Kylie Holyland
Professional Summary
Kylie is an experienced coach, mentor and leadership consultant with more than 25 years in senior leadership, policy, program delivery and organisational development across the Australian Public Service and community sectors. Her coaching supports people to grow into capable, self-aware leaders grounded in their values.
She has extensive experience coaching First Nations leaders and communities, supported by specialist training and many years working across the Northern Territory. Kylie partners with clients in culturally responsive, strengths-based ways, creating safe, respectful spaces to explore challenges and build confidence in their leadership identity.
Known for her calm presence and thoughtful listening, she helps clients strengthen relationships, manage difficult conversations and make decisions aligned with purpose and wellbeing. Her coaching supports those in high-pressure or complex environments, helping them reconnect with what matters and move forward with clarity.
Focus Areas
- Leadership capability and confidence
- Communication, influence and interpersonal effectiveness
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Navigating complexity, ambiguity and difficult conversations
- Wellbeing, resilience and sustainable performance
- Career development and role transition
- Reflective practice and values-based leadership
- Culturally responsive and strengths-based coaching
Experience Supporting
- APS leaders at all levels, including those in sensitive or high-pressure roles
- First Nations leaders, teams and community-based professionals
- Individuals working across regional and remote contexts, including the NT
- Leaders stepping into new or expanded responsibilities
- Individuals managing performance expectations, conflict or people challenges
- Professionals seeking clarity, confidence and direction
- Teams building trust, communication and shared purpose
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal Government
• State and Territory Government
• Northern Territory Government and Communities
• Community and Not-for-Profit Organisations
• Health and Social Services
• Education and Training
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Accredited Organisational Coach (various frameworks)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Leadership development certifications across APS and community sectors
- Formal training in culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice
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.
