I have appreciated your expertise, and it’s clear that your mediator credentials allow you to bring a non-judgemental and balanced approach to helping people like me navigate their current career challenges and help to establish the foundations for success in the future. I have felt safe and therefore able to be vulnerable to put things in perspective and focus on self-reflection and growth. It has been refreshing to have you draw out my strengths and growth areas in a compassionate yet challenging way, to make me see through recent experiences that have damaged my confidence to be able to articulate what matters to me in the workplace. 

Our second session was really helpful around opening conversations to set expectations, communication styles and establishing and maintaining positive interactions. This has been enormously helpful in my current role, as I came into a new team with unfamiliar faces in my management hierarchy and was keen to establish a positive start in my secondment opportunity. Executive Policy Officer Department of Industry

Thank you for providing the coaching sessions to me in the past few months. In the 7 coaching sessions, we looked at how to improve excellence as a leader, including strategic thinking, managing a team, planning and prioritising. I really appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I have implemented many of the strategies we discussed in the sessions, which resulted in improved work outcome. I would highly recommend you to colleagues who may need support to become an excellent leader. 

Team Leader, Clean Energy Regulator

“Sangeeta provided me coaching, with a focus on interview and CV skills. I found Sangeeta’s guidance, feedback and ideas for practice and improving my CV to be very helpful. Having been out of practice, Sangeeta was particularly helpful in helping me shape my examples. I was very impressed with how well Sangeeta listened in our free-flowing discussion and helped me pick out key strengths and attributes and structure them into a compelling narrative.”Policy Officer, DFAT

Sangeeta’s coaching and encouragement was a key support to me during a critical moment in my career. Applying her considerable skill and guidance to real-work situations, and in particular in completely transforming my approach to my CV, written job applications, and interview preparation, Sangeeta has enabled me to feel confident, prepared, and capable of advancing to the next stage of my career. Sangeeta’s personable and friendly coaching style built an authentic foundation for our sessions from the first, from which she skilfully facilitated an exploration of new pathways and ways of thinking about my career (and life!) holistically; Sangeeta quickly established rapport and identified what is important to me in my work, and helped me apply those principles and values more consistently across the spectrum of topics and issues we worked through during the course of our sessions together. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Sangeeta. I endorse her skill as a professional coach and would not hesitate to recommend her to executives (especially those at the beginning of their executive careers, like me) looking to consolidate and enhance their skills and capabilities to progress in a way that aligns with their values and personal goals.

Manager, ACMA

I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for the executive coaching I received from Sangeeta. Her approach was both insightful and empowering, combining deep expertise with practical strategies that helped me build clarity, confidence, and capability in my leadership practice. Sangeeta’s ability to guide reflective thinking, challenge assumptions, and offer tailored techniques made a significant impact on my professional growth. I particularly valued her support in developing high-impact career skills, including crafting compelling CVs, strategically approaching job applications, and mastering interview techniques. She created a calm and supportive environment, helping me feel at ease and guiding me through every step needed to excel in the interview process. Her coaching enabled me to identify and articulate strong, relevant examples, while also helping me recognise and communicate the attributes that positioned me as a strong candidate for the role. These skills have significantly enhanced my professional presence and career competitiveness, equipping me to pursue new opportunities with a stronger sense of purpose, positioning, and self-assurance. Her coaching was not only enriching but also energising, and I feel better equipped to lead and grow with intention and impact thanks to her guidance. Manager, Questacon

I was offered coaching sessions as part of a leadership course organised by my Agency. I had not participated in any form of coaching previously and was not sure what to expect. I was very fortunate to be paired with Sangeeta as my coach, who was incredibly approachable and warm from the first session, and made me feel comfortable about talking through work challenges and issues and ensuring that the sessions were a safe space to share my thoughts and concerns. Sangeeta talked me through the results of my strengths analysis and helped me to meaningfully reflect on my performance and opportunities for growth as well as unpack some of the behaviours and approaches that were affecting my ability to address particular work challenges. Sangeeta shared a range of practical tools to use in the workplace including valuable advice about revising and strengthening my resume. She was excellent at helping me to work through immediate pressing issues with empathy and no judgement, as well as clarify my longer-term career goals. I miss our regular sessions and am very grateful for the coaching Sangeeta provided. Senior Policy Officer, ACMA

