move  to  the  next  level

I am here to catalyse movement and transformation. 

Where there is movement, there is life. 

Movement signals life force, vitality and flow in the being or the structure. 

What movement of change can I help you with? 

Stillness too is an important part

of every dance. 

In our busy lives we need to take time

to allow stillness. 

For reflection.

For grounding.

For gathering. 

For centering.

From stillness the new impulse will arise. 

Movement is birthed from stillness. 

When you are ready to choose new directions, visions or new movement – in your life, your beliefs, your career, your team, your role, your company – it is time for reflection. Transition and transformation ask for going deeper. My experience and wisdom gained over 20 years are offered to assist your leadership journey.

I am a leadership alchemist,

catalysing your learning to fulfil your leadership potential.

I am here to help you transform your life, your career, your leadership.

I work to help you catalyse, activate, and realise your potential. 

I help in transitions and change times.

I help you work out what leading your life and business means to you.

I support you to find your vision, mission and passion.

I open and investigate the language of leading. 

I remind you what leadership is. 

Together we journey in a reflective conversational learning space. 

I will help you make shifts and learn in your way, with courage, fierce yet gentle insight and natural presence. 

It is my honour to accompany you, in your learning and your movement.
You were born for this. 

Testimonials 

Virginia’s help has been instrumental in my success.

“At a certain point in your leadership journey you realize that it’s not an improvement in skill that is going to create the success that you wish. It is at this point that you need the help of someone like Virginia York of Your World Within

I have been working with Virginia for over 17 years now and can say that initially I wondered what benefit she would bring to me. Now I would not do without her and despite the fact that I have moved overseas and there are many thousands of miles between us, I chose to continue working with her.

She brings an understanding of self that is necessary for a holistic approach to sustainable leadership. Her relaxed manner may be deceiving but she makes you work hard. Hard at looking at yourself. She is relentless in her goal to help you become the best you can be by breaking down the barriers and thought patterns that limit your life. If you chose to take the journey than be prepared to examine every aspect of your life. No subject or aspect of your life is out of bounds.

Virginia’s help has been instrumental in my success. Not only in my career but as a husband, and a father. If you are not afraid of finding out your potential and in the process improving, not only your career prospects, but your life  – then you need a Virginia York!”

 

HARRY PATEL

Global Insurance Executive and Senior Advisor

Former Global Chief Operating Officer, 

Cunningham Lindsey/now Sedgwick

Working with Virginia is knowing that you are in “safe hands” always.

“I have been working with Virginia as my leadership coach for over 3 years and value this highly.

My original introduction was recommendation from a very respected CEO mentor I had from my industry.

Virginia’s guidance and support initially was to help me and my team with growing into my next senior role as part of a succession plan as CCO (Chief Executive, Clients) transitioning opportunity with my long-term company. Her skills in listening intimately, unearthing and deepening my understanding of my strengths and weaknesses – in order to take responsibility and control of my leadership journey – was an enriching learning and personal development experience for me. She challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, face my insecurities and put in place the boundaries I needed to in order to progress in my role.

Working with Virginia, I have learnt coaching is not only undertaken from a professional development perspective but also a lesson in how to step up and lead in my own way in life too.

Recently in an extended break from work, Virginia helped me to reflect and re-envision and re-shape what my next career move would be. She worked closely to hold me in a very supportive space but also challenged me to really use the time to reconnect with my personal values and how I wanted these to guide my future goals.

I am now thriving in another senior leadership role in an exciting global business, and working with her still!

Anyone in senior leadership knows how hard it is to be able to trust others deeply.

Working with Virginia is knowing that you are in “safe hands” always.

–  Nicole Mellick, Head of Business Development, Howden Insurance Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd

I have been receiving coaching from Virginia in one form or another for over 20 years and it continues to this day.

I have been receiving coaching from Virginia in one form or another for over 20 years and it continues to this day.  Navigating through the myriad of life’s challenges both professionally and personally has been made much more meaningful because of the additional perspective that Virginia had added.

I am very specific when I say the word ‘meaningful’.  This does not mean easier.  In fact sometimes having a person face a mirror back at you is extremely difficult to look at.

However, Virginia’s special talents is to not only look at a situation from many perspectives but to also do this in a gentle, supportive and encouraging way.   As a result, you are gradually able to see the meaning in life’s lessons and work through each of the challenges to learn and to become a better leader of self and then team – a journey which continues to this day.

I have spent most of my career working in a male-dominated industry in the corporate sector.  This has brought its own special challenges and many disappointments.  At no time has Virginia allowed me to settle into ‘comfort’.  She continues to gently challenge me to push on to the next hurdle, with my confidence growing all the time.  I am so glad I have had Virginia to walk with me through my life’s journey.

– Penny James, Managing Director, Q-Tech Building Consultants Pty Ltd

ASTOUNDING this woman is!

ASTOUNDING this woman is! A powerful corporate coach, dealing with major clients worldwide, Virginia is also one of the most spiritual, soulful wise-women I’ve met, and I’ve met a few! How could these seemingly conflicting roles meet? Because spirit is what us humans are made up of, and THIS is where all change begins. Whether that change be individual or corporate, all change begins within the human soul and Virginia is one of the rare people daring to openly bring spirituality and soul wisdom into the workplace. As for the individual client, her effectiveness as a catalyst for change is second to none. This is why Virginia is so successful, and so in demand. What a combination of wisdom and talent! 

Cheryl Hardacre:

AUTHOR, ARTIST and PSYCHOTHERAPIST

 

There is nothing bland, boring or limiting about Leadership Alchemy

 

Under Virginia’s guidance I dived deep within my soul to discover the leader hiding under the layers of human experiences keeping it hidden – the cauldron of wisdom brewing internally. 

This program turns traditional leadership paradigms on their head. 

Instead of learning theories and structures I learnt about my leadership style and strengths through a deep journey of self-enquiry and exploration. 

Virginia’s wisdom, capacity to design the process and then guide, support and make the content relatable to my journey and experiences is exceptional. At times I forgot I was learning about leadership because it was such a revealing and interesting experience where I dived to depths I didn’t expect to on a topic I ‘d previously considered bland. 

There is nothing bland, boring or limiting about Leadership Alchemy. 

It is a journey of twists, turns, revelations and discoveries beyond any expectations I had. 

Virginia’s capacity to take Leadership concepts and expand them and connect them to all areas of your life and in a mind/body/soul/psyche is exactly what is needed in leadership right now. 

Leadership Alchemy and Virginia’s wisdom are changing patriarchal ways of leading not just in business but in life. Powerful, potent and necessary work!

Penny Hockings

Corporate Communications and Marketing executive

Sacred ritual and ceremony facilitator & Civil Celebrant

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