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TOP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING/COACHING COMPANY

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TOP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING/COACHING COMPANY

 

Personalised Coaching & Mentoring

- how we can help to catapult your success.

Coaching and mentoring is an integral part of our lives. Successful executives, athletes and sporting teams rely on coaching to get them where they want to be. Now you have access to the same opportunity.

The best investment you can make is in yourself.

Warren Buffet

Business Magnate

Why one-on-one coaching?

There is no other form of personal or professional development that is so tightly tailored to your specific needs. Through one-on-one coaching, you will quickly discover what you do well and what you need to work on.

If you embark on a coaching journey with us, you are guaranteed to be coached by our experienced CEO Martin Probst, whose kind and inspirational guidance and feedback will allow you to gain clarity and become the leader you want to be.

Bill Gates, principal founder of Microsoft, Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google’s parent company Alphabet, and Atul Gawande, American surgeon, writer, and public health researcher, all agree: Everyone needs a coach!

Is Coaching for me?

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How to get started with coaching

We make the process easy for you, in fact as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. Find out if we are a good fit

Book your complimentary and obligation free one-on-one discovery session with experienced coach Martin Probst, and have your burning questions answered while you get to know each other.

2. Select a program that's right for you

Take into consideration your time commitment, desired leadership goals and implementation timelines.

You can choose between your level of support:

  • CORE Coaching entail focused one-to-one sessions to work through priorities, challenges and opportunities
  • COMPREHENSIVE Coaching is a coaching partnership designed to accelerate personal and professional transformation, strengthen leadership effectiveness and embed sustainable change.

… and your coaching frequency:

  • STEADY frequency entitles you to up to two 90-minute sessions per month
  • ACCELERATE frequency entitles you to up to four 90-minute sessions per month

Following are the sign-up links, or scroll down for more details about the programs:

3. Connect with your coach at your convenience

Book the sessions via a calendar link (or reserve a regular weekly or fortnightly spot) and start to experience life-changing results.

Who is your coach?

You can now access personal coaching with Martin Probst, award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author.

Martin has delivered over 1,100 hours of coaching with hundreds of clients from a variety of industries and seniority levels. His proven human-centred leadership techniques have shown to dramatically improve confidence, interpersonal communication, relationships, and performance.

Now, Martin can be your coach too!

Sessions with Martin are so packed with information and insight that there is so much to take away. I have been working with Martin for 2 years now both as part of the Future Leaders of the West program, organised by the Committee for Wyndham and as my Business Coach. I have a trusted advisor, a great sounding board and someone who helps me grow and develop my leadership and business management skills. Thanks Martin I so value you and your leadership.

Sarah Eldridge

Director, Trinity Bookkeeping Services

Martin Probst

Martin Probst

CEO - Chief Education Officer

Find out more about Martin

Martin is an esteemed #1 International Bestselling author and renowned leadership expert who holds the prestigious title of ‘Learning Professional of the Year’ from the Australian Learning Impact Awards 2019. As the founder of  PROfound Leadership, winner of the 2023 MBN Leadership award and listed among the ‘Top 10 Leadership Development Training/Coaching Companies’ in the Asia Pacific region, Martin brings 25+ years of global experience in human-centred leadership.

Martin’s endeavour to make a lasting impact in the Learning & Development space has seen him travelling the world, studying the field of self-development and human potential. He understands what it means to work in pressured environments and the importance of becoming the best at what you do. His background and experience working with a wide variety of cultures and range of industries include:

Education | Hospitality | Procurement | Retail | Finance | Compliance | IT | Marketing | Government

 

Martin is a passionate and approachable facilitator and teaches strategies and concepts that are easy to learn and apply. Through this, he encourages students to fully engage in the learning journey and explore diverse perspectives collaboratively. His mission to maximise human potential and achieve peak performance in a supportive environment have led to:

  • Working in different industries on 6 continents for 35+ years
  • Certified ‘Everything DiSC Practitioner’, Certified ‘Learning and Virtual Facilitator’, and certified in other modalities
  • Designing and delivering 450+ workshops and speaking engagements
  • Teaching over 10 years in formal education
  • Facilitating over 1,100 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions
  • Authoring 8 Australian and international books, audio books and leadership journal
  • Serving as an adviser and member on various committees & boards

Awards

2023 Melbourne Business Network Awards
Winner Leadership Award

2022 Wyndham Business Awards
Service Micro Finalist

2022 Asia Pacific Learning Impact Awards
Finalist L&D Provider of the Year

2020 Top 10 Leadership Development
Training/Coaching Companies in APAC

2019 Australian Learning Impact Awards

2019 Wyndham Business Awards
Finalist Professional Services Small

 

Today, Martin continues to inspire and guide individuals, teams, and organisations in Australia and around the world on human-centred leadership paths. Renowned for his skill in guiding diverse clientele toward their full potential, he employs simple-yet-profound and solution-based leadership strategies to empower them in successfully overcoming challenges in today’s busy and ever-changing ecosystem.

Connect with Martin on LinkedIn and if you have any questions, please feel free to send him an email.

Qualifications - Martin Probst - ABNLP - The Coaching Institute - ILP - CLF - IICS

 

Martin will work with you to establish the outcomes you are looking for, and help you overcome your challenges with a range of techniques.

Your coach Martin is on your support team - what you cover in the sessions is up to you and guided by your goals. Some common topics include:

  • Increasing self-confidence
  • Embracing and managing change
  • Improving interpersonal communication
  • Unlocking emotional intelligence
  • Managing conflict with confidence
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Establishing and aligning values
  • Adopting a positive and empowering mindset
  • Making smarter decisions
  • Leading and managing others
  • Increasing personal effectiveness and productivity
  • Dealing with difficult behaviours

What Coaching Programs are available?

Personal one-on-one coaching - an investment for life.

Everyone’s leadership journey is different. That’s why we offer flexible coaching options tailored to your goals, challenges and preferred level of support.

You can choose between your level of support:

  • CORE Coaching entail focused one-to-one sessions to work through priorities, challenges and opportunities
  • COMPREHENSIVE Coaching is a coaching partnership designed to accelerate personal and professional transformation, strengthen leadership effectiveness and embed sustainable change.

… and your coaching frequency:

  • STEADY frequency entitles you to up to two 90-minute sessions per month
  • ACCELERATE frequency entitles you to up to four 90-minute sessions per month

Two coaching experiences. One goal: your growth.

Whether you prefer focused one-to-one coaching or a more comprehensive development experience, both options provide personalised support to help you achieve meaningful and lasting results.

Choose Core Coaching for dedicated coaching time, or Comprehensive Coaching for additional guidance, resources and accountability between sessions.

What is included Core
Coaching
Comprehensive
Coaching
90-minute 1:1 online coaching ✓ ✓
Flexible online booking ✓ ✓
Personalised session recap and key insights ✓
Agreed actions and implementation strategy ✓
Progress tracking and accountability ✓
Phone and email support between sessions ✓
DISC personality profile and personalised unpack ✓
Bonus leadership resources, videos and learning materials ✓
Certificate of attainment ✓ ✓
Flexible subscription options ✓ ✓

 

Easily sign up to your chosen program. You will be redirected to the Stripe platform for the payment processing.

 * Prices  subject to change without notice | + Subscription renews automatically until cancelled | ** Other conditions apply

Through Martin’s one-on-one coaching, I’ve experienced his ability to deliver personalised and impactful leadership development. Each session builds on the last, is practical, and relatable. Martin refreshingly and constructively challenges senior leaders to reflect and refine their approach, resulting in noticeable improvements in engagement, communication, and team respect. I genuinely look forward to our sessions!

Jay Phillips

General Manager

Unsure if we are a good fit?

Request a one-on-one discovery session with our Chief Education Officer Martin Probst, and have your burning questions answered while you get to know each other. The session costs nothing, so it’s 100% risk-free.

Simply click the button below to book a time convenient for you, or call us on 1300 936 313.

Book your complimentary and obligation free one-on-one discovery session with experienced coach Martin Probst.

