the aligned leader

You’re doing it all - yet somehow, it still feels like you’re not moving forward.

You have a full life, maybe kids, furbabies and all the usual adult responsibilities.

AND on top of that, you’re ambitious and want to grow your network and attract the opportunities you keep seeing others broadcast on LinkedIn.

Secretly, you’re wondering: “I’m doing all the right things…checking all the boxes, working my butt off - so why do I still feel exhausted, uninspired and invisible?”

You want to be a leader who is grounded, visible, present and powerful - in your own way.

You want to integrate your life and work seamlessly, showing up fully in both, instead of feeling half-present everywhere.

You know something has to change (like yesterday) - because operating in this way is unsustainable.

Exhausted. Overperforming. Overwhelmed. 

Feeling like your work is draining the life out of you.

Maybe you’ve been waiting for the pieces to fall into place. Waiting for life to ease up.

 

Waiting for permission to become the leader you desire to be.

The truth is: there is no perfect time.

The best time to start is now - in the messy middle… because that is what aligned leadership is.

For lawyers tired of overperforming and still feeling stuck - ready to rise into intentional, visible and powerful leadership that lasts. 

Welcome to The Aligned Leader.

The 6-month group coaching experience for the woman who is:

  • juggling the demands of work and family and feeling completely drained and stretched too thin.

  • unsure what her next career move even looks like — and exhausted from waiting for someone else to give her the green light.

  • saying yes to every request, but still fading into the background, feeling invisible despite all her effort.

  • leading a team, yet feeling stuck in “manager mode” without stepping fully into true leadership.

  • wanting to expand her network and influence, but unsure how or where to begin.

“Marija always offered insightful advice that helped me grow and become more confident.”
— Ellie - lawyer
“Thanks to Marija’s expert guidance, I’ve not only transformed my approach to achieving my goals but left a noticeable impact on my manager who has witnessed a positive shift in my development.”
— Shannen - Legal Counsel
“Working with Marija helped me see my transferable skills and opened my mind to new opportunities. This supported me to land my first in-house legal role.”
— Claire - Legal Counsel

Now, imagine six months from now…

  • You know exactly what you stand for as a leader and where you’re headed next.

  • You have the boundaries and confidence to lead without burning out.

  • You’re visible and recognised - without overperforming.

  • You’re leading your team with clarity, presence, and influence - and both you and your team are thriving.

  • You make intentional career moves that feel aligned with the life you want to live.

This is what happens when you decide to lead yourself from exactly where you are — even if it feels imperfect (that’s actually the point of your leadership journey).

the aligned leader: this season. it’s you.

Structure

This is the founder’s round of The Aligned Leader — a small (only 6 spots), live, high-touch group experience designed for lawyers ready to lead differently.

You’ll receive:

  • 6 months of group coaching

  • 1 live call per month (first call Tuesday 14 October)

  • Monthly guided exercises and frameworks

  • Monthly WhatsApp check-ins and support in between calls

  • A powerful container to refine your leadership, presence, and career direction

Inside, you’ll:

  • Redefine your leadership identity — beyond your title or your manager’s expectations.

  • Create your aligned career vision so you know exactly where you’re headed.

  • Reclaim your power and agency so you stop outsourcing your career decisions.

  • Lead in a way that feels authentic to your strengths, values and who you are.

  • Build visibility without burnout and get recognised without overperforming.

  • Expand your capacity to lead, influence, and create impact — without sacrificing your life outside of work

If any of these resonate deeply, you’re exactly where you need to be.

“After working with Marija, I feel a lot more confident in myself, my decisions and how I approach my life and career. I now ask for what I want/need to succeed in my role.”
— Helena - Senior Legal Counsel

the modules

Month 1 - Self-Leadership & Career Clarity

Live Call Focus: Define exactly who you are as a leader, what you stand for, and the career path you’re creating.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Redefine your leadership identity with the Leadership Mindset Reset

  • Map your next step using the Career Clarity Framework so it aligns with your values

  • Build self-trust with guided Decision-Making Practices that stop you outsourcing your career moves

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to help you overcome mindset blocks and support you to integrate your refined leadership identity into your career.

