Our Story
The origin of the name of Pattern Catcher occurred quite spontaneously in the midst of a coaching session. In the spirit of co-creation and co-discovery we were discussing a practical process tool that could be applied to help implement a change in behaviour. As the conversation progressed I heard myself say the words. "Think of this situation as a Pattern and use the tool to Catch the Pattern.
This way you become a Pattern Catcher." I could see the person I was working with resonate with the idea. And so the term was born. And here we are. Several years down the track sharing what has emerged since that initial conversation and these moments of inspiration.
Our approach is a compassionate one. Agenda-less. Welcoming and curious. Through ‘Withness’ (being with what is) we can be compassionate and curious to see what every belief, every sensation, every feeling has for us. Being relational this way we are showing up with an eco mind. We see that everything is connected and everything has its place.
When it comes to self leadership and self discovery, being able to separate the observer part of myself to the parts of me that are caught up in the 'doing', becomes a powerful catalyst to create new thinking.
What is a pattern?
Meet The Founders
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Jan’s lifelong mission is to work with people and projects that inspire others who are invested in meaningful change at a micro and macro level. Jan’s career has traversed much of the human, business and social sectors in varied roles such as lecturer, learning designer, group facilitator, presenter, pattern catcher and leadership coach.Jan is committed to working with others to strengthen capacity in positive ways and that help to foster the quality of connection necessary between people that is authentic, sincere, and trustworthy.
As an accredited emotional intelligence and leadership coach Jan prides herself on creating safe and nurturing environments where people feel safe when exploring the kinds of risks they have to take in their personal and professional areas of growth.
Jan believes in prioritising self care as the key to any personal transformation work. It is only when we prioritise and intentional spend time working on our internal partnerships and places of connection, that transformation is possible, inherently guiding us to becoming more conscious and intentional about how we show up in the worlds we inhabit.
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Martin’s life purpose is driven by a passion for transformation through learning. His career as a creative being has spanned nearly 5 decades. In that time he has pursued careers in: Professional Service, Retail, Publishing, The Creative Industries, Education, and Leadership and Organisational Development.
He is the co-designer of the Way of the Pattern Catcher® with his wife and partner Jan. He is a father of 6 creative souls, and grandfather of 2 spirited grandchildren.
He has worked with clients from a broad range of backgrounds throughout Australasia as a learning designer, process facilitator and leadership & executive coach. Martin creates conditions for insight and transformation through an artful balance of inquiry, compassion, synthesis, reflection and action.
He specialises in enhancing human capability in the areas of self leadership, authentic communication, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual intelligence and practical mindfulness.
An awarded educator, a published author and lyricist, and thought leader in Pragmatic Self Leadership Methodologies, Martin is committed to living life authentically and inspiring others to do the same.
Pattern Catcher is not for the unwilling or those who are determined to continue to see the world through a singular and exclusive lens. It is a call to work towards seeing more of the world the way it is. The fundamentals of Pattern Catcher invite observation and inquiry. We're invited to see our seeing. To shift perspective. To include other perspectives, and in so doing to see more of the whole.
Our Partners
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Sophie Kuceli
Online Course Guide.
Facilitator of our online foundational program designed to help you Catch your Pattern - Choose your Pathway & Shape your Journey. This is a a trusted process where we get to discover and explore the patterns of 'how we show up' in the world. Sophie has been deep diving into the world of self development, growth mindsets and exploring the patterns showing up in her life. She has worked as a leadership mentor within her own business, and now also partners with us to guide our online program.
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Lowanna Dunn
Leadership Coach
Lowanna applies her 25 years’ experience as a facilitator, coach, arts educator, program designer and academic to help individuals and organisations to grow and develop in meaningful ways so that we all might live in a better world.
Lowanna has worked with a range of leaders, at all levels, to guide personal and professional development and to create healthy workplaces and communities. As an experienced coach, she helps leaders to explore new perspectives and tap into opportunities for growth: to unlock recognition of what holds them back and what moves them forward so they might show up as their best selves. Lowanna has partnered with several agencies and organisations to lead large scale development initiatives in not-for-profit, government, education, retail and emergency services in the areas of leadership, communication, change management, and personal development.
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Ramon Marmolejos
Leadership Coach
Ramon Marmolejos is a learning designer, facilitator, executive coach, and strategy consultant with a passion for developing people and organisations. Ramon’s purpose is to help people, teams, and organisations build the capability to become fuller and more vibrant versions of themselves, so they can constantly transform and have a positive impact in the world.
His focus has been on delivering transformational human capital strategy, leadership development, organisational change, inclusive workplaces and design thinking alongside leaders tackling the toughest issues of our time—education, diversity, health care, energy, and environmental sustainability.
Ramon leads Emzingo’s programs in Australia, designing experiences to help clients build their emerging leaders’ capacity to innovate and lead diverse teams.
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Hayley Linthwaite
Leadership Coach
Hayley is an experienced facilitator, coach, consultant, social entrepreneur and educator, Hayley has empowered countless leaders and teams, facilitated multi-million dollar organisational change programs, founded social enterprises, and cultivated a community of changemakers.
Hayley bridges the latest explorations in systems change, adult development and neuroscience with the transformative power of the arts and embodiment to unlock profound shifts in individuals and systems. All of her work is propelled by her unwavering belief in our humanity capacity to ignite change and create abundant futures.
Hayley is a creative provocateur and global change maker. Amidst the chaos and disruption of this modern world, Hayley lives with one foot dancing in the arts, and the other making broad leaps in leading and developing the capacity of people, businesses, communities, and whole systems.