Personal mentoring, meaningful conversations and practical experiences for people who want to understand themselves and make choices that feel more like their own.
You may have ticked every box and still wonder whether the life you've built feels like yours. Or you may simply need someone to listen, or help preparing for a difficult conversation.
Explore individual sessionsCustomised workshops, speaking and creative learning experiences around communication, relationships, human behaviour and the patterns shaping how we work together.
Explore organisational workChoose the kind of support that meets you where you are. Online sessions are available by arrangement internationally; in-person sessions are available in Brisbane.
Explore the expectations you've inherited, the patterns influencing your choices and what matters to you. There is no compulsory programme or prescribed destination.
Sometimes you don't want advice or solutions. You want space to talk with someone who listens attentively and treats your experience with care and respect.
Prepare and rehearse a conversation that matters. Clarify your message, practise your words and consider how to respond when emotions rise.
Choose a time and book either standalone session using the Square booking calendar below. Personal mentoring and packages are arranged by enquiry. All services are non-clinical mentoring or supportive conversations, not psychology, psychotherapy or crisis assistance.
Book a 60-minute Feel Heard or Difficult Conversations session for A$90. Appointments are offered Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 am–3 pm Brisbane time, subject to availability. Booking and payment are handled securely by Square.
If the booking calendar does not appear in your browser, please email contact@johntrager.com for assistance. Your online meeting details will be provided after booking.
You can book a single session or choose a package. We can meet weekly or fortnightly, review what is useful and adjust the approach as you go. You're never required to have your future mapped out.
My role is to listen, ask questions and explore possibilities with you — not tell you how to live.
Ask about mentoring| Single · 1 session | A$150 |
| 3 sessions | A$435 |
| 6 sessions | A$840 |
| 12 sessions | A$1,620 |
Six-session packages may be paid in two instalments of A$420; twelve-session packages in three instalments of A$540, subject to written terms before booking. Packages are optional. The prices are introductory and do not guarantee particular outcomes.
I work with businesses, teams, community groups and organisations to explore the human side of working together.
Rather than sell a one-size-fits-all programme, I start by understanding what you're hoping to achieve, then develop a creative proposal that fits your people and setting.
Discuss your organisation's needsCommunication and difficult conversations · Mental health awareness and lived-experience conversations · Human behaviour and patterns · Values and decision-making · Self-awareness and emotional regulation · Curiosity and creativity · Connection and team development · Lived-experience speaking · Tailored creative and participatory workshops.
Sessions are educational, reflective and non-clinical, not mental-health diagnosis or treatment. Delivery, preparation, scope, fees, accessibility needs and suitability are agreed before any booking.
I help them explore how they want to live.
I spent years pursuing the milestones I believed made a successful life. Recognition and achievement didn't automatically tell me who I was or what I wanted.
Today, my work draws on lived experience, mentoring, creativity, curiosity and a deep interest in people and the patterns we develop. I believe awareness creates possibilities — and action creates change.
Life can be an experiment. You can begin with a value, try something different, reflect on what happens and keep learning.
A creative life expressed through two different worlds: a show about the complexities of being human, and original music written across the years.
Exploring the complexities of being human through Parts, stories, perspectives, and the patterns shaping our lives.
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Explore the songs, albums, stories and creative journey behind John's songwriting across the years.
More About John's MusicA three-step guide for recognising emotional escalation, creating a pause, and choosing your response. Adapt it to your individual warning signs and circumstances.
Get the free guideExplore the difference between what happened, what you made it mean and how you responded — then consider what you might choose next.
Get the free workbookNot sure which service is right? Prefer another appointment time? Get in touch and we'll explore the next step.
Email JohnSessions are private, within the limits explained in our terms and relevant law. They are not substitutes for mental-health treatment, legal advice or emergency support.
Service terms, privacy information, cancellation and refund arrangements, and appointment availability will be confirmed before payment. We cannot promise specific personal outcomes.
For urgent personal safety or medical concerns, contact your local emergency service or appropriate qualified professional.
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