Samantha Trew

Leadership Growth & Business Coach

Exceptional Leader Academy

A Transformative Group Coaching Program For Experienced Leaders Who Are Done Being Everyone's Go-To Person

Stop being the bottleneck and start being the breakthrough your business or team needs.

You’re already amazing. Now it’s time to create the kind of leadership that grows your team, and scale your business without needing more of you.

It's time to stop thinking 'What if my team could think for themselves' and time to decide to become an Exceptional Leader and start creating Lasting Impact!

Imagine what it would be like if Monday mornings felt exciting instead of overwhelming, because you knew your team had everything handled.

This isn't just a dream. This is what happens when you transform from being the system your team depends on, to leading it.

Picture Yourself Walking Into Work:

Your team solves problems before they reach your desk
You focus on strategy and growth while everything else runs smoothly
Your phone stays quiet during time off because your team is confident and capable
Your business scales without needing more of you
You lead as yourself without the exhaustion of being everyone's backup plan

But Right Now, You're Stuck Being Everyone's Backup Plan

You've been running your business or team like an emergency room, constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on the work that actually excites you. Every time you try to work on growth, another crisis pops up that only you can handle.. Your days are consumed by operational chaos, staff calling in sick, people quitting without notice, and that sinking feeling that you're failing and preventing your team or business from reaching its potential.

Your team sits there waiting for you to make every decision, and you're left wondering why you hired people who you thought were capable, seem to lose all ability to think for themselves the moment they walk through your door.

Right now, you're stuck in an exhausting cycle where one day you're micromanaging every detail because nothing gets done right without you, and the next day you're completely hands-off hoping your team will finally step up (because you feel guilty) - but they don't.

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The truth is while you’re smart, strategic, and already a damn good leader. Your team? They're lost without you. If you want serious growth (for you, your team and the business), its time to lead like YOU!

If I've got you right, I know, that you know, you're done being everyone's go-to person - you're finally ready to lead in a way that feels authentic- and you've made the decision that you're so over 'faking it' to meet everyone else's expectations.

I'm going to take a guess and say you're ready to make the changes to take back your control without it creeping into your personal freedom, and without it hurting your team. I know you want to have a positive impact on your team, but not at the cost of your energy or the bottom line.

You've built something amazing, you've got the skills, the experience, and a vision that's way bigger than where you are right now. You're finally ready to stop being the person who does everything - and start leading like the exceptional woman you know you are.

Imagine this: It's 3 PM on a Friday afternoon and you're shutting down your laptop - not because you're exhausted, but because everything is handled. Your team has made great decisions all week, projects are moving forward without you being the central hub. You're heading into the weekend knowing that Monday will bring work that excites you, not a crisis to manage. Your team is thriving, the business is growing, and you're finally the leader you've secretly always wanted to be.

Picture this:

Your team making smart decisions without asking you first
Taking real time off without your phone blowing up with "urgent" questions
Walking into work knowing everything runs smoothly whether you're there or not
Leading with confidence as the real YOU (not some fake boss version)
Building something that grows while you sleep

This is what freedom looks like:

Your team steps up because they have purpose and know what to do
You focus on the exciting big picture stuff that actually excites you
You go home every day at a decent time without feeling guilty
People see you as the leader you've always been inside
Your business, teams and clients grow because it's built on solid systems, not just you

Right now, you're stuck being everyone's backup plan, and you're putting out fires all day. But you know what? You're the one people should be looking to, you've got the insight, the drive, and the vision that gets real results. You didn't build all this to stay stuck as the person everyone depends on.

So here's your choice: Keep managing the chaos and hoping your team will magically figure it all out on their own. Or finally learn how to lead the way you've always wanted to and get the results you know you can.

Because here's the truth - every day you wait is another day you're overwhelmed, another day of your team not reaching their potential, and another day of you not being the leader you know can be. Your answer is already in there: "I'm ready to lead like I mean it."

