The Business of Executive Coaching

Jo Saies on Elite Sport, Disability and Performance in the Workplace

The Business of Executive Coaching

Show Notes

This week I'm sitting down with the brilliant Jo Saies, a highly experienced PCC credentialed coach with 15 years of experience supporting leaders and organisations across the public and private sectors, including government, regulatory bodies and for-purpose organisations.

In this episode Jo shares her corporate to coach story, including the two things that have shaped her life: a vision impairment and a spirit of adventure that saw her represent Australia as a disabled downhill ski racer.

We cover Jo's business building journey, her support for leaders in aged care, disability and the public sector, and her passion for helping subject matter experts step into leadership roles. We also dig into the realities of running a coaching business and the power of community and connection built over a long career.

If you'd like to connect with Jo Saies, you can find her on LinkedIn or via her website pbperformance.com.au.

If you'd like to work with me to grow your own coaching business, you can learn more about the Corporate to Coach Accelerator at elliescarf.com/cca or book a call at elliescarf.com/bookacall

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