Empowering the Next Level of Leadership – Exclusive Interview with Kamila Pereira
- Brainz Magazine
- 4 hours ago
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Kamila Pereira is a Leadership Coach, Confidence Expert, and People & Culture Strategist who empowers emerging leaders to thrive in today’s fast-paced corporate environment. With a deep expertise in emotional intelligence and behavioural profiling tools like DISC, she helps individuals build the mindset, skills, and strategies needed for lasting career growth. Kamila is the founder of Kamila Pereira Consulting and creator of the signature 'Next Level You' program, which is designed to support leaders in overcoming challenges and stepping into their full potential. Her mission is to inspire individuals to lead with purpose, authority, and self-assurance.
Kamila Pereira, Leadership Coach & Confidence Expert
About You / What inspired Kamila to create Kamila Pereira Consulting
Kamila Pereira is a dynamic leadership coach, career confidence consultant and people & culture strategist with nearly two decades of experience in HR leadership, organisational development, and professional coaching. With an academic background in psychology and 15 years of experience in human resources, Kamila has always been fascinated by what drives human behaviour, performance, and success, particularly why some professionals go on to create the careers and lives they truly want, while others remain stuck, uncertain, or undervalued.
After years of observing patterns in the workplace and supporting hundreds of employees and leaders in her HR roles, Kamila recognised that confidence, mindset and emotional intelligence were often the missing pieces holding people back. Driven to make a greater impact, she became a qualified professional coach over 7 years ago , founded Kamila Pereira Consulting, and has since dedicated herself to empowering others to lead and live with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Based in Brisbane, Kamila works with clients and companies across Australia and internationally. When she’s not coaching or facilitating, she enjoys travelling, creative projects with her husband, and quality time with her young son.
My Business: Kamila Pereira Consulting / What is your business about, and how do you help your clients?
At Kamila Pereira Consulting, I help mid-level professionals build the confidence, clarity, and leadership presence they need to step into the next level of their careers.
My signature 1:1 coaching program, ‘Next Level You’, is built for emerging leaders who are ready to grow but feel unseen, undervalued, or unsure how to break through to their next level. I deeply believe that when people feel empowered and recognized in their everyday roles, it transforms not just their careers but their entire lives. Since most of our waking hours are spent at work, I help my clients step into their power right where they are. Through a blend of mindset mastery, practical leadership strategy, and emotional intelligence, I support them in showing up with more confidence, influence, and authenticity so they’re not just doing the job, but owning the room and feeling aligned with who they truly are.
Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and corporate training, I also work closely with organisations to develop strong leadership pipelines and support cultural transformation. I bring in tools like DISC behavioural profiling, Emotional Intelligence frameworks, and Leadership Confidence strategies to make growth both personal and powerful.
My approach is real, engaging, and rooted in nearly two decades of experience in HR and leadership development. Whether I’m coaching an individual or facilitating a session with a team, I’m here to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and stretched to grow not just as professionals but as leaders.
How do you integrate mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence in your work? Why is that combination so powerful?
This trio is the secret sauce. Mindset unlocks the inner game, challenging limiting beliefs and building real confidence. Strategy brings structure and clarity, so my clients know exactly what to do next to move forward. And emotional intelligence? That’s what fuels connection, influence, and authentic leadership. When you integrate all three, you’re not just coaching for short-term wins; you’re empowering lasting, high-impact transformation. That’s the kind of leadership I help my clients step into.
You also offer a powerful Career Breakthrough Intensive, which makes this session so impactful for professionals at a crossroads.
The ‘’Career Breakthrough Intensive’ is designed for professionals who feel like they’re doing everything “right” but still can’t get picked out of the crowd. Maybe they’re sending out application after application, but the interviews just aren’t coming. That’s where this session becomes a game-changer.
I help my clients completely reposition themselves with a standout CV, a recruiter-ready LinkedIn profile, and a crystal-clear career message that cuts through the noise. Before we even meet live, I spend hours optimizing their materials to make sure they’re not just another application; they become the one that gets noticed.
Then, during our 90-minute session, we rehearse real interview scenarios, shift mindset blocks, and dial up executive presence so they show up with confidence, clarity, and credibility. It’s intense but in the best way. People walk away with a brand-new level of confidence, a strategy they can implement immediately, and a clear path forward to get a new job or a new position.
It’s for professionals who are done with feeling invisible and ready to get in the room where it all happens.
