MEET OUR TEAM

Kate Langford & Team

We dig into the person behind the career and the business.
Then we turn that insight into practical steps to get you moving toward what’s next.
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Owner, Founder & Business Coach

Kate Langford

Kate Langford is an award-winning Business & Career Coach, founder, author, and keynote speaker behind the signature keynote The Focused Founders Formula. With 16+ years across HR, leadership, and coaching, Kate helps established business owners uncover the blind spots restricting growth and refine how they lead, decide, and operate. Known for her no-fluff, real-world approach, she blends sharp strategy with personal insight to shift the patterns holding leaders back. Kate runs two national businesses, is a mum of three, and speaks across Australia on the intersection of human behaviour and business performance.

Savours – Honesty, real conversations, progress, camping.
Could do without – Negativity, tomatoes, and arrogance.

Business Support Manager

Amie Fizgerald

Amie has evolved with the growth of Kate Langford Consulting and has been involved in most parts of the organisation over the last 5+ years. As a previous small business owner herself, she has undertaken diverse event management and content creation, while also ensuring business operations run smoothly. She has a knack for problem-solving and a passion for helping other business owners to thrive and live their best life.

Savours – Surfing, cake, and a tidy house.
Could do without – Seafood and moths.
Amie Fizgerald​ Business Support Manager​
Shandre Theron Head Career Coach

Head Career Coach

Shandre Theron

Shandre is passionate about empowering people to unlock their true potential by finding purpose and passion in Business. Coming from an Employment Relations and Human Resource Management background, working in corporate settings, she has worked with employees that find themselves unhappy in the workplace and understands that success starts at the forefront of doing work that you truly enjoy and are passionate about.

Savours – The ocean, kindness, cooking (and eating)
Could do without – Chives, laundry, spiders.

Career Coach

Tanya Dunbabin

After a number of years in the legal sector and recruitment, Tanya brings a wealth of knowledge to the KLCC team including a passion for helping career changers to find their inner confidence and self-worth. She also enjoys helping our clients to be equipped for the job searching process.

Savours – Recipe books, running and holiday research (more than the holiday!)
Could do without – Parking in new areas, thoughtless people, and burnt toast.
Tanya Dunbabin Career Coach
Kaveen Wick Resume Writer

Resume Writer

Kaveen Wick

With 4 years of experience as a professional writer, Kaveen has thrived in the industry thanks to a diverse skillset. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, he has hands-on experience in the health sector as well as the education, sports, and science fields. Kaveen is passionate about writing the perfect resumes to help clients land their dream careers, and he will go above and beyond to bring out the best in people.

Savours – Staying healthy, self-improvement and epic fantasy novels.
Could do without – Complacency, wasting time, sleepless nights.

Resume Writer

Bec Kirton

With qualifications in Psychology and Education and a diverse range of experience, Bec is passionate about making a difference and enjoys immersing herself in each of her writing projects. As a recruiter, she knows what employers are looking for, and loves showcasing the personal attributes of her clients.

Savours – Coffee, sausage dogs, The Office.
Could do without – Spiders, traffic, late nights
Bec Kirton Resume Writer

Company Values

  1. CONNECTION
    Creating a team environment and client experience that brings connection to a deeper level to seek to understand, get curious, give, take, and care within the human interaction.
  2. ACCOUNTABILITY
    To take feedback with an open mind, through asking questions and continually working on self-growth and self-awareness. Owning the mistakes, taking responsibility without deflection or blame.
  3. INITIATIVE
    Through having buy-in to what you do each day and commitment to the process, you will take the time to think, problem-solve and ask for help when needed without having an ego.
  4. GROWTH MINDSET
    I will always remain positive, glass half full and find ways to improve, without excuses. Maintaining a solution-focused mindset and finding ways to stretch ourselves, is part of our motto and way of life in all we do.
  5. RECOGNITION
    I will, in every opportunity, give thanks, make positive comments,and share gratitude to my team and environment to empower othersto feel good about themselves. I will praise and accept praise fromthose around me to create a positive vibe.

