Kate is deeply committed to developing impactful solutions for her clients. She is a natural Coach with a selfless and straightforward demeanor.She is insightful, talented coach with a business focus who engages effectively with senior executives to increase their leadership bench-strength.

Dominic Johnson

Senior Manager, Partner Development

PricewaterhouseCoopers

I was lucky to have Kate as my coach who proved to be reflective, considerate and sensitive, whilst asking the tough questions and driving the focus and context that was needed. Her exceptional professionalism, experience and knowledge was evident throughout the process and I would recommend not only executive coaching but also Kate as an individual. 

Michele Berkhout, Marketing Director

SEMA Group

Executive Spirit is partnering with our Senior Leadership Team to develop their full leadership capability. The Executive Coaching model is allowing our Managers to self-reflect on their performance and take constructive action to address key development areas. It is an excellent investment in strengthening leadership behaviours and increasing Team cohesiveness. 

Angela Foskett, Director Human Resources

Virgin Mobile Australia

Kate has the strongest coaching skills of anyone I've ever met and I would not hesitate to hire her and Executive Spirit to help me sort out any strategic "human fulfillment" issues.

Cameron Berkman, Associate Partner IBM

Kate is an astute and insightful Coach who has assisted me with Executive Career Coaching. The tools, knowledge and professional networks Kate provided assisted me to confidently secure my next role.

Ferdinand Furch

Solutions Sales Manager ANZ, EMC

Kate Barker has become our resource in assisting leaders to strengthen their coaching capabilities. The Executive Coaching she has provided on an individual basis has given valuable insight and helped our leaders gain perspective in terms of managing relationships, conducting effective coaching discussions, managing performance. 

Shan Collier

Vice President, Business Transformation

JPMorgan Australia

In my career I have met a lot of coaches and Kate Barker at Executive Spirit is definitely in the top tier. She has exceptionally strong coaching experience, she is passionate about client and organisational outcomes and has the highest academic qualifications. I have been impressed with her extensive knowledge, expertise and powerful coaching insights.   

Dan Johnson, Marketing Director

Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

The Executive Spirit's Coaching Program allowed my Senior Leaders to strengthen their leadership styles, having gained valuable self-insights, time to reflect, practice constructive behaviours and develop new strategies to lead ongoing change in the organisation. 

Noel Hamill

Director of Sales & Distribution

Vodafone Hutchison Australia

Training produced a 22% increase in productivity. When training was combined with coaching productivity increased by 88%. 

Study 2008

A study my Metrix Global on a Fortune 500 Firm found that Executive coaching resulted in an ROI of 529%. 

Fortune Magazine, 2009.

Kate's thought provoking challenging questions together with her ability to subtlety maintain accountability and offer new perspectives has meant that she has enable me to grow my leadership capability beyond my own expectations.

Anna Floriano

Finance Director, Johnson and Johnson