Glenda May
Professional Summary
Glenda is a registered psychologist, accredited executive coach and author with more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, mental health and organisational wellbeing. Her coaching combines psychological insight with practical strategies to help clients build resilience, manage stress and respond to challenges with greater clarity and purpose.
She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt principles and mindfulness-based practice to create a supportive, reflective environment for growth and change.
Glenda works with leaders navigating transition, workplace stress and emotional complexity, and also supports WorkCover and return-to-work clients to rebuild confidence and wellbeing. As an author of the 52 Ways series, she brings a strong understanding of emotional intelligence and behaviour change. Clients describe her coaching as warm, insightful and empowering.
Focus Areas
- Emotional intelligence and mindset development
- Wellbeing, resilience and stress regulation
- Leadership capability and confidence
- Change navigation and transition
- Workplace injury, recovery and return-to-work coaching
- Inclusive and psychologically safe leadership
- Mental fitness and behavioural flexibility
Experience Supporting
- Leaders navigating personal or professional transition
- Individuals experiencing stress, burnout or wellbeing challenges
- WorkCover and rehabilitation clients rebuilding confidence
- Public sector and corporate professionals seeking clarity and balance
- Teams strengthening collaboration, communication and trust
- Clients seeking emotionally safe, reflective coaching support
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal, State and Local Government
• Health and Aged Care
• Education and Training
• Finance and Insurance
• Corporate and Private Sector
• Community and Not-for-Profit Services
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Registered Psychologist (AHPRA: PSY000117335)
- Accredited Executive Coach – Korn Ferry
- Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Education (Psychology); Bachelor of Education (Counselling) – La Trobe University
- SIRA-Accredited Provider for NSW WorkCover Clients
- Certified Critical Incident Debriefing Practitioner
- Author – “52 Ways” personal development series
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.
