Awards & Achievements

We're committed to excellence and continuous innovation. Our industry recognition reflects not only our success but also our positive impact on people and workplaces.

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2023 Finder Innovation Awards
Innovation Champion - Finalist

desk.coach® and its co-founder and CEO Leigh have taken home Highly Commended in the 2023 Finder Innovation Awards in the Innovation Champion category.

“Leigh's background in exercise physiology and sports science uniquely positioned her to recognise and address a significant business challenge related to sick leave and turnover”, said fellow judge and Finder’s comparison innovation manager Matthew Ozolins.

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2023 Australian Womens Small Business Champion Awards - Finalist

desk.coach® has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards. This recognition highlights both our business achievements and the contributions of women leaders in Australian industries.

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2024 Finder Innovation Awards
Most Innovative Team - Winner
Innovation Champion - Finalist
B2B Innovation - Finalist

We have won Finder's Most Innovative Team Award and was named finalist in several categories!

"desk.coach® is no stranger to innovation, having previously been shortlisted for a Finder Innovation Award in 2023. This year desk.coach® impressed the judges with its latest feature that uses nudge technology to empower customers to prioritise their health throughout the working day."

Learn more about our award-winning team in the official announcement: Innovation Awards hub page

2024 Australian Womens Small Business Champion Awards - Finalist

We have been nominated in the 2024 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards for the second consecutive year! As entering the finalist of the Health Improvement Services category, this recognition reaffirms our commitment to innovative workplace health and safety solutions.

Innovation Startup at SXSW SYDNEY 2024

We were thrilled to join the line-up of numerous innovative minds at SXSW, the largest cosmos for innovation and bold ideas. We're excited to catch up with so many interesting people. It's hard to get us to stop talking about our passion for disrupting corporate risk management and empowering employees to make informed, proactive health choices.

Corporate exhibitor at 2024 Digital Health Festival

desk.coach® made its debut as a corporate exhibitor at 2024 Digital Health Festival in Melbourne. We had the privilege of sharing professional insights with over 6,000 attendees, including senior managers, clinicians, technology experts, and medical researchers.

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2025 Finder Innovation Awards
Tech Innovation - Finalist

desk.coach® has been nominated as a finalist in the new Tech Innovation category this year! With our latest update, empower me, we’re helping teams take control with greater personalisation and seamless automation.

Innovation Awards hub page

RMIA ACT Chapter Risk Odyssey 2025

Our co-founder, Natasha, shared her insights at the RMIA (Risk Management Institute of Australasia) ACT Chapter Risk Odyssey. She spoke about the future of health at work and what it means for risk professionals navigating uncertainty in today’s ever-changing landscape.

desk.coach® workshop at Hunter Financial

“It was interesting to learn how the brain works and the importance of rest and exercise. I will be taking a lot of her tips and tricks on board for my day to day life,” said one of the HF team members.

Every desk.coach® nudge is designed and supervised by sports scientists like Leigh Sherry and our allied health team, so you know it’s not just practical — it’s professionally backed.

CFS EmpowerHer Summit 2025

Our co-founder, Leigh, is among the esteemed experts speaking at the Colonial First State Adviser Hub's inaugural EmpowerHer Summit—driving high-performance leadership, business success, and innovation in client experience within the tech sector.

"I’m a big believer that great things happen when people share and learn from each other. What an amazing environment to do this in," said Leigh.

Awards & Achievements

2025 Finder Innovation Awards Tech Innovation - Finalist

RMIA ACT Chapter Risk Odyssey 2025

desk.coach® workshop at Hunter Financial

CFS EmpowerHer Summit 2025

2025 Finder Innovation Awards
Tech Innovation - Finalist