Have your burning questions answered while you get to know each other. This will also give you the opportunity to find out how Martin works and if we can assist you further.

This session cost nothing, so it’s 100% risk-free. 

Say ‘YES’ to your leadership development and take the next step…

I have been able to adopt some very effective strategies through working with Martin to improve on the communication I use day to day.

Tim Clark

Director, Cacao

What do past clients think?

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Iqbal Hossain
21/10/2026
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Martin Probst from PROfound Leadership delivered an outstanding keynote on leadership collaboration at our VBCF business networking event, attended by 150 members of our Bangladeshi community. His insights were incredibly valuable and his presentation was engaging, entertaining and highly educational. Martin has a remarkable ability to connect and engage with his audience and empower people through his down-to-earth approach, practical examples, metaphors and profound insights. As President of VBCF, the feedback I received from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. A truly inspiring speaker who combines practical leadership strategies with energy, humour and a wealth of wisdom. Highly recommended!
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Colleen Callander
06/10/2026
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"Martin recently joined our CEO group for a leadership development session, and the feedback was fantastic, with a 10/10 rating. The session was engaging, practical and full of valuable insights that our members could take away and apply. Martin brought great energy and enthusiasm and created an environment for meaningful conversations and active participation. We absolutely look forward to having him back again."
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Sally Ensbey
14/08/2026
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I attended a webinar from PROfound leadership and was really impressed. The content was top tier, well delivered and a very inclusive and engaging environment. Would definitely recommend and will be attending more myself in future.
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Natasha
13/08/2026
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Tonight I attended a seminar on transforming emotionally charged conversations into positive outcomes, and it was incredibly insightful and thought-provoking. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend and took away so much from the experience. The insights and practical tools shared were incredibly valuable and gave me a lot to reflect on. Everyone was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and wonderful. I’m truly grateful to have been part of such a meaningful evening. A heartfelt thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom so generously. The work you do and the positive impact you create through helping people communicate, connect, and navigate self awareness is truly inspiring. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from you and to be part of such a valuable experience.
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Lindsey O'Grady
22/07/2026
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After my coaching session with Martin, I felt so much more confident in my voice. I felt clearer and was able to communicate my messages with confidence, clarity and intention, without fear of stumbling. The difference was immediate and had a real impact on my professional conversations. I Highly recommend PROfound Leadership and look forward to bigger projects with Martin in the future.
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Nick Aviator
12/07/2026
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I’ve had a great opportunity to attend several online meetups hosted by Martin. They were not only filled with useful insights about leadership qualities, but also genuinely engaging. I especially appreciated the opportunity to share my own ideas and receive feedback on them. Meetups like this can really help improve self-confidence and encourage people to keep pursuing their goals. Highly recommended.
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Daryl C Urbanski
09/07/2026
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Martin is an exceptional leader and a wonderful friend whose work through PROfound Leadership is incredibly inspiring. After recording a podcast episode with him, it’s easy to see why his programs are award-winning. His focus on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and building collaborative, high-performing teams is exactly what modern organizations need. Martin genuinely cares about people-centric success and helping others unleash their full potential. If you are looking to scale your impact, I highly recommend investing in your growth through mentorship with Martin.
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Emily Parrish
28/04/2026
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Martin came to our office to deliver a leadership training course to our team within a small building company. It was a great day. Martin was a great speaker, he was highly engaging and made the environment feel comfortable and safe for everyone to get involved in group discussions. The course content was very interesting and everyone on the team benefitted from it, from company director to carpenters on the tools. Thank you Martin for your time, knowledge and fun!
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Chris Parrish
24/04/2026
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This truly was a profound workshop. Martin spent the day with my team and I and we learnt so much around DISC styles and skills we are able to implement on the job site. He shared stories we could relate to, and kept it friendly and interactive. A must have for training your team in leadership.
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Stephen Ansell
12/03/2026
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The insights gained through attending the monthly LEADERSHIP sessions have been a great benefit. I highly recommend attending!

