Leadership Mentor

Maria Rush

For the past 15 years Maria has worked as a leadership mentor, entrepreneur, and an international employee in state organisations and private businesses promoting self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and solution-based communication.

With her genuine interest in people and how we connect deeper with ourselves and others by becoming our most authentic selves, she has helped redefine the way we communicate irrespective of gender, background, and generation.

As an leadership mentor, Maria supports capable and high-achieving women and mothers, who despite their constant success, often feel tired, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled.

Through a proven framework, Maria empowers women with the missing link between outer success and authentic inner calm, joy, and fulfilment.

With her extensive knowledge in communication, coaching, and non-judgement approach, Maria has taught me how to set boundaries, how to be vulnerable, and how to clearly communicate with my family and people around me.

Maria is the wisest person I know.

Fia

Maria is a true gem!!

One of the most professional and reflecting people I have ever come across.

She makes a difference.

Joel

Maria was a gentle and calming voice in what was a time of regular turmoil.

She offered deep understanding and guidance to help put me back on a much steadier footing.

Highly recommended!

Matt

Let me tell you my story...

As a first-time parent, I was struck by how disconnected I felt to myself and to our child. I realised that, growing up, I was never taught how to properly communicate; how to really listen and express myself fully through my own emotions.

It dawned on me that I had felt emotionally lonely most of my life and this is what our child was showing me. The more I studied and spoke to other people, it became clear that many of us felt the same - that very few knew the language of emotions and needs. As we are all emotional beings, this revelation was first daunting but then I felt a sense of relief - there was nothing wrong with me - and I was not on my own. I could actually do something about this and the moment I changed the way I communicated - everything changed for the better, both for our child and for myself!

Experiencing this positive change, I knew I was going to able to help others in similar positions. I was confident that, with a proven communication framework, this could be applied to any life situation; at home with your children and partner, extended family and friends, or at work with your team and colleagues. I was confident because, despite our constant achievements and successes, I knew that most of us are looking for more connection, authentic relationships, more calm, joy, confidence and more time.

Again, from experience I also knew that it's possible to achieve all these things, even with small means.

I appreciate practical, step-by-step processes that feel realistic and manageable in my busy human life, and where I can see and feel positive results quickly. Being part of gen X, I was brought up to become a Doer (and I'm really good at it!), but I have since developed my ability to be present and to create safe spaces for people to grow. Without judgement and plenty of encouragement, I love mentoring and supporting high-achieving women continue being successful and finding more joy and fulfilment whilst doing so.

Thank you for taking your time being here.