Life and Career Coach Fiona Spence

My name is Kathleen and I am the Founder and Creative Overlord of By Ninja, an award-winning brand studio based in Meanjin (Brisbane) Australia.

I first met Fiona at a networking event, and we caught up about a week later to learn more about what each other do. At the time, I knew something within myself wasn’t going so well. We got chatting, and as Fiona started describing the types of people she helps and some of the trigger words they express, a game of ‘bingo’ was happening in my head (I got bingo). I genuinely loved what I do, but I was exhausted. I was not coping with the pressure I’d put on myself to be everything to everyone (but myself). I was frustrated, hyper emotional, barely sleeping and constantly injuring myself at sport.

During my first session with Fiona we explored a ‘sleep hack’. That night, I had one of the best sleeps I’d had in a very long time. Sleeping better immediately helped shift my mindset into a more effective space.

In a nutshell, that’s how Fiona works, it’s what she does — she empowers you with the knowledge and tools you need to conquer your ‘thing’, and deliver the greatest, long term impact.

Six months on and I am so proud of the version of ‘me’ that I have grown into. I have an understanding of what drives me and why. I am more balanced. I sleep. I am more effective overall — a better founder, creative, mentor, friend, daughter, and partner. I have a clearer vision of my future, and what exactly is driving the legacy that I want to build. I am maturing into the version of myself that will actually enable me to achieve my goals, sustainably.

Fiona Spence is a great confidence coach. I found with just one session with Fiona gave me the clarity of purpose and the confidence to go after what I wanted. She really reset my thinking which helps enormously when you are too close to the problem to see clearly yourself. Highly recommended.

I am so incredibly grateful that I came across Fiona, and my life has changed since our very first session! Finding myself at a point in my life and career where I was feeling stuck, overwhelmed and trapped with no clear way of getting out, I started to think of working with a coach and came across Fiona’s website which spoke to me on every level.

Fiona is so gentle, gracious, encouraging and joyful. She was able to help me untie some huge knots that were very tightly wound inside me, and through deep questioning I had major lightbulb moments where I realised that I was holding on to traits and parts of my identity that weren’t serving me and was able to instantly release those blocks. Through conversational hypnosis I connected with unknown parts of myself on a subconscious level, and finished the session immediately feeling like a new person - lighter, motivated and empowered to start taking action with clarity towards what I actually want.

I can’t fully explain the change that happened in me in just one session, where things that seemed hard and discouraging now can be be simple and achievable. After battling with a busy brain and constant overwhelm for months, I finally felt the noise go quiet and even started to sleep better from the first night!

The ongoing support from Fiona and follow up sessions have made me feel encouraged and supported, and I can’t speak highly enough of the difference Fiona has helped make in my life.

I commenced working with Fiona as part of our company leadership development program and was surprised by the simple practicality of Fiona’s approach.

Prior to working with Fiona, I was regularly suffering from overwhelm and not effectively managing the influx of demands. This in turn was affecting my general health and wellbeing in addition to productivity.

Fiona has helped me significantly in overcoming vagary; assisting me to clearly identify the challenges and pain points as well as the desired outcomes. She has offered some effective tools for:

Assessing demands
Managing the influx
Clarifying priorities
Being intentional
Scheduling & organisation
People management

Fiona has encouraged me to be more intentional and outcome focussed. Since then I have found the load more manageable irrespective of the continued demands.

I have very much appreciated Fiona’s approach and would certainly recommend her coaching services.

Tim Reynolds, Building Services BIM Manager

I had the privilege of working with Fiona through several sessions this year. Whilst somewhat skeptical of the reviews of "fast-paced"change, I have very much found this to be the case with her method of therapy.

As a mum and business woman, I felt incredibly stuck in my ritualistic patterns of behavior and thinking. Fiona was able to disconnect the inconsistent parts between my subconscious and conscious mind. What has taken place in my life since our initial appointment early 2024, is nothing short of continual growth and exponential growth. It's like a sleeping part of me is now awakened and so excited about each day. 'Transformative' doesn't even begin to cover it.