The difference was immediate and had a real impact on my professional conversations

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After my coaching session with Martin, I felt so much more confident in my voice. I felt clearer and was able to communicate my messages with confidence, clarity and intention, without fear of stumbling. The difference was immediate and had a real impact on my professional conversations. I Highly recommend PROfound Leadership and look forward to bigger projects with Martin in the future.

Link to Google review: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3V5TLdTFP35xfZce6 

Lindsey O'Grady

It’s easy to see why his programs are award-winning

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Martin is an exceptional leader and a wonderful friend whose work through PROfound Leadership is incredibly inspiring. After recording a podcast episode with him, it’s easy to see why his programs are award-winning. His focus on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and building collaborative, high-performing teams is exactly what modern organizations need. Martin genuinely cares about people-centric success and helping others unleash their full potential. If you are looking to scale your impact, I highly recommend investing in your growth through mentorship with Martin.

Link to Google review: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y2b5jFFqz1UK8HAT7

Daryl Urbanski
Owner
Best Business Coach

Amazing speaker with great insights

Marty is a top top bloke! Amazing speaker with great insights to help develop a stronger mindset.

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Kal D.

Highly recommend to any high-performer seeking sustainable success

Martin truly understands the mindset of high-performing individuals. His balanced methodology provides “gold nugget” insights on how to sustain continuous growth while protecting our biggest asset: our wellbeing.

This is essential knowledge for anyone looking to maintain peak performance in the long run. I highly recommend Martin to any high-performer seeking sustainable success.

Link to Google review: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4CHrCv4nafrdCLA8

Olivia

Challenges senior leaders to reflect and refine their approach

Through Martin’s one-on-one coaching, I’ve experienced his ability to deliver personalised and impactful leadership development. Each session builds on the last, is practical, and relatable. Martin refreshingly and constructively challenges senior leaders to reflect and refine their approach, resulting in noticeable improvements in engagement, communication, and team respect. I genuinely look forward to our sessions!

Jay Phillips
General Manager

Very interactive & engaging

Awesome content! I took a lot of notes. Very interactive & engaging. Highly recommend!

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Kay Welsh

I felt safe

Welcoming host, inclusive attendees, I felt safe, session was engaging and made an impact.

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James Duncan

Safe and inclusive environment

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Welcoming facilitator, engaging and impactful content, safe and inclusive environment.

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Madhavi Jammalamadaka

Significant impact on my growth

I’ve recently completed 13 1:1 working sessions with Martin Probst at PROfound Leadership, and it was an outstanding experience and will be continuing.
Martin’s expertise, professionalism, and personalised approach to leadership coaching has made a significant impact on my growth – both within business and externally.I highly recommend PROfound Leadership for anyone looking to enhance their leadership attributes.

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Jay Phillips
General Manager

Treasure trove of wisdom that is both practical and transformative

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As a new business owner, I’ve quickly realised the importance of personal development alongside business growth. PROfound Leadership has been instrumental in this journey. Martin Probst doesn’t just offer leadership training; he provides a treasure trove of wisdom that is both practical and transformative. His insights have been critical in helping me navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with confidence. The programs are not just about learning; they’re about evolving as a leader and a business. I’m grateful for the guidance and support I’ve received, which has been as valuable as the business development itself.

Link to Google review: https://g.co/kgs/pX6oNka

Sean-Cornelius Botha
Chief Executive Officer

Program and guidance has ultimately helped us to improve communication and team work

 

Martin is a great educator and delivered an excellent program to the senior management team. Martin challenged us to see things differently, lead with confidence, enhance relationships and to work as one. Martin’s program and guidance has ultimately helped us to improve communication and team work and empower individuals to grow and lead teams.

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Yoda in the world of business coaching

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Martin is a true Yoda in the world of business coaching! His profound leadership wisdom and transformative strategies have been a game-changer for me. The personalised attention and tailored guidance make him stand out. If you want success with a touch of wisdom, Martin is the go-to. Highly recommended! Thank you, Martin, for being the guiding force behind my journey. May the business force continue to be strong with you!
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Jodie Verran

Profound impact on both my work and personal life

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Our leadership sessions had a profound impact on both my work and personal life. I want you to know that I’ve been celebrating that success, and it has changed my outlook considerably!

