Women in Leadership Mentoring with Yvonne Cohen
Lead Without Compromise. Rise With Clarity.
Women who lead often carry more than the job description. There are unspoken expectations, invisible barriers, and complex trade-offs few people see. That’s why they don’t need more advice. They need mentorship that understands the stakes—and strengthens the leader.
Yvonne Cohen is the confidential mentor behind many of Australia’s most respected female leaders. Her work goes beyond career moves. It helps women expand their influence, navigate challenges, and make their next chapter count—on their own terms.
Why Women in Leadership Choose Yvonne
- You’re ready for your next role—but feel blocked or overlooked.
- You’ve outgrown your current position but aren’t sure what’s next.
- You’re under pressure to deliver while carrying invisible leadership load.
- You want to lead with more power, presence, and purpose.
- You want to move forward without losing yourself in the process.
Decision Point: Women in Leadership Mentoring Guide
Designed specifically for ambitious women leaders, this guide addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced when navigating career-defining decisions. You’ll find insightful reflections on aligning your choices with personal values, strategically evaluating alternatives, managing risks, and leveraging your unique strengths. Empower yourself with the clarity to confidently shape your career trajectory, assert your leadership style, and make authentic decisions that resonate deeply.
This is the Work We Do Together
- Strategic Positioning: Clarify your next move and how to own the space you step into.
- Influence Without Apology: Strengthen presence, communication, and decision-making.
- Resilience & Boundaries: Build sustainable leadership that respects your voice and vision.
How Mentoring Works
Yvonne’s mentoring is not prescriptive. It’s personal. She listens with precision, reflects back what matters, and helps you make career-defining decisions with strength and clarity.
Mentoring includes:
- One-on-one confidential sessions
- Real-world strategy for real-world complexity
- Support for visibility, transitions, and impact
- A proven path designed to suit women in senior roles and those ready to get there
CASE STUDY
Executive Preparing for a CEO Position
Challenge
A senior executive at a multinational corporation was preparing for an interview to become the CEO of a leading technology firm. While the executive had experience in managing large teams and leading strategic initiatives, they struggled with positioning themselves as the top decision-maker, balancing long-term vision with operational execution, and confidently articulating a CEO-level strategic plan to the board.
Approach
We structured our coaching sessions around two primary areas: elevating the executive’s leadership narrative and preparing for the board-level interview. We first worked on developing a clear, compelling vision of what their leadership as CEO would look like. This included defining the executive’s core leadership philosophy and articulating how they would tackle current challenges and drive future growth. We also engaged in mock board presentations, focusing on refining communication, responding to tough board-level questions, and reinforcing executive presence.
Solution
The executive gained clarity around their personal leadership brand and developed a long-term strategy for the company’s growth. They practised delivering this vision to the board, answering tough questions about risk management, and focusing on key outcomes like innovation and competitive positioning. We also worked on how to showcase their ability to navigate CEO-level responsibilities, such as managing board relationships and building consensus among C-suite leaders.
Experience
After completing the coaching sessions, the executive felt fully prepared for the CEO interview. They successfully presented a bold yet pragmatic strategic vision, handled the tough board questions with confidence, and clearly communicated their ability to lead the company through future challenges. The executive was offered the CEO role and credited the coaching process with helping them gain the clarity, confidence, and presence necessary to step into such a significant leadership role.
“Yvonne’s mentoring was pivotal in my transition from peer to confident leader. Her practical strategies empowered me to handle difficult conversations, delegate effectively, and build genuine trust. Within months, my team’s productivity, engagement, and satisfaction noticeably improved—I couldn’t have done it without her guidance.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of leader is this mentoring best suited for?
Women in mid to senior roles, new executives, and those preparing for executive positions who want tailored guidance and a confidential space to grow.
What outcomes do women typically see?
More confidence, clearer positioning, faster career progression, stronger boundaries, and greater visibility inside and outside their organisation.
Is this focused on professional or personal development?
Both—because great leadership isn’t separated from the person. This mentoring respects the whole of who you are and helps you lead with authenticity and precision.
What’s the difference between this and coaching?
This isn’t about performance metrics. It’s about clarity, courage, and choice. Yvonne offers grounded mentorship shaped by decades of working with high-achieving women.
Will this help me decide whether to stay, move, or reshape my current role?
Yes. Many women come to Yvonne during career inflection points. Mentoring helps uncover what you really want and how to move toward it with strength.
How do I begin?
Book a private consultation. If it’s the right fit, you’ll feel it from the first conversation.
Invitation to Work Together
Yvonne Cohen works by invitation or referral.
To get invited to have Yvonne as your mentor, she will first invite you to answer 7 questions so she can review and understand your challenges, your goals and objectives, and your timing for when you’d be able to start mentoring together—plus the timing for accomplishing your goals or objectives.
She will respond within 24-hours via email and provide you a booking link for you to choose your best date for a private first conversation.
Looking forward to achieving your goals together,
Yvonne