Month 2: Energy & Sustainable Success

Live Call Focus: Design a way of working that protects your energy, so you can lead with more impact.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Create a Sustainable Success Map that balances career growth with your personal life

  • Design your Personal Energy Audit to see where your time, energy, and attention are leaking

  • Build your Aligned Boundaries Plan to protect what matters most

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to embed your energy management and boundaries into your daily routine.

Month 3: Leadership Presence & Visibility

Live Call Focus: Create a visibility strategy rooted in authenticity — getting recognised without overperforming or being “on” all the time.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Define how you want to show up and be noticed with your Leadership Visibility Map

  • Amplify your voice and influence with a Voice & Influence Audit

  • Cut low-impact activities and focus on high-value leadership work with the Busy vs. Visible Audit

  • Build practical strategies to demonstrate presence with your Presence Action Plan

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to help you implement visibility and presence strategies between calls.

Month 4: Strategic Growth & Networking

Live Call Focus: Develop a personalised growth plan that grows your network, opportunities, and personal brand intentionally and authentically.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Identify and nurture the right relationships with a Connection Map

  • Spot opportunities authentically and turn conversations into career growth with the Opportunity Leveraging Framework

  • Articulate your value confidently with your Industry Positioning Statement

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to help you take action on networking and opportunity creation.

Month 5: Next-Level Leadership & Team Impact

Live Call Focus: Clarify your leadership focus so you can confidently lead your team, seize new opportunities, and still have space for your life outside of work.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Clarify your scope of leadership with the Lead vs. Manage Diagnostic

  • Define what’s yours to own (and what’s not) with a Leadership Priorities Blueprint

  • Manage people and projects while protecting your energy with the Aligned Team Model

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to embed next-level leadership practices with your team and projects.

Month 6: Expanding Your Capacity & Impact

Live Call Focus: Create more impact without adding more stress — build sustainable leadership for the long term.

You’ll Get:

Guided exercises & frameworks that support you to:

  • Identify your growth edges with the Capacity Expansion Audit

  • Plan for high-pressure seasons with your Sustainable Leadership Plan

  • Integrate practices to renew energy and maintain performance

Monthly Whatsapp Support:

  • Prompts and reflections to help you embed sustainable leadership practices and maintain high performance.

why i created this program

I’ve worked as a lawyer for nine years and in that time, I’ve made more career pivots than some people make in a lifetime.

From a traditional big law firm, to in-house (two different industries), to boutique private practice and of course to creating an online coaching business.

Every move I’ve made has been intentional.

It all started when I got brutally honest with myself about what I wanted next. Not what I should want, not what others told me was possible but what would truly align with my values, my skills, and the life I wanted to create.

When I quit my first legal job, I knew I wanted time to work on what was then just a seed of a business idea. So I set my sights on finding a four-day-a-week in-house role — despite having zero in-house experience and being told by recruiters that I “wasn’t experienced enough.”

That only fuelled me. I made it happen.

My first in-house role in a property development company (advertised as full time), I successfully negotiated a 4 work day role.

I then landed my second in-house role with a fashion company, a dream for someone with a deep interest in the industry. But soon, I realised it wasn’t giving me the leadership experience I craved.

So I moved again. This time, into the role I’m in now — one that gives me autonomy, the freedom to design my role around my strengths, and the opportunity to lead through relationship building and business development.

The point is: none of these opportunities were handed to me.

I didn’t wait to be “ready” or for someone to tell me I was good enough. I self-led. I created them.

Now, as a mum, I’m leading from the messy middle.
From the identity shifts, the imperfect days, and the moments where life feels anything but under control.

And yet, I fully believe in my business and in supporting other lawyers to take leadership of their careers — right now, as they are.

Because you don’t need to wait.

You can lead from exactly where you are, no matter how imperfect it feels.

excited by the possibilities?

I’d love to invite you to join The Aligned Leader

Over 6 months, you’ll transform burnout and misalignment into clarity, visibility, and influence — and fully embody the leader you know you’re meant to be.

PROGRAM investment

$3,000 AUD (or 6 monthly payments of $500)

This is the only time the program will be offered at this rate. Future rounds will increase in price.

FAQ

  • No. Leadership is not a title. This program is for you if you want to step into leadership or lead more effectively where you are now.

  • One live call per month plus optional prompts and resources. This program is intentionally designed to give you maximum transformation in minimal time.

  • Tuesday 14th of October.

