Michael Hooke
Professional Summary
Focus Areas
- Executive and senior leader coaching
- Leadership development programs
- Team and group coaching
- Strategy and planning sessions
- Mentoring and capability development
Experience Supporting
- Coaching across First Nations communities (Arrernte, APY Lands, Arnhem Land)
- Experience supporting neurodivergent clients
- Coaching individuals with mental health and psychosocial challenges
- Work with veterans, defence and diverse community cohorts
Sectors Experienced In
- State & Territory Government
- Local Government
- Not-for-Profit & Community Services
- Education & Training
- Transport & Infrastructure
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Australian Institute of Business (Accredited)
- MAHRI Member (No. 407589)
Michael supports leaders in building performance, resilience, and inclusive cultures through a practical, results-driven coaching approach grounded in psychological safety and purpose.
With an MBA qualification and a career spanning executive, board and community roles, Michael combines strategic insight with practical execution. His coaching is grounded in authenticity, accountability and purpose, helping clients translate vision into action while building inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Michael’s approach is influenced by performance psychology and a sporting mindset, enabling clients to strengthen resilience, maintain focus under pressure and sustain high levels of performance. He is recognised for his ability to engage diverse stakeholders, foster psychological safety and create environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
His work spans government, education, community and infrastructure sectors, with a particular strength in coaching leaders operating in complex, safety-critical and culturally diverse environments. Michael adapts his coaching style to meet the needs of each client, ensuring a structured, supportive and outcome-oriented experience that drives meaningful and lasting change.
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 to support confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and in life.
Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership and coaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.
