Cath Thompson
Background
Cath is a Registered Psychologist with expertise in psychometric assessment, coaching, and leadership development. She works with leaders at all levels, from executives to emerging talent, as well as individuals pursuing professional growth. Cath specialises in using psychometric and behavioural assessments to support selection decisions and enhance development. Accredited in multiple industry-leading tools, she delivers evidence-based coaching and facilitates workshops to build self-awareness, foster growth and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Cath empowers clients to achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.
Coaching philosophy
Cath’s coaching is guided by a commitment to evidence-based practices and the principles of positive psychology, which focus on identifying and leveraging individual strengths, fostering resilience and cultivating a growth mindset. She believes that every individual has the capacity for growth and transformation when provided with the right tools, insights and support. By integrating robust psychological research with a strengths-based approach, Cath helps clients build self-awareness, clarify their goals and create actionable strategies that align with their values.
Professional snapshot
Areas of expertise
- Supporting leaders to enhance their self-awareness, refine their leadership style and achieve measurable personal and professional growth
- Providing deep insights into individual strengths, potential and areas for development, enabling informed decision making for selection and development
- Designing and delivering tailored simulations to evaluate and grow leadership capability, ensuring readiness for current and future challenges
- Offering a holistic view of leadership impact through structured feedback, empowering leaders to identify blind spots and chart meaningful growth
- Creating engaging and interactive learning experiences to foster self-insight, skill-building, and practical strategies for leadership success
Talent Assessor
Cath has extensive experience administering and interpreting several industry-leading psychometric assessments to support selection, development, and leadership growth.
- Hogan Suite - Hogan Personality Inventory, Hogan Development Survey, Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory, Hogan 360
- SHL Suite - Occupational Personality Questionnaire, Ability Assessments)
- Saville Suite - Wave Professional Styles, Aptitude Assessments)
Success stories
- Coached a hospital executive stepping into a long-term acting executive role for the district, equipping them with the strategic mindset and leadership presence to lead confidently, which resulted in a successful transition, enhanced credibility with senior stakeholders, and a stronger foundation for future executive opportunities
- Guided multiple senior leaders through a major university transformation, focusing on resilience, change leadership and team alignment, enabling leaders to navigate complex organisational challenges, foster team cohesion, and drive sustainable progress during a period of significant change
- Delivered psychometric and 360° assessments for a cohort of high-potential leaders in the financial services industry. This process enhanced individual self-awareness, identified key development areas and provided actionable growth strategies. The program strengthened the organisation’s leadership pipeline, ensuring readiness for future challenges