What they said

  • "Lesley was exactly what I needed. Her ability to listen and provide personalised and meaningful advice so quickly was incredible. Lesley's openness and ability to connect with others made me feel comfortable and safe to face challenging personal and professional issues, and gave me the confidence to acknowledge them and commit to overcoming them. Thank you, Lesley!"

    Workshop participant, South Australian Tourism Commission

  • "Lesley created a very positive and upbeat session for my team, giving everyone the chance to be involved and contribute in a way that best suited their personalities. We all got a lot out of it and it has helped reset our team goals and values."

    Senior Manager, South Australian Tourism Commission

  • "Lesley is an excellent listener. She helped our team identify pressure points and made some great suggestions for positive change. I left the workshop feeling refreshed and look forward to taking the next steps."

    Senior Communications Officer, South Australian Tourism Commission

  • "I have done team building workshops like this before in the past but this has been the most engaging and helpful one so far. I found it really great that the session was conducted in just our small group as it allowed us all to be a little more open and vulnerable than we otherwise might be."

    Workshop participant, The University of Adelaide

  • "I thought it was one of the best workshops I've done at the University - it felt natural and authentic, but also very realistic."

    Workshop participant, The University of Adelaide

  • "Lesley was a great facilitator of our team's workshop. We feel more well-aligned coming out of that workshop and look forward to where our team takes us on the journey ahead."

    Workshop participant, The University of Adelaide

  • "Absolutely brilliant! I couldn't fault Lesley as a workshop facilitator. It is evident that she cares about her job and loves what she does. She reaches you on, not only a professional level, but a personal level too and makes you feel more connected within yourself and with others."

    Workshop participant, ProBuild Australia

  • "Little Shove provided our new team with the tools we required to build a strong foundation that would contribute to building a high performing team. It was extremely beneficial both personally and professionally, I would highly recommend and hope to have another workshop with Lesley again in the future."

    Workshop participant, Adelaide Oval SMA

  • "I came away inspired and rejuvenated, again! You are amazing. I love that you have found your purpose and can now help others, like me, ignite their purpose."

    Personal Mentoring
    Admin guru, mum, mid 50s (Adelaide Hills)

  • "Little Shove has shone a shining, warm light over a life that (to me) was turning grey. As a mum of three grown boys, and reaching my mid-50s, I felt I wasn't needed quite as much. I was stressed due to issues at my work that weren't getting resolved. Lesley is helping me rediscover who I am and find direction and purpose. The sessions are enjoyable, motivating and inspiring. If you need some help to get back on track, or take that step you have been hesitating about, I highly recommend Little Shove to remind you how much more you have to give, learn and discover."

    Personal Mentoring
    Marketing Team Leader, 55, mum of three adult sons (Adelaide)

  • "I was referred to Lesley for a mentoring session and she absolutely blew my mind. In the two hours we were together, Lesley managed to really understand my business and what brought me joy and then how to refine what I do so I can do more of what I love. The added bonus was that she is so comfortable to be around that I felt completely at ease and didn't feel the need to hold anything back. I left the session feeling inspired, motivated and ready for action and I highly recommend Lesley for anyone looking to take their business to the next level."

    Business mentoring
    (TiCSA Business Capabilities Program, 2023)
    Meg Mader, Business Owner, The Journey Studio

  • "Lesley is really quite magical in that she really sees you and really listens. In a very short amount of time she makes you feel comfortable and gets to know the core of you. She can then challenge in a very safe and gentle way to help you discover yourself. Having Lesley walk alongside me in a wonderful natural environment took that direct pressure off and allowed me to be much more relaxed than I have been for a very long time. Lesley has an amazing ability to really see and hear you, right from the first session. I instantly felt comfortable talking with her and was able to gain clarity on who I am after a long period of feeling stuck. The 'little shove' is really gaining traction now."

