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I worked one-on-one with Sonia McDonald last year and it was a game-changer. She helped me not only identify my strengths but truly harness them. What I value most is the lasting impact - insights from our sessions keep clicking into place over time and continue to shape my leadership. Sonia has a genuine, supportive style that makes you feel both challenged and encouraged, and I’m so grateful for the impact she’s had.

Kali Martin
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Jaime Burnell Asset Manager Dexus

"Sonia has been a highly engaging executive coach helping me to unlock superior levels of performance from my team, working with me on my leadership style and driving a highly engaged and motivated employee culture. She is 100% focused on her client, genuinely and authentically helping them to achieve outstanding results and perform at their best"

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Liz Kearins

Sonia's integrity and passion for leadership shine through in everything she does. As my coach, Sonia has provided a structure that's helped me to reflect on my strengths, build on my capabilities, and set and achieve goals. Her sage insights and constructive feedback keep me focused and on track. If you are looking for a coach that lives and breathes leadership, Sonia should be at the top of your list

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Erica Gallagher The Public Trustee

Thank you for speaking at our conference last week – it was a great conference and all our external speakers were a big part of our success – so thanks again for fitting us in, appreciate it.

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Katherine Drew

Sonia is a passionate, genuine, authentic, generous and caring leader, coach, mentor and I’m now proud to be part of her tribe. I am truly inspired to be the best leader I can be by focusing on my strengths. The guidance, support and the all important listening ear is really appreciated. Thank you. Highly recommended.

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Grace Ye QR

I recently attended a presentation by Sonia, and I was inspired and encouraged by her style, energy and spirit. Therefore, I invited Sonia to my company to present to our CPA discussion group session. Sonia was very generous and supportive and gave us an inspiring speech on “Leadership is an Attitude”. During the session, due to an internal IT issue, Sonia wasn’t able to use her presentation slides but she handled this situation very professionally. She engaged the audience with positive energy and a great sense of humour and encouraged audience participation. Her enthusiasm and passion about leadership attracted everyone’s attention and inspired the whole room. After the session, we received lots of very positive feedback, and many of our staff searched Sonia’s website and her articles to share. We really appreciated Sonia’s generosity and support and look forward to her presentations in the future.

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Emilie Tully

Thank you for talking at recent CQIB conference Sonia. You were amazing and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The attendees definitely got a lot out of your session. We look forward to working with you in the future

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Kelly Ludwig CEO & Founder La’Quar

Sonia is enthusiastic speaker who can communicate complex concepts in an entertaining and engaging manner. Her depth of knowledge and understanding of leadership is exemplified in the detail she goes into in her presentation. She’s committed to delivering the goods, honing her message to the group to ensure relevance and engagement. There’s no fluff, just substance with Sonia and she’ll give you skills to take home, tell others and start using immediately to better you, your company and everyone around you.

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Amanda Cummerford Internal Communications Manager Mantra

Sonia facilitated the Women in Mantra leadership workshop for us on International Women’s Day. Her passion and energy left our Team Members feeling inspired to achieve leadership roles at Mantra Group, and they have already set up local networking groups and put measurable goals in place.

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Rachell Taylor

I am so grateful to Sonia for the learning I have had from her Leadership HQ sessions. The sessions have created influential results in my leadership, and I am more confident in my style and approach to leading. I shared my vision with Sonia and she has coached me on how to successfully execute that vision. After working with Sonia over the past 4 months, my leadership skills have grown tremendously. I am more confident, knowledgeable and passionate about everything I do. I now look forward to what my future will bring.

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Angela Cilia General Manager People Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd

We engaged Sonia to assist us with a leadership development program targeted at a selection of our Female leaders in the business. Sonia was engaging, real and practical in both her stories and facilitation. Angela Cilia

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Rachel Perkins Griffith University

"I first heard Sonia speak when I attended a Griffith Alumni breakfast where Sonia was delivering the topic "Confidence- it's so hot right now." I was blown away by Sonia's engaging, entertaining and relevant content that she delivered in an enthusiastic and energetic manner. Sonia was so motivating and encouraging, and I left the room feeling like I really could accomplish anything that I set my mind to. One huge thing that resonated with me was how real Sonia was, as she explained that we are all vulnerable and never perfect, but should chase our dreams any way because we don't know the answer unless we ask. I was then lucky enough to attend a workshop with Sonia, an again she lifted the room as she encouraged discussion about diversity, confidence, women empowerment and leadership. I believe that Sonia has the potential to influence leaders at every stage of their journey, and as I progress through my professional career I always find that Sonia has unique content to help me along my personal development as a leader in my field. "

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QSuper Griffith University

“And what an event it was - the energy, the passion in the room was palpable. Our attendees described the event as “inspiring, extraordinary, energetic, positive, motivational and incredible speaker"

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Monique Parker

“Sonia is a superstar! I love her insights and the initiatives she's at the forefront of in the leadership space.”

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Aleksandra Lisinac Relationship Manager at QSuper Group

We at QSuper have a Women’s Network called She's on Q where we run large events for our female membership. We were looking for a empowering speaker and Sonia stood out to us and boy she didn't disappoint. And what an event it was - the energy, the passion in the room was palpable. Our attendees described the event as “inspiring, extraordinary, energetic, positive, motivational and incredible speaker". We had ladies leaving the room - saying they were ready to " Rock It" Sonia held the 300 attendee audiences attention the whole time. She energised them, she made them laugh, she made them think. I would recommend anyone looking for a speaker to empower their staff - Sonia should be your choice. She exudes energy and positivity and leaves you feeling like you can do anything. She is incredible.

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Tabitha Pearson

I was lucky enough to secure Sonia McDonald for an amazing HR Leaders Workshop with my HR team. She challenged them, gave them some fantastic tools, and encouraged them to be courageous business leaders. The team were all so energized after the day, that I have booked the entire HR Leadership team for Super Retail Group into an intensive 3 day course.

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Tanya S., Senior Project Manager Better than my MBA

“Before this program, I would shrink back in meetings. Now? I speak up, stand tall, and own my space. I’m done apologizing”