Work better.
Live better.

If you’re brilliant at what you do

but suspect the way you do it could be working better, you’ve come to the right place.

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I’m here to make your work life work better.

I don’t care what you do - I care about how you do it.

I’m the person you call for help with the ‘work’ part of your work/life balance.

I work with professionals, business owners, executives and people leaders from across industries who all share one thing: a desire to make their work lives work better.

Whether it’s performance strategy, solution design, systems analysis, change management or simply gentle accountability, I offer professional support that makes a difference. Ready to join them?

Hi, I’m Alex,

Let's Work Together

Outsource the mental load,
and trade it for insight, clarity, solutions and support.

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"Alex is someone who understands the challenges that might arise throughout a career, especially in high-pressure environments. She is aware of the fine line between stepping outside your comfort zone to grow and pushing too hard, resulting in psychological or physical strain.

I particularly enjoyed how Alex understood my situation so quickly, applied empathy to make me feel heard, and did not give me a detailed action plan to follow. Instead, she supported me in refocusing on my strengths and empowered me to change my situation by regaining my energy, clearly defining my goals, and providing me with guidance on how to get there."

Angela - Career Coaching Program Participant

What could be working better in your work life?

Maybe you’re working hard, but you’re not sure if you’re putting your (precious) time and energy into the right things.

Maybe you’re juggling it all, but the to-do list never gets shorter, and you’re wondering if it’s sustainable long term.

Maybe you’re being held back by systems, losing time to clunky processes, double handling, or out-of-date documentation.

Maybe you have all the improvement ideas, but you don’t know what to try first, or if that ‘quick fix’ will just cause another problem somewhere else.

Maybe you have the vision, but there’s just never the right time or enough free headspace to make the plan that would get you there, let alone to execute it.

If this sounds like you, I can help.

Contact Alex

You probably go to the dentist, and the doctor,
but when did you last check on the ‘health’ of your career?

Step 1:
Book a Work Life Check-up

I offer complimentary Work Life Check-ups to help you understand whether your current work life is sustainable - and what to do if it’s not.

Can you answer these two questions?

  1. How clear are you about your professional direction?

  2. How much are work demands affecting your daily life?

If so, that’s all the preparation required for your check-up.

I'll show you where you are - and more importantly, which direction you're heading.

I offer a limited number of free sessions per month, so use the Work Life Check-up booking form and I’ll be in touch to schedule.

Find out more about Work Life Check-ups

Testimonials

  • Dr Tristan Barnes

    “Working with Alex has been an invaluable experience for me and my medical practice. Her calm, insightful, and professional approach immediately put me at ease. It was surprisingly therapeutic to talk through the challenges I was facing in detail. Alex has an exceptional ability to distill values, motivations, strengths, and opportunities for growth with clarity and care. Her ability to see the big picture while remaining deeply attuned to the finer operational details is truly impressive. Thanks to her, I now have a clear, step-by-step plan to streamline my work processes and move toward that elusive 'work-life balance.' I would recommend her without hesitation.”

    Dr Tristan Barnes
    Medical Oncologist

  • Mathieu Ravier

    "With curiosity, professionalism and a sharp strategic lens, she took stock of our marketing and communications activity and provided valuable advice that we promptly implemented, improving processes, tactics and planning. She built trust quickly and was able to enact meaningful change in a time of transition. Alex brings professionalism, positivity and a human-centred approach to her work that was finely aligned with our values. We hope to work with her again in the future."

    Mathieu Ravier
    Director of Partnerships & Development
    Australian Film Television and Radio School

  • Amal Awad

    "The opportunity to work with Alex arrived when I truly needed a steady hand and clear guidance. She is attentive and highly attuned to the needs of her client. Throughout our sessions, she was able to demonstrate thoughtfulness and pragmatism. Alex is there to help you dive deep and return to the surface more self-aware and ready to take practical next steps. I highly recommend Alex; she is more than a coach, she is a force."

    Amal Awad
    Writer, Director and Actor

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    “Working with Alex has completely transformed how I feel about running my business. After running multiple salons over the last 18 years, I knew that my business processes could be working better. But when I had a day off, I didn’t know where to start. Now I have everything I need in one place, and I’m never worried that I’ve missed a booking. Alex has made the whole process really easy - you can tell that she just loves it.”

    Casey Vincent
    Salon Owner

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    “Alex has been a vital support: a sounding board to build my overarching goals, but at the same time has given me great practical tools to step me through a complex time. All of it has been completely personalised to me and my needs, and flexible to my timeline and schedule. Alex has such a positive and proactive approach whilst also being gently challenging and thought-provoking. I feel like I’m in a really safe pair of hands."

    Alice Hamilton
    Senior Marketing Executive

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    “Alex has been a huge help with business advice. The feedback she gave really helped me shape a clearer strategy. She’s great at turning loose ideas into something solid and actionable. After putting her suggestions into practice, my member base grew by nearly 20%. Her support and insights made a real difference.”

    Matt Smith
    Fitness Business Owner

Why I founded Arkie & Co.

“I realised it was time for me to quit the corporate life and take my superpower with me.”

I’m passionate about helping people thrive in their work lives. I’m deeply concerned about trends towards professional burnout, waste of any sort, and people throwing away their careers simply because they’ve been systematically undersupported.

Throughout my career, I’ve seen that early intervention, strategic personalised solutions and gentle accountability make a huge difference to work life outcomes - and the ripple effects are huge.

Learn more
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Get in touch

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