Mindset & wellbeing coaching for councillors
Elevate your performance and improve your wellbeing as a local councillor with our one to one tailored coaching support
Elevate your performance & impact
Leading in local politics comes with high pressure and constant challenges. But it should never come at the cost your wellbeing.
Mindset and political wellbeing coaching helps you build the resilience needed to perform under pressure, develop self-care strategies to sustain your energy, and master your mindset for long-term success. You'll gain a clear understanding of how your thoughts shape your leadership outcomes, refine your strengths and purpose to boost motivation and confidence, and develop the mental capacity to make tough decisions with clarity. With practical tools to manage self-doubt and silence your inner critic, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence, resilience, and impact.
Mindset and political wellbeing coaching helps you build the resilience needed to perform under pressure, develop self-care strategies to sustain your energy, and master your mindset for long-term success. You'll gain a clear understanding of how your thoughts shape your leadership outcomes, refine your strengths and purpose to boost motivation and confidence, and develop the mental capacity to make tough decisions with clarity. With practical tools to manage self-doubt and silence your inner critic, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence, resilience, and impact.
Take the first step—express your interest in our mindset and wellbeing coaching.
Mindset & wellbeing coaching: in brief
Mindset and wellbeing coaching meets you where you are at in your councillor journey.
It recognises that you are unique in your leadership. Your previous life and career experience all contribute to the unique skills and knowledge that your community has recognised in you.
You can also get to the bottom of your challenge with an intensive one to one coaching session that supports you to gain clarity and identify an action plan based on your needs.
It recognises that you are unique in your leadership. Your previous life and career experience all contribute to the unique skills and knowledge that your community has recognised in you.
We have three different levels of coaching support to match your needs - laser focus, lift-off and elevate.
You can also get to the bottom of your challenge with an intensive one to one coaching session that supports you to gain clarity and identify an action plan based on your needs.
Coaching options
Laser focus
For councillors who want to top up and hone in on a specific area of their leadership performance. This package is suited to councillors who feel they are managing the juggle and still desire that ‘bit extra’ to elevate their impact.
Lift-off
For councillors who want to boost their knowledge or skills with a trusted and impartial sounding board. This package is suited to councillors who feel the pressure mounting and want to take a proactive approach to enhance their competency and capability.
Elevate
For councillors who want to deepen their impact with a trusted sounding board. This package is suited to councillors who feel pulled in all directions or may be grappling with the responsibilities of the role, and are looking for an accountability partner over the longer term.
Mindset & wellbeing coaching compatibility checklist
You are a new or returning councillorand ready to be gently nudged outside your comfort zone
You want to build your capacity to bounce back from setbacks, criticism, or difficult situations in the political arena
You're ready to lead with deep self-awareness at the core of every decision
You wish to develop and integrate supportive mindsets into your leadership approach
You wish to re-ignite your motivation and ethusiasm by reconnecting with your purpose and values
You desire tools to clear mental clutter, focus on priorities, and improve decision-making
You want to learn how to cope with the unique pressures of local government and maintain a healthy work-life balance
You need to better manage the demands of councillor duties alongside personal responsibilities to prevent burnout
The next steps
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Express your interest in our mindset & wellbeing coaching support
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Complete an intake call to confirm mindset & wellbeing coaching is right for you
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Receive confirmation of your coach
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Payment for coaching due
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Complete the onboarding process in our online portal
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Book your online sessions with your coach
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Check your tech set-up (you need access to an online meeting platform and a good internet connection)
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Complete the coaching journey (see it mapped out below)
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Apply your new skills and capabilities in your councillor role
The coaching process
Phase 1
Self-reflection
Use the self-reflection exercises to build your awarness and to assess where you would like to be by the end of the coaching support. This is a crucial first step to the process.
Phase 2
Co-design
Debrief on your goals and identify your
most desired learning areas with your coach. Your action plan
will identify growth areas to successfully transform
knowledge gaps into leadership assets.
Phase 3
Growth & impact
Online coaching sessions to take you from where you are now to where you want to be. Fully serve your community with informed decision-making and
competent communication with your community.
competent communication with your community.
Your coach
Anna is our resident mindset and political wellbeing coach. Anna has a deep understanding of the impact of stress on the mind and body and loves to share both the science and the art of being mentally fit.
Since joining the Locale team in 2021, Anna has tailored her mindset & wellbeing coaching to help local government leaders build the mindset and self-care practices they need to support their brilliance. Anna’s professional mission is to educate on the power of self-leadership for better community leadership.
As an accredited exercise physiologist, mindset coach and yoga therapist, with a strong background in entrepreneurship and small business, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge to Locale Learning.
Since joining the Locale team in 2021, Anna has tailored her mindset & wellbeing coaching to help local government leaders build the mindset and self-care practices they need to support their brilliance. Anna’s professional mission is to educate on the power of self-leadership for better community leadership.
Coaching client archive
Councillor Z, a first-term representative in a regional council, quickly became overwhelmed by the demands of the role. Balancing council duties, work committments and family responsibilities, they struggled to maintain a healthy work-life balance, leading to stress, burnout, and self-doubt.
After several months of coaching, Councillor Z felt improved focus and emotional control. and increased confidence in juggling their various responsibilities.
Councillor Z engaged in one-on-one mindset and wellbeing coaching to address these issues. This focused on stress management techniques, emotional resilience and boundary setting to prioritise self-care.
After several months of coaching, Councillor Z felt improved focus and emotional control. and increased confidence in juggling their various responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
Who is suited to mindset & wellbeing coaching?
Motivated councillors wanting targeted learning support for their unique professional development. Our coaching packages are available to new and returning councillors.
Is this a confidential experience?
Yes it is. We do not disclose any information discussed in the coaching sessions.
What is the delivery method?
Coaching is generally delivered via live virtual (Zoom or Teams) calls. Additional learning resources and content may be delivered via pre-recorded videos and reading materials. None of the content is dry and all of it is useful.
Will I have access to my coach?
Yes you will! You will directly work with Anna Miley.
How much does this cost?
The price depends upon the intensity of the coaching support. Please contact us at contact@localelearning.com.au for prices.
Does coaching contribute to my professional development?
Yes. Our coaching programs can be reported in your professional development obligations as required by the Office of Local Government NSW.
Who pays for the coaching?
Councillors may be able to access a professional development budget through their council. You are also able to purchase our coaching packages personally.
Have more questions?
We are available to answer your questions at contact@localelearning.com.au or call our Founder & Lead Coach, Emma Broomfield directly on 0421 180 881.
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