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Gaye Kuelsen

Coach
Gaye Kuelsen brings a steady, supportive and deeply grounding presence to her coaching. She helps capable leaders quiet self-doubt, strengthen mental fitness and cultivate clarity, confidence and sustainable performance.

Professional Summary

Gaye is an experienced executive coach with more than 15 years of supporting leaders, business owners and fellow coaches to lead with greater ease, purpose and self-awareness. Her coaching focuses on mental fitness, resilience and mindset, helping clients develop the inner clarity and emotional steadiness needed in demanding environments.

As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC), Gaye integrates neuroscience-informed tools, multi-brain coaching and reflective practice. She supports clients to recognise unhelpful patterns, shift perspective and take values-aligned action within a structured and compassionate coaching relationship.

Gaye is known for her calm, thoughtful style and her ability to guide clients toward deeper insight. She supports leaders navigating overload and competing demands, helping them restore balance, confidence and a stronger sense of purpose. Clients often leave sessions feeling clearer, lighter and more grounded.

Focus Areas

  • Mental fitness, mindset and resilience
  • Leadership presence and personal confidence
  • Sustainable productivity and focus
  • Communication, feedback and difficult conversations
  • Executive and senior leadership development
  • Wellbeing, balance and emotional regulation
  • Strengths-based reflective practice

Experience Supporting

  • Executives and senior leaders managing high workloads or complexity
  • Professionals experiencing overthinking, overwhelm or decision fatigue
  • Individuals seeking greater clarity, confidence and self-awareness
  • Teams building trust, communication and psychological safety
  • Coaches engaging in reflective development and mentorship
  • Leaders strengthening sustainable habits and resilience

Sectors Experienced In

• State and Territory Government
• Local Government
• Transport and Infrastructure
• Health and Aged Care
• Education and Training
• Finance and Insurance
• Technology and Digital Services

Qualifications & Accreditation

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC)
  • mBIT Certified Coach
  • Accredited Mental Health First Aider
  • ICF Mentor Coach
  • Certificate IV in Workplace & Business Coaching
  • Diploma of Business
  • Certificate IV in Small Business

Frequently asked questions

Do your coaches hold recognised coaching qualifications?

Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.

How does coaching usually work?

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.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.

Is coaching delivered in person or online?

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.

What types of coaching do you offer?

We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.

Who are your coaches?

Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.