A mentorship with one of Australia’s most celebrated freelance journalists, as featured on
Do any of these sound familiar?
Do you sense that you’re a good at writing, but that you could be better?
Are you terrified of pitching, be it to your dream publication or client?
Do you shut down your ideas before they have a chance to become reality?
Are you keeping yourself small when you know you could be big?
Do you suspect that the main thing holding you back, is you?
Fleur dives in to all the things you want to do, but don’t know how, like:
✔️ applying journo skills to engage your audience
✔️ pitching like a pro, for projects, commissions and even pay rises
✔️ humanising storytelling with ideas no one else has (and no AI reek)
✔️ understanding what editors, clients and customers actually want
✔️ breaking through overwhelm and self doubt and finally feeling confident
✔️ writing succinct content that moves people, across any platform
✔️ blowing away ick-inducing PR speak and sales-y marketing babble
✔️ learning earnest, sales-as-service skills
✔️ removing passive communication - apologies, indirect questions, sign offs
✔️ leveraging tools and techniques only top-tier communicators know
Imagine you had someone who could hand you the key to unlocking all these things.
What if they could give you the pro-level feedback you crave, and support when you’re struggling?
How about if they made you accountable, so that you keep on reaching for the stars?
Oh, wait. That’s what a mentorship with Fleur Bainger looks like.
What does 1:1 mentorship with Fleur look like?
Fleur offers private, one-to-one mentoring programs to give you personalised advice tailored to your specific needs.
Journalism and solo-run businesses skills are highly transferable.
Successful communicators succeed at business because they have the right language to open doors. Not because they feel “ready”.
With Fleur’s insider knowledge you will:
Shred self-doubt and build confidence with life-changing mindset hacks
Master the game-changing art of pitching
Generate top storytelling ideas and evolve them into strong angles
Fast-track relationship building with new clients and editors
Tackle pay negotiations with clarity and empowerment
Give procrastination and writer’s block the boot
Score practical tips that tighten your professional working practices
Acquire pro techniques to grip audience attention until the end
Avoid the mistakes those without professional support make
Thrive in a transparent, judgement-free environment
Walk towards hard things with support and accountability
Fleur’s mentorships run for three, six or 12 months.
They’re led by a strategic plan developed after a deep dive into your needs (even the ones you’re scared of saying aloud).
One-to-one sessions via Google Meets target your individual career goals.
On-call messaging support, regular content feedback, and client-only PDF guides add momentum to the process.
This sounds like what I need
What do I get?
Fleur has 26 years’ experience strategically working with top tier brands such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph (UK), ABC radio, Australian Traveller and Australian Geographic.
Your bespoke mentorship includes:
Personalised mentoring strategy
Fleur makes you feel seen. She listens carefully to your needs and asks questions to probe gently beneath the surface. She creates a bespoke strategy to crack your specific challenges.
With your goals, barriers and areas for improvement set out, you’ll be crystal clear on what to prioritise, and out of decision paralysis (Phew!).
One-on-one roadblock busting sessions (60min)
Fleur’s professional guidance is all yours, during regular, pre-booked Google Meets calls, or in-person sessions, either weekly or fortnightly.
Tap into Fleur’s extensive knowledge by asking her anything during these calls - there are no silly questions.
Sessions progressively build knowledge and make you accountable for practicing new behaviours and skills.
You’ll break patterns of perfectionism and procrastination, unlock your creative spark and supercharge your self-belief.
Unlimited, confidence-building messaging support
Sometimes you just need to reach out the moment.
Slack support is there to catch you.
Up to two pieces of work reviewed/wk
Building confidence is key in executing top grade writing, pitching and storytelling. Having Fleur review your latest piece gives you the boost you need to get it done, dusted and sent.
Fleur can live-edit, offer written advice and make ah-ha level suggestions to move you out of stuckness, into courageous forward motion and make imposter syndrome fade into the background.