Thank you Sangeeta for our coaching sessions, I feel far more confident going for management roles after working with you. Your ability to draw out information and examples from my current and previous roles, and give me the ability to deliver them in more impactful manner has been invaluable. The most critical insight was changing the paradigm I was using  in my applications and interviews, creating a far more dynamic and fit for purpose pitch.  Assistant Manager, Department of Industry

“I was facing a professional challenge at work and a colleague recommended I chat with Sangeeta. Sangeeta was helpful in providing personal and professional advice in this tricky situation. She has now been my coach for approximately 3 years. It’s been great to get independent advice and guidance on tools and techniques that I employ every day. I look forward to continuing the relationship as my roles and challenges evolve. Thank you.  Branch Manager, NDIA

 “I chose Sangeeta as a coach for her approachability and practicality. She helped me toward my goals of better understanding my strengths, building a stand-out brand, and reenergising my career through connecting to a greater purpose in my work.  From our initial conversation Sangeeta guided me with practical tools and reflections that encouraged me to consider myself in broader and alternative contexts.  She encouraged me to revisit some of my beliefs and values around leadership, and to explore opportunities for growth. Through the work we did, my horizons have widened – I’m connecting to my work in new ways, I’m noticing more appreciation for my contributions, and my thinking about my career has been invigorated” Acting Director, Department of Infrastructure

“I am pleased to provide a strong recommendation for Sangeeta Pilger, Achievement Zone Coaching Services, who I have had the privilege of working with in their capacity as a coach and facilitator. Sangeeta is an exceptionally skilled professional, bringing a wealth of expertise and a personable approach to every engagement. One of Sangeeta’s greatest strengths is her ability to foster collaboration and build trust with the teams she works with. Whether working with groups facing interpersonal challenges or helping to align diverse teams toward a common goal, Sangeeta consistently creates an environment where trust and mutual respect thrive. The team-building sessions are not only highly effective but also engaging and transformative. In addition, Sangeeta provides an unparalleled level of support tailored to the specific needs of individuals and groups. She is adept at identifying underlying issues, navigating complex dynamics, and guiding participants toward constructive solutions. This ability to connect on a personal level while maintaining professionalism sets her apart in the field. Sangeeta’s facilitation skills are second to none. She excels in creating safe spaces for open dialogue, enabling all parties to feel heard and valued. Her approachable demeanour and expertise inspire confidence, making even the most challenging conversations productive and solution focused. I wholeheartedly recommend Sangeeta for coaching, facilitation, and mediation services. She is a highly qualified, personable, and dedicated professional who brings exceptional value to the project undertaken” Branch Manager, Communications and Engagement Icon Water

“Sangeeta has worked with my branch as it has evolved over the past three years to use HBDI as a tool to better connect individuals across the branch and allow us the space to consider how to get the most out of how we come together to deliver work outcomes. Sangeeta has a wonderful way of adapting her group coaching sessions to focus on the specific needs and cultural issues of importance to the group. Sangeeta also provides useful tools and gentle guidance on how teams can revisit the HBDI preference mapping over time. Branch members gave feedback that they valued the research base Sangeeta drew upon when presenting the HBDI tool and found the session a valuable way to get to know each other, particularly as the session came at the start of a new branch formation. I would highly recommend Sangeeta to anyone wanting a tailored approach to implementing a well-researched preferences tool” Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care

“Coaching is Sangeeta’s true passion and what she is great at. Her expert listening and coaching skills helped whenever my morale suffered a setback. Sangeeta’s practical guidance and tips made me realise that I was not alone– and that I could use her amazing combination of will, skill, experience and knowledge as a sounding board. Within 6 months of seeking coaching from Sangeeta, I have now a promotion opportunity that I’ve been seeking for 5+ years! If you are considering moving to a new role or applying for a promotion, recruiting Sangeeta as your Executive Coach and partner for success would be the best investment you can make” Director and acting Senior Executive Leader, Defence

