What Others Are Saying About Lesley...


“Prior to meeting Lesley I was transitioning from a part time remote role to a full time leadership position following maternity leave. I lacked confidence following the birth of my daughter and didn’t have a clear vision of my leadership values or how to approach challenges within the workforce. 

Lesley consistently and patiently guided me through a true self discovery process. She provided me skills to build confidence, kindness and resilience and recognise my abilities in both my personal and professional life.

I experienced several breakthrough moments with Lesley and have definitely had a shift in mindset, treating myself with kindness and gratitude more than I’ve ever done before. My approach to work has matured and my relationships have improved as well. 

If you have thought about working with a coach but have hesitated in the past, please push those thoughts aside and work with Lesley. I will forever be grateful for the work she’s helped me with.”

- Alexandra Smith, Team Leader, Aged Care Sector


“I was stuck in a job working 10 hour days and was hesitant to move in another direction. Working with Lesley gave me the clarity, commitment and connection I needed to dig deep and do the inner work - giving me what I truly desire and deserve.

I felt Lesley truly understood my situation as if she had been there herself. Lesley held the space for me with her nurturing, loving and caring persona while being professional at all times.

I have so much gratitude, appreciation and respect. I highly recommend Lesley."

- Frayne Mackay, Business Owner


"We have a team working from Malta, but the management is not based in Malta, so this posed motivation and conflict issues within the team. Lesley has worked directly with the team to pinpoint the issues and resolve them. In the next stage she has worked on the personal and professional development of the team and its supervisor which has helped us a lot in growing towards a more mature, motivated and cohesive team."

- Hielke Booijink, The Dutch Label Shop, The Netherlands 


"Lesley doesn't make decisions for you but gets you to ask great questions of yourself, allowing you to come up with the answers and decisions for yourself.  Whenever I speak with Lesley I always get great inspiration from her and great feelings that I would like to inspire people to search for answers inside themselves and understand that it is possible to listen to different advice but YOU need to make the decision.  I have changed a lot and my biggest change inside is just because I met Lesley and got inspired.  She is doing the job and activity that really fits her because she is a great source of inspiration herself.  People need to work with her in action."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               - Anna Kostyuchok, Poland         


“As a cricketer with aspirations to take my game to the next level, I reached out to Lesley to improve my mental approach towards my game.

Across an intense 3-month program with Lesley I was challenged & most of the time, extremely uncomfortable (in a growth phase) digging deeper to understand my emotional connection to the sport. I now have understanding and a new found recognition of what my limiting beliefs were before my time with Lesley.

Lesley is a very professional coach who was extremely generous with her time. She connected on a personal level very easily & was super passionate about doing all she could to lay the foundations to achieve my career goals in the future. Thanks Lesley.”

- Tom Healy, High Performance Athlete, Queensland


My life was out of control.  I work, and have a number of other personal weekly commitments, including official carer for my husband.  I also suffer from depression and have done so for many years. I have a weight problem and I hate the way I look and how it makes me feel.

Lesley could see how my life was spinning out of control and she approached me about doing her mentoring program.  I was a little apprehensive as I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew that I needed help.

My first meeting with Lesley was great she put me at ease straight away.  One of the first things we determined were my goals and values so that she could structure an appropriate plan for what I wanted and the direction that I wanted my life to go. I’ve spent my life always putting everyone first and myself last but most of the time I didn’t even put myself on the list.  Thinking about caring for myself challenged me, but she got me there.  I now feel as though I gradually value my self-worth more each day.

As we worked together over the next few months my life seemed to become more manageable and I was a lot calmer and able to cope with whatever was thrown at me and I started to like my body a little.  Seeing and feeling it changing shape was a good incentive.

I now plan my days and weeks.  My morning and night time routine has changed and I now meditate daily which helps with my sleep.

My newfound courage enabled me to speak to my boss about the functionality/dis-functionality of the office, which was causing me to work longer hours and added to my stress levels.  After speaking with my boss I implemented new work systems for the team which has everything running more efficiently and smoothly.

