Mel Interviews Natalie Ashdown

Mel Interviews Natalie Ashdown

From #100MasterCoaches with Mel Leow, MCC by Mel Leow

January 14, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 93

About this episode

Mel interviews Natalie Ashdown, a respected coach with over 20 years of experience in various sectors.

Welcome to the 93rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Natalie Ashdown, MCC. Dr Natalie Ashdown, MCC, DPM is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most senior and respected coaches, with over 20 years of experience working across government, defence, and the private sector. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the ICF, Natalie is also a recognised speaker, facilitator, and author, widely known for her commitment to creating lasting cultural change through coaching. She currently serves as Head of Enterprise Solutions – Coaching at IECL, where she partners with organisations to embed coaching as a core leadership capability. Natalie is the founder and long-time CEO of Open Door Coaching (est. 2003), a pioneer in workplace coaching and coaching-culture development. She is the author of two Amazon best-selling coaching books, including Bring Out Their Best, and her doctoral research delivered ground-breaking insights into how managers develop a coaching mindset and the organisational impact of coach training. Her work consistently bridges deep self-awareness with strategic business outcomes, helping leaders and teams sustain high performance. Known for…

People in this episode

Host: Mel Leow

Guest: Natalie Ashdown

Topics covered

  • coaching
  • leadership
  • cultural change
  • self-awareness
  • high performance

Keywords

  • coaching
  • leadership development
  • cultural change
  • high performance
  • coaching mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IECL, Open Door Coaching

Books & works: Bring Out Their Best

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