Simon Bowden is a seasoned business coach and sales consultant based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, and sales teams achieve sustainable growth and success. He is the founder of Simon Bowden Coaching, where he offers tailored services in business coaching, sales training, marketing strategy, and sales consulting.

Background and Approach

Simon’s journey into business began early, he started his first venture, a lawn mowing service, at just seven years old to support his single mother. Later, he built a $2 million business within 18 months by developing his own sales system, which now forms the foundation of his coaching methodology. 

His coaching philosophy is rooted in practical, results-driven strategies. He focuses on helping clients streamline operations, improve profitability, and build systems that support long-term growth. Simon’s approach combines mindset coaching with actionable business strategies, making him particularly effective for small to medium-sized businesses navigating Melbourne’s competitive market. 

Services Offered

Business Coaching: Customised programs to enhance leadership, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Sales Training: Interactive, modular training designed to foster behavioural shifts and boost sales performance.

Sales Consulting: Comprehensive audits and strategy development covering sales processes, team performance, and marketing alignment.

Sales & Marketing Alignment: Strategies to unify sales and marketing efforts, creating a seamless customer journey. simonbowden.com.au 

Client Success Stories

Simon has worked with a diverse range of clients across various industries:

JMAX Engineering: Transformed from a small Melbourne-based firm into a global player under Simon's strategic guidance .

BISTEC Global: Collaborated with the CEO to revamp sales processes, aiming to double revenue from $5 million to $10 million within a year. simonbowden.com.au

Contact Information

If you're a business owner or sales leader in Melbourne seeking to enhance your performance and growth, Simon Bowden offers a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. 

Simon Bowden Coaching is located at Suite 2, 94 High Street, Berwick VIC 3806 Australia. 

📞 +61 419874619  ✉️ simon@simonbowden.com.au  🌎 www.simonbowden.com.au

Simon Bowden

Lassie Zia

Excellence Above Coaching

Projects: 
* Networking Events around Australia: #Sydney, #Melbourne, #Canberra, #Brisbane, #Perth 
* International Networking Events
* Boss Ladies Summit
* Boss Ladies - Online Marketing 
* Project 5 Star Google Reviews

The Awesome Marketing Vault Program includes access to:
* Ongoing Personal Mentoring, Coaching and Support from Edward and myself 🏆
* An extensive Library of useful tools to help you build a Sustainable Business 🏅
* A Powerful Online Community of like minded Influencers 🏆

We help our clients:
1. Identify your real customers
2. Pinpoint your service and product
3. Build Strength in Marketing Mindset
4. Create a Personal Content Plan
5. Converting Leads and Prospects
6. Market in your Own Unique Way
7. Kick start and Inspire you to Win Fast

https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault/

Managing Director & International Business Community Leader 

Lassie Zia's Boss Ladies

Supercharge your Online Presence and Build a strong Professional Personal Brand. Supporting and Empowering Women in Business. I have 90k followers on Linkedin, running a large International Networking Community, with 6 Groups on Linkedin and a new Company Page that has grown 7k+ followers in 1mnth, etc...

Coaching & Mentoring, Marketing & Public Relations 
Linkedin Profile Update = Gold & Platinum AMV Membership 

The Awesome Marketing Vault Program includes access to:
* Ongoing Personal Mentoring, Coaching and Support from Edward and myself 🏆
* An extensive Library of useful tools to help you build a Sustainable Business 🏅
* A Powerful Online Community of like minded Influencers 🏆

We help our clients:
1. Identify your real customers
2. Pinpoint your service and product
3. Build Strength in Marketing Mindset
4. Create a Personal Content Plan
5. Converting Leads and Prospects
6. Market in your Own Unique Way
7. Kick start and Inspire you to Win Fast

https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault/

Marketing And Public Relations Specialist

Interior Arc Pty Ltd

2020 - Concord Residence Renovation

HOSPITALITY/HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS: 
*Grace Hotel BOH *Amora Hotel Sydney Function Area *EuroTaste Restaurant Bar, Bankstown *La Republica Balmoral Beach Mosman *Governor Macquarie Motel Acc *Guerrilla Bar *Manly Lodge Cafe Concept *Louise's Novelty Cakes Cafe Concept *Natural Hair & Beauty Day Spa *Holiday Inn Warwick Farm *Camperdown Hotel Space Planning *Court Tavern Space Planning *Southern Cross Hotel space planning Acc & Hotel *Shandar Tandoori Concept *Meeting Point *Forte Cafe *Fish @ the Rocks *Cafe Joy.