  • All calls are recorded and shared within 24 hours, so you never miss out. However, to get the most from the program, we encourage you to attend live because the more you show up, the more you’ll get out of it.

  • While my work is tailored to lawyers, the principles and coaching apply to other ambitious women in corporate or professional roles.

  • AUD$3,000 upfront or $500 per month for 6 months.

  • Perfect. This is an ideal time to redefine what leadership looks like for you before you step into your next chapter.

  • Most leadership programs are about frameworks, personality tests, and ticking boxes.


    The Aligned Leader is about embodied leadership — where the internal shifts you make naturally create the external opportunities you desire. It’s where inner work meets strategic, purpose-driven action.

    With intentional steps, guided support, and a community that holds you accountable, you’ll become the leader you’ve been waiting for.

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client experiences.

  • Anon - General Counsel

    Marija's support was instrumental as I navigated through overwhelming challenges, battling imposter syndrome and grappling with my identity as a lawyer. Through our sessions, I learned that leadership is a mindset and that change is possible. 

    Even our head of people and culture noticed my transformation, highlighting the impact of Marija's coaching. I had never worked with a coach before, but the overwhelming recommendations from my network spoke volumes about Marija's ability to inspire change and empower others.

  • Helena Page - Senior Legal Counsel

    It was great to have a coach within the legal profession that “gets it”. Marija’s energy and approachability meant I felt comfortable opening up to her and workshopping how to approach tricky situations and I often felt like I had my own personal hype woman! I always left our sessions feeling energised and motivated to complete the tasks.

    I now have the confidence to approach situations as a leader, and I’m excited to explore future career opportunities with a clear understanding of what I want. I feel A LOT more confident in myself, my decisions and how I approach life and my career. I feel more confident in asking for what I want/need to succeed in my current role. This confidence has manifested outside of work too and has definitely helped me overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome.

  • claire - Senior Associate

    When I started working with Marija, I felt lost, confused and completely burned out. I felt like I had no control over my career and no real options to create change without giving up everything that I had worked so hard to achieve.

    Marija helped me recognise that I have options and am not stuck on a path that wasn't making me happy. Working with Marija has helped me see my transferable skills and opened my mind to other opportunities. I now feel confident about what it is that I really want for myself, rather than just following a particular path in front of me.

  • Shannen - Legal Counsel

    Embarking on a fresh chapter in my career in a new country, I was determined to proactively shape my success in the new role. Despite having so many ideas and potential starting points, the challenge lay in translating them into a concrete action plan. Marija not only armed me with actionable steps but also fueled my confidence to pursue my goals.

    Thanks to Marija's expert guidance, I've not only transformed my approach to achieving my goals but also left a noticeable impact on my manager, who has witnessed a positive shift in my development. The Unbound Lawyer coaching program was energising, supportive with a clear focus on creating actionable steps.

  • Sarah Ward - Legal coUNSEL

    Marija is great at providing techniques that cut through and make a world of difference. Marija was very effective at workshopping solutions for different scenarios and coming up with well considered ideas. The support Marija provided was really valuable in helping me to take my next step in my career.

  • Chloe Taylor - Fashion & beauty lawyer

    After coaching with Marija, I feel like I am finally backing myself and really becoming a leader in the fashion law space. I feel like I have the courage to explore new opportunities, to enjoy the messiness of the unknown and just to enjoy the process. It is manifesting in my life because I am seeing that even in 3 months I have made so much progress.

  • ellie - legal counsel

    Marija was a great career coach. I always felt supported throughout the sessions and especially in between sessions. Marija was always available to discuss any issues that I faced or had arisen at work or just in general. She always offered insightful advice that helped me grow and become more confident. I couldn't recommend this course enough.

  • Emily Wragge - Lawyer

    I have found my voice and the confidence to speak up for myself. I am better at acknowledging the things that are for me and those that are not. I have (finally) noticed my worth and the contributions I make to my employer. Building this inner strength and my voice has helped me deal with so many obstacles, not only in my career but also in my life. I’ve found so much more confidence in myself and have become much more open minded to what the future may hold.

  • Liz Stuart

    The session with Marija helped so much. I'm already so much clearer and more confident about the career path I'm on, and I feel crystal clear on the steps I need to take in order to get to where I want to go. So many dots have been joined during our session, and I feel empowered and inspired to make changes. I have never had such a fantastic career chat with anyone, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you again!