“My work offered four coaching sessions for senior officers and I’m so glad I took up the opportunity and that Sangeeta was my coach. I must admit that I didn’t really know what to expect and wasn’t sure coaching was what I needed. In the end, I was blown away by how helpful I found the coach sessions. Sangeeta has a wonderful way of listening. She gave me a space to talk through the things on my mind and then asked insightful questions that got to the heart of what was going on and helped me think through how to progress towards my outcome. Sangeeta kept the whole situation in mind, including work relationships, the organisation and the rest of life too, rather than narrowing down to isolated tasks, while also prompting me to think about practical, measurable actions I could take and suggesting helpful resources. I came away feeling supported and empowered to change some things I had been mulling over for a while” Senior Director, ACT Government

“As an executive coach, Sangeeta has helped me to clarify my thoughts and identify what I needed to do to move forward. She is very genuine and caring and I knew from our first meeting that Sangeeta was someone I could trust.  She is extremely intuitive, quick to understand your needs and respond with strategies and tools that will work for you.  Sangeeta‘s approach is holistic, focussing on both personal well-being as well as professional excellence.  I highly recommend Sangeeta as both a HBDI practitioner and executive” Senior Executive, Department of Health and Aged Care

“I have thoroughly enjoyed Sangeeta’s warm and engaging coaching style. Experienced and generous with her time, I benefited greatly from her ability to quickly focus on the pertinent issues, provide a new perspective and ultimately enable a pathway forward. I would recommend the service to anyone seeking a renewed clarity and focus”  Senior Policy Officer, Department of Infrastructure

Thank you for the coaching sessions this year. It’s been really valuable to receive your insight and guidance. I appreciate your objective perception and constructive suggestions to help me grow and move forward. You have been receptive and adaptive in our conversations and always attempt to offer ways to think through approaches that will address my needs. It has been helpful to articulate what success looks like and develop my leadership skills”.  Manager, Information Technology Services ANU

“I was referred to Sangeeta by a colleague when I was planning to apply for higher level positions. Rather than simply refining my resume and interview skills, Sangeeta guided me through an important process of self-reflection.  Throughout our coaching sessions, she prompted me to think through the work I’ve done and helped me clearly define my own strengths and skills and improve my approach to the job application process. As a result of Sangeeta’s coaching, I managed to get onto multiple merit lists of the higher level roles in a very short period of time.  I would highly recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for career guidance” Assistant Director, PM &C

“Sangeeta provided three coaching sessions per participant for a leadership pilot program we were delivering to a group of 10 managers (a total of 30 coaching sessions for the program). In the evaluation form, participants were asked to rate the coaching question: “The coaching sessions helped me to focus on my individual development needs and the way forward,” The average rating result was 3.6 stars out of 4 stars. From a program manager’s point of view, I found Sangeeta warm, accommodating and professional to deal with and I would use her services again “ Lead – Learning and Development Organisational Culture & Capability, NSW Dept of Education

“I worked closely with Sangeeta for a period of ten months, discussing a range of matters. Not only was Sangeeta attentive and empathetic but additionally provided strategic support, with tactful implementation advice, thus providing a platform to work through the challenges as they presented themselves. After each conversation I was left feeling refreshed, energised, supported and encouraged to lead effectively. Her guidance was truly valued and allowed great progression within my personal development, at a pinnacle time in my professional journey. I would highly recommend her services as an executive coach” Commercial and Senior Project Manager, ADCO

“Coaching is Sangeeta’s true passion and what she is great at. Her expert listening and coaching skills helped whenever my morale suffered a setback. Sangeeta’s practical guidance and tips made me realise that I was not alone in the application process – and that I could use her amazing combination of will, skill, experience and knowledge as a sounding board. Sangeeta expertly diagnosed any issues along my journey. Within 6 months of seeking coaching from Sangeeta,  I now have a promotion opportunity, I’ve been seeking for 5+ years  Senior Policy Leader, Defence

