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Inspiring you to create a life with clarity, meaning and purpose

Empowering leaders and individuals to embrace their full potential.

SAGE Insights is a unique and proven approach to people development. We offer bespoke workshops, coaching and retreats. Our consultants use decades of experience to change your perspective and transform setbacks into positive outcomes, be that in personal relationships or the workplace. 

Our proven model will challenge your views, grow your confidence and give you the tools you need to further your development. Our passion is to inspire clarity of purpose and nurture you to become better than you ever thought possible.

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Burnout Resources for Employees and Leaders

We’ve put together FREE resources with steps to empower employees recover from burnout, and to give leaders the tools they need to prevent burnout within their team

How we inspire you:

Our mission has always been, and will continue to be, to empower you to create a shift in your mindset and unlock your potential.

We create the space to go within yourself to listen, understand and appreciate what you see in others and situations in your life. We inspire awareness of individual character strengths that you will naturally use to create joy and overcome struggles. We share insights in a safe space to adjusts your views and allow you to feel excited about creating more meaning in your life.

About Mary Saunders

With a background in education and community outreach, Mary has developed a unique understanding of mindsets and motivations, allowing her to skilfully move amongst people, conversations and concepts. 

She founded SAGE Insights to uplift people by shifting their mindsets, enabling them to be more agile to lead the life they have always wanted. Mary uses her insights to guide people who are feeling stuck move forward and feel more confident in themselves. 

For over 25 years, this unique ethos has proven remarkably effective in inspiring change in individuals, teams and leaders.

Our Clients

  • "Mary's strengths-based coaching assisted my transition from General Manager to Dealer Principal. Her insights were instrumental in focusing my thoughts and energy to lead and communicate more strategically and effectively."

    — Tim Unwin
    Dealer Principal Grand Motors Toyota Gold Coast

  • "SAGE Insights Leadership Development Course really advanced my career progression. Mary’s insightful, energising one-on-one coaching and mentoring, meant I could better demonstrate and articulate my leadership skills to management, achieving promotion.”

    — Ron Hennessy
    Business line Manager. Atlas Copco

  • "Mary’s bubbly, interactive style captured the undivided attention of our young trainee managers. I was impressed with how quickly the workplace teams reduced absenteeism and improved their performance as a result.”

    — Shaun Pitman
    HRBP McDonald’s Australia Ltd

  • "There was so much trust created using Zoom for our SAGE Connections Group. In a surprisingly uplifting way, the conversations gave me clarity and realisation around my personal strengths and motivation.”

    — Karina Galliford
    Defence, Aerospace and Policy Lawyer

  • "The SAGACIOUS TREE concept has made such a difference to how I think, and interact with people. It’s the way Mary and her team make learning relevant that’s been invaluable over the years.”

    — Andy Davey
    Business Manager Power & Telco NSW & QLD. Lendlease Services

  • "Mary brings unique skills to the design and facilitation of learning experiences. The ‘Manager as Coach’ course we co-created is now inspiring compassionate and proactive leadership in the Covid-19 environment.”

    — Head of Learning and Development
    Higher Education Sector