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Construction Business Coach for Builders, Tradies & Trade Business Owners

For the driven who are ready for more.

I coach construction business owners who are ready to step up as leaders. Whether you're a builder, a tradie or running a growing crew, you already know the work—I’ll help you run the business. Backed by 15+ years on the tools, in the office, and on the road, I help you navigate leadership, build authority, and command your worth.

Talk to an expert who's actually been there.

A person in a navy work shirt drilling a timber doorframe on a Queensland build site
  • 15+years in construction
  • CertifiedFempire business coach
  • Steel · site · officelived across every role
  • Sydney & Brisbaneon the tools & on the road

Who this is for

If you're building a business in construction, this is for you

On site, you're often pushing through physically and mentally, but you're not always sure who you can turn to. I've been there. I get it.

Whether you're self-employed, running a crew, or just finding your feet, I'll help you find clarity, structure and a way forward, from someone who understands the daily reality, not a generic coach reading from a script.

Coaching is built for construction business owners at every stage — whatever point you're at in your journey.

Antoinette laughing with her crew over coffee on a Brisbane build site

What you get

What coaching with me looks like

A coach won't solve every business problem. But I'll help you see the bigger picture, grow, feel supported, and stay accountable to the goals you set.

  1. 01

    See the bigger picture

    Step back from the daily grind and get clear on where your business is actually headed.

  2. 02

    Grow with confidence

    Build the skills the trade never taught you — pricing, people, and planning.

  3. 03

    Feel supported

    You won't be doing it alone. You'll have someone in your corner who has lived it.

  4. 04

    Stay accountable

    Set real goals and have someone hold you to them, week after week.

Coaching is shaped around where you are right now. Take a look at the three structured packages available.

How it works

Three steps to get moving

01

Book your free consult

A relaxed, no-pressure chat about where you're at and what's getting in the way.

02

We map it out

Together we find the gaps and the wins, and set a plan you can actually work.

03

You lead the business

You keep moving forward, with someone in your corner the whole way.

Meet Antoinette

Antoinette de Sousa

I haven't just studied this industry. I've lived it.

Over 15 years in construction. I ran a steel-cutting team of eight, worked the office and the site, drove the material deliveries, and helped build my husband's formwork business from the ground up.

I know the early starts, the hard days, and the feeling of carrying it all. That's exactly why I can help.

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The industry is changing


Building the future of this industry

Construction is evolving fast. The owners who thrive are the ones who lead with clarity and structure — and there's room for you to do the same.

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A tradesperson in hi-vis drilling timber on a Queensland build site

In their words


Client stories

Having known Antoinette for nearly 25 years, her deep business knowledge, resilience, and encouragement have been invaluable throughout my own 14-year journey as a business owner. She is a confident, inspiring leader who successfully built a business in the demanding, male-dominated construction industry while raising three children. Antoinette brilliantly pairs a strong, direct leadership style with a warm, approachable personality. During a slow, difficult period in my business, she kept me from giving up, teaching me to persevere, adapt, and view challenges as a natural part of growth. She empowers everyone around her, works beautifully with all kinds of people, and genuinely wants to see others succeed. I absolutely recommend learning from her—she doesn't just talk about leadership, she has truly lived it.

— Caroline Nassour, Business Owner

I have worked with Antoinette as a supplier for the last 5 yrs and have found her to be amazing with material knowledge , she has been brilliant with changing tactics quickly if the product she needs is unavailable and problem solves on the run. Her communication on what her projects need are on point and communicating with us leaves no room for error. My experience with Antoinette has been very rewarding on my part and always value her feedback and knowledge of the market

— Supplier

Antoinette possesses top-notch communication and problem-solving abilities, which I have experienced firsthand whenever logistical hurdles or equipment failures arise. She always delivers balanced solutions that benefit all parties, communicating expectations transparently to ensure tasks are executed correctly the first time. Working with Antoinette is a highly pleasant experience, as she remains remarkably calm and grounded even during the most difficult situations. I recommend her 100% to anyone seeking business or career support in the construction industry; she has the patience, deep knowledge, and direct experience of building a construction business from the ground up to guide you through any challenge.

— Zac Zhang, Hilti — Account Manager

Questions

Your questions, answered

A few of the things people ask me most. There are more on the FAQ page.

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Do I need a big business for coaching to help?

No. Whether you're self-employed, running a crew, or growing something bigger, coaching meets you where you're at.

Will coaching actually move the needle for me?

If you put the work in, yes. Construction is demanding, but with the right structure and someone in your corner, owners make real progress.

Is there anyone who can actually help me?

Yes. I've been in the industry a long time, in the office and on site, and I can help you succeed.


Let's talk about where you're headed

Book a free, no-pressure consult. Tell me what's going on, and we'll work out the next step together.