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ABOUt our team

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I’m a coach, mentor and deeply relational guide for people and leaders who want to grow with purpose.
I help individuals and organisations navigate change, overcome barriers, and move forward with clarity, courage and self-awareness. Whether you're a business owner, leader, or someone who knows you were made for more, I create the kind of safe space where growth becomes possible.
With over 25 years of experience in the human services sector including government and non-government roles, I bring a  background in social work, psychology, leadership development and trauma-informed practice. But more than that, I bring presence, insight and the ability to translate complex challenges 

Founder / Director

Jen Hunter

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into simple, meaningful steps forward. I help people reflect, recalibrate, and rise.
I’m passionate about seeing people come alive - to get unstuck, build emotional intelligence, navigate relational dynamics, and lead with authenticity and impact. I offer honest feedback, deep encouragement, and a steady belief in what’s possible for you.

Off the clock, you’ll find me walking by the sea, enjoying a glass of Champagne, or creating beauty in the spaces around me. But no matter where I am, I’m always holding space for people to grow and to become who they were made to be.


Founder / Director

Jen Hunter

Chayah is Born

Or more accurately, reborn. For years, Chayah existed quietly alongside her work in other organisations. she'd tried to let it go, reasoning that a steady income and external security were more sensible. But the nudge wouldn’t leave. There came a moment of decision: 

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Jen's coaching journey began when others started to seek her deliberately for guidance. Jen honed her craft under a seasoned mentor, learning through experience, trial and error, and a hunger to grow. But it was during a painful season - working in a toxic work culture under dysfunctional leadership - that her vision clarified. That experience, combined with her own near-burnout, reshaped both her personal and professional priorities. She realised that she not only had the tools to do better, but a calling to create the kind of environment she longed for: one where people could flourish.

The Fire of Transformation

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The Call to Equip and Lead

From her early days in Child Protection to leadership roles in community and not-for-profit organisations, she was always drawn to wise mentors - those who could teach her how to lead well. As she transitioned from competent clinician to team leader and manager,

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As a teenager preparing to enter university to study in the human services field, Jen was already aware of something deeply important: people need safe spaces to heal, grow, and discover their identity. From her own lived experience, she understood that everyone longs to be seen, heard, and supported - to belong somewhere they feel validated and valued.

The Seed Was Planted

I began to navigate the complexities of leadership with curiosity and care. Along the way, I developed a reputation as a trusted sounding board and thoughtful guide—someone who led with both strength and safety.

she began to navigate the complexities of leadership with curiosity and care. She developed a reputation as a trusted sounding board and thoughtful guide - someone who led with both strength and safety.

Would I keep waiting for others to recognise and reward my value, or would I back myself—trusting the experience, insight, and vision I carried?
So I stepped out. Chayah became my full-time focus: a space where safety is foundational, growth is intentional, and every individual is seen as someone with purpose and potential.
The name Chayah means “to live” or “to breathe life into.” That’s what we do—through coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and team culture change. This is a place where people come to remember who they are and become who they were born to be.

Would she keep waiting for others to recognise and reward her value, or would she back herself - trusting the experience, insight, and vision she carried?
So she stepped out. Chayah became her full-time focus: a space where safety is foundational, growth is intentional, and every individual is seen as someone with purpose and potential.
The name Chayah means “to live” or “to breathe life into.” That’s what we do—through coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and team culture change. This is a place where people come to remember who they are and become who they were born to be.

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Explore the journey that shaped Chayah, where professional insight meets personal transformation to create space for yours.

Every Step Led Here

PASTOR, LOCAL CHURCH

OFFICE MANAGER, REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION (RTO)

Jen has always empowered me to look at situations with a fresh perspective, has gently challenged my way of thinking and assisted in building my people management skills enabling me to inspire others to fulfil their potential. I have always valued her wisdom and insightful ideas and would highly recommend her skills to anyone seeking to be stretched and encouraged to 'think outside the box'.

Working with Jen helped shape passion and vision to bring clarity into real life steps.

GENERAL MANAGER, AGED CARE PROVIDER

Jen is an amazing coach, and I cannot recommend working with her highly enough! I have been able to receive strong clarity about my professional and personal life. Jen will challenge you, make you think about your goals and help you set a path to get there.

NATIONAL TEAM SPECIALIST,
NOT-FOR-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANISATION

Jen takes a relational approach to working with people, drawing on individual strengths and understanding personal goals when developing next steps/plans.
Jen has a deep understanding as to what good leadership looks like, and the steps required to develop psychological safe, high achieving teams.
Jen is experienced and psychologically informed in her approach to leading people, and is able to leverage this to create safe yet wonderfully challenging spaces in which people can both build on their existing strengths while grappling with new ideas and learning.

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Here's What Our Clients say...

KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

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I’m a Small Business Coach, creative strategist, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs bring direction, structure, and growth to their vision.

I work alongside business owners who are ready to move from scattered and overwhelmed to structured and thriving. With over a decade of experience in small business, I bring both creative insight and practical strategy - helping people refine their brand, streamline their systems, and harness tools like AI and social media to grow in ways that are both effective and sustainable.

Small Business Coach

Taylor Van Der Niet

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My background spans a wide range of industries, from photography, handmade and fashion, to education, finance, insurance, retail and coaching. Whether supporting a startup or working within established organisations, I’ve learned how to balance the creative spark with operational structure - and how to translate big ideas into actionable steps that actually work.

I’m passionate about seeing small business owners thrive - not just in their work, but in their whole lives. I believe that creativity and practicality aren’t opposites; they’re partners. And when they’re balanced well, they unlock the freedom and growth you need to move forward.

Small Business Coach

Taylor Van Der Niet

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At Chayah, I lead the behind-the-scenes processes - running our social media, systems, and AI tools. I bring the same mix of practical structure and creative flair that I offer to the businesses I coach.

When I’m not coaching or designing, you’ll most likely find me twirling in a dance studio, getting lost in a creative project, or dreaming up my next big idea over coffee. For me, life is about finding balance, fun, and a little beauty in the everyday.

Small Business Coach

Taylor Van Der Niet

  • Small Business Owner & Entrepreneur

  • 10+ years supporting the growth of small businesses

  • Skilled in Social Media Marketing and brand strategy

  • Experienced in leveraging AI tools for small business success

  • Background across both small enterprises and large organisations

  • Strong expertise in systems optimisation and implementation

  • Proven track record in sales and customer service

  • Industry experience spanning:
    Creative: Photography, Handmade, Fashion, Design
    General: Education, Finance, Insurance, Retail (physical & e-commerce), Coaching

Experience

Taylor's
  • 25+ years experience: Human Services industry

  • Sectors worked: Not-for-Profit, Private Businesses, Community Organisations, State and Federal Government, Education sector, Aged Care, Youth work and more.

  • Individual and Group Coaching, Social Work Supervision

  • B. in Social Work: Graduated from Monash University

  • B.A. in Psychological Behaviour: Graduated from Monash University 

  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment: Completed through Services Australia

  • Mental Health First Aid Accredited Trainer: Completed through Mental Health First Aid Australia

  • Coach Program Facilitator: Completed through Coach Australia

  • Australian Association of Social Work (AASW): Member

Experience

Jen's

Street Cred, Chayah Style

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