Corporate affairs experts
for corporate affairs professionals
Introducing kindred coaches
What if corporate affairs professionals could be coached by people who’ve been there, done that? By coaches who understand the function and its unique challenges, and can help practitioners take the next step in their career?
kindred coaches works exclusively with corporate affairs people. Whether they’re new in their role, preparing to step-up, working alone, or just seeking support with understanding, we provide bespoke coaching to address individual goals.
Who are we?
kindred coaches was founded by Andrew Maiden and Julia Foley.
Unlike other coaching services, our coaches, including Andrew and Julia, are all corporate affairs experts who’ve led the function at executive level.
Together, they’ve been there, done that. Spanning multiple industries, they’ve led everything from government relations to media, from employee communications to corporate brand and reputation. Along the way, they’ve managed crises, launches, layoffs and executive reshuffles. They’ve built and led teams, tested what works, and developed c-suite relationships across dozens of industries.
So the support they provide is informed by experience.
Julia Foley is a corporate affairs leader who specialises in strategy and leadership communication, and people engagement. Originally a lawyer, Julia has built and led teams at Telstra and Healthscope. As a consultant, she advises ASX companies, private equity, consulting firms and government. Drawing on experience in more than 20 industries, Julia has built a career helping organisations to engage with their stakeholders and cut through noise with clarity, creativity and confidence. She sits on the RMIT Public Relations Industry Advisory Committee and is a regular speaker on topics related to the profession.
Andrew Maiden is a leader in strategic communications, public policy and advocacy. He works with executives and boards to navigate reputational risk, communicate clearly and engage with stakeholders. Andrew was an adviser, press secretary and chief of staff to senior political figures before leading communications for an ASX10 company then heading an industry body. Drawing on his experience in business, politics and the media, Andrew brings a genuinely independent perspective to problems, calmly helping leaders to test their thinking, clarify what is important and implement practical steps to achieve their objectives. Qualified in economics and law, he is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.