The Finding Meaning Practice provides Executive Counselling services to CEO’s and senior leaders who are struggling with their mental health. Sometimes a leader needs help addressing personal issues that are impacting on their ability to be their best in the workplace. This is not the time for coaching. Executive Counselling is provided by Francis Lynch who is both an experienced CEO and a skilled and experienced counsellor. Francis understands the unique pressures experienced by C-suite leaders and how counselling support can help a leader get back to their best.
Services
Counselling
In counselling sessions, we can explore your life experience in a way that helps you better understand what influences your behaviours and decisions. Counselling might specifically address experiences of depression, anxiety, shame, self-sabotage, and why your actions might not always align with your values. We will explore your values and character strengths and how this knowledge can help you find meaning and purpose in your work, relationships, family, and life in general.
Executive Counselling
Most leaders in organisations are used to the idea of executive coaching. However, sometimes the support that a leader needs is Executive Counselling. Executive Counselling is not focussed on how to become a better leader. It is counselling with a leader who has recognised that a personal issue is getting in the way of them being the best leader that they can be. Francis Lynch is both an experienced leader and counsellor. Ask for his help.
Case Studies
Case Study – June
June is an Australian woman living and working overseas in a senior company role. She chose to work online with an Australian counsellor who understood her cultural background and experience. She wanted to explore how her relationships were impacting her and what her future work and life direction might be. She explored her values and strengths and considered options that aligned with her understanding of meaning and purpose in her life.
Case Study – Craig
Craig wanted to progress in his career but recognised that depression and anxiety were holding him back. He was already in a senior role but was unsure of his ability to progress further. The sessions focussed on what earlier life experiences were informing his current view of himself. By discussing his family experiences, exploring his values, and becoming clear on what he wanted to achieve he was able to successfully move into a more challenging role.
Skills & Qualifications
Business Experience
Francis has worked in small, medium, and large businesses over the last 30 years across Australia. He has been in CEO and executive roles several times and has led business growth and restructuring. Francis is a skilled non-executive director having been on over 30 boards and has chaired state and national organisations. He has worked to improve the staff culture wherever he has gone and has improved accountability and governance structures for staff and the Board. His business skills are supported by the following qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma of Business (HR)
Counselling Skills
Alongside his business experience Francis has developed his skills and capabilities as a counsellor. Originally trained as a social worker, Francis has done significant university and industry training in coaching and counselling. He has successfully run a private counselling practice alongside other employed and consulting work. His qualifications include:
- Master of Social Work
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Certificate
- Mindfulness Coaching Certificate
- Meaning & Purpose Practitioner Certificate
- Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Certificate
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