Executive Coach #206: Andrew Wynne - Presence & Intimacy: The Two Switches That Turn Coaching On

When Andrew Wynne coaches, he invites leaders to make a powerful choice: keep playing not to lose—defensive, cautious, and closed—or step up and play to win by creating the kind of collaboration where everyone can succeed. He builds trusted, safe containers where truth can land, people feel genuinely seen and heard, and leaders discover the “victory speech” they’re really working toward. Andrew is a mirror—listening with his ears, eyes, and whole-body presence—bringing both intimacy and accountability to the conversation. Guided by the belief that we go further together, and anchored in the wisdom that “cast your bread upon the water and it will come back buttered,” Andrew helps leaders build trust through reliability, credibility, and deep connection. About Andrew Wynne – Executive Coach, Leadership Mentor & Vistage Chair Andrew Wynne brings more than 25 years of executive experience across multiple countries and industries, blending deep commercial insight with a genuine passion for understanding human behaviour. As the former Managing Partner of a successful management consulting and coaching practice, Andrew has spent his career helping leaders and organisations elevate performance through clarity, connection, and courageous decision-making. He is an Associate with the Stephenson Mansell Group (SMG), Australia’s longest-established executive development firm and a recognised leader in coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. SMG’s faculty has supported more than 6,000 executives across 600 organisations, including senior leaders from over 30 of Australia’s Top 50 companies—work that Andrew continues to advance through his thoughtful, presence-driven coaching style. In addition to his executive coaching work, Andrew serves as Chair to three Vistage Australia groups, guiding CEOs and business owners through meaningful conversations, strategic challenges, and trusted peer advisory. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching organisation, supporting more than 45,000 leaders in 35 countries. A Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and a graduate of the Professional Coaching Course at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, Andrew is committed to lifelong learning. He continues to study, refine, and master cutting-edge coaching techniques to support leaders in becoming more effective, more aware, and more human in the way they lead. Connect with Andrew:Website: https://andrewwynne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wynne/