“Sangeeta developed and implemented a national strategy for coaching within Centrelink (a large government organisation in Australia), which resulted in it being awarded ACT Finalist for the AHRI People Management Initiative of the Year” Director of People Development, Centrelink

 “Sangeeta has delivered high quality programs to the Department of the House of Representatives. We are very happy with the outcomes to date” People Strategies Office, Department of the House of Representatives

 “As an executive coach, Sangeeta has helped me to clarify my thoughts and identify what I needed to do to move forward. She is very genuine and caring and I knew from our first meeting that Sangeeta was someone I could trust.  She is extremely intuitive, quick to understand your needs and respond with strategies and tools that will work for you.  Sangeeta‘s approach is holistic, focussing on both personal well-being as well as professional excellence.  I highly recommend Sangeeta as both a HBDI practitioner and executive” Senior Executive, Department of Health

I sought out Sangeeta’s services after I had completed my  Degree and was applying for graduate positions. Together we worked on my personal branding, my CV and interview skills. I found the interview skills training particularly useful – Sangeeta was thoughtful and encouraging as I practiced answering interview questions and helped by re-framing my answers and building my confidence. I successfully obtained a graduate position at a prestigious consulting organisation shortly after my sessions with Sangeeta, I look forward to using her services again throughout my career.   Former Graduate, Deloitte

“I wanted to send a belated, but very big THANK YOU for all of your help with my application and interview practice earlier this year. I was successful in the recruitment round, and won the permanent role. The one-on-one sessions with you were invaluable and helped me build self-confidence and clarity in the way I communicate responses to the interview panel.  I also appreciate your patience in stepping through the scenario questions and teaching me the thought process behind gathering examples and forming an excellent response.I can honestly say I wouldn’t have done it without your help – thank you so much.  I have recommended your services to many colleagues both in government and private” Assistant Director, NIAA

I am writing to endorse Ms Sangeeta Pilger for her executive coaching expertise. Ms Pilger came highly recommended to me as someone who could assist with my goal to achieve a promotion to an Executive Officer position at the Australian National University.

Ms Pilger was able to effectively investigate my requirements and coached me to polish my oral presentation, strategic planning approaches and conflict management style.  It is my pleasure to commend Ms Pilger’s coaching in all of the areas above without reservation.  Ms Pilger’s superior ability to tailor my needs and deliver all objectives was remarkable Executive Officer, ANU

“Dear Sangeeta, Thanks again for working with us, and thanks also for the follow-up. I have spoken with both (names), and the overall feedback is consistently positive, with both telling me that they found the process effective and the outcomes positive”  Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Mediation work)

“Sangeeta developed and implemented a national strategy for coaching within Centrelink (a large government organisation in Australia), which resulted in it being awarded ACT Finalist for the AHRI People Management Initiative of the Year”  Director of People Development, Centrelink

“Thank you for running such a great session yesterday on HBDI. The planning day was very highly rated by those who attended and they are excited about continuing in the conversations in their teams” Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care

“Just wanted to say thank you for your assistance to date developing and delivering a series of Careers Workshops to our staff. We appreciate the time you have taken to discuss with us and to consider our unique working environment and staff makeup, in order to tailor the information to suit our needs. Below are some of our staff comments from your recent workshops:

• This was a really fantastic session, the tips and exercises were really helpful and I will carry them with me for many years” “Sangeeta was a fantastic presenter – I hope she does many more as it was very well pitched”
• “The training was Great balance of individual and group activities. Sangeeta delivered the training well and kept me engaged.”

Human Resources Advisor,  Child Abuse Royal Commission

“Some key highlights of Sangeeta works with Agile Digital were helping the Executive Group to identify the core things they needed from each other as a leadership group to feel unified and facilitating a very energising full day group workshop which received a high level of praise from every team member and created a sustainable map for the way forward”  Senior Executive, Agile Digital

 I am writing to endorse Ms Sangeeta Pilger for her executive coaching expertise. Ms Pilger came highly recommended to me as someone who could assist with my goal to achieve a promotion to an Executive Officer position at the Australian National University.

