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Empowering Purpose-Driven Leaders
to Shape What's Next

Lead with Clarity.
Build Your Legacy.

At Apex Leadership, we believe true leadership starts from within. Our mission is to awaken purpose in leaders and empower purpose-driven success. We see leadership as the key to global change—when leaders align their values with their vision, they inspire transformation in their teams and beyond. Through our approach, we help you build your high-performing team, create a thriving culture, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Our Values

Our Guiding Compass

Connection

Leadership begins with connection—to yourself, your team, and to a larger purpose. Just as roots anchor a tree, strong connection fosters collaboration, synergy, and innovation.

Confidence

True confidence means trusting yourself, feeling supported, and having the courage to lead authentically. Like a river carving its path, confidence shapes bold, effective decisions.

Leverage

Great leaders focus on what matters most. By identifying high-impact actions, like the apex predator’s influence on its ecosystem, you create ripple effects that drive meaningful, lasting results.

Our Mission

Empowering Purpose-Driven Leaders to Shape What's Next

Leadership is about more than hitting targets; it’s about inspiring a legacy of lasting change. We help leaders navigate the complexities of modern business by aligning high-impact actions with core values and long-term success.

Inspired by Buddha’s wisdom—“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened”—we believe that when leaders shine their light, they empower others to do the same.

Our Leadership Pillars

Vision

Define your purpose and align your actions with long-term goals.

Culture

Foster a team dynamic that thrives on collaboration, trust, and shared values.

Resilience

Build the emotional and mental strength to lead with clarity, no matter what comes your way.

This isn’t a cookie-cutter solution. Every session is personalised to your goals, challenges, and leadership style. Together, we’ll craft a roadmap that drives results and transforms your leadership journey.

Our Leadership Pillars

Vision

Define your purpose and align your actions with long-term goals.

Culture

Foster a team dynamic that thrives on collaboration, trust, and shared values.

Resilience

Build the emotional and mental strength to lead with clarity, no matter what comes your way.

This isn’t a cookie-cutter solution. Every session is personalised to your goals, challenges, and leadership style. Together, we’ll craft a roadmap that drives results and transforms your leadership journey.

Your Leadership Coach

Many leaders struggle to balance profits, purpose, and people, often feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their true mission. I understand this deeply—I’ve been there.

With almost two decades of experience as an Executive Director, Business Advisor and Entrepreneur, I’ve walked the path of navigating growth alongside complex challenges. I’ve founded and successfully exited my own accounting firm, advised thousands of successful businesses and led diverse teams across 3 states as an Executive Director, including through significant periods of transformation.

What drives me is helping leaders like you discover your best, align your values with your vision, and create lasting impact.

Meet Patty McDonald

CPA GAICD

Why Choose Apex Leadership?

What Makes Us Different?

At Apex Leadership, we combine practical expertise with human-centred coaching. This means:

Personalised Support

No one-size-fits-all strategies. Every session is tailored to your unique goals and challenges.

Real-World Experience

Having been in the trenches of leadership myself, I know what it takes to succeed in complex environments.

Transformative Results

Through our Vision, Culture, and Resilience framework, we help you unlock peak performance and foster sustainable success.

Testimonials

Simon Fritsch

Simon Fritsch

Senior Private Client Adviser – Shaw & Partners

“Patty immediately made me feel comfortable with his warm manner and the way he set the tone for each session, starting with a meditation that helped me focus and be present. In our time together, we had several breakthroughs, particularly in gaining clarity on my true goals and how to align them with my leadership journey. The action items we identified pushed me out of my comfort zone and drove meaningful progress, both personally and professionally. Patty is an exceptional coach—his ability to listen deeply and hold space in an empowering way helped me step into my role as a more confident and effective leader.”
Hassan Mehmoodul

Hassan Mehmoodul

Director – Project Management Institute

“A good coach can change the game; a great coach can change a life”. This realisation came to me when I started my coaching journey with Patty. I love the amount of attention he gives to my situation and putting himself into my shoes. The calmness with which he approaches the situations and the solutions that he comes up with are something that I would have never thought of. I will always be really grateful to Patty for all the efforts he has put in ultimately making me a better person.” It’s really amazing to find someone on the same wavelength and I could not recommend him more.”
Elizabeth Chackola

Elizabeth Chackola

Business Manager – Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

"I had the incredible opportunity to have some coaching sessions with Patty earlier this year. From the very first session, Patty created a safe and open space for honest conversations, his ability to listen deeply and ask thought-provoking questions helped me gain clarity on the opportunities and challenges in my path. One of the most valuable aspects of the coaching process was how Patty combined actionable strategies with emotional intelligence, helping me develop my communication skills to get build better relationships with my toughest stakeholders. I left each session feeling inspired and equipped with tools that I could apply immediately. Perhaps the most significant change is in my confidence as a person which is a direct result of the mindset shifts Patty has helped me achieve."
Darren Counsell

Darren Counsell

Co-Founder – Embark Pets

“I really got so much out of my session with Pat, I feel his perception and ability to grasp and process where I am in my life was amazing. He understands what I am trying to achieve and provided constructive, practical and useful methods with practical objectives to help me achieve my goals and ambitions. It’s really amazing to find someone on the same wavelength and I could not recommend him more.”
Paul Goff

Paul Goff

Director – VF Corporation

“I've been coached by Patty for over 5 years now and we've covered a lot of ground both personally and professionally. What I love about Patty is his ability to bring those blind spots into light for me to unpack. He has such a unique, grounding, natural curiosity and a born skillset to support as an impactful coach. If you have an opportunity to speak with Patty, I couldn't recommend him highly enough.”
Nowaki McQueen-Tokita

Nowaki McQueen-Tokita

CEO – McQueen Group

“Patty really helped me with some clouds in my head, helping me set the direction for my business and my family. After our meetings I feel really energised and clear, and it's helped not only my business but my homelife and relationship. I really enjoy working with Patty because I feel like I can talk to him about anything, that span across business, leadership and deeply meaningful personal topics. I was a little skeptical at first but after a couple of sessions it was really good and I highly recommend Patty to any leader who wants to get support across any area of their life.”
Ricky Baldasso

Ricky Baldasso

Chairman – Freedom Farmers

“Before working with Patty, all of the big ideas and projects I had were a complete mess. Patty essentially brought order to the chaos inside of me and the chaos in my life. If you're looking to have more harmony and balance in your life, in your business and your projects, Patty is the guy to help you.”
Guy Newman

Guy Newman

Founder & CEO, Olympic Athlete

"Pat’s coaching took me to a new level I never thought possible. I achieved inner peace, aligned my actions with my purpose, and built a team that’s performing at its best."  
Rachelle Sassine

Rachelle Sassine

Founder, Perceptiv Media

“I’ve always known my purpose but felt stuck in my business. After a breathwork and meditation session with Patty, I came out with a sense of clarity and courage. Since then, my business has grown by 25% in just over a week. My energy shifted completely, and now I feel unstoppable. I hadn’t realized how much fear and failure were holding me back. This session was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend it to any business owner feeling blocked.”
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Step Into Your Leadership Potential

Your next level of leadership awaits. Discover how we can help you unlock clarity, cultivate a thriving culture, and build the resilience to lead with confidence and purpose.

Take this decisive step toward aligning your values with your vision and creating a lasting legacy. Let’s accelerate your journey to becoming the leader you’re here to be.

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