They Were Doing It All Too - Until They Decided To Lead Differently

Alex - Partner

I’ve loved having my own business, but I was feeling like I didn't know who I was anymore. I had become my business, and it was slowly draining me. I didn’t even realise how overloaded I was — until Sam helped me see it.

Allese & Bianca - Co-Founders, All Abilities Gippsland

Sam helped us create structure, role clarity, and better communication across the whole business. Now we take holidays and our team have everything handled.

Rebecca - Director

Samantha brought clarity, strategy, and calm confidence to a time of major change. Her coaching and leadership transformed our culture and positioned us for lasting success.

What Needs To Change

The frustrating thing...you're working your backside off as a leader, but you're still stuck being everyone's backup plan.

What should be happening? Your team solving problems before they land on your desk. Walking into Monday morning feeling excited instead of overwhelmed because you know everything's handled. Having people step up and take ownership instead of sitting there waiting for you to tell them what to do next.

But here's the thing - maybe you're not even sure HOW to stop being the person everyone depends on because nobody taught you how to lead without becoming the system everyone leans on. Fair enough - most of us brilliant women have been winging it.

You're watching other leaders who seem to have it all sorted while you're still stuck in..."Why can't my team just think for themselves?" or "I'm so bloody tired of making every decision" mode.

Here's what needs to happen: You need to stop being the bottleneck and start being the leader who creates other leaders.

The woman who's done trying to be everyone's solution and ready to build something that works without her constant involvement.

Right Now You're.......

Making every damn decision - from the big stuff to "should we order more coffee?" because apparently nobody else can think
Feeling guilty about everything - for not being available enough, for being too involved, for feeling like you don't know what the hell you're doing
Avoiding the hard conversations - hoping that performance issue will magically fix itself (spoiler: it won't)
Trying to lead like everyone else in your industry - because that feels safer than being yourself
Working longer hours but feeling like you're going backwards - busy as hell but not actually moving forward
Switching your leadership style - like you switch your underwear - hovering one day and hands off the next, you've tried everything, but nothing is working

But After Stepping into Your New Aligned Leadership You'll...

Trust your team to handle things - because they'll actually have the skills and clarity to do it properly
Have those tough conversations without breaking a sweat - addressing issues directly before they become disasters
Focus on the work that actually excites you - strategy, growth, the big picture stuff that matters
Go home at a reasonable time - knowing your team has everything sorted without you hovering
Lead as yourself - not some fake "boss" version you think you should be

Here's what I know about you: You've got the skills, the experience, and the vision to create something incredible. You're not lacking capability - you're lacking the framework that turns all that brilliance into a team that operates without you being the central hub of everything.

You can absolutely build a team that thinks strategically, acts independently, and delivers results that exceed your expectations (and grows the bottom line). You can create the kind of leadership that transforms your success AND gives you back your life - without the guilt, without the overwhelm, and without feeling like you're failing everyone.

Your team is not the problem.

It's not your industry.

It's not even your workload.

It's that nobody showed you how to lead in a way that multiplies your impact instead of just multiplying your to-do list.

Here's what we'll achieve together & what you'll get

This is more than coaching - a transformative experience with me (your coach) and a community of supportive women business owners and leaders, who are there to bounce ideas around, as you build your own authentic leadership model and empower your team to thrive without you being the central hub. This is a 12 month growth journey, unlike other coaching programs that leave you with outdated frameworks and templates and generic advice, The Exceptional Leadership Academy gives you:

What we'll achieve together

Stop Being the Decision-Making Machine - It's exhausting being the person everyone runs to for every tiny decision. We'll help you break this cycle, you'll teach your team to think critically and make decisions independently, so you can finally stop being their personal Google Assistant.

Master the Conversations That Matter - It's time to stop avoiding those difficult conversations, they're not going to go away. We'll identify what's holding you back so that we can actively transform your message and step into the tough stuff with confidence and kindness, turning those awkward moments into breakthroughs that actually strengthen your team.

