted have become my guiding light during challenging situations. Your influence extends far beyond the professional realm, as you have touched me on a personal level as well.
I was seeking a service to support in challenging my thinking and opening my mind to future opportunities & personal / professional growth potential. Carla Egan provided tools, guidance and support to not only meet, but far exceed my expectations of really positive outcomes for myself, personally and professionally. Would highly recommend these services and strategies to any leader looking to better themselves. Thank you again!
Carla was able to meet me at where I was when our sessions started. She was able to show me the map of where i needed to go and allowed me to drive my own journey. I really enjoyed our sessions, it gave me the motivation I needed to continue in my role. Our sessions where challenging, however they allowed me to see the bigger picture. Would recommend these session.
Can’t recommend Carla highly enough. She provides a fantastic insight into staff retention especially within growing organisations with younger employees. She has given my business some great guidance on staff retention strategies… Thank you Carla
Carla is a highly skilled coach. In my experience, she can facilitate conversations with the right balance of warmth, cultural competency, pragmatism and optimism. I found my coaching sessions with Carla empowering and fulfilling, and I’m tremendously grateful for her wisdom – the tools and techniques she has shared are life skills that are beneficial in all aspects of my personal and professional growth. I highly recommend her as a coach and I would look forward to the chance of working with her again!
Carla is an extraordinary coach who combines respect, skill, and a deep understanding of her clients’ needs. As an Indigenous artist seeking both direction and organisational skills for my business, I found Carla’s approach to be immensely beneficial with each session built on the last, creating a cohesive and progressive journey.
Initially, Carla helped me to identify my strengths and skills while addressing behaviours that were impeding my progress. Carla’s coaching style empowered me to overcome self-defeating thoughts and aim for ambitious goals. Our sessions had a sense of trust and gave me courage, which seamlessly transferred into my daily life. The homework she assigned was particularly transformative; I began to realise dreams that had previously existed only in my imagination, it was a liberating experience, reinforcing the mantra that ‘Anything is Possible’.
Carla’s expertise extends to administrative skills, which were shared with me, significantly accelerating my success. We developed effective templates and email systems, enhancing my communication with current and future clients. This has been pivotal in the growth and management of my business in the arts and educational realms.
I have already recommended Carla to friends, and they are all booking in because they can see the dramatic and positive changes in my life.
I am deeply grateful to Carla. Her coaching has not only rekindled my passion for life but also provided me with clear direction and organisational strategies essential for my business. Thanks to her, I wake up every day filled with passion and a clear sense of purpose.”
I am delighted to recommend Carla for her exceptional expertise in empowering individuals to thrive. I had the pleasure of working closely with Carla over the past few months, during which time she provided invaluable advice, assistance, coaching, and a listening ear as I navigated some complexities in my world.
I must admit, when I first approached Carla, I was nervous. I had never been exposed to coaching before and had no idea what to expect. However, from our very first meeting, Carla put me at ease with her warm demeanor and genuine desire to help. She patiently guided me through the coaching process, explaining each step along the way and ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported throughout.
Over the course of our sessions, Carla and I met regularly, sharing raw stories and emotions. She created a safe and trusting environment where I felt free to express myself without fear of judgment.
Carla’s approach to coaching is both compassionate and results-oriented. She challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone and confront my fears head-on, empowering me to take bold action and make meaningful changes. Her guidance has been instrumental in helping me overcome obstacles, set goals, and unlock my full potential.
I am grateful to Carla for her support and guidance. Working with her has been a transformative experience, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking a dedicated and experienced coach to support their personal and professional growth. Thank you, Carla, for helping me discover my strengths, overcome my challenges, and become the best version of myself.