Barbara Clifford
Professional Summary
Barbara is an accredited executive coach, facilitator and mediator with deep experience across regional, remote and First Nations communities. Known as The Time Tamer, she helps leaders and teams create space for reflection, strengthen communication and build sustainable approaches to performance and wellbeing.
Using evidence-based frameworks such as the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, Extended DISC and mediation practice, Barbara blends practical tools with reflective dialogue to help clients understand their strengths, navigate conflict and develop authentic leadership. With a background supporting local government, regional organisations and community-led initiatives, she understands how context and culture shape leadership. She creates safe, inclusive spaces where clients can explore challenges, reset patterns and grow with confidence. Leaders value her grounded, compassionate style and her ability to offer honest guidance that builds resilience, focus and clarity.
Focus Areas
- Executive and leadership development
- Time management, clarity and focus
- Resilience, wellbeing and emotional regulation
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Adaptive leadership in complex environments
- Psychological safety and communication
- Regional and remote leadership development
Experience Supporting
- Executives and managers navigating high-demand or complex roles
- Leaders in regional, rural and remote communities
- Teams experiencing conflict, misalignment or communication challenges
- Public sector and local government professionals
- Individuals managing stress, competing priorities or wellbeing concerns
- Organisations strengthening inclusion, culture and capability
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal Government
• State and Territory Government
• Local Government • Education and Training
• Transport and Infrastructure
• Not-for-Profit and Community Services
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Certificate IV in Stress Management Practice (Coaching)
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- Accredited Extended DISC Practitioner
- Accredited Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Coach
- Resolution Institute–Accredited Mediator
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.
Coaching involves confidential one-on-one sessions. The focus, pace and frequency are shaped around what you want to work on and what feels most helpful for you.
Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.
Coaching is available both online and in person. We will work with you to find the format that feels most accessible and supportive for you.
We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.
Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.