What truly sets Fiona apart is her ability to ask the right questions. She treated me as a human being rather than just a "paying client". She has incredible rapport and is able to communicate effectively through connection with me. Her support is unwavering.

If you're looking for someone to help you unlock your full potential and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose, I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona. She is a true professional, and the positive impact she's had on my life is immeasurable.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Fiona Spence, and I can honestly say it was a life-changing experience.
What stood out most was how quickly I was able to make real, tangible progress. Fiona's insightful techniques allowed me to tackle old habits and begin to rewire my mindset, something that would have taken much longer with conventional therapy alone. Her approach is both direct and compassionate, making it easier to open up and explore areas that I had previously struggled with.

If you’re feeling stuck in life, your business, or even at work, I cannot recommend Fiona enough. Her coaching is ideal for anyone looking to challenge old habits, rejuvenate their thought processes, and experience a genuine shift in their personal or professional life. For anyone ready to break free from limiting beliefs and renew their neural pathways, Fiona Spence is an incredible guide on that journey.

I’m so grateful to have worked with Fiona.
Before I reached out to her, I was feeling really confused and overwhelmed. I had so many questions swirling in my head about my career and the direction I wanted to take. It was a tough time, and I didn’t know where to turn.
During our sessions, Fiona helped me navigate through that confusion by asking the right questions. She really took the time to listen and understand my struggles, which made a huge difference. With her guidance, I was able to unlock my thoughts and gain the clarity I desperately needed.
Now, I feel like a different person! I’ve found the courage to believe in myself and pursue my ideas. The sense of relief and excitement I feel now is incredible. I can't thank Fiona enough for helping me transform my confusion into confidence.
I highly recommend Fiona to anyone who feels lost or unsure about their career path (or life in general). She’s a fantastic coach who genuinely cares and knows how to help you find your way!

I had been going in circles for years, feeling so out of alignment in my career, never seeming to gain clarity around what I should do, I felt I didn't have the privilege of time or money to be able to stop and reassess - I thought that was what I needed, time to think - but I had been thinking and thinking until I was blue in the face and not getting anywhere! I was also consumed by self-doubt, and had for many years felt over worked and undervalued. I was beginning to feel physically sick with the stress it had been causing me.

During the coaching program I was able to become unstuck and take action. The idea of how to pivot to be in a better position, without taking any time off, came to me very suddenly and I didn't hesitate to take action immediately. It was imperfect action, but it was action! Something I had not been able to do on my own, it was liberating.

After the initial action steps all the emotions came up as I stretched beyond my comfort zone. I felt angry, I felt a lot of resistance, I felt overwhelmed, but the momentum I had built propelled me forward and there was no going back. That momentum took me beyond my initial plan, and now I have founded my own design practice. Serving clients in a way that feels aligned with my values.

Being self-employed has been a huge milestone, and really, one of my dreams come true. I’m truly proud of myself and loving the sense of freedom and optimism I now enjoy.

I would recommend Fiona to anyone who, despite reading all the books and listening to all the podcasts, is not getting anywhere! - but is absolutely ready to make change happen.

Hi! I'm Mikayla. I would highly recommend getting in touch with Fiona for life coaching. Before my sessions I was living without conviction and just focusing on day to day survival. After my coaching with Fiona, I am much more confident, have a clear understanding of my goals and how to achieve them. Fiona's help was invaluable in helping me to reframe my life and empowering me to life a better life. I really enjoyed our conversations and Fiona's warm manner.