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Wesley Barclift
Account Manager

Martin is a tremendous asset

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Martin provides insightful and practical support, that is directly applied to your needs and situation. He gets directly to the issue, but in a way that gives you much more then you expected, and can profoundly alter your mindset. Martin is a tremendous asset to my staff and myself personally, and I would highly recommend him.

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Sharyn Bellingham
Chief Executive Officer

Packed with information and insight that there is so much to take away

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Sessions with Martin are so packed with information and insight that there is so much to take away. I have been working with Martin for 2 years now both as part of the Future Leaders of the West program, organised by the Committee for Wyndham and as my Business Coach. I have a trusted advisor, a great sounding board and someone who helps me grow and develop my leadership and business management skills. Thanks Martin I so value you and your leadership.

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Sarah Eldridge
Director

Fantastic way that Martin teaches

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Upon having my first meeting with Martin he was lovely I have felt at ease immediately. So, I took the plunge and I do not regret it to this day. I have improved my life within a three-month period rapidly. I am doing more things for myself in regard to work and my family and my home relationships that I never thought I could do or get past or accomplish.

It’s just been life changing for long term and for the better and I’ll always remember that he gives great tools and advice that you can practically use in your everyday life, that you can use in everything, not just leadership in regards to your work or career, but in your actual home life with your children, with a partner, with friendships, anything – you can use these things for anything. And it’s just the way he goes about it – it really does sink in and it’s a really fantastic way that he teaches you and yeah if you’re willing to do the work and you’re willing to commit to it and actually do the work in between, I think that it’s something I would recommend to anybody. So, thank you again Martin and Gerda for your amazing work that you do and bless you all.[/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last]

Maria Carrubba
Martial Arts Instructor

Strategies are easily relatable and create a huge positive impact

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“Martin’s human-centred leadership strategies are simple yet inspiring and profound. His strategies are easily relatable and create a huge positive impact on businesses, teams and individuals. No matter what stage of your career or success, Martin’s guide to big changes will help you achieve the right positive mindset.”

Kerry Brocks
Chief Executive Officer & Founder

It blows my mind

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It blows my mind that Martin Probst can deliver that kind of mindset change in such a short period of time.

In just one short session I was able to reset my thinking around conflict participation and resolution. From a management perspective his logic is easy to understand and relatable to teams. I highly recommend working with Martin.

Kirsty Milligan
Managing Director

I’m feeling an unprecedented overwhelming calmness

 

Thank you for helping me to understand my purpose in life. For the first time in my life I’m feeling an unprecedented overwhelming calmness and inner peace throughout my whole being. All life’s worries and stresses have disappeared and I’m now beginning to truly understand what you have been teaching me.

With daily realisations and clarity of what I need and want from my life and the profound strategies I’m learning throughout our sessions, I can now begin to set my goals and work with conviction to live my life with authenticity, confidence and fulfilment.

Robert Morrison
Mechanic

Martin brought sincerity, compassion and a wealth of knowledge

 

I turned to Martin at my time in need and he was amazing. Martin brought sincerity, compassion and a wealth of knowledge that helped me enormously in dealing with my situation.

Martin has taught me the tools I require to maintain and develop myself and all the values important to me. We worked on every aspect of my life, including dealing with my past – which was a huge success in my growth. Martin has helped me enormously and I  recommend him highly.

Pat

I’ve gained confidence through making value-based decisions

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Before working with PROfound Leadership, I felt like I was treading water. I was not discerning about where I was directing my attention and energy, and harshly judged myself. Stress was affecting my health.

While learning and applying the different strategies, I was surprised at how easy it was to apply principles to completely change my perspective to one of positivity and understanding of both myself, and others. I discovered how my thoughts affected my state of mind and mood, and the sense of struggle has gone. Without trying, my interactions at all levels have become easier. I wish everyone could do this kind of work so we could get along much more harmoniously!

