Leadership & Performance Coaching Experts

People are complicated. Leadership doesn’t have to be.

Developing confident and resilient leaders by simplifying human psychology.

In over a decade of international experience across multiple sectors, I have noticed one consistent trend:

LEADERS ARE RARELY GIVEN effective tools TO DEAL WITH THE MENTAL AND TACTICAL PRESSURES OF LEADERSHIP.

Using science-backed methods, I help leaders, teams and businesses to harness untapped potential by generating confidence, cultivating resilience, and increasing adaptability.

Meet the Team

  • portrait of Ilia Poznak, owner of 1Up Coaching

    Ilia Poznak

    Leadership & Performance Coach (M. Psych, CEC, ACC)

  • portrait of Archer

    Archer

    Chief Morale Officer

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Leadership & Performance services

  • Unlock Your Leadership

    1:1 coaching that builds leadership, mental toughness and psychological skills

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  • Equip Your Teams

    Solutions that create strong leaders as well as cohesive, effective and resilient teams

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  • Transform Your Organisation

    Consulting that builds psychologically safe, resilient and high-performing businesses

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“It was great to work with Ilia - he has a fantastic way of making you feel comfortable and provided me with concrete actions that I was able to take. He always checked back in with me to work through how things went and reflect on ways to improve in order to support my learning and growth as a leader.”

— Senior Leader, Healthcare

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Mastering the Art of How to Motivate Employees
Mastering the Art of How to Motivate Employees

Unlock the secrets of how to motivate employees with our comprehensive guide. Explore psychological theories, practical strategies, and tips to create a motivated and productive workforce. Enhance your leadership skills and drive team success.

How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Boss (Without Getting Fired!)
How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Boss (Without Getting Fired!)

Elevate your workplace success by mastering the art of difficult conversations with your boss. Explore expert tips and psychological strategies for effective communication and a thriving work environment.

Improving Sales Performance Using Mental Toughness
Improving Sales Performance Using Mental Toughness

There’s no doubt that sales is a high pressure, high performance occupation. Whether you’re in the business of making hard sells, cold calling, or even in relationship based sales professions, it never hurts to have an extra ‘oomph’ to separate you from the competition. Enter mental toughness. Mental toughness not only determines how you respond to stress, challenge and pressure but how you perform in those situations. The good thing … it can be developed!

What Mountaineering With My Dog Taught Me About Leadership
What Mountaineering With My Dog Taught Me About Leadership

The pursuit of personal development can lead to unexpected places, including the mountains. However, even there, leadership lessons are plentiful. Three key leadership tips from mountaineering with my dog.