Pjero Mardesic is at the forefront of partnering with High performing Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and CEO's who thrive living and leading an exceptional life.

Pjero has spent the last 2 decades in varied leadership roles within a multitude of industry sectors namely Telecommunications, Finance, Human Resources, Recruitment, Personal Training, Automobile, Construction, Real Estate.  A key area of speciality Pjero championed involved the psychology of sales within these sectors, why, because he knew if he was able to contribute to the psychological shifts required mindset wise, this would create an environment of cultural awareness and exceptional results.

Throughout this journey however he witnessed time and time again Empowering Individuals who were hindered by anxiety, overwhelm, stress, depression, financial pressure, addictions, namely, self-sabotage, imposter syndrome and poor behavioural habits, alcoholism, substance abuse, sex, gambling, etc. Mental health/wellbeing in the corporate workplace usually is aimed at the employee level but rarely is it a topic that is spoken about within the High performance community due to the stigmatisation involved. 

Unaddressed impairment in Professional leaders can harm the individual and their family and be devastating to the vitality of an organisation regardless of size or mission. Although High Performance individuals are afflicted as often and severely as other groups, the very nature of their achieved status often contributes to significant denial and barriers that often delays the process of identifying problems and receiving suitable support given who they are.

It is for these reasons Pjero Mardesic – Conquer The Uncomfortable Unleash Your Potential High performance 1:1 bespoke Mentoring practice was established to powerfully partner with Entrepreneurs, Business owners and CEO"s to UNEARTH their reason for being, CONQUER all facets of their identity, to CHAMPION a new level of consciousness to live and lead an Exceptional life.  Pjero’s unique personal and professional history spans 2 decades and included extensive study into addiction, counselling, mentoring, sales psychology, mindset, human behavioural habits, coping mechanisms, conflict management, culture, & personal development .

Pjero is based in Goulburn, NSW, Australia, with 3 extraordinary boys, and enjoys bike riding, obstacle course racing, day trips and fulfilling life adventures.

As a High Performance Individual, change maker and a person of influence – you are anything but typical

You ARE Exceptional!

However, circumstances and challenges in your life – including poor behavioural choices are holding you back from living and leading an exceptional life.
While you’ve done the hard work that has gotten you to where you are today – you are no-where near where you want to be, nor where you know you (and your team) Could or Should be!!!

And, you’re not sure why...

However, the things you are certain of are this:

• You’re Willing to Conquer the Uncomfortable.
• You’re Willing to Invest in Yourself (and your team) to do the work that’s needed that will take you from typical to exceptional in ALL areas of your life, business and relationships.
• You’re Willing and Ready to CHAMPION YOUR EXCEPTIONALITY!

Captured Emotions 

Poems from and open heart

This book exposes the soft side of a successful entrepreneur who is weird, open hearted, adventurous, and dynamic.  

He was inspired to write this book by all the responses he’s had over the years. What he knows after years of personal development is that connection between people is a powerful thing. 

What he loves about poems is that when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, both in our own eyes and the eyes of others, we create space to grow within and to feel the joy of really sharing space with another person.  

The magic of poetry is in its power to get us out of our head and into our heart. In this case these poems represent the captured emotions of poet. For him It has enabled true connection with himself and others and a sense of really being alive.  

 Case Study

Kiri

"I started seeing Pjero for his wellness and development program after a friend found him at a conference and started his program.

I was extremely hesitant at first as I had previously seen multiple counselors and they had never really seemed to help. I am so glad I finally made that leap!

I was struggling with building relationships with my stepdaughters, and as a result, my marriage was also struggling.

Pjero helped me dive into me, find the roots of my triggers as well as ways to combat my triggers, and most importantly, how to start putting me first.

After working through some of my own personal struggles and finding my strength again, I was able to talk to my husband and got him to agree to taking Pjero's relationship coaching course.

Our journey to an exceptional relationship was not an easy one, and it is still something we have to work on each and every day, but without Pjero's guidance, love, and continued support (even a year later), we would have been another tick on the divorce statistic board. Here we are a year later after ending his program, loving each other and supporting each other through one of the toughest struggles we have been faced with; complete rejection from his children.

Had we not gone through these courses with Pjero, our same patterns of self-blame would have taken hold leading us both into our typical patterns of depression. Instead, we have been able to hold our heads high through our struggle and constantly remind ourselves that we always "did the best we could with our current level of knowledge at the time" and that the girls are "on their own journey". All we can do is hope that they find their own healing someday.

I can't thank you enough, Pjero, for the gifts you have given me. You will forever hold a place in my heart, regardless of where our journey's take us!"

Christina

" To Pjero, here's my summary of our coaching..

The first conversation I had with you left no doubt in my mind that you were the coach for me. So many fears ran through my head as I hesitantly made the decision to work with you, but you gave me hope. Never in a million years could I have imagined the depth of positive change you would bring to my life. I made more progress in one year of coaching with you than I had in the 12+ years of counseling, and I continue to grow with each session. You are an unwavering pillar of support, helping me to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Through your guidance, I have not only experienced personal growth, but I have also forged exceptional relationships with my husband, my friends and coworkers, and most importantly, myself.

When I first started working with you, I was completely lost, insecure, and struggling deeply. On the outside, I appeared confident, but on the inside, I was a wreck. My 13-year marriage was teetering on divorce. After giving all I had in raising 2 young kids, I no longer had a distinct identity separate from them. A prior car accident left me with a traumatic brain injury, and I was struggling to let go of who I thought I was supposed to be. Drug abuse, behavioral addictions, and eating disorders filled me with shame and self-loathing. Ultimately, I didn’t know what parts of me were true and what parts of me were either formed through conditioning or buried out of fear. I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted. All I knew was that I was utterly exhausted with life. You were able to see through all of that and recognize my value, even when it wasn’t possible for me to see it myself. I borrowed your belief in me until I found my own... just as you so often told me to do. Your endless compassion, insight, and wisdom enveloped me as I learned to accept myself, embrace my strengths, and grow beyond my fears.

You completely rocked my world, Pjero. You have an unparalleled ability to get to the heart of my triggers, behavioral patterns, and self-limiting beliefs, and this was key to unlocking the deep healing within me. Not only are you easily able to identify my default behaviors, but you also ensure to explain the ‘why’ behind it to satiate my endless curiosity. The support and guidance you offered as I learned to tame my inner critic, effectively assert my needs, and create healthy boundaries instilled a new level of self-awareness. Once I was aware of my own behaviors, you then taught me the strategies needed to manage my emotional triggers, irrational fears, or whatever else life throws at me. I have a renewed sense of empowerment because I no longer feel controlled by my triggers. No one has ever challenged me or held me accountable as much as you have, and there are no words to describe how grateful I am for you. Your insights allow me to navigate through life's complexities with a newfound grace and resilience.

All of my relationships were markedly improved under your mentorship. Your understanding and expertise into the psychology behind human behaviors helped to identify the thought patterns that were holding me hostage during social interactions. You have an innate ability to relate to people and meet them where they are, meaning there was never a moment where I felt like you didn’t genuinely care about me. Your compassion and strategic insights allowed me to heal old wounds and release the weight of self-doubt. Over time, the confidence I displayed on the outside started to be reinforced by the thoughts and beliefs I had on the inside.

An even greater transformation occurred once my husband Tony and I were both immersed in your coaching. First, I want to mention that it was an incredibly rewarding and encouraging feeling to be an “outside spectator” to Tony’s personal development process. Watching someone else learn and grow under your leadership was a profound experience, and I am honored to have been able to see the process as it was happening. Honestly, if someone tried to tell me just how radically one person can change in one year by coaching with you, I am 100% positive I would be skeptical. Even using my own coaching sessions with you as a gage, it doesn’t fully capture the sheer transformation of a person as it does when you have the opportunity to witness it firsthand in another person. Watching his thoughts and behaviors evolve as he gained more insight was, by far, one of the most intriguing and beautiful experiences I have ever had.

My marriage was the single most improved area of my life. I never would have imagined that this level of exceptional relationship in my marriage was even possible. Your ability to simplify complex topics into teachings that everyone will understand is amazing. More importantly, the simplicity makes the techniques easy to remember when trying to implement them. In no way am I trying to suggest that the relationship program was easy... far from it. There were numerous times when it was incredibly uncomfortable and hard; but it wasn’t any more challenging than what we had already been through. Because both of us had deeply engrained patterns to react when triggered, the hardest part was breaking those patterns to allow room for the new strategies to take hold. What helped the most was going through personal coaching before the relationship program. The lessons from the personal program were crucial, but even more significant was that trust you and I built through during those months. By the time we started the relationship program, I already implicitly trusted you and knew you always had my best interests at heart. The stories from your own life experiences that you wove into our conversations made me feel like I wasn’t alone; we are all just human beings doing the best we can with the resources we have. Because I never felt any judgement from you, I had no issues talking with you about the deepest of concerns with my marriage. That also made it easier to talk about intimacy and sex too (which, by the way, has significantly improved as well). I am happy to say that my marriage is now filled with openness, laughter, teamwork, and a stunning depth of connection my husband and I never thought achievable. We are closer than we have ever been before, and the credit goes to you, Pjero. Thank you.

In the midst of our coaching journey, I undertook the monumental task of completing my Neuropharmacology PhD. Your belief in my capabilities definitely bolstered my confidence, and I have so much gratitude. You stood by my side every step of the way, offering unwavering support, strategic advice, and a constant source of motivation. When I walked across the stage and was hooded by my PhD mentor, it was truly a moment of accomplishment like no other – one I could not have reached without you.

You have helped me to remember or re-learn to do the things I love, the things that bring me the most joy, and are often the first things to get crossed off the list when life gets too busy. You remind me to laugh and not take life so seriously. Overall, the ‘smallest things’ that you do are what have made the biggest impact on me:

• Every single week, you show up with a smile on your face, happy to see me, and ready to tackle whatever I throw at you.
• You don’t just listen... You are right in the weeds with me every time I try to sort through which parts of me are authentic and which are judgements or fears left there by other people.
• I can be awfully stubborn, and you persist without judgement or resentment.
• You definitely practice what you preach... You conquer the uncomfortable in your own life, consistently taking calculated risks and pushing yourself outside of your own comfort zone.

This letter only scratches the surface of the depth of gratitude I feel for you, Pjero. My relationships, my self-esteem, my achievements—they all bear the unmistakable imprint of your guidance. In the truest sense of the words, I owe you my freedom and my life. Without you, I would still be locked in the prison of my repetitive self-sabotaging patterns. You continue to contribute to my growth in the most profound and immeasurable ways. I cannot thank you enough. Your continued encouragement to question my long-held belief systems and push through my perceived limits has allowed me to get to know and accept the authentic, truest parts of myself… good, bad, and ugly… And from that, I am learning to life a purposeful and fulfilled life that is full of love.

What I truly feel is greater than any words will be able to express, and I struggle to force these enormous feelings into these simple words. I hope you can feel the enormity and ferocity of my energy, so you realize just how much I respect and care about you not only as my mentor, but as a person. You hold a special place in my heart, Pjero, and I am honored to be part of your life. As you have told me many times, it is no coincidence that you and I met each other when we did. Your positive energy is palpable… it radiates from you, and I love that about you. You are inspiring in so many ways. I have watched you learn, change, adapt, and grow in your professional life and your personal life. I’ve seen some ups and downs with your family. I can tell that you always have your kids’ emotional health in mind, ensuring they feel loved and cared for, and trying to help them learn lessons we didn’t learn until we were adults. You are an incredible man, and a great father. I admire your courage, strength, and commitment to your values. Most of all, I love your big heart and your vulnerability. I am eternally grateful to call you a mentor and a friend.

With heartfelt gratitude and the deepest respect and love,

Your friend,

Christina"

Felicity

I became aware of PJ's services through my husband who had met PJ through business connections.  I was struggling with life and especially everything around covid.  I knew deep down though that there was more.  I'd seen counsellors and an NLP coach at various times who all played their part in helping me at that stage of my journey.  But this time I knew I needed someone who could put all these modalities together and help me see new ways of thinking about things.  Someone who could listen but also help me move forward with tools and strategies that made a real, practical difference.