“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

Pablo Picasso

ABOUT ME

Collage of  "Phoebe @FirstGen.

My Story:

It started with those words we all dread: "Work on your comms." My line manager's feedback hit hard because I knew he was right. I knew that great communication was the key I was missing to unlock that dream role – the one I was working so hard for.

Then, I got lucky. My company invested in an executive coach for me, to help me level up my communication skills. And it worked. That coaching didn't just get me promoted; it opened doors I hadn't even seen, forged powerful connections, and honestly, changed my life.

But through it all, a question kept nagging at me: "Is there a way to share this? To give others in my position – driven, talented professionals who just need that communication edge – the tools to achieve their own breakthroughs?"

And that's where I come in. As a fully qualified and highly rated ESL teacher, and a 20-year corporate veteran, I'm excited to share what I've learned. From my experiences as a first-generation immigrant to my journey to career success and personal fulfillment, everything has led me to this: the firm belief that the perfect integration of language teaching and career coaching is the key to mastering communication.

Education:

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Economics) University of Sydney – Awarded: Golden key International Honor Society membership. Dean’s award of academic excellence.

Teaching Qualification:

Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Professional Experience:

Commercial Manager, Sales Operations Manager, Pricing Manager roles in well-known organizations including Woolworths Group and Lion Australia.

Extensive knowledge in Finance, IT, Supply Chain, People and Culture, Commercial and Pricing, Import and Export, Sourcing and Merchandising, Operations, Transformations and Account Management.

20 years in corporate, working closely with executives, I’ve made hiring decisions across various functions and levels; I’ve seen the ups and downs and the brutal realities, I’ve learnt the lessons the hard way but loved every minute of it.

Contact us

We're excited to connect with you and learn more about your career aspirations and language goals! Whether you're aiming to ace your IELTS, land that dream job, or simply communicate with greater confidence, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to offer guidance and support on your journey to professional success. Drop us a line – we look forward to hearing from you!

Phone

+61423598853

Mail

phoebe@firstgencoachingmentoring.com.au