When you master your thinking, you can beat fear. You can take action and make big changes in your life.

Management alumna Fiona Spence MBA 1992
Fiona Spence
Master Mindset Coach
Sheffield MBA
Fiona graduated with a Sheffield MBA in 1992 and is a Master Mindset Coach based in Australia.

What's your career?

In recent years, I have focused on coaching others. I help them to lead successful and fulfilling careers and fulfil their potential. Professionals know me as a Master Career Coach. They seek me out when they feel stuck with some part of their career. Often they tell me they lack clarity and direction or are struggling with self-doubt.

Management alumna Fiona Spence MBA 1992

A key moment in my career was realising I could combine my love for martial arts with my passion for mindset and business. This discovery marked a big turning point.

When you master your thinking, you can beat fear. You can take action and make big changes in your life. Excuses, procrastination, and self-sabotage become things of the past. My past clients often tell me they are now able to face their challenges head-on and overcome them with ease.

I feel very fortunate to have worked with so many bright, ambitious professionals. They have gifted me numerous testimonials about how they came to me feeling stuck, and left feeling unstoppable.

When you master self-leadership others will see your honesty and conviction. They will respect your actions and decisions. Ultimately they will choose to follow your lead, without your asking!

Fiona Spence

Sheffield MBA 1992, Master Mindset Coach

To lead others well, you must first learn to lead yourself.

As your career advances, you may soon find yourself in a leadership role. To lead others well, you must first learn to lead yourself. That means dedicating time to self-reflection. Ask yourself, 'Am I leading others as I want to be led?'

Good leaders keep themselves accountable and take ownership of their results. Decide how you'll establish personal accountability mechanisms. Think of ways to avoid the allure of excuses. Instead, embrace owning your choices and actions.

Successful leaders have flexibility in their decision-making style. They know when to take the helm and when to involve others.

I spent many happy hours teaching the Japanese jiu-jitsu club. I spent an equal time enjoying the club members' company in the bar after. And I'm proud to say I always remained sober!

Fiona Spence

Sheffield MBA 1992, Master Mindset Coach

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