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20 minutes · phone or Teams
Free
A complimentary 20-minute conversation to better understand your situation and explore whether Human Business Mentor is the right fit for your needs. This is not a full mentoring session.
Included
- A brief discussion about the issue, idea or decision you are facing
- Clarification of whether the matter fits within our scope
- Guidance on which session option may suit best
- Direction to another professional, provider or service if needed
- A simple next step if the matter is small enough to point you in the right direction
Best for
- People unsure where to start
- Early-stage questions
- Checking whether we can help
- Understanding which service option fits
- Making sure you do not pay for support you do not need
Not included
- A full mentoring session
- Written action plan
- Document review
- Detailed business review
- Complaint drafting
- Software review
- Legal, tax, accounting, financial product, migration, visa, engineering, health, safety certification, industrial relations or other regulated professional advice
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The Practical Step
45 minutes
$95
A 45-minute focused mentoring session for people who have a specific question and want practical direction without committing to a full session. Ideal for early-stage business questions, pathway guidance, study decisions, training requirements, returning to work, or simply working out where to start.
Included
- One focused mentoring conversation
- Plain-English explanation of the issue, pathway or decision
- Discussion of practical options and likely next steps
- Help identifying what information you still need
- A short written summary of the key points discussed
- One clear next step to move forward
Best for
- Understanding TAFE or study options
- Maritime trainee pathway questions
- Offshore, FIFO or high-risk training pathway questions
- Returning to work after time away
- Early business idea clarification
- Preparing questions before speaking with a provider, employer or specialist
- Deciding whether a bigger session is needed
Not included
- Full business planning
- Detailed document preparation
- Full training matrix or process design
- Ongoing mentoring
- Formal enrolment, placement or employment assistance
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One Session
90 minutes · in person or online
$195
For business matters that require time, careful thought and a structured approach.
Included
- One 90-minute mentoring session
- A focused discussion on one main issue
- Review of the relevant background, context and pressure points
- Practical guidance on options, risks and next steps
- Written summary after the session
- Action list with priorities
- Clear "what, who and by when" next steps
Best for
- A hiring decision
- A leadership issue
- A process or workflow problem
- A business idea that needs more structure
- A software or system decision
- A difficult workplace conversation
- A training or workforce capability issue
- Organising a complaint chronology or issue summary
- A business owner needing a practical sounding board
Not included
- Multiple unrelated issues
- Done-for-you implementation
- Legal or tax document drafting
- Full business plan
- Full HR investigation
- Multi-session accountability
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Business Reset
3 sessions over 6 weeks
$525
A structured mentoring program delivered over three 90-minute sessions across six weeks, for situations that require more than a single conversation and benefit from ongoing support, reflection and practical action.
Session One
Understanding your situation, identifying priorities, and agreeing on what needs attention first.
Session Two
Working through the main pressure point, exploring solutions, and helping build the structure needed to move forward.
Session Three
Reviewing progress, adjusting the plan where necessary, and confirming the next priorities and actions.
Also included
- Written notes after each session
- Action list and priorities
- Email check-in between sessions
- Practical templates or prompts where useful
- Support to keep the work moving
Best for
- A messy business situation
- Growth pressure
- Business structure issues
- Team or communication problems
- Systems and process improvement
- New business setup
- Operational reset
- Workforce capability planning
- Leadership support over several weeks
Payment options
- Book all three sessions at once for $525 upfront
- Or book one session at a time for $175 each, paid before that session
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Alongside You
Monthly mentoring · month to month
$450 /MO
An ongoing mentoring program for business owners, managers and individuals who want consistent support while building, improving or making important decisions. Paid monthly in advance. Cancel any time before your next billing date.
Included
- Three mentoring sessions per month
- Practical guidance between sessions
- Priority setting and decision support
- Accountability check-ins
- Leadership mentoring
- Support with people, systems, processes or business improvement
- Written summary of actions and next steps
- Month-to-month arrangement
Best for
- Business owners who need a sounding board
- Early-stage founders
- Managers stepping into leadership
- Businesses building systems over time
- People working through change
- Ongoing workforce, training or operational improvement
- Those who need accountability, not just advice
Not included
- Unlimited access
- Emergency support
- Legal, tax, accounting, financial product, migration, visa, engineering, health, safety certification, industrial relations or other regulated professional advice
- Done-for-you business management
- Acting as an employee, director or decision-maker in the business
Support between sessions is intended for brief questions, clarification, accountability, and helping to keep agreed actions moving forward. Significant new topics or substantial additional work may require a separate mentoring session.
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Access Sessions
Limited each month
Case by case
A small number of reduced-cost sessions for people who genuinely need support but are not in a position to pay the standard rate.
Included
- A reduced-cost mentoring session, subject to availability
- Practical support with one focused issue
- Clear next steps
- Short written summary
Best for
- Parents or carers returning to work
- People rebuilding after time away from employment
- Early-stage founders without income from the business yet
- People trying to understand study, work or training pathways before spending money
- Small business owners under genuine financial pressure
How it works
- Access sessions are limited each month and discussed during the Start Here Call
- You do not need to write a long explanation or prove your whole situation
- If cost is a barrier, raise it during the call and we will let you know what is available
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