Testimonials
A glimpse into my background and the experiences of those I have worked with.
Hermione is an extraordinarily gifted facilitator, coach, and mentor steeped in powerful methodologies that enable deep systemic change.
What a gift to have a friendship and working relationship with someone like Hermione, across decades and three continents. I value her input and learn from her in every interaction and initiative with clients.
Founder and Managing Director at Leadership Development Consulting FirmI thoroughly enjoyed the coaching sessions provided by Hermione. In the initial meeting, we identified opportunities to work together on the challenges I was experiencing. The strategies I was taught helped me professionally - within my team and the broader organisation- and personally. The final session allowed me to reflect on the experience, and Hermione could also articulate her observations.
Would highly recommend coaching to any colleague.
Director, HealthcareI have had the opportunity to witness many presentations by Hermione...
Hermione is a brilliant presenter. She is articulate, well versed in her subject matter and particularly engaging. She is able to encourage audience participation with ease.
Her ability to tease out issues and provide resolution in a group setting or one on one is a unique talent which any organisation or individual should embrace. Further, she has a broad network of talented associates which she readily shares when needed. "Inspirational and Natural leader" captures the essence of Hermione Stewart.
Partner, Professional Service FirmHermione has the unique ability to understand, empathise and gain the trust of people in an incredibly short time. This allows her to move quickly to finding solutions that both suit the strengths of the individual and make them feel good and empowered by that direction. Working within our business, she has unlocked the potential within a number of our people we know are good but we cannot seem to - whether structurally or personally get the best from them. It is not unusual at senior review meetings to hear "we should get Hermione to spend some time with them."
Chairman, Major Food & Beverage Service Group
My coaching experience with Hermione has provided a range of tools/techniques to improve my decision making and management of staff and superiors, improved my self-assurance; given me a clearer perspective of my professional performance.
Executive Officer, Institute of Medical ResearchHermione Stewart has been my coach for two years, although coach to me does not adequately reflect the transformation she has delivered to my work and personal life. My changed outlook and understanding of myself, my career and my life objectives have enabled me to embark on a personal journey and career path that has been exciting and confronting. This undoubtedly has facilitated my achievement of far superior work and personal life outcomes. In summary, Hermione has helped me be a better leader, manager, husband, and father - I cannot praise her highly enough.
General Manager, Finance and BankingI found Hermione to be an outstanding executive coach. She has a wealth of business and life experience and great common sense. I always looked forward to my sessions with Hermione and would highly recommend her to others seeking new ideas to improve performance to the next level.
General Manager, Banking and Finance.I have had the privilege to be coached by Hermione while I was a Senior Executive in New York. What I value in a coach is someone who has the ability to listen beyond the words, cut through the mental clutter, and get to the heart of the matter - whether it's strategy or dealing with a people-issue. Hermione has that ability in spades.
Senior Executive, Consulting Services
Hermione has an amazing ability to assist me to reflect and learn and grow professionally and to further develop my leadership skills. My self awareness, skills and confidence as a leader have grown considerably as a result of the coaching I have received. I strongly recommend Hermione's coaching to others.
Manager, Child & Family Wellbeing ServicesHermione's ability to calm my mind, deconstruct the issue at hand into smaller parcels, help me place my emotional investment in the issue aside and assess the situation critically and with due diligence has been incredibly helpful to my personal and professional development.
It would be remiss of me, after the preceding statement not to mention that Hermione is also a spiritual individual with a high emotional IQ who practices kindness in her everyday life. That kindness is the undercurrent of all her interactions. In one word Hermione is a game changer.
CEO - National Food and Beverage Service GroupHermione has an amazing ability to assist me in reflecting, learning, and growing professionally and further developing my leadership skills. My self-awareness, skills and confidence as a leader have grown considerably as a result of the coaching I have received. I strongly recommend Hermione's coaching to others.
Manager, Rehabilitation ServicesMy breathwork session with Hermione was profoundly insightful. It was incredible to learn about the practice while experiencing such a powerful shift, feeling energised and then deeply calm within the same session. Hermione guided us with so much care and support, creating a space that felt both safe and grounding. I left feeling clearer, more connected to my body, and genuinely excited to continue learning how breathwork can help me manage anxiety and inflammation. It was a truly meaningful experience.
E.S, Port Melbourne
I was referred to Hermione to help me work through a few relationship issues with family and friends I encountered since returning from living interstate for a long period. We discussed the narratives, or self-talk, I had learned over many years since childhood, and I discovered that they were where the real issues lay for me. I hadn’t realised the extent to which I relied on these stories I was telling myself day to day, and some weren't serving me well. Hermione was skilled at helping me articulate them and then work through them.
