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Tony Pisanelli

Visionary · DISC type Ds
CEO at The Career Advantage at The Career Advantage
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Tony Pisanelli is the CEO of The Career Advantage, a career transformation coach, and a multi-time bestselling author. He specializes in helping executives and C-suite leaders navigate career crises, burnout, and job insecurity. Drawing on his education from Swinburne University of Technology, people he has worked with often describe him as insightful, passionate, and devoted.

Inspired by his Italian immigrant parents work ethic, Tonys most cherished hobby is studying and continuous learning. He finds great fulfillment in helping others and is inspired by the transformative work of figures like Steve Jobs and Carl Jung. He also hosts "The Career Advantage Show" podcast, sharing career insights.

Unique Fact: He once overcame a fear of heights during a personal vision quest.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
CEO at The Career Advantage
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Tony shows up

Goal-Oriented
Direct & Assertive
Big Vision Person

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Tony cares about

Executive Reinvention
As a self-described "master of professional reinvention, " he coaches executives on transforming their careers to avoid stagnation and job loss.
Combating Burnout
He focuses on helping professionals reclaim their power from demanding jobs, a core theme in his workshops and podcast.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
CEO at The Career Advantage
The Career Advantage
9-2016
Career Transformation Coach
Tony Pisanelli Transformation Coaching
6-2000 - 4-2015
Risk Management & Assurance Specialist
Telstra
11-1994 - 5-2000
Business Analyst
Telstra
1-1991 - 2-1998
Business Analyst of Telstra Services
Telstra
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1977 - 1980
Bachelor's degree
Swinburne University of Technology
7-2015 - 2-2017
Certification
Centre of Transformational Coaching
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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