Janette Illingsworth

Australia

Biography

Executive Coach | Leadership Transition Specialist

Janette Illingsworth is a highly regarded Executive Coach and Leadership Transition Specialist with over 20 years of senior leadership experience. She has led teams and strategic initiatives across ASX-listed companies and global industries—including hospitality, education, tourism, and professional services—giving her deep commercial acumen and a first-hand understanding of leaders’ challenges in high-pressure environments.

Having coached over 120 senior executive leaders, Janette equips executives with the skills to accelerate impact, build strategic influence, and transition seamlessly into executive roles. Her coaching is grounded in neuroscience, social science, and a leadership acceleration framework, ensuring leaders deliver results faster while maintaining a clear sense of purpose.

Expertise & Impact:

Navigating Leadership Transitions – Helping leaders step into new roles with confidence, clarity, and strategic focus.
Expanding Strategic Influence – Shifting from operational to executive leadership, strengthening decision-making and impact.
Mastering Stakeholder Management – Developing executive presence, fostering high-level relationships, and leading with authority.
Sustaining High Performance – Aligning time, energy, and focus for long-term success without burnout.

Credentials & Industry Recognition:

  • Ethical Leadership Program| Cranlana Centre
  • Navigating Transitions – Transitional Intelligence Certified Coach|
  • Executive Coach Certification Program
  • Master’s in Strategic Organisational Development & Human Resources|
  • Gallup Clifton Strengths Certified Coach
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management| Monash University
  • Australian HR Institute Professional Member
  • International Coaching Federation Member
  • Volunteer Executive Career Coach| Project Placed
  • Conference Presenter, HRD L&D
  • Coaching Australia Industry Advisory Board Member
  • AAoA – National Employment Advisory Board Member