Tania Willis

Coach

Tania Willis brings a thoughtful, calm and inclusive presence to her coaching. She supports leaders to navigate people challenges with confidence, clarity and compassion, helping them build teams and cultures where everyone feels seen and supported.

Professional Summary

Tania is an experienced executive and leadership coach with deep expertise in inclusive leadership, wellbeing and accessibility. Her coaching is grounded in decades of higher education and public sector leadership, where she led complex services focused on inclusion, mental health and staff and student wellbeing.

Warm, reflective and values-driven, Tania partners with leaders to explore their mindset, behaviours and impact, creating shifts in awareness that build confidence, capability and human-centred leadership. She helps clients develop the courage and skills needed to lead diverse teams while supporting their own resilience and wellbeing.

Tania works with leaders at all stages, supporting them through transition and complexity with practical tools for communication, decision-making and relationships. With strong expertise in accessibility and neurodiversity, she champions inclusive, psychologically safe cultures where people can contribute authentically.

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Focus Areas

Inclusive and values-based leadership

Confidence, communication and self-awareness

Change, transition and role evolution

Wellbeing, resilience and emotional regulation

Neurodiversity and accessibility-aware leadership

Team culture and collaboration

Purpose-driven leadership and integrity

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Experience Supporting

Senior and emerging leaders navigating complex people challenges

Individuals stepping into new leadership roles or increased responsibility

Teams seeking stronger connection, trust and psychological safety

Leaders supporting neurodivergent and diverse workforces

Public sector professionals and higher education leaders

Individuals seeking clarity, balance and confidence in their leadership

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Sectors Experienced In

• Federal Government
• Higher Education
• Health and Wellbeing
• Public Sector
• Not-for-Profit and Community Services
• Inclusion, Accessibility and Support Services

Qualifications & Accreditation

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Diploma of Organisational Coaching – Open Door Coaching

Certificate IV in Workplace & Business Coaching – Open Door Coaching

Master of Management (Leadership) – Australian National University

Bachelor of Administrative Leadership – University of New England

Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training – University of New England

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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.

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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.

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Is coaching confidential?

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

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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.

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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.