My work and my ability to connect with people deeply is built on hard‑fought resilience. The kind that comes from being stereotyped, kicked out of shops, abused, isolated, bullied at work and from within. because of that I became an expert in self‑determination and wellbeing. This is backed by professional experience and the grit of persevering in this country as the ‘other’. However, what you really hiring me for is your access to the traits borne out of the core of who I am. My Blackness, Queerness and Neurodivergence:
People & Power Mapping the comes with Queer safety
Growing up, I wasn’t just scanning rooms for safety — I was running character assessments. Every ally, every threat, every strategic player. That sharpened my instinct for people, power, and connection. Now it’s what lets me read dynamics fast and coach leaders to do the same.Bullshit Detector that comes with Aboriginality
I’ve mastered stereotypes and the coded language around them — internal and external. From an advisory and coaching perspective, I know when something is dressed up as a compliment but is really a lie or a microaggression. I help you unlearn your own coded language so you can unblock your path to success and lead with confidence.Hyperfocus Mode: Unlocked with a different brain
The deep zone is my edge. I don’t do routine and it’s not a flaw — I need new problems to solve daily. Fortunately for you, there isn’t a concept I can’t break down to its origin when I need to know it. That’s how I cut through complexity and make strategy real.
Koaching the Gap® exists to shift the balance — from carrying more resilience than seems fair, to simply having wellbeing. Everything here is about flipping adversity into impact and building better outcomes with creativity, strategy, and heart.
Whether you’re seeking coaching, collaboration, or building something new, reach out. Right now, it’s just me — one person. I chuckle when I write “us” and “we.” But let me reassure you: we are scaling for growth and impact. Our energy is too big to play small.
Work with me and you’re investing in yourself, in Blak wisdom, in accountability that bites, and in the power to flip adversity into strength.
Let’s do some crazy good shit together.
— Ted Johnston, Founder, Koaching the Gap®
Message from the Founder ⚡️
Offerings.
by Ted Johnston
For you.
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Grounded in lived and living experience and informed by coaching frameworks and the neuroscience of resilience (and coaching for resilience*), I offer structured, holistic support that blends accountability with care. Together, we build a whole-of-person approach that honors social and emotional wellbeing while helping you keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.
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As our community grows, we’ll offer various Programs for Wellbeing throughout the year. These programs provide simple, structured opportunities to support personal growth and connection, while meeting you as a whole person. You can expect programs to include a combination of:
Individual coaching — one‑on‑one coaching to help you get the most from the program and align with your goals
Program check‑ins — short touchpoints to celebrate progress and refine direction
Group coaching — structured learning and reflection with peers to broaden perspective
Co‑learning communities — diverse cohorts across states and online, sharing insights and fresh perspectives
Workbooks & resources — practical tools and reflective exercises to embed growth in daily life
Community‑building experiences — opportunities to connect, collaborate, and strengthen relationships
Programs are offered in themed formats and at various durations — from 21-day resets to 30‑day challenges all the way to 3, 6, or 9‑month journeys — with a focus on accountability, resilience, and community.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026 ARE BEING FINALISED!
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I don’t have a textbook answer. My interest in resilience comes from living through adversity and coming out the other side. I know what it feels like when surviving takes more strength than seems fair, while also needing to ‘show up’.
Resilience doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Neither do growth or achievement. Invisible forces like racism, misogyny, systemic barriers, cultural expectations, and colonial violence can wear people down and make resilience fade. That’s not weakness, and it’s not your fault. Resilience isn’t just ‘grit’. It’s about navigating forces bigger than us; this is my expertise.
For me, wellbeing is the anchor. I help people hold onto it when they can, and I respect that sometimes it might be out of reach. But that doesn’t mean we stop growing or learning.
I work with clients who already see themselves as resilient (but might be “going through it” and need a boost). If you’ve done some inner work, have support around you, and want calm accountability from a trusted advisor who understands the cycle of hard times and burnout, then I want to work with you.
This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a crash course in resilience. It’s about finding practical ways to shift mindset, keep moving forward, and stand in your power- even when you’re tired.
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Program fees are clearly advertised when each program opens, so you know exactly what you’re investing in. (COMING SOON!)
Individual coaching fees are tailored to your goals and confirmed during your Discovery Call, reflecting the scope, duration, and level of engagement.
by Koaching the Gap®
For the workplace version of you.
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This stream focuses on providing practical advice and guidance for your existing work and initiatives, at both operational and governance level.
Operational
Governance, policy, and program development
Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
Lived and living experience leadership
Inclusive leadership practices
Governance
Ongoing executive and board-level advisory support (available on retainer)
Confidential, high-level strategic input and problem-solving
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Tailored to your organisation’s needs, designed for measurable impact and flexible delivery formats.
Focus: Organisational and team-based initiatives.
Program and workshop development and facilitation
Project consultation or co-design
Reflective group sessions
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Individual coaching, mentoring, and reflective practice or supervision focused on the growth of your people.
For Individuals
Coaching(Executive, Leadership & Performance)
Goal directed, action oriented, focused on outcomes.
Mentoring
Traditional and peer mentorship supporting individuals across government, tertiary, not-for-profit, governance, leadership, and emerging professional pathways.
Reflective Practice or Supervision
Structured reflective sessions to support growth and learning.
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Engaging guest talks, inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels and impactful conversations on lived experience, mental health, wellbeing, resilience and leadership. Delivered with authentic insight from a Blak, First Nations Queer perspective on overcoming adversity, creating impact and motivating audiences in any context