You also deliver corporate leadership training and executive coaching. What kind of organizations do you work with, and what are the key outcomes you aim to deliver?
I work with progressive, small, medium-sized, people-first organizations that understand leadership is an inside-out game. Whether it’s fast-growing companies, established corporates, or service-based industries like hospitality and aviation, my focus is always on one thing: empowering mid-level and emerging leaders to lead with more confidence, clarity, and influence.
Through corporate leadership training, executive coaching, Emotional Intelligence development, and DISC-based communication programs, I help leadership teams shift from overwhelmed and reactive to self-aware, intentional, and high-performing. The key outcomes I aim to deliver are measurable improvements in communication, decision-making, emotional regulation under pressure, and leadership presence.
I create spaces where people feel energized and safe to grow. Because when leaders feel seen, supported, and aligned in their role, their performance skyrockets and that ripple effect drives stronger teams and better business results.
In your experience, what’s the ROI for companies that invest in developing their mid-level leaders?
The ROI is massive. Mid-level leaders are not just managing tasks; they’re managing people, performance, and pressure from both ends. They’re the vital link between client-facing teams and executive leadership, and they shape the culture, communication, and energy of an organization on a daily basis.
When companies invest in this layer of leadership, they see stronger employee engagement, more cohesive teams, clearer communication, and greater resilience during change. It reduces costly turnover and builds a confident internal pipeline for future leadership roles. When you elevate mid-level leaders, you elevate the entire business.
What’s the bigger mission behind Kamila Pereira Consulting? What change do you want to create in the world through your work?
At Kamila Pereira Consulting, my mission is simple but powerful: to help professionals feel happy, confident, and truly seen in their careers. Work often takes up a large part of our lives, and when people feel satisfied and confident in their roles, it has a huge impact, not only on them but on the entire organization they work for.
When professionals grow, break through their challenges, and step into their full potential, they don’t just feel better; they perform better. They become stronger leaders, able to motivate and inspire their teams. This confidence and growth ripple out to others, creating a more positive, productive work environment.
The benefits aren’t just personal; they extend to the whole organization. Confident, empowered employees show up with more energy, creativity, and dedication. They help shape a culture where people feel valued, collaboration thrives, and the company as a whole moves toward success. It’s a win-win: individuals grow and shine, and the organization thrives with engaged, motivated leaders at the helm.
Through my work, I’m creating a space where professionals not only reach their career goals but also help drive the kind of company culture where everyone can grow and succeed.
In your experience, what are some common misconceptions about coaching?
"Coaching is too soft and too expensive for me; it doesn’t bring real results."
I hear this one at times, and I get it. If you’ve only seen surface-level coaching or fluffy ‘rah-rah’ motivation, it can seem like there’s no substance. But real coaching? The kind that challenges your thinking, expands your leadership capacity, and rewires how you show up? That’s powerful and it’s an investment, not a cost.
Think of it like this:
You wouldn’t call a gym membership “expensive” if it transformed your body, mindset, and energy.
Coaching is the same, but for your career, confidence, and leadership impact.
The best coaching is not soft.
It’s strategic, honest, and often uncomfortable because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
And the ROI? Tangible.
Client’s gain:
Clarity on their direction
Promotions, salary increases, and new dream jobs
Stronger leadership presence
Tools to handle conflict, self-doubt, and performance pressure
So yes, coaching is an investment.
But the real question is: what’s the cost of staying stuck where you are?
If readers could walk away remembering one thing about you and your work, what would you want it to be?
That I’m here to help you remember who you really are and to own it. My work is about bringing out the version of you that’s already powerful, capable, and ready to lead, not by changing who you are, but by unleashing it. Whether we work 1:1, in a workshop, or across a boardroom table, my mission is to help you feel seen, fired up, and fully in charge of your path. And we will have fun, I guarantee it!
For readers inspired by this conversation and eager to start their journey, what first steps would you recommend?
Start with self-awareness. Take a moment to reflect not just on where you are, but on where you want to be. What does the next level of you look like? What habits, mindsets, and support would help you get there?
Then, take one small, intentional step. That might be journaling about your goals, booking a clarity call with a coach, or even just committing to show up differently tomorrow with more confidence, curiosity, or courage.
And remember, you don’t have to do it alone.
Whether it’s through coaching, mentorship, or surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, transformation happens when you create space for growth and take bold action.
Start now. Start messy if you have to. But just start, your future self will thank you.
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