Creating a Coaching Culture: Why It Matters and How to Demonstrate ROI

Facilitated by Kathy McKenzie, Founder of FIREUP Coaching

In forward-thinking organisations, coaching is no longer a luxury - it’s a strategic advantage. Join Business Women Australia and Kathy McKenzie, Founder of FIREUP Coaching, for an interactive Roundtable exploring how to build a coaching culture that transforms leadership, engagement, and performance.

Discover why leading HR Directors, People & Culture executives, and CEOs are embedding coaching mindsets across all levels of their organisations - and how they’re measuring the tangible business impact. Kathy will share the latest research, best practices, and real-world examples from Australian and global organisations leading the way.

What We’ll Explore

What a true coaching culture looks like, and how it transforms leadership and performance.
The mindset shifts required for leaders to embrace coaching as a daily practice.
Proven frameworks and tools to embed coaching behaviours across teams.
How to measure impact and demonstrate ROI to senior stakeholders.
Global and Australian trends shaping coaching in 2025 and beyond.

Why It Matters

Research consistently shows that organisations with a strong coaching culture outperform their peers:

92% report that coaching helps with upskilling and capability building.
Coaching delivers an average ROI of 6x, with some studies showing returns as high as 788%.
Employees in coaching cultures experience 52% higher belonging and 30% greater authenticity at work.
Over 70% of individuals who receive coaching report improved performance, relationships, and communication skills.

In a competitive, fast-changing world, the ability to coach and be coached is a defining leadership skill - one that drives sustainable growth, resilience, and engagement.

Who Should Attend

This Roundtable is ideal for:

HR Directors & People & Culture Leaders driving leadership and capability development.
Executives & Business Owners wanting to embed coaching into their culture and leadership systems.
Learning & Development Professionals implementing coaching frameworks and leadership programs.
Managers & Team Leaders ready to elevate their communication and impact.

What You’ll Gain

Practical strategies to embed coaching in everyday leadership conversations.
Insight into how to measure and articulate the ROI of coaching.
Awareness of emerging trends shaping leadership development in 2025.
Connections with executives and professionals committed to conscious, empowered leadership from all around the nation.
Input to our body of knowledge by sharing your experiences, insights, and ideas in a leadership peer group environment.

About Kathy McKenzie

Kathy McKenzie is a true pioneer in the Australian coaching industry. In 1998, she founded FIRE UP Coaching, now one of the nation’s leading Registered Training Organisations delivering accredited leadership and coaching programs aligned with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

For more than 25 years, Kathy has been shaping the future of leadership across corporate, government, and community sectors, partnering with organisations like Virgin, QLD Health, NSW DPI, and the Department of Education. Thousands of professionals have been trained and mentored under her guidance. Recognised internationally as an expert in coaching education, Kathy continues to lead innovation in the profession with regular keynote presentations to national and global audiences, including the ICF.

About Business Women Australia

Business Women Australia (BWA) is a vibrant national collective of women from all sectors, industries, and professions. With a fast-growing group of more than 20,000 followers, BWA provides access to:

A supportive network of professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Professional development programs, leadership masterminds, and retreats.
Inspiring podcasts, webinars, and thought-leadership events.
Opportunities to collaborate, connect, and grow.

BWA’s vision is to elevate women with knowledge, influence, and connection, helping members achieve their full potential both professionally and personally.

👉 Join today and be part of a national movement of women making an impact.

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