Let’s Reach Your Goals Together

At Australian Coach & Mentor, our strength lies in the power of three. Our team of coaches and mentors bring together complementary expertise spanning governance, business growth, leadership, sales, marketing, and compliance. With extensive experience across government, mining, trades, professional services, construction, tourism, health, and community sectors, we offer clients a rare blend of practical knowledge and strategic insight.

Petina Tieman and Paul Gear have been business partners for over 15 years, owning and operating multiple businesses and delivering mentoring, training, coaching, and business support services to an average of 300 clients annually across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

We specialise in delivering customised 1:1 coaching and mentoring solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client—whether you’re a startup founder, board director, small business owner, or senior executive. We support all levels of education, business acumen, and stages of business development, helping clients navigate challenges, unlock opportunities, and drive sustainable growth.

GOVERNANCE, RISK, COMPLIANCE & LEADERSHIP

Paul Gear

Paul is a seasoned governance, compliance and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience supporting government agencies, mining companies, Indigenous organisations and SMEs. Known for his practical, risk-based approach and deep regulatory knowledge, Paul helps clients build high-performing teams, strengthen board capability, and embed systems that support long-term success. He is widely respected for his ability to make complex compliance frameworks accessible and actionable.

Specialist Areas:

  • Governance and risk management frameworks
  • NDIS, HSQF, ISO, WHS, quality and compliance standards
  • Internal audits and policy development
  • Board and executive mentoring
  • Leadership development across government and industry
  • Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
  • Process automation and optimisation

BUSINESS GROWTH, STRATEGIC PLANNING, sales & MARKETING, LEADERSHIP & Teams Development, indigenous engagement

Petina Tieman

Petina is a multi-award-winning business growth strategist and holistic coach who works closely with government and industry peak bodies, supporting boards, startups, and hands-on business owners across tourism, hospitality, construction and trades, professional services, and the NDIS sector. With over two decades of experience and 14 qualifications, Petina blends commercial expertise with her qualifications in life coaching and counselling to help clients build sustainable, scalable businesses. She is known for her practical, people-focused approach and her ability to turn complexity into clear, actionable strategies.

Specialist Areas:

  • Strategic business planning and funding models
  • Product and service mix optimisation
  • Marketing and digital growth strategies
  • Leadership development for boards and growth-stage businesses
  • Workforce, systems and resource planning
  • Indigenous engagement and participation
  • Cultural awareness coaching (Remote & Regional)

SALES STRATEGIES & SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS

Dion Gray

Dion is a results-driven sales mentor with a proven track record across Australia and Papua New Guinea. With years of frontline and strategic sales experience, Dion specialises in helping franchise owners, business operators, and sales teams refine their pitch, improve close rates, and drive bottom-line growth. His coaching focuses on practical sales techniques that can be implemented immediately for measurable impact.

Specialist Areas:

  • Sales team performance and strategy
  • Franchise and small business sales systems
  • Pitch refinement and customer engagement
  • Territory growth and lead conversion
  • Sales diagnostics and mentoring
  • Supply Chain Management

“Working with the Australian Coach & Mentor team transformed the way I lead — their insights helped me sharpen my strategy, lift team performance, and navigate compliance challenges with confidence.”

“The tailored support I received was unlike any generic business coaching — Petina, Paul, and Dion genuinely understood my industry and guided me through growth, governance, and marketing with results-driven advice.”

“From the first session, the Australian Coach & Mentor team really empowered me — they didn’t just coach, they equipped me with the mindset, tools, and confidence to grow my business sustainably and authentically.”