Developmental Coaching

Your purpose. Your growth. Your performance. Your development. Your future.

Our Clients Include

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1:1 Coaching 

Life is a journey of learning and growing, whether you’re working or not, in your own business, or in or aspire to be in a leadership role. People optimise their life satisfaction by continually working on themselves – their own development, exploring and regulating their emotional, psychological and spiritual parts of themselves. 

Mental Health Coaching

Mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing is essential for optimising and functioning well in the roles that life demands. Whether you’re a leader, a mother, a young person, a retired worker, mental health coaching can help you develop skills to overcome obstacles you may be facing and address problems more effectively.

Pro Bono Coaching

If you’re a senior leader in the social change / NFP / for purpose space and would like to access coaching at significantly reduced rates, please reach out. Pro Bono engagements of 3-6 months are available. Email with an expression of interest and a short statement about why you require Pro Bono. We will get back to you promptly.

  • I found Sheena's coaching approach reflective, challenging, supportive and empowering. I deepened my understanding of myself and my leadership capability and feel I have grown both as a human being and a leader through the process. I'd highly recommend Sheena as a coach for anyone ready to make the commitment to their development and leadership.

    Dani Matthews • Chief Impact Officer Tenfold Australia

  • Sheena has the ability to listen, ask the right questions, and give space to reflect, at the same time as building rapport - a rare combination, especially when considering the complexities of adolescent developmental coaching and adventure education. Sheena is an explorer with a natural affinity for leading and coaching teens in the outdoors. It was a real pleasure to co-coach with Sheena on The Helmsman Project Outward Bound adventure.

    James Farrell • Board Member • The Helmsman Proiect

  • Sheena generously volunteered her time and coaching skills pro bono to our Weave clients. Feedback from clients was overwhelmingly positive.

    One young man with long-term mental health issues said the sessions with Sheena had boosted his confidence and made him realise that he has lots to offer an employer. He reported feeling much clearer about his career goals and how to use his strengths in the workplace. Prior to his coaching sessions with Sheena he had felt unfocused and overwhelmed at the prospect of entering the workforce but he now feels energised, positive and focused. He really enjoyed the sessions and got a lot out of it.

    Siobhan Bryson • Operations Manager • Weave Youth & Community Services

  • I sought FitMind Coaching because I needed assistance to clarify and re-establish my personal goals. Sheena helped me to identify and recognise patterns of behaviour and long-held belief systems that were not in line with my current aspirations and objectives. Becoming aware of these old patterns enabled me to question then let go of anything that no longer served me. I am now free to create new objectives.

    By taking time to reflect, I now have the skills to recognise old habits and ensure that the steps I take are in line with my life's goals. I feel happier and more focused.

    Becky • Melbourne

  SHEENA IS An inaugural supporter of the AUSTRALIA for UNHCR LEADING WOMEN FUND
 SHEENA is THE PAST PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION  NSW BRANCH

Empowerment is derived through independence and knowledge, it’s powered by awareness and psychological, emotional, social, and financial resources.

At FitMind we accelerate women’s capacity to be core contributors to a more open, fair, compassionate and collaborative community.

Women need to know themselves well to do this. Knowing ourselves as women is a lifelong journey.

Women who participate in FitMind Coaching

They find their world expanded, new possibilities are formed, and the idea of themselves positively evolving, enabling them to engage and participate in life, their family and their communities in a more powerful and positive way.

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Sheena Polese

Sheena is passionate about human behaviour and has a 97% success rate with her coaching clients.

The starting place with any client is ensuring the coaching engagement is focussed on the clients needs and oriented towards their success.  The high success rate means that clients often return to continue their growth and success journey.  Sheena has a passion for Adult Development and through coaching will support your growth, your ability to change and to develop in ways that are constructive, practical and will work towards your goals.

Sheena’s approach to coaching incorporates both her professional experience across sectors and her evidence based (scientifically proven) Coaching education.

Sheena held executive roles in global Commercial and Not For Profit organisations and non-executive board roles before commencing her coaching career. She holds a Masters in Coaching Psychology, an MBA and is certified in world leading psychometric tools, including the Leadership Maturity Framework.  Sheena is also a qualified Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. She has switched roles, industries, moved cities, raised a family, run her own business and undertaken many physical and mental pursuits. 

Sheena values the science and the application of it to assist change.

Sheena is known by her clients for helping them to identify their growth edge and enabling them to achieve their goals, concurrently improving their wellbeing and performance.

When something isn’t working for you it’s time to make a change.  For clients who want to do so, or improve their effectiveness whether it be on the job, change roles or careers, or make personal changes she will work with you.   She also partners with HR Directors and Leaders to support their team members change, grow and develop.  Sheena is Co-Director of The Journeying Women, an organisation providing Wellbeing workshops and retreats.

Sheena is recognised as a Professional in the Coaching Sector as a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

Certification involves 500+ hours of coaching experience and requires regular renewal.  Sheena is also a Past President of the International Coaching Federation.   Sheena retains a portfolio of coaching clients and is a Senior Associate at the Positivity Institute. She is a facilitator of Wellbeing programs and works with the Tasmanian Walking Company for the Doctors Wellbeing and Burnout multi day program.  Previously she has lead programs for Australia for UNHCR, Business Chicks, Behind Closed Doors and Co-Directed Coaching for Purpose Women's Leadership Program from 2017-2023. 

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