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The work is in the ordinary mornings.

Better thinking.
Stronger people.
Greater impact.

ELEVEN26 partners with people, leaders and organisations to think more clearly, lead with confidence and build the conditions for lasting performance.

11:26

My Ironman time. Not an elite one — a normal person with a job and a family, and a year of ordinary mornings behind it. That is where the name comes from, and how I coach.

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For the person

Next Chapter

Reset. Renew. Next Chapter.

For people ready to pause, reconnect with purpose and design a future that excites them.

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For the leader

Executive

Executive Thinking. Stronger Leadership.

A confidential thinking partnership for CEOs and senior leaders navigating responsibility, complexity and change.

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For the organisation

Teams & Organisations

Better Teams. Stronger Organisations.

We build aligned, accountable and high-performing teams — and help those behaviours become how you work.

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Better thinking creates better choices. Better choices create better outcomes.

Clarity

Create space to see what really matters.

Challenge

Question assumptions and explore different perspectives.

Action

Turn insight into deliberate and meaningful action.

Growth

Learn, adapt and continue moving forward.

For the person

Reset. Renew.
Next Chapter.

Coaching for the next chapter of your life

Life moves fast. At some point, many of us feel the pull to pause, reflect and realign with what truly matters.

ELEVEN26 coaching is a supportive space to help you reset your mindset, renew your energy and design a future that feels exciting and meaningful.

It's your life. Let's make the next chapter your best one yet.

The engagement
8 sessions · 6 months

Eight 90-minute coaching sessions over six months, with between-session support and tools to help you create real, lasting change.

Your time.
Your reset.
Your future.
Coaching can help you
Gain clarity

Get clear on what you want next and what's been holding you back.

Reignite purpose

Reconnect with your values, passions and sense of purpose.

Build confidence

Strengthen your mindset and believe in what's possible.

Create balance & energy

Design a life that supports your wellbeing, relationships and goals.

Take inspired action

Take practical steps towards a future that excites you every day.

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The ELEVEN26 journey
1
Connect

We start with a conversation to understand you, your story and what you want from this chapter.

2
Discover

We explore what matters most, your strengths, challenges and what's next.

3
Clarify

We get clear on your goals and the life you want to create.

4
Design

We create a plan that aligns with your values and your vision.

5
Act

We take action, build momentum and overcome what gets in the way.

6
Thrive

You step into your next chapter with confidence, purpose and excitement.

For the leader

Executive Thinking.
Stronger Leadership.

Confidential coaching and a strategic thinking partnership for CEOs and senior leaders who want clarity, challenge and a trusted space to think well and lead with greater impact.

ELEVEN26 partners with leaders at pivotal moments — providing independent perspective, honest challenge and practical strategies to help you lead with confidence and create meaningful outcomes for your people and your organisation.

The engagement
8 sessions · 6 months

Eight 90-minute sessions over six months, with between-session support and reflection to create meaningful, lasting change.

The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your leadership.
Independent & confidential

A safe, impartial space to think out loud and test ideas.

Strategic & practical

Clarity on what matters most and what to do next.

Leader focused

Investing in you to elevate your leadership and influence.

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The ELEVEN26 process
1
Connect

We begin with a conversation to understand you, your context and what matters most right now.

2
Discover

We explore your challenges, opportunities, strengths and leadership aspirations.

3
Clarify

We identify priorities, define success and create a clear focus for our work together.

4
Align

We develop strategies and actions aligned to your goals and the needs of your organisation.

5
Act & reflect

We put plans into action, reflect on what's working and adapt to keep moving forward.

6
Elevate

Sustained impact through stronger leadership, influence and organisational performance.

For the organisation

Better Teams.
Stronger Organisations.

We build the conditions for performance — and help them become how you work.

ELEVEN26 partners with leaders to build aligned, accountable and high-performing teams and cultures that deliver lasting results.

We don't run one-off workshops. We create facilitated partnerships that strengthen your people, systems and performance over time.

What we help you achieve
Aligned

Everyone understands the purpose, priorities and their role in delivering them.

Accountable

Clear expectations, ownership and conversations that drive results.

Collaborative

Stronger trust, communication and constructive challenge.

Adaptable

Teams that respond well to change, uncertainty and growth.

Sustainable

Healthy cultures, effective leaders and systems that last.

High performing

Consistent execution, better decisions and measurable outcomes.

“It's not about having the right people. It's about creating the right environment for them to do their best work.”

Who we work with

CEOs, leadership teams and organisations who are ready to lift performance and create a culture that lasts.

Typical outcomes
Stronger alignment around purpose, strategy and priorities
Greater accountability and follow through
Improved communication and decision making
Higher trust and engagement
Better leadership at all levels
Healthier culture and ways of working
Sustainable performance improvement
Our facilitated approach

A proven six-step partnership that builds capability and creates lasting change.

1
Discover

We understand your strategy, people, culture and challenges through conversations and observation.

2
Align

We facilitate alignment on purpose, priorities, roles and behaviours to create a clear team charter.

3
Build

We strengthen the capability, trust and skills your team needs to perform at their best.

4
Embed

We stay alongside your team to embed new habits, behaviours and ways of working.

5
Review

We regularly reflect, measure progress and adjust to keep momentum and results on track.

6
Evolve

We build capability within your team so you can sustain and evolve long after our involvement.

What clients say

In their words.

Coaching is confidential, so clients are quoted with permission and identified only by role.

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Placeholder testimonial — a client describing what changed for them: the clarity they found, the decision they finally made, and how the six months felt.
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Executive
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Teams & Organisations
Placeholder testimonial — a leader on how their team works differently now: the conversations they can have, and the results that followed.
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Zach McArthur
Why ELEVEN26
People first

We start with listening, not solutions.

Better thinking

We ask better questions, challenge assumptions and create clarity.

Purposeful action

We turn insight into deliberate choices and measurable progress.

Lasting impact

We build capability, ownership and sustainable change.

About Zach — read the full bio →

Experience matters.
So does curiosity.

Zach McArthur
BComm · GAICD · CFP

For more than 30 years, Zach has worked at the intersection of people, leadership, business and decision-making. His career in financial services included building and leading a values-driven advisory business, developing teams and working alongside business owners, executives and boards.

He is a Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and brings commercial experience, strategic insight and a deep respect for people to every conversation.

Over time, one question became increasingly interesting: what allows some people, leaders and teams to genuinely thrive? ELEVEN26 grew from that curiosity.

I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to create the space for better thinking, so you can make better choices.

Thinking

Ideas worth thinking about.

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Forty-five minutes, no obligation, entirely confidential.

zach@eleven26.com.au
Tasmania, Australia — working with clients Australia-wide and Globally
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