Consulting & Coaching

Clarity
Strategy
Results that last

Beyond his motivational keynotes, John works directly with executive teams and individual leaders via strategy facilitation, annual coaching and targeted mentoring.
Expert rigour applied to your specific situation.

01

Strategy
Facilitation

Want more clarity?

John facilitates executive strategy sessions and board retreats that elevate collaboration, create genuine ownership and produce decisions that live beyond the room. Tailored to your industry, your team and your specific strategic challenge.

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02

Annual
Coaching

Want better results?

A full year of structured coaching with full-day or half-day per month options, plus on-call support between sessions. For leaders serious about sustained performance, not just short-term fixes. Results compound over time.

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03

Mentoring
Sessions

Need to move fast?

Targeted sessions to troubleshoot specific problems, unlock a decision, or build confidence ahead of a high-stakes moment. John helps you cut quickly to the core issues and create a clear path forward. Available as single sessions or a short series.

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How John Works

The six-step Strategic Mindset Process.

Step 01

Sense

Sense your environment. Assess your industry attractiveness and know your key success factors.

Step 02

See

See beyond the next horizon. Keep telling stories about three possible future horizons.

Step 03

Connect

Connect with stakeholders. Engage the right stakeholders to gain buy-in.

Step 04

Plan

Plans need options. Plan future value chains, creations and curves.

Step 05

Focus

Focus on a chosen target. Concentrate on what truly matters and resist what's urgent.

Step 06

Move

Move faster with influence. Execute with intent and bring others with you.

Client Results

"John worked with our executive team for over twelve months to help clarify our strategic approach. He ensured we had the right people 'on the bus' and 'in the right seats' and then helped point the bus in the right direction.

It is great to have a strategy and leadership mentor with IT knowledge and a technical appreciation of the business, education and climate change space we work in.

John kept us focused and accountable. As we move into our next growth phase, we look forward to reaching out again for John's expertise and support."

Vicky Mills
Chief Executive Officer
Zero Positive | Technology & Climate Change

"John from HCG facilitated an exceptional strategy retreat, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His engaging and entertaining approach kept the team fully involved, making complex concepts both accessible and practical.

His insights and facilitation style were invaluable in helping us navigate key strategic discussions with clarity and focus.

We highly recommend John to any organisation looking to drive meaningful strategic outcomes."

David Fethers
Managing Director
Boskalis | Global Maritime Service Leader

"John Hale from HCG cut quickly through to the core issues and then supported me in establishing simple yet valuable habits to manage my life more effectively, habits that I continue to use in my daily life years later.

His insight and skills provide solutions for personal as well as corporate growth. John operates at maximum integrity and comes highly recommended."

Christopher Dean
Founder and Chairman
Thursday Plantation | Natural Healthcare

"When I had the privilege to meet John Hale, four years before I became a client, I was deeply impressed by his healing generosity, amazing intuition and grounded tranquillity.

So when the 'chips were down' and the time came to prepare for and deliver on the most precious project of my life, my decision to call on John was automatic. And I never regretted it.

I recommend John to anyone as a world class therapist and coach."

Nathalie Belle-Larant
Founder and Author
NBL Solutions | Complementary Medicine
Qualifications

40 years of expertise
behind every engagement

MBA (Strategy & Entrepreneurship) · Melbourne Business School

Visiting Professor · 5 Business Schools including Singapore University

Graduate Diploma · Education & Educational Psychology

Graduate Diploma · Exercise & Human Performance

Member · Global Speakers Federation

Author · 4 best-selling books on strategy and leadership

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with John directly?

Strategy facilitation, coaching and mentoring for serious leaders

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