Leadership Coaching
Coaching for leaders who want to lead differently.
One-on-one and team coaching for leaders navigating growth, change, and the everyday weight of responsibility. Practical, direct, and grounded in over 20 years of experience working with Australian organisations.
The approach
What leadership coaching looks like here.
Leadership coaching at Guava Insights isn't generic. Every engagement starts with your specific context — a promotion, a difficult team dynamic, a leadership transition, or simply wanting to lead with more clarity and less second-guessing.
We work one-on-one with leaders to build self-awareness, sharpen decision-making, and develop the communication and influence skills that matter most in the room. Where useful, we draw on tools like PRINT® to go deeper — but the coaching itself is always built around you, not a fixed program.
Sessions are practical. You leave with something to apply, not just something to think about.
Who it's for
Who we work with.
New & Emerging Leaders
Stepping into a leadership role for the first time and wanting to build confidence and capability early.
Senior Leaders & Executives
Navigating complexity, competing priorities, or a need to lead more strategically and with more influence.
Leaders in Transition
Moving into a new role, a bigger team, or a different kind of organisation, and wanting support through the shift.
Teams & Leadership Groups
Looking to build stronger collective leadership, better communication, and shared ways of working.
Engagements
How we work together.
Tier 01
Individual Coaching
Best for — Individual leaders and executives
- Initial discovery conversation to understand your context and goals
- Regular one-on-one coaching sessions (typically fortnightly or monthly)
- Practical tools and frameworks tailored to your situation
- Optional integration with PRINT® for deeper self-insight
Tier 02
Team Coaching
Best for — Leadership teams wanting to work better together
- Initial sessions with the team lead to align on goals
- Group coaching sessions focused on collective leadership and communication
- Real-world application between sessions
- Optional team diagnostics (PRINT® or TDS/6) to deepen the work
Tier 03
Organisational Coaching Programs
Best for — Councils, government departments, and medium-to-large organisations
- Coaching delivered across a leadership cohort
- Consistent framework with individually tailored sessions
- Designed to integrate with existing leadership development initiatives
- Ongoing support and check-ins built into the program
Your coach
Simon Szwarc.
Simon Szwarc has spent over 20 years coaching leaders across Australian organisations — from first-time managers to senior executives, in settings ranging from ASX-listed companies to councils, government departments, and NFPs.
His approach is direct and practical. Coaching with Simon isn't about theory — it's about working through real situations, building genuine self-awareness, and walking away with something useful every session.
Simon is a certified PRINT® practitioner and NMAS-accredited mediator, which means coaching conversations are backed by real depth when it's needed — without ever being unnecessarily complicated.
Questions
Common questions about leadership coaching.
How is this different from PRINT® coaching?
PRINT® is a specific diagnostic tool used within some coaching engagements. Leadership coaching is broader — it's an ongoing relationship focused on your goals and context, and PRINT® may or may not be part of that depending on what's useful for you.
How often are coaching sessions?
Most leaders work with us fortnightly or monthly, depending on what they're navigating. We'll agree on a rhythm that fits your situation in the first conversation.
Is coaching delivered in person or online?
Both. Most sessions are delivered via Zoom for flexibility, with in-person sessions available in Melbourne.
How long does a coaching engagement typically run?
This varies — some leaders work with us for a few months around a specific transition, others for a year or more as an ongoing development relationship. We'll talk through what makes sense for you.
Can leadership coaching be delivered to a whole team?
Yes. We offer both individual and team coaching, and can blend in tools like PRINT® or TDS/6 Team Conditions where it adds value.
Do you work with government and NFP organisations?
Yes, extensively. We understand procurement processes for councils, government departments, and NFPs and can provide proposals and documentation as required.
Have a question we haven't covered? Get in touch.
Start with a conversation.
A 30-minute discovery call is the easiest way to figure out what kind of support would actually help — no pressure, no pitch.