RETAIL FRANCHISE ROLL-OUTS: 
*Ichiro's Sushi Restaurant Mascot *Justinian's Cafe MacArthur Square *Espavita Day Spa consultancy, Glebe *Zambrero, Mooloolaba *IGA Express Cafe Kiosk, Pyrmont *Cavendish House, Mosman & Chatswood Westfield 

COMMERCIAL FITOUT: *$800k GP Medical Centre, Sydney Olympic Park *BlueStar Web *Eastwood Medical Centre  *Oliver Woo Optometrist, Eastwood *Simbient Pty Ltd North Sydney 

DESIGN CONSULTANCY: *MindArc Digital Surry Hills *Practice Ignition Pty Ltd Surry Hills, 5Bed Holroyde, Contours Merrylands Gym, 3Bed Beverly Hills, Asquith Apartments, 4Bed 3Lvl Clontarf, Small Bar Darlinghurst, Ultimo Cafe, 5Bed Wahroonga, 3Bed Croydon, 3Bed Lugarno, 3Bed Cremorne, 5Bed Peakhurst Heights, 4Bed Girraween, 5Bed Glenhaven, 4Bed Wahroonga, 4Bed Clontarf

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS, EXTENSIONS & NEW BUILD PROJECTS: 
*5 Bed Reno & Ext. Riverview *4Bed Reno & Ext. Maroubra *3Bed Reno Ext. Lewisham *New 2 Level 4 Bed Chennai, India *3 Level, 5Bed New Build North Curl Curl, 3Bed Reno Belrose, 4Bed North Parramatta Reno & Granny Flat Ext., 6Bed Reno Earlwood, 2Bed Heritage Terrace Reno Ext. Surry Hills, 4Bed Reno Ext. Bexley North, 4 Bed Reno Merrylands, 4Bed Reno RYDE, 3Bed Reno Pymble, 4Bed Reno Connells Point, 4Bed Reno Lane Cove, 4Bed Reno Ext. Lane Cove, 2Bed Reno Burwood, 3Bed Reno Kogorah

Founding Director & Interior Architect

Hotel World Design & Carmody Group

* International & Local Site Meetings & Client Liason
* Hotel Guestroom Project Scope of Works Establishment
* Concept Design & Development 
* Design Presentations & Delivery 
* Modelroom, Guestroom, Suites & Lobby Documentation Packages
* Materials & Finishes Selections & Scheduling 
* Guestroom Joinery & Furniture Design, Liasing with joiner & builder for Detail Documentation & Specifications
* Fixtures & Accessories Selections & Specifications

HOTEL PROJECTS: ($50-$100Mil) 
* Sofitel Fiji
* Rendevouz Auckland 
* Rendevouz Sydney
* Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
* Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney
* Sunny Brook Hotel, Warwick Farm
* Oaks Hotels QLD & NSW

Contract Senior Hotel Interior Designer to Design Co-ordinator

Woods Bagot

($100mil)
*Concept Design & Development including presentation booklets
*Design Presentations, Client and consultant co-ordination
*FF&E selections, value engineering and some scheduling 
*Applying  BCA and Australian Standards requirements 
*Programming drawing sets for DA & Construction Documentation Packages
*Drawing mark ups for junior designer 
*Joinery detailing package
*Company First Aid Officer

EDUCATION PROJECT:
University of Technology Sydney, Building 5, Block A & B. Common areas and flexible learning spaces with a corporate environment approach.

Contract Interior Designer

HBA Design

*Conceptual Layout Design for Hotel Public Areas (Lobbies, Ballroom, Meeting Rooms, 3 Meal & Chinese Restaurant, Bars, Spa & Pool Areas) & Guestroom, Suites & Corridors to Detail Design & Development
*Creating Guestroom Analysis & Room Chart Development around Operator’s requirements
*Instructing technical support team to co-ordinate Model Room, Suites & Public Areas CAD Documentation to Construction Drawing Packages (plans, elevations & details) through red marking, sketches & AutoCad  
*Assisting FF&E Designers to co-ordinate material, furniture & finishes selections for interior scheduling & specifications
*Co-ordinate with Lighting, Carpet & other Interior Consultants for drawing and specification issues
*Communicating with Architect & operator on the project on structural & operational issues in relation to the design process
*Making at least 50% of overall project design decisions.

HOTEL PROJECTS: ($50- $100Mil) 
*Cache Creek Casino Hotel refurbishment & extension, Brooke, CA USA 
*White Swan Hotel, GuangZhou
*Sofitel/ Binjing Resort Hotel, Qiandaohu, Hangzhou, China
*Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Tx, USA

Achievements: this position allowed me to look at the overall picture of large scale projects, I learned to focus on tying in main design elements together as a whole, using basic design principles, time management, delegating appropriately and team work.

