Coaching

Dr Jo Mitchell is the co-founder and director of The Mind Room. As a psychologist, business leader and consultant, Jo has thirty years’ experience working with sport, medical, allied health and creative/cultural organisations and professionals.

Jo’s focus is on empowering business owners, leaders and performers to realise their vision, values and strengths, and not burnout along the way. She is inspired by creative cultural and technological collaborations that create sustainable wellbeing and social change.

Jo is a former Australian representative athlete and still loves running, hiking and mountain biking on kunanyi/Mt Wellington and other outdoor playgrounds worldwide.

Robby Fullerton has workplace experience across corporate, healthcare, higher education and professional services sectors. He partners with executives, leaders, and corporate professionals seeking to navigate high-pressure demands, enhance career sustainability, and foster psychological safety.

Robby has an integrative, human-centred approach combining Acceptance and Commitment Coaching and relational dynamics. He helps leaders unpack complex interpersonal challenges, navigate career transitions, and align their everyday leadership with their personal values. He also brings a dedicated focus to providing inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming coaching environments.

Outside of work, Robby enjoys watching films, cooking, travelling, and scuba diving.

Sean Connaughton is an executive and performance coach who believes strong relationships make organisations successful.

Sean leans on his passion and capability in relationship building, organisational psychology, and systems thinking to build trust, commitment, and purpose across organisations.

When not at work, you can catch Sean reading in the park, spending time with family, or playing drums in his garage.

Julia believes great leadership starts with understanding how the mind works. Trained in brain-based coaching and completing her ICF accreditation (ACC), she blends evidence-based neuroscience with practical toolkits to help people think, lead, and live better.

Julia partners with growth-minded leaders across all levels—from emerging public sector managers (APS5/6) building psychological flexibility and executive presence, to mid-level commercial leaders managing high-performing teams, through to global HR executives across energy and education.

Using 360s and personality profiles as a springboard rather than a label, Julia creates a warm, reflective space for leaders to build self-awareness and thrive under pressure.

Mike Hines is a psychologist with over twenty years experience working in music, arts, health, education, technology and corporate industries. Mike works with c-suite professionals and aspiring leaders to help them unlock their best possible self.

Mike guides clients to build a tailored psychological toolkit to be more present, purposeful, resilient and effective in business and in life.

His work as a psychologist follows a successful career as a singer-songwriter and Mike can occasionally still be found in the recording studio.

Mel is a psychologist with over two decades of experience in a diverse range of public, private and not-for-profit workplaces. Her work is influenced by her training in neuroscience and organisational psychology.

Mel understands and relishes the complexities of business leadership, team and individual performance. She works with people in technical and high pressure roles - medical, aviation, legal, technology and finance - to achieve goals, manage stress, navigate change and perform.

Melissa embraces cultural diversity and new experiences in her work life and travelling adventures.