I’m in an upper senior role at a medium sized commercial architecture firm and have been in my current position for a little over 3 years. I found myself both suddenly and progressively taking on more and more new responsibilities without really reducing my existing workload. At a similar time, I experienced a sudden family loss and, the birth of my first child – talk about highs and lows!
I had found it difficult to be kind to myself and have clarity of purpose in amongst the chaos – I was stuck.
After a short ‘get to know me’ conversation, Fiona introduced me to the knot concept. With great skill, Fiona was able to help me pull the knot loose and gave me a few tools to continue working away at the knot in my everyday life. For me, the impact was almost immediate. Things that I’d been battling with suddenly don’t seem that important anymore or, I was able to acknowledge the issue and get to work on improving the situation. I can’t really put it into words how Fiona has managed to help other than ‘something clicked’.
I’d never really thought of mindset coaching before – its never really been on my radar. Now, I think everyone should do it, particularly if you’re feeling a little stuck.
Without any hesitation, I recommend Fiona Spence. If she can’t help you then I’m not sure who else can!

Fiona has been outstanding over the past few months! In February, I reached out to her because I was having trouble finding direction in my career and was feeling stuck in personal situations. Thanks to Fiona's expertise and psychological background, I was able to decide on the right pathway and to also be able overcome personal challenges.

Fiona is extremely knowledgeable, positive and motivational, and I can't thank her enough for her service.

Hi my name is Caitlyn, 29 and I'm a delivery driver for TGE.

Back in February of 2024 I was hit with the unfortunate news, ''You've got Leukaemia''. While the diagnosis was a shock (and still is 7months on) I handled it surprisingly well. It wasn't until I was told of all the tablets/capsules I would have to swallow whole (not crushed or syrup version, which is my usual go to) that my mind spiralled down. This is because I have/had a phobia of swalling tablets. My whole life I'd never really been successful in doing so. Tried every trick in the book but I would choke or throw up, just an automatic reflex.

What made my situation worse was that the doctors had said if I couldn't swallow these specific tablets I would die a slow and painful death. It must be said that this is if I chose to have a Bone Marrow Transplant and not just having the chemo on its own. The transplant gives me the best chance at a cure, but not if I can't swallow tablets. So I would only be able to have chemo and it's a 50/50 chance it'll come back with just that and harder to treat if it does.

After this news I decided to get to work on my tablet phobia, but while in hospital there was no progress at all despite having the help of the hospitals therapists and specialists.

Once I was out of hospital it was my Dad who had thought of hypnotherapy to see if it could help me as it helped him. This is when I was introduced to Fiona Spence.

From my very first session with her I started to see progress, small steps but it was something at last. She was very easy to open up and talk to. Be it a simple chat, a cry or a laugh, Fiona created an easy going safe space and allowed your mind to knock down the barriers and unravel the knots it had created over the years.

Each session there was more and more progress and it wasn't until my 4th talk with her that I was able to excitedly tell her I had finally accomplished my goal and overcome my phobia. She had helped me crush the mental block that was preventing me from swallowing tablets. And most importantly, gave me the opportunity to get the treatment I need that will give me a second chance at life. For that I can't thank you enough.

I cannot recommend Fiona's services highly enough. I have never met anyone as positive, non-judgemental, motivational and so easy to communicate with. She can explains things like no one else can and has helped me gain understanding, clarity and confidence in myself. She is amazing and I'm so very grateful for the impact she has had on my life.

Fiona is very knowledgeable on a vast range of areas, so it was really good to chat to her, not just about the psychology side of things, but also business, travel, and all the other bits and pieces that give you that holistic approach to your progress.

Fiona she knows the right questions to ask so she knows how to dig deep and really draw out information from you, and help you to know and align with your values.

What most surprised me about working with Fiona was that she didn't restrict the session to say 60 Minutes. We just sat and we talked, and she drew the information out of me until we got to the end and found that solution.

I've found lots of coaches in the past have been restricted to that 60-minute session which was never enough time to sort everything out.

With Fiona we got to the point and I got the clarity I required and it was a really enjoyable experience. So if you are considering a coach 100% Fiona Spence is the person you need.

I reached out to Fiona not long before my 55th birthday. My life was all about work and my personal life was lacking. I needed to get clear about what I wanted in my life and not feeling lost when things felt uncertain at work. I was so focused on what I lacked than what I had. It all seemed overwhelming and I didn't know where to start.

