Testimonials
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
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.
Entrepreneur Food and Grocery • Melbourne
Sheena has no difficulty asking the hard questions to make a person think about their situation. She works to help the group understand the complexities and identify any hidden agendas. Sheena is skilled in endeavouring to seek out the best qualities a candidate has to offer and help them channel their energies.
I had sought a coaching program to help me clarify my personal and professional goals. I had previously managed teams, however, I wanted to lead teams. It was important to me to build my ability to lead authentically, I learnt the basis of this was understanding my values. FitMind Coaching utilises psychometric testing, proven research and case studies as tools to identify the strengths in my leadership and in turn areas for development.
The meetings were a combination of 1 on 1 sessions and supportive group workshops which were a mixture of theoretical resources and interactive sessions. For me, the effective learning from the course was that there was no one prescribed leadership style. Subsequently, my leadership style embraces my strengths and allows me to work on my weaknesses, in turn, developing an authentic style of leadership. For the entirety of the program, Sheena was approachable, encouraging and gracious.
Jodie Sales
I have completed my assigned coaching lessons with Sheena and I’m disappointed that it has come to end. I found Sheena’s coaching methods to fit me perfectly. She is insightful and challenging at the right times and happy to provide her advice and opinion as well. We sometimes tackled some confronting topics but it never felt awkward. She had the flexibility to allow me to lead the conversation but also the discipline to ensure we touched on all important subjects.
I engaged Sheena for a number of coaching sessions in order to help my transition into the Head of Marketing role within the organisation. Coaching has helped me with both my technical and psychological leadership skills, with a particular focus on creating a vision for my leadership and thereby a blueprint for success in my first year. I am better able to relate to team members, through a collaborative approach and subsequently an empowering and supportive environment for the predominantly female cohort. Trust has grown immensely and I can see team members are much more engaged and subsequently productive, as they too experience success.
Cynthia Myssy • Head of Marketing - Fragrance & Beauty Division • Trimex Pty Ltd • Clarins Group
FitMind coaching and the Coaching for Purpose program has helped me a great deal in my business, as a startup and being able to navigate the complex world of business. Sheena and Annie were able to quickly identify any blockages I had, providing expert advice and support towards develop a wholistic approach to business.
The group sessions were fantastic, meeting other women in leadership roles, and exploring a plethora of issues. While the mentoring one-on-one sessions really enabled me to identify important factors that enabled my business to grow. Thank you.
Louise Hardman • CEO • Plastic Collective
Sheena Polese has been leading a developmental coaching program for Year 9 students at Cumberland High School since 2017. Sheena has provided insightful individual and group coaching sessions with a focus on developing resilience, self-regulation and life-effectiveness skills in our emerging leaders. Sheena’s exceptional ability to connect with students, nurture a shift in mindset and enable broadened perspectives is truly inspirational. Her ability to work with students in and beyond the classroom whilst equipping students with the skills to develop their confidence and embrace challenges is just extraordinary!
Mechel Pikoulas • Principal • Cumberland High School
Sheena Polese is a professional coach for The Helmsman Project and we are fortunate to have her working with our participants. Sheena has an unwavering commitment to supporting young people. Her skills, energy and understanding of adolescent coaching have been extremely valuable to our organisation and the participants, which, through our programs, have developed hope, self-regulation, and resilience. Over time our participants have discovered what matters to them and see their own potential.
Kim Larochelle CEO • The Helmsman Project
I now manage a team of 25, a 60% growth and I needed help. I did the psychometric testing. I needed to know what my strengths and weaknesses were to help me become a better leader. Knowing what the effective leadership traits are to drive peak performance, has enabled me to know what I needed to change. No boss in my entire career has ever articulated these to me in the same way Sheena did. During the debrief, Sheena provided me constructive action plans that are now helping me achieve my goals to become a more effective leader. Thank you, Sheena!
Mark • Marketing Manager • Global Company
Sheena is passionate, authentic and driven. A strong team player. She is focused on having a meaningful impact and getting results and importantly doing so with integrity and in the right way.
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 outwardbound adventure.
James Farrell•Board Member •The Helmsman Project
It’s been an amazing journey undertaking coaching with Sheena. I have learned so much about myself, found my voice, and really developed my career. I have had 2 promotions and I now earn more than double from when I first started coaching with Sheena.
Jodie
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 •CEO • Weave Youth & Community Services
The 3 most powerful things about my FitMind coaching engagement were:
The personalized and tailored approach to the coaching engagement, which allowed me to focus on your specific needs and goals.
The supportive and encouraging environment created by my coach, which helped me to stay motivated and accountable throughout the process.
The holistic approach to personal and professional development, which addressed not only my leadership skills but also my emotional and mental well-being.
Renee Brewer • Customer Service Manager and Team Leader
Coaching was something I didn’t realise I so desperately needed. I’m grateful for the opportunity, and I couldn’t have asked for a better coaching program to be part of. My coach made me feel safe, included, and cared for in every session. Being part of a cohort of unique, supportive, and inspiring women provided me with clarity and helped me gain my missing confidence.
LJ •Strategy Realisation Manager
I am immensely thankful for the invaluable guidance and unwavering support provided by Sheena throughout the Fit Mind Coaching journey. Her external counsel has been unparalleled, serving as a guiding light during both challenging moments and triumphs. Sheena's unique ability to navigate through complexities and offer insights tailored to my individual needs has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. Her expertise, coupled with a genuine commitment to my success, has made this coaching experience exceptional. I am profoundly grateful for the impact Sheenahas had on me, she is the voice in the back of my head, and a light I hope will only get stronger as I develop my career and leadership pursuits. Thank you.
Lucy •Senior Executive •Social Change sector
You gave me the safe pace and sufficient support and challenge as I stepped into my CEO role. Stepping up and away from my peers to become their leader was new for me. I wanted to get it right from day one and having your independent and wise counsel enabled me to do so. I have adapted and I’m working with my both my team and the board in a way that I don’t think I otherwise would have without the coaching.
CEO•Global NFP
Sheena, it has been absolute delight and privilege to work in your team for the last 2.5 years! I have been so impressed with your insightful, balanced, steady, and supportive leadership style. You have truly taken the time to encourage and show gratitude to each and every one of us and it is much appreciated (and inspiring).
Caroline • ICF Committee
Thanks for all the amazing work you have done for the Chapter and the NSW Branch. Your contribution to our team, our culture and to refining our often cumbersome processes has been considerable and inspirational.
ICF National President
Your guidance and support meant everything to me, both in my professional and personal growth. You truly are an inspiration and your impact on our team will be felt for a long time.
Committee Member
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