About
Ron is a seasoned senior Corporate Affairs executive and Accredited Leadership Coach with more than 20 years of international business experience.
As an Executive Coach and Facilitator, Ron drives tangible outcomes for leaders and their teams by leveraging his expertise designing complex brand and business strategies, navigating business transformation, developing impactful narratives, managing issues and crisis situations, incorporating storytelling to connect with audiences and embedding shared corporate visions.
Ron’s style is encouraging and collaborative, focusing on the strengths, beliefs and values that enable leaders, while also challenging perspectives that may impact development. He leverages his understanding of business strategy, stakeholder landscapes, organisational complexities and environmental influences to support business growth and help executives harness their leadership potential in a confidential, respectful environment of trust.
Professional Background
Ron is Founder of Credence Communications and Coaching, providing Corporate Affairs consulting and Executive Coaching services across a wide variety of sectors, including education, construction, consulting, retail and energy. Previous roles include Regional General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Relations and Global Head of Corporate Relations for major global retail and foodservice organisations.
Ron has lived, studied and worked around the world, including in Australia, Canada, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and France, and counselled business leaders in markets across North America, Asia, the Middle East & Africa, Europe and Latin America. His unique global perspective and experience collaborating across all levels of large, multi-national companies enhances his ability to bring sophisticated organisational, behavioural and cultural insights into coaching conversations, enabling leaders to effectively address local business and communication needs while navigating global complexities.
Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Communications and Public Relations
Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership – ICF Accredited Coach Education Program, Level 1
Life Styles Inventory (LSI1 / LSI2) Accredited Practitioner
Group Styles Inventory Accredited Practitioner
International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (In Progress – Sept 25)
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Development
Communications Effectiveness
Narrative Development and Storytelling Skills
Presentation Skills
Strategy Development
Brand Positioning
Role Transition
Change Management
Issues Management
Conflict Resolution
Reputation Management
Executive Presence