After one session with Fiona in the Advanced Conversational Hypnosis experience, I was clear on what was important to me, how much I already had and goal setting that was achievable.

The clarity I gained in that session reduced my anxiety. I felt relaxed and confident, not something I usually feel. No longer the half glass full feeling! It felt so easy talking with Fiona through this experience. We covered so many topics, past experiences, future self, congratulating my younger self and celebrating me.

I am excited about my life, I am clear on what brings me happiness and what steps to take to get more out of life. Straight away I reached out to friends and family to catch up. Fiona feels like an life long friend and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future on my professional development. I highly recommend working with Fiona, she is amazing.

I am writing this testimonial to express my gratitude for the incredible impact Fiona has had on my life as a mindset coach. Working with Fiona has been a transformative experience, and I wanted to share my thoughts with others who may be considering the invaluable services Fiona provides.

I had the pleasure of working with Fiona over the past 6 months. From our initial conversations to our latest sessions, Fiona consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and an unwavering commitment to helping me find my way when I was VERY lost.

Under Fiona’s guidance, I have experienced significant personal growth in various aspects of my life. The tailored strategies and exercises provided during our sessions have empowered me to overcome limiting beliefs, rebuilid my motivation, develop a positive mindset, and approach challenges with newfound confidence. The impact on my mindset has significantly improved my professional and personal life.

Fiona will ask the right questions, destroy any negativity, and direct you in the perfect way to get to the life you want to live. Fiona consistently offered encouragement, constructive feedback, and a fresh perspective that allowed me to navigate obstacles with resilience and optimism.

Through Fiona’s guidance, I have again become myself—a postive, happy person who is living the life they want. The tools and techniques she shared have become crucial components of my daily life.

I would recommend Fiona’s services to anyone looking to improve their professional or personal self. Wether you just need to get back to basic standards of happiness or for people looking to get over the line in their careers.

Working with Fiona Spence as my life coach was truly transformative. Her approach to Advanced Conversational Hypnosis differed from my expectations; instead of a traditional technique, we engaged in a conversation that unveiled the power of my subconscious mind and its role in achieving my goals. Fiona's professional yet deeply empathetic manner created a safe and supportive environment, starting with small steps and celebrating each success. This experience has given me the confidence to navigate challenges and build momentum in my life. I'm grateful for Fiona's expertise in Advanced Conversational Hypnosis – a genuine game-changer.

Fiona helped me release some old self destruction thoughts and guided me to figure out answers and take hard to make decisions. Her voice release helped me feel light and let go of a lot of pain, feel light and released from old thoughts or grudges that I was holding on to for a long long time

Hi my name is Ryan and I am the owner of a wholesales company. Before I met Fiona, I was feeling lost and un motivated in all aspect of my life. I knew what was wrong but I'd never do anything about it and would beat myself up about it.

During my coaching program with Fiona, I started to become super motivated and more importantly, she kept me accountable with clear goals and structure I could easily follow. My relationship with my partner has never been better and my business is now going from strength to strength.

Now I feel I'm in control of my own life. I’m up in the mornings excited for what the day has to offer, and at the end of the day I have a great sense of accomplishment. I can't thank you enough Fiona.

If anyone needs any help with their mindset, career or any part of their life, I would definitely recommend you speak with Fiona, she is fantastic.

I recently reached a point in my life where I was at a crossroads with my career and Fiona's coaching enabled me to move forward with clarity and make positive changes in all areas of my life. I cannot recommend Fiona highly enough!!

I had the privilege of working with Fiona as my life coach, and I can't express how grateful I am for her guidance. Fiona is not just a good mentor, she's also a great motivator. Her wisdom and encouragement have been instrumental in helping me navigate through life's challenges and reach my goals. I highly recommend Fiona to anyone seeking positive change and personal growth.

I was struggling with working as a senior manager within the aged care industry for many years, through the COVID pandemic and lots of change. Personally, I was also coming out of a divorce I needed some help with goal setting and clarity about how I wanted to rest of my life to be and how I was going to get there.

