The case file

Ten years reading people. Now I teach founders to do the same.

Before Take the Leap, I spent a decade as a police officer — several of those years as a Detective. That work shaped everything about how I communicate today.

Victoria Howe

What ten years in policing actually teaches you

I learned how people respond under pressure. How important clarity and trust are when the stakes are real. And how the way you deliver a message can completely change the outcome — whether that's in an interview room or an investor pitch.

Since leaving policing, I've built and led businesses from the ground up, secured significant government funding and scholarships, and lived the reality of starting, growing and backing an idea myself. I'm not coaching from theory — I've done the thing I now help other people do.

Now I use that experience to help founders, professionals and organisations with pitching, communication, presentations, marketing and speaking. Sometimes that's refining a pitch. Sometimes it's helping someone explain their business more clearly, feel more confident speaking in front of others, or work out how to market what they do. Whatever it is, we work through it together — and where I can, I show you how to do it yourself.

Case timeline

How I got here

2013 – 2023

Police Officer & Detective

Ten years in policing, including several as a Detective — learning how people communicate under pressure, and how trust and clarity change outcomes.

Since leaving policing

Building & backing ideas

Built and led businesses from the ground up. Secured significant government funding and scholarships. Learned firsthand what it takes to start, grow and back an idea.

Ongoing

Mentor — Innovation Shed & Plus Eight

Mentoring early-stage founders on pitching, communication and confidence through Perth's startup ecosystem.

Published

Contributing author, Purpose and Passion

Wrote the "Take the Leap" chapter — the same story that gave this business its name.

Today

Founder, Take the Leap

Practical, bookable support for founders and leaders on pitching, communication and marketing.

Take the leap

It's ultimately about helping people back themselves.

Communicate what you have to offer. Take the next step. If you're building something, preparing to pitch, or trying to communicate more confidently — I'd love to connect.

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