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Amanda Bickerstaff

Amanda brings a rare ability to connect behavioural insight with the practical realities leaders face. With more than 20 years of leadership and people development experience, she has coached C-suite executives and facilitated programs across industries. Her earlier executive roles at Myer, Macquarie Bank and Morgan & Banks give her a grounded understanding of organisational life and the real pressures leaders navigate.

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Experience and background

Amanda brings more than 20 years’ experience in leadership and people development, coaching C-suite executives, senior leaders and emerging talent across a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, biotechnology, telecommunications, health, defence, professional services, education, retail and government.

Her commercial background, combined with her executive experience, gives her deep insight into the expectations, challenges and dynamics leaders face. She has designed and facilitated individual, team, and enterprise-wide development programs, and is a Company Director, which contributes to her understanding of organisational performance, governance, and leadership at scale.

Amanda's approach

Amanda’s coaching sessions are conversations — shared, collaborative and naturally evolving. She creates a space where leaders feel accepted and able to speak openly. Her attention to nuance and what sits beneath the surface helps leaders uncover challenges, build understanding and gain insight and clarity.

Her coaching is practical and grounded. She helps leaders make sense of their experiences, see patterns more clearly and explore new choices that align with their goals and the realities of their role, relationships and organisation.

Qualifications and memberships

  • Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching), University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Sydney
  • Graduate Certificate in Counselling, ACAP
  • Accredited in Hogan Leadership Series, Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and multiple 360-degree feedback tools
  • Certified Conversational Intelligence Practitioner
  • NLP Master Practitioner
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage, Nature Care College
  • Member, University of Sydney Coaching & Mentoring Association

Personal insights

Amanda’s interests include music, singing, art, sea kayaking, yoga, walking and wellbeing.

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What our clients say

Amanda’s work has had a clear and positive impact on our organisation and leadership team. The Management Committee now operates at a far more effective level, with stronger capability, clarity and collaboration.

I gained valuable insight and skills through the program she facilitated, and the shift has been noticed by those I lead and work with. The benefits have also carried into my personal life, where I continue to see the impact.

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