Jo (Fisher) Pugh
Leadership Coach, Trainer and Workshop Facilitator
Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
English
Jo (Fisher) Pugh
Leadership Coach, Trainer and Workshop Facilitator
Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
English
About
I’m an adventurer at heart, driven by curiosity, connection, and a deep love of learning. I’ve travelled to nearly 40 countries, lived in five, and built a career exploring what helps people and teams truly thrive.
As an Executive and Leadership Coach, I work with leaders, teams, and organisations to unlock potential, build purposeful cultures, and drive meaningful results. I bring a human-first, results-focused approach—blending strategy, people development, and practical tools to support performance and wellbeing.
Specialties: Executive & team coaching, leadership development, mentoring, organisational culture, team building, employee engagement, and coaching skills for the workplace.
Key Skills
Experience
Head of Coaching | Leadership Shapers
Jan 2023 - Present
Australia As the Head of Coaching at Leadership Shapers, I work at the intersection of emotional intelligence, strategic leadership, and team alignment to drive sustainable growth and transformation across organisations. My role is focused on cultivating leaders who lead with purpose, guiding teams to connect authentically, and building a thriving, cohesive culture that supports long-term success.
Executive and Leadership Coach | Pop with Jo
Apr 2020 - Present
I partner with leadership teams and HR departments across a wide range of industries to elevate the performance and impact of their employees, teams, and business as a whole. My approach blends strategic guidance with hands-on coaching and training, helping organizations achieve their goals through tailored solutions.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Strategic Direction on Talent & Leadership Development: Aligning talent, learning, career, and leadership development strategies with the business’s overarching objectives.
• Designing Employee Development Programs: Creating and implementing training programs, performance evaluations, succession planning, and HR policies to enhance workforce capabilities.
• EQ Assessments & Profiling: Utilizing emotional intelligence tools to assess and develop leadership potential, improving communication and collaboration within teams.
• Building a Coaching & Mentoring Culture: Fostering a culture of coaching and mentoring to boost employee engagement and drive organizational success.
• Leadership Coaching & Training: Delivering brain-based leadership coaching and training, empowering leaders to not just manage but thrive in their roles.
With a brain-based approach, I bring the science, structure, and process needed to guide my clients into roles where they can excel, transforming both their individual and organizational impact.
Performance Coach | HSC CoWorks Bondi Junction
Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
In this role, I coached and trained tutors to use brain-based coaching techniques with HSC students, helping improve their thinking skills, foster independent learning, and boost academic outcomes. I designed and delivered a neuroscience-informed tutor training program, enhancing instructional design and performance coaching capabilities. This work deepened my expertise in applying innovative, research-backed strategies that create lasting impact in education.
Head of Production | Plaza Films
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
Head of Production, Production Manager and Line Producer of award winning, high end TV commercial company Plaza Films. http://plazafilms.com.au/
Chief of Staff | StrawberryFrog
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
New York, USA Managed Human Resources
Education & Certificates
Dare to Lead Trained
Dare to Lead
Feb 2020
SEI Assessor (EQ)
Six Seconds
Feb 2017
Executive Coach
Neuroleadership Institute
Nov 2012
Coaching
Neuroleadership Institute
Feb 2011
Higher National Diploma, Communication and Media Studies
Dundee College
Jan 1993
Diploma, Communication and Media Studies
Aberdeen College
Jan 1992
Schedule a Session
Introduction Call
30 min
Free
Explore your current challenges, goals, and opportunities.
Leadership Development / Exec Coaching
60 min
$1381.98 for 6 sessions
A tailored 6-session coaching program to help you navigate work, leadership, and strategy challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
Executive Coaching
60 min
$268.72 per session
A focused session to gain clarity, unpack a key challenge, and walk away with practical next steps.
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