I have been seeing a Psychiatrist fortnightly for a number of years but since doing the mentor program with Lesley I have now cut down to once a month.  I still worry about some things but I have a different outlook on everything and I don’t allow my worries to consume my life.

There’s many more things that we’ve been working on and if ever I feel things are getting a bit out of control I now have the tools to know how to handle things and I know that Lesley is only a phone call away.

- Dianne, Brisbane 0409 274 464


"Lesley has been working with my Team for many months now and I am delighted with the results.  She took time and care with me initially to understand what my desires and needs were for my employees and sales staff.  Lesley takes an holistic approach to our health and wellbeing, which fits perfectly with my Team Goals.

I would recommend anybody who is interested in their wellbeing to form a liaison with Lesley - and get started now!"

- Phill Broom, Century 21 Real Estate


Lesley is a life-changer! She’s so passionate about what she does and she genuinely cares about helping people. Her methods are always motivating, positive and respectful and she has a way of getting the best out of you. She shows empathy and understanding and has the ability to connect with all personality types. I’m so grateful for how much she’s helped me to be stronger in mind and in body. I will be forever grateful for her constant support and encouragement. She’s my greatest teacher.

One of the highlights of working with Lesley is her Bali Fitness Retreat. This trip was my first time overseas and it was certainly a trip of a lifetime. The Bali Retreat is unique and the property is amazing. I’ve never been so well taken care of. It’s something that every woman should attend.

I would highly recommend working with Lesley if you want the best results.
— Margaret Hopkin 0419 745 383
My team really gained some insight into how to better manage their stress not only at the workplace but also at home. Many didn’t even realise they were stressed! The information was informative and simple enough to understand and put in practice.
— Natalie Myatt, Regional Retail Manager Qld, Stocklands 07 3305 8636

I have been training with Lesley for the last 7 years. Lesley keeps me motivated with my exercise and also with my nutrition; Since working with Lesley I now know what to eat for optimal health and I will never fad diet again.

As a result I have recently lost another 8kg and I am fitter and healthier now in my 60s than I have ever been in all my life.

Lesley is very dedicated and an inspiration to me. She will not let me give up as she knows what I am capable of and keeps encouraging me until I achieve my goals. She never gives any advice that she has not researched or done herself, and she regularly upgrades my program to help me push myself that little bit harder.

In August 2012 I had the experience of a lifetime when I went on the Bali Body and Soul Fitness Retreat for Women. Lesley took a group of us to Bali for 5 wonderful days, in the beautiful mountains north of Ubud, for exercise, bike riding, mountain climbing, yoga, massages, and getting to know the beautiful local people. This I would recommend to everyone and I plan on returning again soon.
— Dianne Pickering 0409 274 464

I have been working with Lesley every week for 4 ½ years and I am extremely happy with my achievements of sustaining my overall general fitness, good health and weight loss during this time.

Lesley provides the perfect mix of support and encouragement to challenge myself while making the sessions fun and enjoyable. Additionally, I have gained so much knowledge regarding healthier eating patterns and sustaining a better quality of life…not just how to get stronger physically.

Lesley makes you feel as though you are her only client, your improvement is her main priority and nothing is ever too much trouble for her. Lesley has gone above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions, even sending me nutritious recipes and meal plans for my children to ensure they eat healthier too.

I have played sport all my life and have joined many gyms over the years but I have never received the level of service, commitment to me and professionalism from any gym that I consistently receive from Lesley. Thank you Lesley!
— Rod Lake, Business Owner, 0409 061 670

I have known Lesley O’Donoghue for the past six years. In all that time I have seen her dedication towards her craft of business, fitness, physical, dietary and inner health. Her methods of also imparting strong mental attitudes to her clients leads to many of them becoming her close friends.

Together with her sparkling personality and sharp sense of humour she has a strong commitment to her clients and those that I have met speak very highly of her knowledge and discipline, which is shared with them in a gentle and caring way.

Lesley also has a strong social conscience to her family and the local community and is very active in many local community and business groups including the Chamber of Commerce where she holds the honorary role of Secretary.

