SMG is Australia’s premier leadership development advisor. Since 1998, we’ve partnered with exceptional talent to elevate leadership skills and unlock organisational potential.
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The SMG difference
While many firms offer executive coaching and mentoring, few can match SMG’s two-decade legacy as a pioneer in the field. We began with 1:1 coaching focused on leadership development at a time when it was still a niche concept.
Our Founding Partner, Virginia Mansell, brings 30 years of experience as an organisational and clinical psychologist, seamlessly integrating behavioural science into our methodologies to help leaders optimise their effectiveness.
At SMG, we understand the needs of executives because we’ve walked in your shoes. With extensive experience in the C-suite and senior leadership roles, our team is dedicated to empowering high achievers to reach their full potential.
There’s no substitute for experience. As Australia’s longest-established executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership development firm, we’ve built a sterling reputation over 25+ years, developing more than 10,000 leaders along the way.
Who you work with matters. Our distinguished team of executive coaching and leadership development practitioners bring extensive corporate experience and commercial acumen, ensuring you work with professionals who truly understand your needs.
With deep industry insights and strategic expertise, we empower leaders to navigate complex business landscapes, make informed decisions, and achieve sustainable growth.
Your industry is always evolving, and SMG keeps a finger on the pulse. We cultivate strong relationships with business leaders to stay informed about market changes. Our strategic alliances provide global insights and best practices in executive leadership, equipping our clients with the latest and most valuable skills.
Executive coaching isn’t just our calling—it’s our profession. As one of Australia’s few leadership development practices operating as a professional services firm, we ensure our team meets the highest industry standards, supported by rigorous academic frameworks, quality control, and continuous professional development.
You want results that fit your needs and stand the test of time. Our blended approach, combining executive coaching and customised leadership development workshops, delivers high-impact learning and lasting behaviour change.
Leadership development means enhancing key skills for individuals and teams to foster cultures of collaboration and growth.
Mentoring provides friendly guidance and insight from seasoned professionals who've walked in your shoes, helping you navigate career milestones.
Coaching unlocks an individual’s potential through tailored strategies and accountability, enabling them to optimise their performance.
We are outcome-driven, taking ownership and pride in all we do.
We are at our best when we work together and support each other.
We act ethically, with transparency and are trusted to do the right thing.
We are committed and motivated to go above and beyond.
We acknowledge and value the unique contributions each individual makes.
With over to decades of experience in executive coaching and mentoring, we take pride in being pioneers of the leadership development profession in Australia.
To enhance our executive coaching and leadership development capabilities, SMG partners with like-minded regional and international businesses, including:
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