As a result of completing the Leadership Program and Coaching sessions, I have been able to dismantle limiting ways of thinking and know myself better; to understand how I created stress in the past and now remember my values instead. I’ve gained confidence through making value-based decisions.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to take a leap forward in their business and/or personal life through gaining leading-edge strategies and life-changing understanding in a friendly and easy-going way. If you want a coach who is responsive to your pace and ways of learning, and who really cares about your challenges and progress in between sessions, then Martin is your man.

Suzanne Moss PhD
Creative Director

I enjoyed and looked forward to every session

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Before working with PROfound Leadership, I was unsure about my communication style – I often found myself in a situation caused by miscommunication. Generally, always considering myself not being a team player, I wanted to learn how to work with my growing team of employees and my work colleagues. Also my self confidence was quite low, impacting my relationships with our prospects / customers.

While learning and applying the different strategies, I have learned to listen first. The engagement and communication with my new team is improving. Mainly, I have really enjoyed learning more about myself, how past experiences have affected me and what beliefs I have formed from those experiences. This gave me such insight into my own strengths and weaknesses and what I want to improve and act on.

As a result of completing the Leadership Program and Coaching sessions, I have been able to get better organized, identify and verbalize better our company’s values, mission and vision that guides now the team and improved the communication with our clients and suppliers.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to grow. I feel like I have grown as a person and as an entrepreneur. Working with Martin has improved all my relationships, with myself, my partner and within my business. I also enjoyed and looked forward to every session.

Camilla Novotna
Founder & Director

We built more confidence

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An outcome of the great coaching we enjoyed with Martin is that we built more confidence. I feel much more comfortable to address and discuss processes, strategies and issues with my business partner. I recommend Martin – he adapts very well, he knows what he’s talking about.[/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last]

Laurent Meric
Director

Very effective strategies

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I have been able to adopt some very effective strategies through working with Martin to improve on the communication I use day to day.[/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last]

Tim Clark
Director

My salary increased by 30%

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I engaged Martin after my position was made redundant twice in 3 years due to restructures. It was a challenging time and I felt that I needed to get structure into my life again.

Martin not only worked with me on my outlook on life, but also my motivators and drivers. After only 3 sessions, I was much more clear on my goals and within 6 weeks, I got a new job – in fact the job I really wanted. In addition, my salary increased by 30% only because I clearly communicated what I was worth.

Martin is a very professional coach and I highly recommend him! He changed my life!

M Schroeder
Account Director

Completely changed my life

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It has been a truly amazing experience to have Martin as my coach, not only have I quite smoking (after 17 years), I have also massively reduced my drinking, and completely changed my life. My attitude towards my husband, stepkids, mother and all my family has improved by 100%. I now take responsibility for my actions instead of expecting everyone else to. Thank you, martin, you’ve helped me to become the woman I always wanted to be, and knew I could be!

Kleo Merrick
Business Owner

Best money I’ve ever spent

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PROfound – it’s very appropriate. The changes in your life are PROfound. – This was the best money I’ve ever spent.

Scott Merrick
Business Owner

His calm steady manner was truly appreciated

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Martin is a fantastic coach. He created a safe and non judgmental space for me to explore what was holding me back in achieving the results I wanted. His calm steady manner was truly appreciated. Since sitting down with Martin I’ve not looked back! Both my business and personal life have gone from strength to strength for which I’m immensely grateful.

Rebecca Livesey
Director, Executive Coach, Strategy & Leadership Consultant
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Highly gifted business and personal coach

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Martin is highly gifted business and personal coach. He works very quickly with people and is able to create change and cut-through.He works in counter-intuitive ways that really work. More importantly, he is a quality person with a great heart.

Gene Elder
Director
Flip Training

Integrity, reliability, commitment and dedication

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I have known Martin Probst for a number of years. His integrity, reliability, commitment and dedication to his work are well recognised by all of his colleagues and I count myself very lucky to have worked with him and remain a loyal friend. He has assisted me on many occasions, both at a professional and personal level, his NLP skills are outstanding and I recommend him as a councilor or mentor at all levels.

Steven Deer
Senior Project Manager
VET Development Centre

The leadership training session with Martin was incredibly helpful and contained practical and relevant advice that I could immediately put into practice at work and in my personal life. I can highly recommend him as a personal coach to any manager looking for next step in their career.