Senior Hotel Designer

Paul Kelly Design Pty Ltd

*Conceptual Layout & Detail Design & Development
*CAD Documentation and Interior Scheduling 
*Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation 
*Selection & Co-ordination of Finishes and Furniture Packages
*Office and Trade Library Management
*Assembling Council, Tender & Construction Submission Packages

PROJECTS: ($500k - $3.2mil) 
* Oxford Hotel, Vegas Hotel, Castle Hill Tavern, Surry Hotel, Tonic Bar, Stazione Espresso, Legends Hotel, Romancing the Stone, Kingshead Tavern, PeachTree Hotel, Globe Hotel Concept, Bank Hotel Concept, Surf Rock Hotel, Mad Cow Tavern, Jones the Grocer X 2

Hospitality Interior Architect

Response Design Pty Ltd

*Conceptual & Detail Design & Development
*CAD Documentation and Interior Scheduling
*Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation
*Furniture and Finishes Selection and Presentation
*Library Management and Product Sourcing 

HOSPITALITY & CORPORATE PROJECTS: ($500k - $3Mil) 
* The Ranch Hotel, Bridgeview Hotel, Asquith Golf Club, ING & ST George Banks: Carnes Hill, Maroubra, Moonee Ponds, Lismore, Bateau Branch, $700K Asquith Golf Club, Top 3 Design Bondi Junction, Paxtons Camera, Allan's Men's Hairdressing.

Hospitality Interior Designer

DesignInc Sydney

*Conceptual & Detail Design & Development
*CAD Documentation and Interior Specifications & Scheduling
*Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation
*Furniture and Finishes Selection and Presentation
*Library Management and Product Sourcing 

EDUCATION PROJECT: ($100Mil) 
*University of Technology Sydney, Science Faculty Refurbishment

Graduate Interior Designer

🌏🌍🌎 Ignite your Business & PERSONAL BRAND🔥Supercharge your Influence 👑 Attract High Value Connections & Clients🏆International Business Network Leader 👠 BOSS LADIES Community ❤️ #Linkedin Certified Powerhouse

Lassie is passionate about helping Individuals, Entrepreneurs, Coaches and Consultants, C-Suite Leaders and Boss Ladies become Recognised Authorities in your field. ❤ Focusing on helping you Supercharge your Online Presence and Building a Strong Personal and Business Brand. 

Supporting Professionals to Define and Express your Niche areas of Expertise. Showcasing your unique Vision, Knowledge, Skills and Experience to Help support you to become Authorities, Business Community Leaders and ultimately creating a better Image for your Brand.

Helping you create High Performance Linkedin Profiles, Linkedin Sales and Lead Generation, Growing your overall Social Media Presence and Business Network, to help you Attract High Value Clients who aligns with your values. 

Over the years, we have designed and crafted a series of High Quality Linkedin Workshops, Online Conferences as well as our signature In-Person Business Networking Events held monthly, at 5 star Locations around Australian Captial Cities. Establishing highly engaging Public and Private Groups on Social Media to continuously support Growth and High Quality Business Connections within our ever growing International Business Community. 

If you are looking to be part of a Winning International Business Network along with a Master Coach Personal Mentoring Program, sign up to our popular Awesome Influencer Vault TODAY! The Ultimate Online Community with all the useful hands-on tools and ongoing Support from Lassie and Edward, as well as other Aweome Influencers to help you Supercharge, Grow and Scale your Incredible Personal Brand and Business! 🏆https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault

🌏🌍🌎 We'd love to welcome you! email me directly: lassie@excellenceabove.com.au

Projects: 
* Networking Events around Australia: #Sydney, #Melbourne, #Canberra, #Perth 
* International Networking Events
* Boss Ladies Summit
* Boss Laides - Online Marketing 
* Project 5 Star Google Reviews

The Awesome Marketing Vault Program includes access to:
* Ongoing Personal Mentoring, Coaching and Support from Edward and myself 🏆
* An extensive Library of useful tools to help you build a Sustainable Business 🏅
* A Powerful Online Community of like minded Influencers 🏆

We help our clients:
1. Identify your real customers
2. Pinpoint your service and product
3. Build Strength in Marketing Mindset
4. Create a Personal Content Plan
5. Converting Leads and Prospects
6. Market in your Own Unique Way
7. Kick start and Inspire you to Win Fast

https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault/

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