“I love this work because I get to help business owners, I see what they can’t — the blind spots, the patterns, the decisions shaping their results. When they finally shift those, everything in the business moves.
That moment never gets old.”

Kate Langford

Enough Thinking, Start Moving

Nothing changes if nothing changes. Book the appointment and let us help you cut through the noise, take responsibility and move forward with purpose and clarity.

Reviews from Our Clients

Strategic Business Coaching With Lasting Impact

Engaging Kate Langford as a business consultant was a strategically important step for strengthening the fundamentals of my business. Her approach is highly professional, structured, and grounded in practical commercial realities. Rather than offering surface level advice, Kate works alongside you to clarify the underlying drivers of performance from positioning and priorities to systems, communication, and decision making. She doesn’t do it for you but instead equips you to lead your business with greater insight and discipline. That distinction is critical as the capability she helps build is sustainable long after the coaching engagement ends. Kate brings the value of an experienced external perspective and challenges assumptions respectfully, leading to clearer strategic focus, sharper operational alignment, and confident understanding of growth mechanics. The professional peer environment she facilitates creates accountability, momentum, and measurable progress. I would recommend Kate to any business owner serious about strengthening foundations, improving commercial performance, and developing sustainable leadership.

Cathy Irwin (Serafina Wealth)

Professional Credibility With Practical Guidance

Kate Langford is one of those rare people who combines genuine professional credibility with an engaging, down to earth personality. She makes people feel seen and supported while offering guidance that is practical and actionable. Kate is engaging, pragmatic, and refreshingly fluff free. Every conversation leaves you with something tangible to act on. Whether coaching, speaking, or offering advice, Kate is memorable because she genuinely cares and makes a real difference.

Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane

Resume Support Leading To Job Success

After months of applying for jobs with no progress and constant rejections, I asked The Kate Langford Team for help. They provided an excellent upgrade of my resume and cover letter and gave me tips for job hunting. Special thanks to Shandre for support with career clarity and confidence. Because of them I finally got a job despite setbacks. I am so excited to start working. Thank you for everything.

Ellen Vo

Engaging Speaker And Present Coach

Kate is a wonderful speaker and coach. She is relatable, fun, super knowledgeable and fully present. Thanks for everything Kate.

Patricia Casajus

Cv And Interview Coaching That Works

Kate and her team helped me streamline my CV and LinkedIn professionally so I stood out. I also had interview coaching and within a few months I got the job I wanted. I highly recommend Kate and her team. They do a great job.

Court C

Career Clarity And Confidence Building

I had a great experience with Kate Langford Consulting. The team was supportive and professional and helped me gain clarity about my career direction. They offered practical advice, built confidence, and provided tools to move forward. Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck or ready for change.

Robert CRAWFORD

Practical Business Coaching For Real Growth

Kate Langford is an outstanding business coach and mentor. Her practical strategies, genuine care, and ability to inspire confidence make a real difference. Highly recommend for anyone seeking clarity, growth, and success.

Roz White

Outstanding Resume Results With Interviews

Following a clarity session I had my resume rewritten by Kate’s team and the results were outstanding. I received record responses for interviews and now have multiple job offers. Kate’s methods open doors. Amazing.

Nicholas Vinson

Fast Professional Resume Turnaround

Thank you to Kate and her team for the professionalism and prompt turnaround with my resume and cover letter. I will definitely recommend Kate Langford Consulting and use their services again.

Kurt Pauls

Business Accelerator Creating Confidence And Focus

I found Kate Langford when starting my business and felt unsure of myself. She helped clarify my why, then what, then how through the Business Accelerator Program. I now feel confident and am creating the dream I always had. Thanks heaps Kate.