Fiona has helped me balance work and life and given me the confidence and tools to clarify my goals and then put plans in plans so I can achieve them. When opportunities have presented themselves, with Fiona’s assistance I have had the confidence to grasp them with both hands – setting myself up for a promotion and working towards running a full marathon.

My name is Vik and I am the founder of CodED. I run online courses where I teach children software coding and help them develop essential life skills.

I had the pleasure of working with Fiona. Prior to meeting Fiona, I felt stuck and lacked clarity in my business. I was unable to make progress and didn't understand why. However, Fiona's guidance and expertise made all the difference.

During our coaching sessions, Fiona helped me set clear goals, redefine my target market, and identify the mental blocks holding me back. Her insights and exercises provided me with much-needed clarity on my current situation and future aspirations. Fiona also equipped me with effective strategies to overcome my mental blocks, enabling me to face them head-on and move forward confidently.

Fiona is empathetic and nonjudgmental. She created a safe and supportive space where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges and fears. Fiona's approachability and deep understanding fostered a warm and friendly environment, making each session immensely valuable.

If you are in need of assistance with your mindset, career, or any aspect of your life, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Fiona. Working with Fiona has been a wonderful experience, and I am truly grateful for her support.

I would highly recommend Fiona I came to her with a fear of mice and through hypnosis I had my first break through of being able to watch videos on mice which wasn't possible. This may seem insignificant to some but this is a big deal for me and currently I've been given tools to further support me

I was feeling really unmotivated and lost after having a tough year with studies but Fiona helped me to learn to be positive and keep a good balance in my life. I’ve developed so many new habits like frequent exercise and positive mindset activities. Fiona’s advice and ability to solve problems is a priceless tool everyone can use to improve themselves or aspects of their lives.

Fiona has been more than value for money. I came to her with a confidence issue and she has helped me out immensely. I have improved in every single aspect of my life from my relationship, to my career, to my exercise goals, I have absolutely smashed it lately!

In presenting Fiona with a challenging scenario I was able to receive immense value from my session in just a single meeting. It was clear from the outset that from the structured conversation to the tools provided to me, that I was gaining incredible benefit from a highly capable coach. During the session Fiona clearly understood the challenges I arrived with and worked swiftly to dissect to the core of the matter, before empowering me with a way forward that I felt confident would deliver an outcome I had hoped to achieve. I wouldn't hesitate to engage Fiona again for similar matters knowing that I would receive precise and comprehensive coaching towards the outcomes I'm seeking.

I cannot speak highly enough of Fiona and her compassion and knowledge helping and supporting others in their life/business adventure to achieving and living life to the highes potential. Thank you so much Fiona for your guidance and sharing your ideas with me last week. I got increased clarity about moving forward in my business, mentally and emotionally. I am so looking forward meeting again soon. Love & Gratitude Yvonne

I was looking for a system to use my time to be more productive and less tiring. Fiona explained a system to organise my day for maximum results. I then set up a schedule that made everything flow yet also be very productive. If you are looking for a coach to make it fun while keeping you accountable, Fiona is an excellent motivator to work with.

I reached out to Fiona at a time when my life was full of confusion, inefficiencies, and overall dissatisfaction. I had a list of goals I wanted to achieve but alongside, an extensive list of excuses, and no clear way of meeting these goals. From the first session with Fiona, I grew confident I would overcome the hurdles in my path. During the first 6 months, we delved into topics that identified my limiting beliefs, my personal values, my past influences, and I was given tools to help overcome insecurities, improve decision making and accelerate the path towards my goals. We uncovered issues I didn’t even know I had and every session I was left with a clear actions through the obstacle at hand. I love working with Fiona because of her ability to keep a distracted mind on track, be completely flexible in topics and most importantly to remain supportive without judgement. It was a relief and almost a shock that at our first review I had seen improvements in every aspect of my life we had worked on and I had accomplished some big goals I had previously failed for years. Fiona is a standout coach who delivers real results with a consistent positive manner. To say she is worth the money is an understatement.