I am extremely proud to be associated with Lesley and commend her to anyone who would like to be involved with such a professional, disciplined and caring person.
— Ian Kilpatrick, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers 07 3202 7266

I can tell you sincerely that Lesley is sensational. I became stronger and more toned in four months with Lesley (two sessions per week) than I had done in all my years at gyms.

Lesley is gently motivating. The sessions fly and I feel so good afterwards. My job is stressful, but I feel so much better having started the day with a training session.

I gave my teenage daughter a block of personal training sessions with Lesley for her birthday. We both love our time with Lesley so much, it is something we do not ever plan to give up.
— Soraya, Brisbane

I heard about Kenmore Hills Boot Camp and honestly I had no interest in joining. It all sounded too hard and too intimidating. That was until I met Lesley. I was immediately impressed with her commitment and enthusiasm for her business.

I decided to give Boot Camp a go! On joining I was asked what I like about exercise. NOTHING! I’ve never been a sporty person and could think of nothing worse. That was six weeks ago. I now say I love my workouts with Lesley. I feel I am progressing at a steady pace and I am happy with the results I’m achieving.

Lesley has changed my life.

I particularly love the outdoor training sessions. It’s one of the most enjoyable parts of my day.

To me, Lesley is the perfect trainer. She genuinely cares about the wellbeing of all her clients and is willing to put in the effort to help me reach my goals.

Her training sessions are always different and interesting and she knows when I need that extra push but also when to pull back.

I highly recommend working with Lesley. I’m sure you will gain as much value from her sessions as I do.
— Elizabeth Barker 0419 877 992

My life was out of control.  I work, and have a number of other personal weekly commitments, including official carer for my husband.  I also suffer from depression and have done so for many years. I have a weight problem and I hate the way I look and how it makes me feel.

Lesley could see how my life was spinning out of control and she approached me about doing her mentoring program.  I was a little apprehensive as I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew that I needed help.

My first meeting with Lesley was great she put me at ease straight away.  One of the first things we determined were my goals and values so that she could structure an appropriate plan for what I wanted and the direction that I wanted my life to go. I’ve spent my life always putting everyone first and myself last but most of the time I didn’t even put myself on the list.  Thinking about caring for myself challenged me, but she got me there.  I now feel as though I gradually value my self-worth more each day.

As we worked together over the next few months my life seemed to become more manageable and I was a lot calmer and able to cope at whatever was thrown at me and I started to like my body a little.  Seeing and feeling it changing shape was a good incentive.

I now plan my days and weeks.  My morning and night time routine has changed and I now meditate daily which helps with my sleep.

My newfound courage enabled me to speak to my boss about the functionality/dis-functionality of the office, which was causing me to work longer hours and added to my stress levels.  After speaking with my boss I implemented new work systems for the team which has everything running more efficiently and smoothly.

I have been seeing a Psychiatrist fortnightly for a number of years but since doing the mentor program with Lesley I have now cut down to once a month.  I still worry about some things but I have a different outlook on everything and I don’t allow my worries to consume my life.

There’s many more things that we’ve been working on and if ever I feel things are getting a bit out of control I now have the tools to know how to handle things and I know that Lesley is only a phone call away.

- Dianne, Brisbane 0409 274 464



I began training with Lesley when I was 12 years of age (I’m turning 21 this year) to help with my swimming. I competed in school-based competitions, and then progressed to regionals and States. As my swimming continued to progress we decided to enlist the help of a strength and conditioning coach.  That’s when I started training with Lesley to help me to become a stronger athlete and also to help me to manage my bodyweight. My swimming improved dramatically to the point where I was making finals on a consistent basis, and even medalling. My biggest achievement though, was making national time and qualifying for nationals for two events, being ranked within top 10 for my age group within Australia.

Starting with Lesley was the best thing that I ever did. Lesley helped me to improve my performance, mentally and physically, as well as helping me to become leaner and stronger in order to reach my swimming goals. Lesley was the one that really set me up technique wise from a very early age and I attribute my virtually injury-free swimming career to this.  

- Kelsey Shaw, Brisbane