A grounded approach to meaningful change

Welcome, I'M really GLAD YOU'RE HERE.

Why I created Verus Coaching

"Clare, you've lost your spark."

Kind, but confronting words from someone I respected. And he was half right.

The truth is — I hadn’t just lost my spark. I was in complete darkness… and had been for months.

I had spent 20 years building a career — and a reputation for being dependable, accomplished, and oh so resilient.

But somewhere along the way, I lost myself. I lost my light.

Imagine a little solar garden light, buried beneath layers of dirt, leaves and debris.
So covered, it can’t emit any light at all — and no one even knows it’s there.

That was me.

Limiting beliefs. Self-doubt. Relentless inner pressure. Expectation. Overwhelm. Guilt. Chronic fatigue.

Over time, I began to clear those layers — with the support of incredible mentors, evidence-based tools, and a lot of honest work.

And what I realised is the light was never gone. It just needed to be uncovered.

And once it was — it came back. Warm. Bright. Steady.

The other thing I realised? The light is portable.

It comes with me — wherever I go. I can use it to light my own path.

And now, I use it to help others find theirs.

Welcome to Verus Coaching.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Clare Lawley

With more than 20 years working in senior leadership roles across Australia and the Asia Pacific, I understand the pressures that come with responsibility, expectation and being the person others rely on.

Over time, I've noticed a consistent pattern; capable, committed people getting things done while quietly carrying overthinking, self-doubt, high self-expectation and the need to keep achieving.

I know this pattern because I lived it myself for many years.

Through Verus, I bring together evidence-based coaching, real-world leadership and my own lived experience. My work is about helping people quiet the noise, reconnect with themselves and make choices that feel more like their own.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME

How I work with leaders

This work is not about pushing harder.

It’s about creating the clarity and space for a different way of leading to emerge.

I work with high-achieving leaders who feel the weight of overthinking, pressure and expectation.

Together, we:

Uncover the patterns and beliefs keeping you stuck
Strengthen awareness of how you think, respond and lead under pressure
Focus on what you can control, and release what you can’t
Reconnect with what drives you — your values, energy and purpose
Build a more sustainable and grounded way of leading

I work selectively to protect depth, safety and presence.

This work asks for honesty, curiosity, courage and a willingness to slow down enough to notice what is actually going on beneath the surface.

My experience

I combine practical leadership experience with evidence based coaching techniques to create meaningful, sustainable change.

20 years experience in senior people & culture roles across Australia and Asia Pacific.

Experience spanning non-profit, professional services, energy and retail sectors.

Expertise in leadership, culture and performance in complex, high pressure environments

Foundation in psychology, human behaviour and organisational dynamics

Accredited Executive Coach with the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership (IECL)

Certified Wayfinder Coach - Martha Beck Inc.

Trained in evidence-based cognitive & behavioural coaching tools

Known for a calm, grounded and practical approach to leadership and decision-making.

Ongoing supervision and continuous professional development ensure my work remains ethical, reflective, and evidence-informed.

At the heart of Verus are three core values:

Intuition, Trust & Making a Difference