PDF writing guides, tips and tricks
Fleur creates bonus PDF guides to support the pro-level methods, tools and techniques she shares. They’ll serve as useful prompts when you’re working alone, between sessions and beyond.
Bonus progress reflection session
Towards the end of your mentorship, Fleur offers a free-of-charge reflection session, where she mirrors back the breakthroughs, revelations and progress you’ve made during your professional and personal development.
It’s a time to confidently recognise yourself for putting the work in and getting ahead (you’ll be surprised by what you’ve achieved), while also considering what the future holds, with or without Fleur’s ongoing support.
Testimonials
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“I doubled my income without altering my workload”
“While working with Fleur, the progress I made in both my professional and personal life was phenomenal.
I doubled my income without altering my workload, I started pitching and landing stories with my dream publications, and friends and family were commenting on how much more confident and assertive I am.
Fleur gently nudged me into territory I would have usually found uncomfortable to navigate alone, which has completely transformed my career.”
Monique Ceccato, travel journo and content creator -
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"My productivity, profitability, and creativity have skyrocketed. "
“I’ve been freelance writing for Perth print and online media outlets for nine years. I’ve never done a mentorship, and I didn’t know quite what to expect. My sessions with Fleur have been invaluable! as we delved deeper, I realised this is not a mentorship solely focused on creative writing.
I worked with Fleur on organisation, mindset and overwhelm. This laid solid foundations that I hadn’t realised I had been lacking, for a clearer and more positive forward focus.
My productivity, profitability, and creativity have skyrocketed. Fleur is so approachable. Her directness will bring out the best in you, challenge, question, push, and encourage you. I changed my mindset, and my confidence in my own ability has soared.“
Amanda Carlin, writer and blogger
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“Fleur's mentoring challenged me out of my comfort zone”
"Fleur's mentoring challenged me out of my comfort zone while nurturing me to become better at writing, pitching and general workflow practices.
Interestingly, she worked with me on mindset, which is not what I expected, but it turns out, it's what I needed.
Be prepared to work, and then watch your writing flourish as result."
Dianne Bortoletto, freelance writer and boutique PR agency owner
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Fleur, in five sessions, turned me, as an author, and the book around; totally.
“I was writing a book, The Nature and Future of Humankind, for two years.
I was failing. The ideas were there but the presentation was hopeless; too abstract and academic.
Fleur, in five sessions, turned me, as an author, and the book around; totally.
She listened to my aims, helped me to define my audience and to write directly to them with my voice.
In short, she rescued my dream. Fleur is a great mentor.”
Neville Bruce, university lecturer and author
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“The knowledge I've gained has been beyond what I imagined.”
“Coaching with Fleur has been so worthwhile.
Her insights from years of experience are so valuable, and the knowledge I've gained has been beyond what I ever imagined - and her friendly, warm and approachable coaching style is just an absolute bonus.
I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about the world of writing.”
Kirsty Petrides, writer and content creator
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"She really encouraged me to believe in myself and listen to that little voice within."
“I loved working with Fleur for many reasons. Not only did she help me develop and improve my writing, but she also boosted my confidence as a business owner.
She gave me holistic advice about running my business and trusting my instinct. She really encouraged me to believe in myself and listen to that little voice within.
I’d highly recommend Fleur as a mentor to anyone looking to improve and hone their writing skills and go on a journey of personal development.”
Amy Gough, digital marketing agency owner and writer
Can I be upfront?
I only work with people who are willing to get a bit uncomfortable in order to progress.
If you want overnight success or an easy ride, then we’re not a good fit.
BUT…
If you’re serious about reaching your goals, you’re willing to allocate diary time, and you know you’d get a huge boost from an expert who can halve your time wasting and your troubles, you’re in the right place.
Courage is not the absence of fear.
As an in-demand journalist, I work with a strictly limited number of people - those who are determined to get where they want to go, and are clear what it’s costing them to stay stuck.
Is that you?