I truly feel a weight has been lifted from my shoulders and heart. I know my self-talk is still there, but it’s quieter these days. I’m also pursuing things that bring me a lot of joy now, which I didn’t before. I can’t recommend Hermione enough. She is a very gifted person whom I admire very much.
A, MelbourneI love Hermione’s breathwork sessions. She never feels scripted. She is completely present and tailors the breathwork session to exactly what I need at the time. Twice, my body has been in pain, and I have felt deeply anxious related to this. At the end of these sessions, I felt no pain and was free of the angst I started with.
Hermione has a fantastic way of delivering the session and teaching me the practices at the same time, so that by the end of my session, I have a home practice that helps me stay calm, sleep better, and manage any pain.
A.S – BrunswickAfter reading several books and articles about breathwork and the 'supposedly' correct way to breathe, I believed I was on the correct path to enhance my experience of optimal breathing; however, I was wrong. After completing my first workshop and my 1:1 Sessions with Hermione, I discovered that whilst my own breathwork practice was serving me reasonably well, I had underestimated its true potential.
Through Hermione's calm, intelligent approach and guidance, I began to understand and trust the deeper aspects of Breathwork. I began to notice a significant shift in how I could connect with my breath and find calm during highly stressful moments. Hermione helped me develop an understanding that has allowed me to breathe correctly and has given me the opportunity to enter difficult situations with far less anxiety. This has been a life-changer for me, and I cannot thank or recommend Hermione highly enough.
M.J - Victoria
I worked with Hermione for a year during my last role as Executive Director Finance and Admin – Hermione is one of the best Executive Coaches I have worked with. She is caring, very logical and sensible, and has wonderful tools and ideas that really helped improve my leadership style and approach. Her common-sense approach and the simplicity of implementing her ideas really helped me achieve great results with my large team. She had an amazing ability to understand the environment I worked in and could apply relevant, practical ideas for changes and improvements. I really enjoyed working with Hermione and would highly recommend her coaching to anyone looking for practical, simple ways to improve their leadership and the productivity and efficiency of their teams.
Senior Executive, Faith-Based Not-for-Profit.
Hermione conducted the breath work session I attended with exceptional skill and professionalism. Her guidance was structured, informative and completely supportive. I would confidently recommend this practice.
J.A, Windsor
The breath work workshop I attended was well facilitated by Hermione. She was a great communicator, and the whole experience was very relaxing. I learnt a lot.
Andrea, Melbourne.
I attended a breath work workshop facilitated by Hermione. She was very thorough with her instructions so as not to leave us uncertain about what was about to happen. I felt totally supported throughout this incredible experience.
A, Prahran
Extremely skilled leader, speaker, coach and manager. She has a sixth sense that is rare and can navigate through all kinds of situations to find the best outcome for all and for the mission.
M.S, Chief of Staff and Change Management leader – International IT.
My coaching experience with Hermione has provided a range of tools/techniques to improve my decision-making and management of staff and superiors, improved my self-assurance, given me a clearer perspective of my professional performance, and a more focused approach to tasks and task allocation, improved my work throughput, introduced new approaches and ways of looking at situations that identify more positive/productive outcomes and facilitated reflective assessment to ensure new behaviours/learnings are sustainable. I've loved the experience…very empowering.
R.S, Executive Officer, Haematology & Oncology Group.
“Inspirational and Natural leader” captures the essence of Hermione Stewart.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Hermione for a number of years and have valued the measured advice and wisdom she has shared in many conversations. She has supported my personal and professional development.
P.T, Studio Owner/Director & International
Performing Musician
Hermione is a uniquely gifted coach whose expertise and support have been invaluable during a period of significant change and transition. Her ability to create a space of trust, insight, and deep reflection has empowered me to navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Each session has provided not only new tools but also a wealth of resources that have helped me continue my learning and shape new pathways for myself.
L.F, HR/Leadership Strategy and DevelopmentHermione is an expert performance coach. My sessions with her were structured, thorough, and tailored to my individual business needs, and I left each meeting with clear goals and steps to achieve them. I saw an immediate improvement not only in my business model but also in myself, particularly my self-confidence. Hermione is truly transformative.
H.F, International Voice Performer/Coach
Working with Hermione has been life changing. She is very empathetic and sensitive and gently guides you to recognition and clarity so you can work through a particular issue quickly. I had a big issue with a project that I felt stuck on, and one session with Hermione helped me see it from a different perspective and gave me tools to make it manageable; I finished it easily and on time. Highly recommend. Her breathwork knowledge has equipped me with different breathing techniques to help me get motivated, calm down, and sleep better.
M.S, Integrative Health Practitioner
Hermione’s practice and knowledge of what breathwork can do for the body is immense, and she is able to translate that into a deep experience within the body that caused deep relaxation and moved my mind into a more peaceful place. She also taught me techniques I could do myself to stay in touch with that experience.
M.J.S, Medical Astrologer