BUSINESS, FARM MANAGEMENT & FINANCES MENTOR/COACH

INVEST IN YOURSELF

Of all the investments you can make, nothing beats investing in yourself.

Whether it’s lifting your financial skills, sharpening your decision-making, or having someone with experience and curiosity hold you accountable, the right mentor/coach can change everything.

  • Someone to challenge you and ask, “Why?”

  • Someone to develop your creative thinking and logical decision-making.

  • Someone with the confidence to talk to you honestly and frankly and not just cheer you on

  • Someone you have permission to shoot if he ever uses a meaningless, fluffy, coaching buzzword

  • Someone who’s got your back and who pushes you forward.

NOW ALSO OFFERING WALKING COACHING SESSIONS

SYDNEY/MELBOURNE

Why Work With Me?

I’m Steve Macdonald. I’m a mentor/coach and guide across business, farm management and financial skills.

I bring to my work the maturity to know the right balance of toughness & softness; asking questions & offering an external perspective; knowledge & experience.

  • Over 200 farmers, business owners and entrepreneurs mentored

  • An experienced, high value coach with impeccable qualifications and background in finance and business

  • Former Macquarie Bank executive, experienced CEO & Chief Financial Officer, investment manager, investment banker, entrepreneur, and investor with hands-on experience in solving real challenges

  • A rare mix of knowledge of farm management and finance and the rare talent of being able to explain finance in everyday, no BS language

After a successful career, and after exiting my own business, I do mentoring and coaching because I love to see people achieving the best possible results for themselves.

But most importantly:

I’ll be the person who has your back and who pushes you forward!

What is mentoring & coaching?

It’s having someone in your corner who’s got the experience, the insights, and the questions that help you think bigger, develop your skills and creative thinking, make more-informed & confident decisions, and get results faster.

It’s not about telling you what to do—it’s about helping you find the answers, make better decisions, and take actions that move the needle in your business, farm, and life.

And it’s about having accountability.

Simple Results-Driven, Fluff-Free Coaching

HOW IT WORKS:

Book a Free Call

Let’s identify where you’re at and what you need and decide if we will work well together

Regular Coaching Sessions

90 min online video calls

Discussion and reviews and accountability check-ins

Skill development & guidance

Strategy, goal setting, and prioritisation

Budgeting, funding and financial decision-making

Investment & divestment analysis

OR Walking Coaching Sessions

Available in Sydney & Melbourne

60 min walking coaching & accountability session

Clear next steps after every session

Ongoing support for questions and challenges

See Tangible Progress

Make confident, better informed decisions, build momentum, and achieve results that matter

Affordable & Valuable

My services unlock and add significant value in you.

Financial & management mentoring isn’t something to go bargain hunting for.

I do my best to make sure it is affordable and it becomes cheaper when you invest in a bundle.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’ve worked with well over a dozen Australian farm owners as a business coach/mentor and the feedback has been extremely positive.

    I bring an impeccable background in finance which includes establishing the Agricultural Commodities trading desk at Macquarie Bank.

    My farming clients value the very thorough understanding I have of farm management, farm finances, commodity markets, and the nature and commitment of farming life.

    I’m not coaching you on how to sub-divide your paddocks or when to take your lambs to market.

    My role is to bring a different perspective and to ask questions you might not have considered before.

    And to develop your skillset in farm management and finance.

  • Nooo. It’s way better than a course.

    We focus our calls on whatever the important or urgent issues are for you.

    It’s 100% tailored to your needs & wishes.

  • Nooooo.

    Our sessions will all be held via online videocalls. You can be anywhere with decent internet.

    But if you are in Sydney or Melbourne Walking Coaching sessions are available.

  • Sometimes, the best ideas come when you step away from the desk and move. That’s why I’m now offering walking coaching sessions exclusively in Sydney and Melbourne.

    This isn’t your typical coaching session—it’s about combining the power of movement with high-value coaching and accountability check-ins.

    Why Walking Coaching?

    • Walking clears the mind, reduces stress, and boosts creativity

    • It’s informal yet focused, allowing for deeper, more open conversations.

    • The physical movement helps you think differently, solve problems, and feel energised.

    What You’ll Get:

    • 60-minute one-on-one coaching session

    • And a good part of your 10,000 steps

  • Of course! It wouldn’t be so much fun without some extra stuff to practise on your own.

    I get homework too - sending you things that I think will add value, researching things that are relevant for you, and answering your emails (unlimited for 2 weeks following our call).

  • Probably your type and size of business.

    I’ve worked with over 200 business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs, and students.

    They cover the spectrum from solopreneurs to large and profitable enterprises.

  • Nooooo.

    Well not really. After the free 30 min discovery call we both decide if we’re a good fit to work together.

    If we’re not I’ll wish you well.

    If we are, we’ll schedule our first call. You can arrange a bundle and lower the cost or play it by ear.

Ready To Invest In Yourself?

Would you like to book a free 30 min discovery call to learn if we’re a good fit and to have any last questions you have answered?

More importantly, are you ready to get the ball rolling for a better way of doing things and becoming all that you can be?