Hear from the leaders transformed by our High-Performance Leadership Programs
Every testimonial below comes from a real leader who showed up, did the work, and came out the other side empowered and more confident. We think you'll see yourself in their stories.
Clint Bizzell Consulting has been a game changer for our organisation. Appointed just as COVID hit Victoria, our first-time CEO faced the challenge of leading a change-resistant, legacy-driven organisation. While progress was being made, the real turning point came with Clint’s involvement.
Through tailored mentoring and leadership coaching, Clint helped our CEO grow both professionally and personally, shaping his leadership style, building confidence, and creating a more cohesive, high-performing team.
The transformation has been impressive. So much so, we’re now integrating Clint’s expertise into our broader management development and succession planning efforts.
Tom Smith
Chairman
Bendigo Heritage Attractions
Clint brings a rare combination of experience, authenticity and deeply held values to his work. His personable and highly collaborative approach creates the trust, and psychological safety leaders need to be vulnerable, remove roadblocks and move forward with confidence.
Clint has helped shape both our people and our business, creating a multiplier effect through stronger
relationships, more capable leaders and people who feel empowered to do their best work. His integrity,
empathy and discretion are exceptional, and he is highly trusted and valued across our organisation.
Russell Telford
Managing Director
A.G. Coombs
Clint has been a brilliant thought partner, working with my team collectively and on a 1:1 basis to enhance leadership capabilities in a diverse and growing business. He brings a balanced and diplomatic style and is an exceptional listener, challenging the team to think and reflect on a journey of change they have genuinely bought into.
Clint's sporting perspectives are valuable but only one part of an extensive toolkit — his style resonates with all personality types. In two years of working with him, I've seen genuine change in my team's leadership capabilities; in some cases he's helped individual leaders self-reflect, digest feedback, and make real changes to deeply entrenched styles. Our recent annual leadership offsite, facilitated by Clint over two days, was exceptional, engaging and energising — a great opportunity to reflect on how far the team has come over the past year. My team and I look forward to continuing our leadership journey with Clint.
Andrew Hackwood
CEO
Tri-Star Group
Change is never easy, but with the right coach, it becomes a catalyst for transformation. I had the privilege of working with Clint during a pivotal moment in my leadership journey, when rapid change demanded more than just relying on existing strengths. Clint helped me accelerate critical areas of development, enabling me to lead with greater clarity, agility, and impact.
His guidance was instrumental in helping me recalibrate, striking a healthier balance between professional demands and personal resilience, navigating complex leadership challenges, building a high-performing team, and crafting a compelling vision that unified and inspired.
Adam Webb
Executive General Manager
Customer Iress
Clint has been a brilliant resource to upgrade our executive leadership capabilities across the business. He’s managed to convince some cynical hands of the value and ability to change, for both personal development purposes but also to improve the quality of management of our business and by extension its future growth.
Tim Slattery
CEO
Abell Slattery Aylward
Working with Clint has been truly transformative. Our sessions have given me the clarity and confidence to navigate challenges, communicate more effectively, and grow in my leadership role with authenticity.
Our one-on-one coaching sessions provide a safe space to reflect, grow, and develop strategies tailored to my strengths. I now lead with greater purpose and impact, and I can honestly say this experience has been invaluable for my professional growth.
Sonja Steffen
Director Asset Planning
Victorian School Building Authority
Clint’s coaching has been truly invaluable. He has guided me through a deep process of self-reflection and discovery, creating a space where I could openly explore challenges, gain clarity, and grow as a leader. His support has significantly boosted my confidence, and those around me have noticed the difference.
When my board first suggested working with Clint, I only knew him as a retired AFL player. However, I quickly discovered that he brings so much more—his lived experience, wisdom, and ability to challenge and support in the right moments have played a crucial role in my development. I’m incredibly grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their leadership.
James Reade
CEO
Bendigo Heritage Attractions
Clint’s executive coaching has had a significant impact on me as both a leader and a person. He challenged me to think more deeply about the impact I have on others and helped me identify practical ways to improve my leadership style, communication, and relationships.
Since working with Clint, I have received positive feedback from those around me, and the benefits have extended beyond the workplace into my personal relationships. Clint brings the right balance of insight, honesty and practical guidance, and I would highly recommend him to any executive looking to become a more effective and self-aware leader.
Mitchell Jensen
GM Commercial and External Affairs
Tri-Star Group
I thought the Resilience course Clint ran was brilliant; which was highly participatory, inclusive and motivational.
Clint’s facilitation was excellent, engaging and personable. He challenges you and offers insightful tips and strategies that deliver results. I have gained a lot of knowledge and confidence in developing my personal resilience. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in lifting their performance.
Catherine King
Sustainability Manager, Training & Competence
ABB Global HSE
We engaged Clint to help our leadership team work more effectively and craft a new Vision, Purpose & Values.
His tools and approach broke down barriers and deepened understanding, strengthening relationships and team effectiveness.
What began as a typical offsite became something truly inspiring—and, as the owner and grandson of the founder, deeply personal. It helped us reconnect with our purpose in a powerful way.
Clint is warm, honest, and passionate—bringing the right mix of care and candour to drive real impact.
Ben Dortimor
Owner
Micador
I’ve worked closely with Clint for several years, in both one-on-one coaching and broader leadership group training. It’s tempting to be sceptical of training consultants, but Clint immediately puts any cynicism to rest, as he brings a wonderful sense of grounded pragmatism to the table with the results speaking for themselves. Approachable, trustworthy and insightful, Clint has a knack for getting to the heart of issues, pulling them apart and nudging you into action (particularly when that action is uncomfortable which is where the real magic happens).
He’s not just about words, but calls you to account, coaching you to get results that extend well beyond butcher paper charts and typical team activities that involve the inevitable post-it notes and dreaded role plays. I’ve relished the opportunity to be coached by Clint. He’s helped me identify black-spots and have the courage to charge through self-imposed limitations.
Simone Newman
Key Account Manager
GSFM
Thanks to his pedigree in elite sports, Clint is an exceptional coach with a truly high performance edge. A leading facilitator, listener, curious learner and challenger, I've had the privilege of being personally coached by Clint, and facilitating alongside him.
As a coach, he is warm yet exacting - guiding you to understand yourself more intimately than ever, in order to perform better than ever. His magic as a facilitator is much the same - generous, full of energy, and acutely committed to successful outcomes for all involved.
Belinda Wall
Head of Brand & Marketing
Pathfindr
Your coaching and support have made a significant impact on my approach to leadership, it's boosted my self-awareness as a leader.
One of the most valuable aspects of our work together has been learning to shift my approach from providing solutions based answered and guiding my team through critical thinking and problem-solving processes to now empowering them to take ownership of challenges and develop their own solutions.
Jarrod Snow
Contract Manager
A.G.Coombs
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