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At the Institute of Hope, we help individuals, organisations, and communities grow stronger through trauma-informed coaching, leadership development, and strategic facilitation.
About the Institute of Hope
We believe every person has the potential to create meaningful change.
Through trauma-informed executive coaching, capacity-building, and leadership development, we help people uncover:
Clarity - know your next steps with confidence
Confidence - lead yourself and others with assurance
Purpose - act with intention and impact
We take a heart-centred approach, meeting people where they are. Our guiding principles support a journey of self-discovery, growth and capacity building.
Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients, including businesses, government agencies, not-for-profits, and individuals. From personalised coaching to bespoke training and development, we provide solutions that:
Increase capacity
Enhance skills
Drive positive, lasting change
“The sole purpose of my work is to facilitate conversations that matter.”
Our Impact Across Organisations
Our Core Services
Leadership &
Strategic Growth
We support leaders and teams to navigate change, make confident decisions, and achieve organisational goals. Through executive coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning, we help you strengthen leadership capacity and drive meaningful impact.
What you’ll gain:
Clearer decision-making and strategic focus
Stronger leadership presence and confidence
Aligned goals and measurable organisational growth
Ready to take the next step?
Culture, Safety & Wellbeing
We help organisations foster psychologically safe, resilient and inclusive environments. Our approach integrates trauma-informed insights and practical strategies to enhance wellbeing, improve team dynamics and build a strong, positive workplace culture.
What you’ll gain:
Improved team collaboration and trust
Safer, more inclusive workplaces
Enhanced employee wellbeing and engagement
Ready to take the next step?
Training & Capacity Building
From bespoke workshops to personalised development programs, we equip individuals and teams with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed. Our tailored training initiatives increase capability, strengthen performance, and drive sustainable growth.
What you’ll gain:
Practical skills that can be applied immediately
Increased confidence and professional capability
Long-term, sustainable performance improvements
Ready to take the next step?
Our Consortium of Change Makers
The Institute of Hope is supported by a collective of conscious consultants committed to helping you build capacity.
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Kathleen O'Keeffe
Health and Wellbeing Coach/ Consultant
Kathleen has extensive experience as a coach/consultant, yoga teacher, workshop facilitator and bodyworker.
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Megan Bayliss
Social Work coach and PhD Candidate
Coach Bayliss, known to friends as Megan, has dedicated decades to social work across all levels of government. Recently, she embarked on a long-awaited journey to earn her PhD. Currently, Megan balances supervising her existing caseload with her research and writing endeavours.
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Dr Marg Lambert
Psychologist, Counsellor, EFT
Marg is a registered psychologist, author and speaker, currently undertaking PhD research on evaluating the effects of using EFT for anxiety in primary school children in Darwin, schools.
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Ashleigh (Ascoli) Farris
Marketing, Design and Communications
Ashleigh runs her own design and marketing studio specialising in helping not-for-profits and purpose-led businesses to elevate their branding and online presence.
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Hannah Quilford
Not-For-Profit Consultant
HQ Consultancy specialise in bringing strategies to life by crafting custom team-based, outcome-focused action plans. Think of us as the "action specialists" of the Not For Profit (NFP) sector.
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Jude Ellen
Jude is a seasoned strategic analyst and business transformation advisor with over 30 years of experience. Specialising in market intelligence, strategic repositioning, and innovation activation, she brings a wealth of knowledge from her background in economics and public health. Jude excels in executive coaching, research and collaborative teamwork, helping businesses navigate change and drive high-value innovation. She has worked across various sectors, offering tailored solutions and strategic insights to foster resilience and growth.
Let’s Work Together!
When we have authentic conversations and take purposeful action, we create sustainable change. If you’re ready to begin, let’s start the conversation.
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