Pascal Winkelmann

Chief Executive Officer, Dailywin Watch Products Mfg. Limited, Hong Kong

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to take a leap forwardin their business and/or personal life through gaining leading-edge strategies and life-changing understanding in a friendly and easy-going way. If you want a coach who is responsive to your pace and ways of learning, and who really cares about your challenges and progress in between sessions, then Martin is your man.

Suzanne Moss PhD

Creative Director

Before working with PROfound Leadership, I was unsure about my communication style - often found myself in a situation caused by miscommunication. Generally, always considering myself not being a team player, I wanted to learn how to work with my growing team of employees and my work colleagues. Also my self confidence was quite low, impacting my relationships with our prospects / customers.

While learning and applying the different strategies, I have learned to listen first. The engagement and communication with my new team is improving. Mainly, I have really enjoyed learning more about myself, how past experiences have affected me and what beliefs I have formed from those experiences. This gave me such insight into my own strengths and weaknesses and what I want to improve and act on.

As a result of completing the Leadership Program and Coaching sessions, I have been able to get better organized, identify and verbalize better our company’s values, mission and vision that guides now the team and improved the communication with our clients and suppliers.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to grow. I feel like I have grown as a person and as an entrepreneur. Working with Martin has improved all my relationships, with myself, my partner and within my business. I also enjoyed and looked forward to every session.

Camilla Novotna

Founder & Director, ecokit

Thank you for helping me to understand my purpose in life. For the first time in my life I'm feeling an unprecedented overwhelming calmness and inner peace throughout my whole being. All life's worries and stresses have disappeared and I'm now beginning to truly understand what you have been teaching me.

With daily realisations and clarity of what I need and want from my life and the profound strategies I'm learning throughout our sessions, I can now begin to set my goals and work with conviction to live my life with authenticity, confidence and fulfilment.

Robert M

Mechanic

It blows my mind that Martin Probst can deliver that kind of mindset change in such a short period of time.

Kirsty Milligan

Managing Director, Kirsty Milligan Stylist

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FAQs about leadership coaching and mentoring

What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?

Coaching is a specific technique that focuses on improving performance by helping the person to gain the skills or knowledge he or she is lacking.   It’s the first step in an ongoing development process and is then replaced with mentoring when the person is ready. Mentoring focuses on personal as well as professional development, helping the person perform well in the current position and preparing him or her for future roles. This is a longer term focus, so it’s important to have a strong and trusting relationship between the mentor and mentee.

What are the benefits of coaching sessions?
  • Expanded self-awareness
  • Greater interpersonal effectiveness
  • Enhanced decision-making skills
  • Boosted productivity
  • Heightened emotional intelligence
  • Improved ability to reach goals
  • Increased confidence
  • Maximised awareness of human behaviours
  • And many more…
Why should you work with us?
What puts our services ahead of those of our competitors are our 25+ years of experience in a variety of industries, extensive qualifications and no-nonsense approach to getting you the success you are looking for. We don’t believe in the “cookie cutter” approach, where the one solution suits everybody. We take pride in offering our clients one-on-one sessions and unique workshops tailored to your needs, so we can together achieve the best possible outcome for you.
What you CAN expect from us:
  • Free initial discussion to get clear on our role and your expectations
  • Identification of root causes of your current situation and establishing outcomes
  • Coach with high level of expertise, knowledge and commitment
  • Tailored sessions specifically developed to your needs
  • Valuable insights and strategies right at the heart of your professional environment
What we expect from YOU:
  • 100% commitment
  • A willingness to learn, change and improve
  • Active participation and contribution
What you CANNOT expect from us:
  • Politics and criticism
  • Legal or financial advice
  • Boring sessions that will only waste your time
Will unused sessions roll over to the next month?

We strongly encourage you to use all coaching sessions included in the program. Sessions that are not completed within the subscription month do not roll over to future months.

How long does a coaching program last?

Our coaching programs are on a month-to-month subscription base and can be upgraded, downgraded or cancelled before each renewal date.

We do recommend a total of 12 sessions for best results.

