The 1% Factors
As A Leader
As A Leadership Team
At Staying Focused Coaching we partner with our clients to be the leader they want to be, that is adding value, making an impact and having fun.
Whether you are a first time senior leader or a seasoned leader, knowing the 1% factors that make a difference to the lives around you, and your own.
We are a small organisation, which provides us with great agility and the ability to bring in other specialists.
Staying Focused Coaching offers services in Brisbane or remotely via Teams.
1:1 Executive Coaching
Andrea is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) for 1:1 coaching through the International Coach Federation.
Unlike other coaching organisations and programs, Staying Focused Coaching (SFC) does not teach a 'catch-all' method claiming to be the secret to success. Our clients are CEOs and senior leaders who have already proven themselves to be highly qualified professionals. We support executives in achieving their goals, becoming the leaders they want to be, and would be proud to follow, only faster.
SFC specialises in embracing adjustments using proven, demonstrable tools and strategies. We will find the 1% things - the small course corrections which make a true difference and help you stay on track.Therefore, executive coaching may include a 360 assessment and/or a self-assessment, this helps you to understand your strengths, development areas, and potential blind spots.
This also helps us establish your goals and create an individualised framework to support you in reaching them.
Because we work with individuals, our approach is a challenging and supportive collaboration. The coaching program is flexible, and agile, and have a team of experts to call upon in order to support your needs. As we reach your goals, we will raise the bar and increase challenges as you grow.
"Small course corrections can make all the difference in staying on track. By embracing adjustments as part of the process, you empower yourself to overcome challenges and keep progressing toward your goals." - Melissa Houston
Team Coaching
Andrea is an accredited Team Coach through the International Coach Federation.
The culture of any organisation starts at the top, and the way the executive team works together (or not) flows down throughout the organisation.
As with all our coaching, we specialise in supporting qualified, talented executive teams to become the leaders they want to be and create a team they are proud to be part of.
We use well-known and well-tested tools and strategies to assist a team in understanding themselves, each other, and, importantly, the many stakeholders they represent (including staff).
Working with executive teams and assisting them to become high-performing teams also helps drive a high-performing culture within the organisation.
For newly created teams, we work with them to establish the culture of their team and organisation, that benefits all stakeholders.
For existing teams, we work with them to find the 1% factors that will make a significant difference in their success.
Team Coaching is working when all the leaders know they are better leaders and people because they are part of the team. They understand that they could not achieve their growth and success without being part of their team.
Staying Focused Coaching
Staying Focused Coaching (SFC) was established in 2010, by Andrea Corcoran.
We use proven tools and strategies to ensure executives and their teams become the type of leaders they want to be.
Our Method
What makes Staying Focused Coaching so different?
AGILE & INDIVIDUAL
Andrea prides herself in creating a program that supports and challenges highly successful professionals as individuals.
Staying Focused Coaching does not push a preconceived vision of success on our clients. We help our clients become the leaders they want to be by defining their existing goals and meeting them.
We do this by using proven tools and strategies. We are a part of a wider coaching community and call upon the expertise of other coaches when required.
We keep our clients and continue to 'level up' their challenges as they grow.
EXPERIENCED
Andrea is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and has an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) through the International Coach Federation.
Beyond coaching qualifications, Andrea worked for 20+ years in banking and finance, including a career with two of Australia's Big Four banks.
Andrea's last role in banking was as the Head of Private Bank in Queensland for Westpac.
Her commercial background has provided a deep understanding of the challenges clients face.
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AUTHENTICTY
Andrea maintains a direct and honest style, building rapport and connecting with people.
Because SFC embraces an individualistic approach, it is essential to develop a trusting and open relationship with her clients so we can truly understand their goals, challenges, and the business landscape within their industry.
She is very reliable and does what she says she will do.
She takes her work seriously, but she does not take herself seriously. It's important to enjoy and have fun with what we do.
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About Andrea
Executive & Team Coach & Facilitator
Founder of Staying Focused Coaching
Andrea partners with CEOs and senior leaders to be the kind of leader others would be proud to follow. As a team coach, Andrea challenges and supports the team to work and lift as one, to lean in and have the uncomfortable and important conversations, to achieve the collective success they seek.
Before starting her second career in executive and team coaching in 2010, Andrea had a 20+ year career in banking and finance, predominantly with two of the big four Australian banks.
She has led teams and business units across a diverse range of functions, including relationship management, call centre, head office strategy and sales, and a state business. Andrea’s last role in banking was the Head of Private Bank in Queensland for Westpac. Also, on a part time basis, she spent 14 years in the Army Reserves, retiring as a captain.
At the end of 2023, Andrea stepped down as the QLD State Director for Stephenson Mansell Group (a boutique coaching organisation), returning to her own business to focus on executive and team coaching for senior leaders and teams. Andrea’s passion lies in assisting clients to achieve their most important goals. Her dedication to her client’s success is evident in every engagement.
ACCREDITATIONS &
MEMBERSHIPS
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Institute for Social & Emotional Intelligence (ISEI)
Certified Coach in Social + Emotional Intelligence
The Leadership Circle
DiSC Advance
Australian Institute of Company Directors
May 2017 - Present
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
International Coach Federation
October 2010 - Present
Member
EDUCATION
2018
Company Directors Course
The Academy of Executive Coaching
2018
International Systemic Team Coaching Certificate
The Academy of Executive Coaching
2012
Executive Coaching Level 2
Deakin Univeristy
1999 -2001
Master of Business Administration
Monash University
1985 - 1988
Bachelor of Business
(Banking and Finance)
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
We will not disclose our clients in a public space. However, Staying Focused Coaching has helped high performing executive teams in the following industries:
Agricultural Services | Airports | Banking | Energy | Food Manufacturing | Higher Education | Infrastructure | Insurance | Professional Services
"Andrea assisted me to set goals; she challenged me on preconceived ideas about how I work, and she directed me on implementing strategies to set boundaries and embrace change.
The process was one of collaboration, and at all times I felt that I had ownership over where I was going, but when going off track Andrea guided me back to the most productive path. Andrea was direct but at all times understanding and professional."
Tracee McPate
Executive Officer - Griffith Business School
"The program consisted of 5 workshops, each supplemented with pre-workshop interviews and meetings designed to address the challenges faced by the team.
Throughout the 18 months Andrea was with us her contributions significantly enriched both myself and the team and enhanced our ways of working by optimising productivity and helping our team grow to its full potential. Andrea’s insights were valuable in addressing the challenges faced by the team, looking back I can say it was a successful investment in engaging Andrea’s services."
An Executive General Manager, Customer Service
Financial Services
"This program was designed to facilitate team cohesion, enhance collaboration, and address specific challenges encountered by the team.
Pre-workshop interviews and meetings were conducted to thoroughly understand the unique challenges faced by the team, allowing for tailored coaching interventions.
Throughout the program, Ms Corcoran provided valuable insights, guidance, and support to the team members, fostering their personal and collective growth."
Vice Chancellor and President
Higher Education
