Executive Coaching For You - Lead With Clarity, Confidence, and Calm
Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Calm
Most high performers are hard workers, but the skills that get them promoted are not always the skills needed at higher levels of leadership. The result is predictable:
– You default to ‘working hard’ and sacrificing family, time, and balance
– You find it difficult to switch off
– You feel scattered or emotionally drained
– You second-guess decisions that once came easily
– You wonder why you are not being heard
You do not need motivation or cheerleading. You need tools that allow you to understand and regulate your own mind. That is exactly what this coaching provides.
The Challenge High Achievers Face
You have mastered your craft, but perhaps not yourself. Most high performers are hard workers, but the skills that get them promoted are not always the skills needed at higher levels of leadership. The result is predictable:-
You default to ‘working hard’ and sacrificing family, time, and balance
– You find it difficult to switch off
– You feel scattered or emotionally drained
– You second-guess decisions that once came easily
– You wonder why you are not being heard
You do not need motivation or cheerleading. You need tools that allow you to understand and regulate your own mind. That is exactly what this coaching provides.
The Science-Based Solution
I combine neuroscience, behavioural science, and leadership practice (with a little philosophy) to help you change the way you think, focus, and perform.
Using the Ataraxy Foundations model—NOW, WHERE, HOW—you’ll learn:
– NOW: Understand how your brain, emotions, and experiences shape your current patterns
– WHERE: Build a clear mental strategy for the kind of leader and person you want to become
– HOW: Apply practical change mechanics that transform your habits and create lasting results
This isn’t about temporary motivation or quick fixes. It’s grounded in evidence-based change that actually sticks.
Your Coaching Pathways
Every individual begins with the same goal: clarity.
From there you can choose the level of support that fits your needs and schedule.
Foundations
☑️ Full access to the six-month MyAtaraxy Foundations Program (core curriculum).
☑️ Monthly live group workshops.
☑️ Invitation to all monthly events and masterclasses.
☑️ Personal resource library with worksheets and implementation tools.
☑️ Discounted rates for private coaching sessions.
Ideal for professionals and emerging leaders who want to build lasting focus, confidence, and emotional intelligence through a structured group program.
Executive
Includes everything in Ataraxy Foundations, plus:
Monthly private coaching session.
Tailored coaching plans aligned with your goals and leadership context.
Six-month duration combining group and private coaching for deeper engagement.
Designed for experienced professionals and managers who want deeper personal accountability, tailored coaching, and a private space to refine their leadership approach.
Bespoke
Includes everything in Executive, plus:
Customised delivery of MyAtaraxy Foundations Program.
As many coaching sessions as you need each month.
Unlimited access to senior coach for on-demand support and troubleshooting.
12 month partnership or sustained growth and accountability.
Custom-built leadership and performance plan tailored to your organisation or role.
Created for senior executives and high-performing leaders who demand elite, fully customised coaching with direct access to a senior coach and ongoing strategic partnership.
What You Will Gain
– Leadership Clarity: Learn how your mind functions under pressure and use that insight to make better decisions.
– Resilience: Apply evidence-based tools to manage stress, emotions, and energy.
– Sustainable Performance: Replace burnout cycles with focused, repeatable productivity.
– Confidence and Presence: Strengthen emotional intelligence and authenticity.
– Work-Life Balance: Lead effectively without losing your sense of self.
This transformation is not only professional. It is also deeply personal.
“Selecting the right executive coach is an important decision and not always an easy one! We made the right decision with Nigel Donovan. Nigel provides clear perspectives and valuable guidance on how to approach work challenges. His work has allowed us to discover our true potential, build better relationships and transformed our leadership impact.”
~ Judy Jaeger
Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation
Culture, Community and Recreation | Maitland City Council
Why It Works
Unlike traditional coaching, I unite psychology, neuroscience, and leadership practice with a touch of philosophy.
I do more than ask questions. I teach you how your brain operates and guide you to achieve lasting results.
You will gain a practical understanding of how attention shapes perception and performance, how volition (the ability to choose your response) changes outcomes, and how to train your mind for calm, clear, and confident leadership.
“Selecting the right executive coach is an important decision and not always an easy one! We made the right decision with Nigel Donovan. Nigel provides clear perspectives and valuable guidance on how to approach work challenges. His work has allowed us to discover our true potential, build better relationships and transformed our leadership impact.”
~ Judy Jaeger
Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation
Culture, Community and Recreation | Maitland City Council
Ready to Lead with Confidence?
Your next level of leadership does not require harder work. It begins by mastering your inner world.
Let us explore which coaching pathway will help you perform at your best in a sustainable way.