    Personal Mentoring
    Social Worker, 49, mum of teen girls (Adelaide)

  • "Even after my first session with Lesley, I walked away feeling like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I was armed with some really useful tools to boost my confidence & to approach a job interview with positivity. Lesley made me feel instantly comfortable & tuned in to my situation so quickly & was really easy to talk to. Her warmth as well as professionalism was evident from the outset. Thanks to Lesley’s mentoring & motivation, I not only found an amazing job but have taken away many valuable lessons from her to use in every day life."

    Personal Mentoring
    Finance Manager, mum of two, 48 (Adelaide)

  • "I referred a friend to see Lesley when I could see she was looking for a little support and guidance. I knew that my friend would really benefit from Lesley’s positive and encouraging nature. After a couple of sessions the change in my friend was absolutely incredible. Not only did she physically look healthier and happier, her confidence and self belief had hugely increased and I was blown away by the impact of Lesley’s time with her. I saw my friend able to confidentially manage emotions, have a new and fresh perspective and not take on the negativity of others. Cannot thank you enough Lesley, your work has been life changing!"

    Personal Mentoring
    Former colleague, Team Manager (Adelaide)

  • "A little shove is just what I needed when I enlisted the support and guidance of Lesley. Working with Lesley helped me identify what was important in my life. She then instilled in me the self-belief to seek a career change; armed with confidence, self-belief and a greater appreciation of my attributes, I approached the recruitment process with a self-assurance I would never have thought possible. By giving me a little shove, Lesley helped me secure a fantastic role that now complements the aspects of my life that are important to me. Thank you Lesley!"

    Personal Mentoring
    Head of Communications, mum, early 40s (Adelaide)

  • "Little Shove is what I needed at a time in my life when I was unsure what next for me. Lesley has helped me to believe in myself and to say "Why not?". I finally have a direction and more confidence to follow my dreams. Lesley is an inspiration in so many ways. Easy to talk to & be with. By walking in nature & talking it is so much easier to open up."

    Personal Mentoring
    Remote admin support/school admin officer, 55, mum of two adult children (Adelaide Hills)

  • "I was on such a high after our catch-up. I am so lucky to have someone to bounce ideas off! Lesley, what you're doing is truly amazing and is life changing! Happy to be your cheerleader and advocate anytime. I truly love working with you Lesley, such a pleasure and treasure."

    Corporate Mentoring
    Sales Manager, Australia New Zealand, Journey Beyond

  • "Lesley is welcoming and friendly. I feel I can speak freely without judgment. I love the o-wow moments when you have a break through with an issue/topic. And it's Lesley that has guided you to that space and helped you come to that realisation through a very thoughtful and inspiring process."

    Personal Mentoring
    Marketing Team Leader, 55, mum of three adult sons (Adelaide)

  • "I’m so glad I chose you 🙏 You are very good at what you do. It flows naturally, you give me great pointers and motivation and I feel like I can breathe easier after every session. You are the little shove, the good angel on my shoulder, that I desperately needed ❤️ THANK YOU!!!"

    Personal Mentoring
    Environmental Officer, mid-40s (QLD)

  • "I really loved it all - having Lesley do her workshop on the first day made everyone more comfortable, and i felt everyone put their walls down so we could have discussions and talk freely. I cant wait till next year!! :)"

    Workshop participant, ProBuild Australia

  • "Great experiences and highly recommend for companies to get involved and engage with team members."

    Workshop participant, Adelaide Oval SMA

  • "Lesley was warm, engaging and real. Would highly recommend to any team who would like to re-focus and appreciate the important things in life."

    Workshop participant, ProBuild Australia

  • "I felt very relaxed - the beginning of the workshop was good to clear your head, I learnt a lot about my teammates in a fun way and it was easier to talk to them afterwards."

    Workshop participant, ProBuild Australia

  • "Lesley's positive manner & approach is a unique credit to her."

    Workshop participant, ProBuild Australia

  • "Lesley drew on her vast corporate and life experience to craft a message that was easily heard and can be acted on”.

    Online Masterclass participant, Present Day Wise Women (Brisbane)

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