Not sure if coaching is for you?

There is a fast and easy way to find out! Request a one-on-one discovery session with our Chief Education Officer Martin Probst, and have your burning questions answered while you get to know each other. The session costs nothing, so it’s 100% risk-free.

Simply call us on 1300 936 313 to set up a convenient time, or complete the form below.

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Have your burning questions answered while you get to know each other. This will also give you the opportunity to find out how Martin works and if we can assist you further.

This session cost nothing, so it's 100% risk-free. 

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Iqbal Hossain
21/10/2026
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Martin Probst from PROfound Leadership delivered an outstanding keynote on leadership collaboration at our VBCF business networking event, attended by 150 members of our Bangladeshi community. His insights were incredibly valuable and his presentation was engaging, entertaining and highly educational. Martin has a remarkable ability to connect and engage with his audience and empower people through his down-to-earth approach, practical examples, metaphors and profound insights. As President of VBCF, the feedback I received from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. A truly inspiring speaker who combines practical leadership strategies with energy, humour and a wealth of wisdom. Highly recommended!
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Colleen Callander
06/10/2026
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"Martin recently joined our CEO group for a leadership development session, and the feedback was fantastic, with a 10/10 rating. The session was engaging, practical and full of valuable insights that our members could take away and apply. Martin brought great energy and enthusiasm and created an environment for meaningful conversations and active participation. We absolutely look forward to having him back again."
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Sally Ensbey
14/08/2026
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I attended a webinar from PROfound leadership and was really impressed. The content was top tier, well delivered and a very inclusive and engaging environment. Would definitely recommend and will be attending more myself in future.
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Natasha
13/08/2026
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Tonight I attended a seminar on transforming emotionally charged conversations into positive outcomes, and it was incredibly insightful and thought-provoking. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend and took away so much from the experience. The insights and practical tools shared were incredibly valuable and gave me a lot to reflect on. Everyone was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and wonderful. I’m truly grateful to have been part of such a meaningful evening. A heartfelt thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom so generously. The work you do and the positive impact you create through helping people communicate, connect, and navigate self awareness is truly inspiring. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from you and to be part of such a valuable experience.
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Lindsey O'Grady
22/07/2026
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After my coaching session with Martin, I felt so much more confident in my voice. I felt clearer and was able to communicate my messages with confidence, clarity and intention, without fear of stumbling. The difference was immediate and had a real impact on my professional conversations. I Highly recommend PROfound Leadership and look forward to bigger projects with Martin in the future.
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Nick Aviator
12/07/2026
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I’ve had a great opportunity to attend several online meetups hosted by Martin. They were not only filled with useful insights about leadership qualities, but also genuinely engaging. I especially appreciated the opportunity to share my own ideas and receive feedback on them. Meetups like this can really help improve self-confidence and encourage people to keep pursuing their goals. Highly recommended.
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Daryl C Urbanski
09/07/2026
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Martin is an exceptional leader and a wonderful friend whose work through PROfound Leadership is incredibly inspiring. After recording a podcast episode with him, it’s easy to see why his programs are award-winning. His focus on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and building collaborative, high-performing teams is exactly what modern organizations need. Martin genuinely cares about people-centric success and helping others unleash their full potential. If you are looking to scale your impact, I highly recommend investing in your growth through mentorship with Martin.
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Emily Parrish
28/04/2026
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Martin came to our office to deliver a leadership training course to our team within a small building company. It was a great day. Martin was a great speaker, he was highly engaging and made the environment feel comfortable and safe for everyone to get involved in group discussions. The course content was very interesting and everyone on the team benefitted from it, from company director to carpenters on the tools. Thank you Martin for your time, knowledge and fun!
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Chris Parrish
24/04/2026
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This truly was a profound workshop. Martin spent the day with my team and I and we learnt so much around DISC styles and skills we are able to implement on the job site. He shared stories we could relate to, and kept it friendly and interactive. A must have for training your team in leadership.
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Stephen Ansell
12/03/2026
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The insights gained through attending the monthly LEADERSHIP sessions have been a great benefit. I highly recommend attending!