Build Your Authentic Leadership Style - It's hard to know how to lead your team and connect with your clients if you don't know who you are. We'll make sure you're clear on your values and help you discover how to lead as yourself without the exhausting performance of being someone else.

Create Systems That Actually Work - You're team can't actually step up if they don't have the tools, and we know you're tired of being the walking instruction manual for everything - your wish is our command. We'll give you the steps to help you hand over the reins and set this up quickly, and as pain free as possible.

Develop Leaders, Not Followers - Hiring the right people is one of the toughest jobs a leader has to do - there is so much pressure to get it right. We'll show you how to align all your ducks so you can focus on growing your teams leadership capacity, instead of performance plans. We will give you the practical tools, so you can stop micromanaging and start multiplying your impact.

Design a Vision That Inspires Action - Your team can't get excited about a destination they don't understand, it's like sending them on a long drive without a decent navigation system. We'll show you how to create a clear, compelling map with stops along the way, so that your team actually wants to drive, not just follow.

Create Brave Cultures & Boundaries Like a Pro - Conflict isn't going to disappear just because you ignore it, your team is unique. But first you need to understand your team. This is where we look at your current team culture and see where there might be quick win opportunities for you to start setting boundaries now. We'll also teach you how to create long-term brave culture and boundaries for solving problems before they become disasters that derail your entire team.

Scale Without Burning Out - We know you want to grow, but you're already running on empty - so lets create sustainable growth that multiplies your results without requiring more of your precious time and energy.

Trust Your Leadership Instincts - Second-guessing yourself constantly is exhausting, but if you're not sure what "good leadership" looks like, you won't ever break the cycle. We'll help you make decisions from your values so you can stand behind them with the kind of confidence that energises you and inspires your team.

Reclaim Your Time and Energy - When you're spending your days putting out fires and focusing on the day to day operations instead of doing the strategic work that actually excites you and moves things forward, you become the block. We'll help you get focused on what matters most while your team handles the rest.

There's far too much to list everything - but we know you are going to love this!

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This Isn't For Everyone

This isn't for you if:

You're just starting out (you need the basics first, not advanced leadership strategy)
You'd rather complain about being overwhelmed than actually change it
You want a quick fix that doesn't require inner work alongside practical systems
You think boundaries are selfish (they're not — they're leadership)

This Is for you if:

You're business or the one you are a leader in is turning over $300K-$2M+ and leading a team that depends on you
You're ready to stop being the system and start leading it
You want to work less and impact more -without guilt, exhaustion or chaos
You're done with survival leadership and ready for something sustainable

Investment & Enrolment

Pay In Full: $10, 250

Your Investment: $895 AUD per month

Payment plans available because we believe in making transformation accessible to the women who need it most.

This is your moment.

You can keep being the Band-Aid, patching every gap and carrying every load.

Or you can finally lead without losing yourself.

The business you've built deserves a leader who's calm, clear, and confident.

You deserve to be that leader.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"I don't have time for a 12-month program, I'm too busy running everything"

You don't have time NOT to do this. Every week you stay stuck in survival leadership costs you more time, energy, and opportunities than this program ever will.

"I've tried coaching and leadership development programs before, and it didn't really change anything - how will this be different"

Most leadership and business coaching programs are designed by people who've never experienced being the bottleneck keeping their own business or team stuck . I've lived it, survived it, and rebuilt from it. This method works because it addresses the root - your leadership identity, not just the symptoms. You also have my support, every step of the way - this is not a course your left to learn from, this is a transformation journey.

"What if I let go and everything falls apart?"

This fear is exactly why you need this program. We don't just teach you to let go - I teach you to build systems that hold. Your business won't fall apart; it'll finally have the leadership it needs to thrive.

"What if my team isn't ready for me to step back?"

Part of the Strategy phase specifically addresses team readiness. We don't throw you in the deep end - we systematically prepare both you and your team for success.

"Is this just another 'self-care' program?"

Hell no. This is strategic leadership transformation with practical tools, systems, and frameworks. Self-care is a by-product of good leadership, not the goal.