Christopher Appleby

Career Clarity Leading To Dream Role

Kate Langford Career Consulting helped me gain clarity around my values, ideal work environment, and aligned industries. Tanya’s coaching built my confidence and direction. I landed a role aligned with my passion under an inspiring leader. A true game changer.

Yva Safi

Linkedin Strategy Unlocking Hidden Job Offers

Career coaching with Kate, Shandre and Tanya helped me land my dream job that was never advertised. LinkedIn training and targeted connections led directly to my role. I am incredibly grateful and highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.

belinda wogan

Business Concept Clarity And Momentum

Kate quickly grasped my business idea and helped turn it into a clear concept. I am excited to start the Business Accelerator Program and grow my business with Kate’s guidance.

allison arandez

Encouraging Career Coaching With Confidence

The friendly encouragement from the team gave me confidence to apply for new roles and start a new career adventure. Highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.

Tash Hanley

Supportive Interview Coaching That Builds Confidence

My interview consult with Shandre was supportive and provided practical guidance that boosted my morale. I learnt so much during our time together.

Suno Govender

Professional Career Coaching With Fast Results

The team provided professional support, resume and cover letter updates, and interview coaching. Within a week I landed two interviews and am now training in my new job. Highly recommend for career change support.

Genevive D

Proven Coaching Process With Long Term Results

I waited over 90 days before reviewing and I am just as happy now as day one. Kate Langford Consulting helped me choose the right role and career path. Their wisdom has kept me happy in my role over a year later.

Craig Ellis

Confidence And Mindset For Business Launch

Kate Langford Consulting gave me the courage and mindset to start my business. Four weeks into the Business Accelerator Program I am growing in knowledge and closer to launching. Highly recommend for anyone with a business idea.

Yvonne Sloan

Structured Business Program With Accountability

Kate’s Business Acceleration Program provides structure, accountability, and a supportive community. In three months I have seen tremendous impact on my business. An investment that pays off long term.

Philippa Scott

Clear Career Plan With Confidence Boost

Kate asked the right questions and helped me gain clarity, motivation, and a clear job search plan. I love my new resume and cover letter and highly recommend her services.

Elly Heairfield

Recruitment Expertise Driving Career Success

Kate and her team stay ahead of recruitment changes and their passion helps clients achieve outstanding success. Highly recommend.

Leigh Kuryj

Transformational Business Coaching Experience

Kate’s workshops and programs transformed my business mindset and confidence. The group sessions, accountability, and genuine support have been life changing. Kate is a legend and incredibly genuine.

Justina Giles

Business Accelerator Turning Vision Into Reality

Kate’s Business Accelerator Program provides support, tools, structure, and a community that helps turn vision into reality. I have learnt so much and cannot wait to launch my business.

lisa smith

Interview Coaching Delivering Job Offers

Interview coaching helped me secure job offers and receive positive feedback. The guidance and support made all the difference. Thank you Kate Langford Consulting.

Tara Cunningham

Career Reset With Real Coaching

What started as resume help turned into powerful coaching that reset my career path and landed my new role. The team listened, challenged, and supported me throughout.

Ian Tudor

Supporting Young Job Seekers With Confidence

Kate and her team helped my daughter secure interviews and guided her through interview preparation with confidence and practical strategies. Highly recommend.

Paula Gowland

Transformational Business Coaching With Clarity

Kate helped me identify blind spots, build confidence, and plan my business effectively. Her guidance, expertise, and belief in me have been truly transformative.

Jennifer Wallace

Professional Cv And Linkedin Support

The team provided a professional CV update, LinkedIn guidance, and interview tips. Easy communication and great results. Highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.

Vickie Curreen (Charliegirl)

Supportive Career Coaching Through Industry Change

Shandre provided fantastic guidance and ongoing support while I transitioned industries. My confidence increased significantly.

sarah alexander

Resume Confidence Leading To Interviews

Kate’s work on my resume and cover letter resulted in six interviews in seven days. An amazing result and highly recommended.

Alison Graf