Leadership & career coach · Newcastle NSW

Helping leaders grow, and careers flourish.

I coach senior leaders, people managers and professionals in transition. I’m based in Newcastle and work in person across the Hunter and Central Coast, and online with leaders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

  • Masters with Merit, Organisational Coaching, University of Sydney
  • Association for Coaching member
  • In person & online Australia-wide
Jacky Morgan, leadership and career coach in Newcastle NSW, arms folded and smiling
2,000leaders coached
since 2011
25 yrsin banking, retail &
insurance

Trusted by leaders at organisations including

Woolworths nib Greater Bank Disability Advocacy NSW AFCA, Australian Financial Complaints Authority Pacific InternationalInsurance Jemena Port Waratah Coal Services
Sound familiar?

Leading people has never asked more of you.

Most leaders I meet are capable and committed. They’re also stretched. Coaching gives you space to think, a plan you believe in, and someone in your corner.

  • How do I keep a hybrid team connected and performing?
  • How do I lead my people through restructures and uncertainty?
  • How do I build psychological safety so people speak up?
  • How do I lead neurodivergent team members well?
  • Is it time for a career change, or a career shift?
Jacky Morgan, leadership and career coach, smiling in glasses and a green top
Meet your coach

Hi, I’m Jacky.

I spent my early career in marketing and communications, then moved into people and culture. There I led change, learning and leadership development in banking, retail and insurance organisations. I’ve been responsible for people, projects and profit, so I know what your week looks like.

My coaching is strategic, practical and grounded in coaching psychology. I ask good questions, bring useful tools and help you see your situation from new angles.

2,000Leaders coached since 2011
25 yrsCommercial and people leadership experience
MastersCoaching Psychology, University of Sydney
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How it works

From first call to lasting change

  1. Free 30-minute discovery call

    A relaxed chat about where you are, where you want to be, and whether we’re a good fit.

  2. Kick off session

    We get clear on your goals, your context and what success will look like.

  3. Coaching sessions

    A tailored plan and regular sessions, in person in Newcastle or online anywhere in Australia.

  4. Support & accountability

    Check-ins between sessions keep momentum going and turn insight into habits.

Free Leaders’ Toolkit

Three practical tools you can use with your team this week

Short, printable guides drawn from my coaching practice. Free to download.

  • PDFWhen to use a coaching approach with your teamKnow when to coach, when to direct and when to step back
  • PDF4 simple tips for leading changeKeep people with you through restructures and new ways of working
  • PDFConduct a leadership check-inA quick self-review to see how you’re really tracking

Send me the toolkit

★★★★★
As a coach myself, I hold coaches to a very high standard. She knows exactly when to be direct, and exactly when to be compassionate. Jacky is an outstanding professional coach suitable for anyone seriously seeking to create change for themselves.
Chris PiconeCreator of the Neuroleadership Coaching Program · Melbourne
★★★★★
“Jacky consistently gets excellent feedback from the leaders that she coaches, mentors and develops. She is known for her ability to adapt her style to all levels of leaders and support them to think differently in a psychologically safe space. I am confident to put Jacky in front of any leader and client!”
Kate RobertsonDirector Leadership, Coaching & Career Transition · Psychologist · Accredited Coach
★★★★★
“Jacky is an excellent career coach, pragmatic and direct, while being empathetic and kind. I landed a fabulous role after getting really focussed on what matters to me and reframing my skills and capabilities.”
Katarina FarrellStrategic Communications & PR · Career coaching
★★★★★
“A facilitator who can genuinely connect with people and make career development feel relevant and achievable.”
Emma Boucher · HR Manager, Shape Your Career session
★★★★★
“Working with Jacky over the past few years has genuinely transformed my career.”
Claudio Sanhueza · Career coaching
★★★★★
“Jacky immediately allows those in the room to feel comfortable, seen, heard and valued.”
Anna Poole · Neuro-inclusion session
★★★★★
“A warm, highly engaging and informative presenter and educator in neurodiversity.”
Matthew Stanton · Neurodiversity talk
Where I coach

Based in Newcastle. Coaching leaders across Australia.

Coaching is face to face in Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast, and online everywhere else, at a time that suits your time zone. Workshops and keynotes can be delivered on-site across Australia (online for Perth).

In person & online

Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast

Coaching online · workshops on-site or online

Capital cities

Questions

Common questions about coaching

Can’t see yours? Ask Jacky.

Where is Jacky Morgan based?

Jacky Morgan is a leadership and career coach based in Newcastle, NSW. She coaches in person across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and the Central Coast, and online with leaders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and the rest of Australia. Workshops and keynotes can be delivered on-site across Australia, or online.

Does online coaching work as well as face to face?

Yes. Online sessions follow the same structure as in-person coaching: a clear plan, regular sessions and accountability between them. Many busy leaders find video sessions easier to fit into the week.

What qualifications does Jacky have?

Jacky holds a Masters with Merit in Organisational Coaching (School of Psychology) from the University of Sydney and is a member of the Association for Coaching. She has coached 2,000 leaders since 2011 and has 25 years of commercial experience in banking, retail and insurance.

What’s the difference between leadership and career coaching?

Leadership coaching builds how you lead people, decisions and change in your current role. Career coaching helps you decide and plan your next move, such as a promotion, a career change or shift, or life after redundancy.

Can you help our organisation become more neuro-inclusive?

Yes. Jacky works with leaders and teams to understand neurodivergence, including ADHD, and to build workplaces where neurodivergent people are included and celebrated, not just accommodated.

How do I get started?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We’ll talk about what you need and whether coaching is the right fit, with no obligation.

Ready for your next chapter as a leader?

Start with a free, no-pressure 30-minute discovery call to work out whether coaching is right for you.