Ms Pilger was able to effectively investigate my requirements and coached me to polish my oral presentation, strategic planning approaches and conflict management style.  It is my pleasure to commend Ms Pilger’s coaching in all of the areas above without reservation.  Ms Pilger’s superior ability to tailor my needs and deliver all objectives was remarkable Executive Officer, ANU

 ‘I accessed coaching services through Achievement Zone Coaching and Facilitation Services to support my personal growth in communication and influencing skills in the Senior Leadership space. I was grateful for attending four sessions with Sangeeta Pilger who was able to guide me in how I better interact within the Senior Leadership space, my responsiveness to talking points and guidance on tailoring my responses at the right level and with a strategic flavour. This support provided me with the confidence to effectively engage with senior leaders and influenced how I approach strategic conversations. I found that this also supported my attendance at a recent interview as I was able to better tailor my responses at the right strategic level and with authority and confidence. I would recommend others access this type of support if you wish to add value to your experience and how you better influence and engage with more senior leaders.’  Assistant Director – Department of Defence.

After working with Executive Coach, Sangeeta Pilger, over the last year, I can attest to the benefits of her coaching and observation.

As someone who already takes pride in my abilities as a team leader and coach, I was keen to understand where I could improve and be more effective in my delivery, but also in my interactions with my line manager. The offer of observational coaching really proved beneficial here, as Sangeeta could sit in on our team meetings, as well as a one-on-one with my line manager, and provide her support and advice.

Her observations and guidance have lead to my team becoming more engaged, and responding better to performance discussions and feedback. Sangeeta even surveyed my team before and after our coaching journey, so we were able to track the improvement accurately.

In regard to my influencing skills, Sangeeta taught me to capitalise on my one-on-one time with my line manager and learn to manage upwards effectively, which has lead to a recent promotion to manager level. I highly recommend Sangeeta to anyone looking to grow their leadership skills, and further their management career

After working with Executive Coach, Sangeeta Pilger, over the last year, I can attest to the benefits of her coaching and observation.

As someone who already takes pride in my abilities as a team leader and coach, I was keen to understand where I could improve and be more effective in my delivery, but also in my interactions with my line manager. The offer of observational coaching really proved beneficial here, as Sangeeta could sit in on our team meetings, as well as a one-on-one with my line manager, and provide her support and advice.

Her observations and guidance have lead to my team becoming more engaged, and responding better to performance discussions and feedback. Sangeeta even surveyed my team before and after our coaching journey, so we were able to track the improvement accurately.

In regard to my influencing skills, Sangeeta taught me to capitalise on my one-on-one time with my line manager and learn to manage upwards effectively, which has lead to a recent promotion to manager level. I highly recommend Sangeeta to anyone looking to grow their leadership skills, and further their management career

“I have thoroughly enjoyed Sangeeta’s warm and engaging coaching style. Experienced and generous with her time, I benefited greatly from her ability to quickly focus on the pertinent issues, provide a new perspective and ultimately enable a pathway forward. I would recommend the service to anyone seeking a renewed clarity and focus”

I have been working with Sangeeta Pilger for six months now. As a HBDI practitioner, Sangeetahas helped my team to understand each other‘s thinking preferences and the ways in which we can work better together. Completing the HBDI individual assessments and team profile has led to increased levels of self-awareness and better communication within the team. It has also helped us to identify our lesser preferences, harness our preferred thinking styles and adapt our thinking to respond to issues quickly. As an executive coach, Sangeeta has helped me to clarify my thoughts and identify what I needed to do to move forward. She is very genuine and caring and I knew from our first meeting that Sangeeta was someone I could trust. She is extremely intuitive, quick to understand your needs and respond with strategies and tools that will work for you. Sangeeta‘s approach is holistic, focussing on both personal well-being as well as professional excellence. I highly recommend Sangeeta as both a HBDI practitioner and executive coach.