People. Purpose. Impact.
kate.smolenska@purposematters.com.au
About Kate
Kate Smolenska is a performance coach, facilitator, trainer and keynote speaker who has an unwavering passion for helping people to reach their optimal performance - not just at work, but at life.
Kate collaborates with teams and their leaders to engineer behaviours that produce high performance teams.
Kate works with teams to overcome challenges, focusing on collaborative goals and specific areas of behaviour that impact the safety, quality and productivity of your business.
WORKSHOPS & FACILITATION
Whether you’re aiming to align your team, challenge established thinking, elevate individual capabilities, or deliver a tailored strategy workshop, connection between people is fundamental.
Specific topics: Essential Leadership Skills, Safety Management, Bias, Communication, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Getting Results, Psychosocial Safety & Confidence.
Kate works with organisations to engineer practical solutions that build skill, clarity, confidence, and capability - enabling individuals, teams and organisations to deliver their purpose.
COACHING
I see coaching as a carefully calibrated balance between challenge and support. Each coaching program is tailored to my client’s purpose and existing toolkit, and utilises evidence-based tools to ensure real outcomes. Your purpose matters!
A Purpose Matters coaching program consists of 6 x 1 hour sessions, beginning with a purpose check to ensure alignment. Each program is tailored to your needs and includes a summary after every session, outlining key concepts and a clear action plan to guide your progress.
Thriving teams don’t happen by chance - they’re shaped by leadership.
TEAM DYNAMICS, CULTURE & SAFETY CULTURE REVIEWS
Team building, reimagined for real results
Impactful workshops start with a clear understanding of what your team truly needs to thrive.
I take the time to understand your goals and challenges, then tailor evidence based content that drives collaboration and sustainable improvement.
Effective culture reviews start with curiosity and transparency
My approach is grounded in understanding where teams are now, and guiding them toward where they need to be. Through one-on-one interviews, I ensure every voice is heard and seek practical, forward-focused solutions that support meaningful cultural change.
Turning insight into impact: post-workshop action planning
A workshop is a critical step to shifting perspectives. Real change happens when ideas are translated into action. Beyond the workshop, I can help to shape clear, practical action plans and provide guidance to implement them effectively for lasting impact.