Meet the team
We specialise in purpose driven, outcome based:
One on One coaching
Leadership development and strategy
Performance coaching
Holistic wellness strategy
Human centred strategy
FOUNDER
Hi, I'm Gab.
I didn't create The Human Strategist because I wanted to build another leadership consultancy.
I created it because I became fascinated by people.
Why do some leaders bring out the best in those around them, while others slowly diminish the confidence, courage and potential of the people they lead?
Why do some workplaces become places where people thrive, while others become places where people simply survive?
And why do two people experience the same organisation so differently?
The more I worked with leaders and organisations, the more I realised something.
Business has never really been about business. It's always been about people.
For more than 15 years I've worked across leadership, culture, customer experience and organisational transformation, partnering with organisations across retail, healthcare, hospitality and professional services.
I've coached executives, developed leadership teams and helped organisations navigate growth, uncertainty and change.
But the greatest lessons haven't come from boardrooms or frameworks. They've come from observing people, watching how trust is built, how courage grows, how culture is created one conversation at a time, and how every leader shapes the experience people have at work, whether they realise it or not.
That observation became the foundation of The Human Strategist.
Today, everything we do is built around one belief.
Every business challenge is ultimately a human challenge.
When leaders better understand themselves, they lead others differently.
When leadership changes, culture changes.
When culture changes, performance follows.
Because people don't experience organisations through strategy.
They experience them through leadership.
Today, my work is dedicated to helping leaders and organisations create environments where people can do meaningful work without losing themselves in the process.
That's why The Human Strategist exists.
Not simply to develop better leaders.
But to change the way we think about leadership altogether.
Let's start a different conversation.
Gabrielle Roux
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Vic has been leading teams for over 10 years, she has not only owned successful businesses overseas, but has also played an integral role in the success of some of Australia’s biggest retailers. With a proven track record of delivering strong growth and performance across multiple brands, Vic knows that its the people that make the magic happen.
She is a passionate Gen Z communication expert, vision and values advocate and is a success strategist.
Vic brings a refreshing leadership style that is honest, purpose led and clear.
Victoria Rietdyk
HEAD OF WELLNESS
Matt is a former professional rugby league player with almost 200 matches under his belt across 13 years. He captained and coached the Brazilian national team and represented Brazil in the Rugby sevens at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Matt is passionate about coaching people to improve their health and fitness, and he is dedicated to helping individuals become the best version of themselves. His calm, cool approach, combined with his fun and energetic personality, makes him the perfect fit to lead the THS Wellness division.