Being your best isn't complicated. It just takes work.
We build the core so you can scale the vision.
Our Approach: Building from the Person Out
Our work is grounded in a simple belief: professional growth is the consequence of personal growth. We partner with individuals and teams to build capability from the inside out.
We Begin with the Person.
The journey starts by establishing a clear, objective baseline. Through a confidential partnership, we combine deep listening with insightful diagnostics to give you a precise understanding of your strengths and the hidden patterns that limit your impact. This clarity is the foundation for effective and sustainable growth.
We Connect People into Teams.
A high-performing team is a group of people who operate with trust, engage in healthy conflict, and hold each other accountable. We act as a facilitator and weaver, designing practical workshops that build these essential skills, transforming groups into cohesive, powerful teams.
We Build Cultures Where People Thrive.
A thriving culture is an environment where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to do their best work. As a consultancy, we partner with you to align your organisation's systems with this goal. We diagnose sources of friction and co-design a cultural architecture that allows the people within it to flourish.
A Story of Impact
Here’s what leaders, partners and organisations say about working with us.
1:1 Coaching
Nat – Leadership Coaching Client
I am so grateful for Debbie’s support over the last year. One of my main goals for career coaching was to further develop my leadership skills and connect with what I value most about my role as a research leader. Debbie really connected with and understood my working style, recommending activities that were tailored to who I am as a person and a researcher. These activities encouraged me to be aware of the frustrations that held me back and be conscious of the things I am grateful for as a research leader. This process helped me reshape my career trajectory through small, but practical changes and see the forest for the trees.
This experience has been the most valuable in my career, and I strongly recommend Debbie as a career coach.
Consulting & Advisory
Dave – Global Automotive Company
I have had the pleasure of partnering with Debbie Marks and The Edge across multiple strategic projects over many years, and her impact has been profound. Debbie has a unique ability to ‘hold the room’ with both warmth and precision, allowing her to dive deep into the nuances of employee sentiment and engagement. Her diagnoses of cultural and organisational issues are consistently insightful, and she excels at translating complex people-data into clear, practical roadmaps for resolution.
One of the most significant achievements in our partnership was Debbie’s work in helping me architect a new team and a transformed culture within a highly volatile and uncertain business environment. In a landscape where many struggle to find footing, Debbie provided the tools and confidence our team needed to navigate change successfully.
What sets Debbie apart is her ability to create instant rapport and meaningful connections at every level of the organisation. She is deeply empathic and caring, yet she maintains a practical, grounded style that cuts through ambiguity and focuses on what is possible. For any leader looking to build capability and navigate organisational transformation with a partner who brings both heart and rigour, I cannot recommend Debbie and The Edge highly enough.
1:1 Coaching for Growth
A confidential, strategic partnership for any individual committed to enhancing their impact. We work together to sharpen self-awareness, navigate complex challenges, and build the skills needed to act with confidence and authenticity in any situation.
From Expert to Influencer
Specialised coaching for technical experts and specialists ready to amplify their influence. Using the powerful Expertship 360 diagnostic, we build the critical communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills required to turn technical mastery into true organisational impact.
Team Development Workshops
A suite of practical, interactive workshops designed to elevate your team's performance. We tailor engagements to your specific needs, with topics including High-Performing Teams, Effective Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Leading Through Change.
Cultural Transformation & Advisory
A high-level strategic partnership to drive systemic change. We work with leadership to diagnose cultural challenges, design targeted interventions, and build a roadmap for a more resilient, connected, and high-performing organisation.
An in-depth experiential program for Founders and SME Leaders to scale themselves as they scale their businesses.
Who We Work With
The Edge Coaching and Training partners with a diverse range of clients, from emerging leaders to senior executives, across various industries. Their tailored programs support organisations looking to enhance leadership, improve team performance, and drive meaningful change.
About The Edge's Director, Debbie Marks
Debbie, from The Edge Coaching and Training, is a dynamic and passionate coach and facilitator with over 15 years of experience helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Known for creating positive energy and meaningful connections – whether in one-on-one coaching sessions, virtual environments, or group workshops – Debbie specialises in empowering individuals and organisations to lead with purpose and confidence.
With deep expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and guiding organisational transformation, Debbie has supported hundreds of professionals, including academics and public servants, as they navigate career transitions, parental leave, and leadership challenges. Her client portfolio includes organisations such as RMIT University, Victorian government Departments, Monash University, Ford Australia and the Australian Government.
As an ICF ACC-accredited coach, Debbie blends a wealth of knowledge in tools like DISC, Enneagram, LSI, and Leadership Circles with a practical approach to guiding leaders and teams toward sustainable growth. Debbie partners with individuals and teams to identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and develop the skills needed to navigate challenges with effective and authentic leadership.
Outside of work, she finds joy in wrangling her teenage sons, climbing rocks, and diving into the occasional cold ocean.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson