What We're About
Cathy Love is the founding director of Nacre Consulting, a company dedicated to creating brilliance in others.
Equipped with the vision for empowering Allied Health Business Owners, Cathy opened the doors of Nacre Consulting and built a team of epic humans.
Her entrepreneurial spirit started in childhood when she enjoyed organising play shops, craft stalls and pocket money negotiations. Kids Therapy Network was Cathy’s first business adventure, a pioneer private practice in Melbourne in the late 1990’s. After 12 years of scaled success KTN was lucratively sold – a pivotal event that triggered her decision to help others find business brilliance.
Cathy works remotely with all clients; nobody would know that her home office is nestled in the sand dunes on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. This stunning natural environment supports her creativity and provides ample opportunity to gaze at clouds and get sand between her toes. After all, business should enable your lifestyle choices!
Accredited Coach. Occupational Therapist. Author. Podcaster. Optimist. Lover of Pearls.
I believe that happy, confident business owners lead inspired teams who ultimately improve the lives of their clients. I love that we have a ripple effect in creating these waves of positive outcomes, particularly for people with disability, in all sorts of ways all around the world.
Nacre (pronounced nay-kah) describes the process of creating a pearl.
The process begins with a gritty seed being held in a shell, exposed to natural forces that gradually build up layers of unique brilliance and resilience.
And so it is true for ourselves. We believe that this natural process beautifully aligns with the imperfect process of growing ourselves and our business brilliance. Can you see this story in our logo?
“Our business would not be where it is today without Cathy’s support. She has supported us to build our own path and to work towards a business that provides purpose, is doing meaningful work in our community and works for us. Thank you” – Helen C, Nacre Member
Each of us at Nacre is passionate about making a difference.
It’s this passion that gets us out of bed in the morning.
Our team of expert Allied Health coaches and support team are the heart of our business, and at the heart of yours.
Cathy’s entrepreneurial spirit started in childhood when she enjoyed organising play shops, craft stalls and pocket money negotiations. Kids Therapy Network was Cathy’s first business adventure, a pioneer private practice in Melbourne in the late 1990’s. After 12 years of scaled success KTN was lucratively sold – a pivotal event that triggered her decision to help others find business success. Cathy works remotely with all clients; nobody would know that her home office is nestled in the sand dunes on the Mornington Peninsula. This stunning natural environment supports her creativity and provides ample opportunity to get sand between her toes. After all, business should enable your lifestyle choices!
Unconventional is one way to describe Layland’s professional journey — better shared over a glass of your preferred tipple than as a linear résumé. He began in defence and policing, working in Australia and internationally, before moving into business across technology, finance, construction, and software. For the past four years, Layland has been Business Manager and Coach at Nacre Consulting, working alongside Allied Health Business Owners to bring clarity, structure, and strong execution to their businesses. Outside of work, he spends time with family, camping and hiking, or riding his bike.
Marcus is the Process Documentation Officer at Nacre Consulting, meticulously mapping out the processes that steer the company’s success. With a robust background in the military, Marcus has mastered the art of discipline, attention to detail, and finding the most efficient pathways to success. Currently wrapping up a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, he effortlessly marries academic knowledge with real-world experience, presenting an uncanny knack for problem-solving and offering innovative solutions when needed. When not immersed in refining Nacre’s processes, Marcus’s energy finds an outlet in fitness coaching and the golf course. A passionate golfer, Marcus believes that, much like in golf, the secret to success in business is understanding the lay of the land and taking calculated risks. After all, as in golf and life, it’s all about playing the long game!
Regina is a strategic ‘chaos coordinator’ who leverages her Masters and PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to excel in operations management, marketing, and event coordination. Renowned for being the calm in any storm, she blends academic insights into human behavior with years of hands-on experience to deliver exceptional results. Beyond the professional sphere, she is an avid traveler and channels her dedication to wellness into functional fitness and movement. Her intuitive connection to nature and deep affinity for canines reflect her holistic and balanced approach to life and work.
Emma works part-time for Nacre Consulting as the Creative Designer and focuses on creating all the visual content for Nacre Consulting’s members. From PowerPoint presentations, to interactive workbooks to social media graphics, creativity is in her genes. Emma started her career as a qualified pastry chef and has used this creativity throughout her varied career. Recently Emma has started her own small business baking cakes and sweets. Organisation is her strong point as is her attention to detail. She is a wife and a mum of three beautiful children and is a self-confessed foodie, often bringing the Nacre Consulting team an array of sweet treats to devour at their team meetings.
Jovy is an amazing remote Support Assistant, bringing enthusiasm and a strong willingness to learn and grow. She’s supporting the team with client backend tasks and helps keep marketing efforts organised and running smoothly. She enjoys being part of a team and contributing to smooth day-to-day operations. Outside of work, she loves spending time with family whether that’s karaoke nights, or enjoying good food together.
Niña Francine is a Support Assistant and member of the Marketing Team who is always eager to learn, grow, and contribute wherever she can. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, editing photos and videos, and exploring her passion for photography, which allows her to express her creativity and continue developing new skills.
“Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development.”
Jim Rohn
Take the first step
For us, business is personal.
Your business will only ever be as good as you are which is why encourage the layering up of your personal and business knowledge.
Our niche Allied Health Business programs, with emphasis on service in the disability sector, focus on you and your unique business aspirations.
Begone the arduous hours of cookie cutter video training, generalist advice and fleeting access to your coaches.
Join us, we can’t wait to meet you.