Building Capability for a Global World
Going overseas can change your life. It can open doors to education, careers, relationships, independence and new possibilities. But making the most of that opportunity requires more than getting there.
It requires mindset, confidence, adaptability, communication and the ability to take ownership of your journey. That is why Global Education Success exists. We help people prepare for the experience, not just the destination.
From students beginning their overseas journey to institutions supporting them along the way, GES brings together coaching, Global Mindset, capability development and practical experience to help people navigate change, participate meaningfully and grow.
- Access
- Participation
- Development
Our vision
A world where people are prepared not just to enter new environments, but to thrive in them.
We see every transition as an opportunity to develop: to become more confident, more adaptable, more connected and more capable.
When people are prepared to participate, opportunity becomes more powerful.
- Prepare
- Adapt
- Connect
- Thrive
Preparation creates confidence. Confidence creates participation. Participation creates growth.
What we do
Supporting people. Strengthening capability. Creating better experiences.
For students
We help students prepare for and navigate their overseas journey with greater confidence, awareness and ownership.
- Smart Prep
- Transition Coaching
- Global Mindset
- Employability
- Wellbeing
- Global Capability
For professionals
We help professionals and their families prepare for a move abroad with practical, human preparation for the transition, not just the logistics.
- Family Ready
- Transition planning
- Global Mindset
- Family alignment
For teams
We help teams strengthen the mindset, communication and capability needed to work effectively with diverse student communities and global environments.
- Global Mindset
- Communication
- Engagement
- Capability Development
For institutions
We work with education institutions and organisations to strengthen student experience, engagement, capability and outcomes.
- Student Experience
- Transition
- Programme Development
- Capability
- Impact
Our approach
Prepare for change. Build capability. Thrive globally.
GES brings together four connected elements.
Global Mindset
Develop the ability to understand different perspectives, embrace difference and navigate unfamiliar environments with curiosity and awareness.
Coaching-led Programs
Create meaningful conversations that help people reflect, build confidence, make decisions and take ownership.
Capability Development
Strengthen the practical capabilities needed to study, work, communicate, connect and thrive in a global environment.
Measurement & Impact
Use feedback, behavioural insight and structured evaluation to continuously improve programmes and understand what creates meaningful outcomes.
The result is preparation that moves beyond information, towards confidence, capability and participation.
360° view
Because overseas success is never just one thing.
Our 360° view looks at seven parts of the overseas experience. Our team brings these perspectives together into one approach.
Mindset
How you think and respond.
Wellbeing
How you look after yourself and keep balance.
Study
How you learn, participate and take ownership.
Communication
How you connect across cultures and contexts.
Employability
How you build towards your professional goals.
Engagement
How you recognise and make use of opportunities.
Impact
How experience turns into meaningful progress.
Our experience
Experience across the student journey.
This breadth lets GES understand the journey from many perspectives and design support around the capabilities that help people participate and progress.
- International Education
- Recruitment
- Universities & TAFEs
- Partnerships
- Agent engagement
- Counselling
- Business development
- Marketing
- Coaching
- Employability
- Wellbeing
- Research
Our coaches
Coaches who have walked the journey.
Different expertise. One shared purpose.
Shahina Khan
Lead Coach, Global Mindset & Success Abroad
Shahina brings 23+ years of international education and industry experience to GES, with a strong commitment to empowering international students to succeed abroad. As a Certified Mindset Coach, her work centres on mindset, intentional preparation and consistent development.
Nicole Kennon
Wellbeing & Burnout Prevention Coach
Nicole helps students stay ahead of burnout by gently reconnecting with themselves, rebalancing daily demands and reclaiming a sense of control and direction. Her R3 Method (Reconnect, Rebalance, Reclaim) builds self-awareness and practical strategies that fit into busy lives.
Rahul Bhardwaj
Student Employability Mentor
Rahul brings lived experience as a former international student at Monash University, plus professional experience in the Australian business environment, including his own transition into a Business Analyst role. He helps students build confidence and make informed career decisions.
Our team
The people behind every programme.
Expertise across partnerships, programme quality, marketing and student success.
Shahina Khan
Partnerships & Growth Lead
Alongside her coaching role, Shahina leads GES's partnerships and growth, building relationships with colleges, agents and student communities, and leading B2B outreach and presentations.
Maneesh Singh
Program Operations & Quality Lead
Maneesh makes sure GES programs are delivered with consistency, structure and measurable impact, using feedback and performance insights to keep improving quality and outcomes.
Sohayla Asari
Marketing Content Lead
Sohayla leads content and communications that connect GES with student needs and real market insights, building awareness, trust and engagement through a consistent brand story.
Huma Tariq
Student Success & Impact Lead
Huma brings more than 15 years of experience across applied psychology, research and evaluation. She combines behavioural insight, coaching and measurement to design the full student journey.
Our advisors
Shaping direction. Elevating standards. Driving student success.
GES is guided by a multidisciplinary advisory network that strengthens programme quality, industry relevance and long-term student outcomes.
Pauline Drayton
Strategic Industry Advisor, International Student Readiness
Pauline has extensive experience promoting institutions and English language providers across Asia and the Indian subcontinent, and brings insight into the preparedness needs of international students.
Maneesha Singh
Student Wellbeing & Global Mindset Advisor
Maneesha is a Registered Psychologist, Founder of ManAsha Psychology, and a leader in culturally inclusive practice. A former international student herself, she supports wellbeing and adaptability principles in programme design.
Max Redcliff
Strategic Advisor, Program Development
Max is an experienced English language educator who keeps GES programs student-centred, well-structured and outcome-focused.
Dr Baskar Venkataramani
Career Readiness Advisor
Dr Venkataramani advises on business process, project management and human resources. As a parent of two children who studied overseas and now have thriving careers, he brings a real-world perspective.
Our values
What guides how we work.
Empowerment
Helping people develop the confidence and capability to take ownership of their journey.
Global Mindset
Embracing different perspectives, cultures and possibilities.
Transformation
Turning experience into meaningful personal and professional growth.
Connection
Creating stronger relationships between people, communities and opportunities.
Excellence
Continuously learning, improving and striving for meaningful outcomes.
Integrity
Building relationships through honesty, respect and responsibility.
Let's build capability together.
Talk to us about how GES can support your students, your team or your own journey.