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Mentoring to achieve your goals

enable. amplify. scale.

About us.

At our core, we're dedicated to empowering leaders navigating complex organisational change.

 

With decades of first-hand experience driving transformations and leading teams, we understand the intricate dynamics and challenges involved. We know how to navigate the complex world of stakeholders, governance, capabilities, storytelling, benefits and people change.

So now we are taking that experience and offering mentoring to senior leaders who are at various stages of leading complex change. Whether you’re just embarking on this path or facing major roadblocks, we offer tailored support to address your specific needs.

We have done it before. We know what it takes. And we have learnt a lot along the way.

 

Now let us support you.

Our services.

We offer 1-1 mentoring for self-aware senior leaders who are looking to bring someone alongside them as a trusted partner. We understand what you do, and the challenges you face. We are a critical friend. We listen without judgement and ask thought provoking questions to help evolve your skills for future challenges. If needed, we will jump in and suggest a change of direction that we can debate together. In essence, our goal is to support you to be confident and successful. 

When working together, we will...

Define clear goals and outcomes

Define clear goals and outcomes 

Pragmatic approach and action plan

Build a pragmatic approach and action plan 

Challenge and course correct as needed

Challenge and course correct as needed

Impartial perspective as a critical friend

Share an impartial perspective and insights 

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Benefits of working with us.

See delivery progress as a direct result of your actions

Build active support for change across multiple stakeholders

Learn proven techniques for leading well through change

Understand the capabilities essential to success, and have the tools to unlock them

Mentoring to achieve your goals

enable.
amplify.
scale.

Facilitate conversations to ensure the priorities and delivery path is clear

Carve out the space needed to lead significant, complex changes

Feel supported with an experienced “critical friend” by your side

Generate excitement among teams and stakeholders about the changes

Our 
values.

Underpinning our work together. 

Collaboration; we work with you in partnership, doubling down on your successes and tackling the challenges you are facing together. 

Progression and Growth, which is at the core of our commitment to move you forward and enabling your development.

Foundation of Experience; we will share what we know and connect you with our network of experts if needed. 

Meet the team.

Gabrielle O'connor Senior Leader Mentor

Co-founder

Gabrielle O'Connor

Gabrielle is a highly motivated professional with over 25 years of experience in operational leadership and transformative change, including a decade in New Zealand's public service.

 

With a track record of spearheading government reforms and leading operational functions in financial services, she is dedicated to building high-performing teams and delivering continuous process improvement.

 

Demonstrating adaptability and resilience, she brings a wealth of experience to every conversation.

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Visit Gabrielle on LinkedIn 

Email: nzgabrielleoconnor@gmail.com

Ph: 021706125

Wellington 

Jane Hardy Senior Leader Mentor

Co-founder

Jane Hardy

Jane is an experienced executive who has been leading complex change, and transforming customer experiences for over 20 years.

 

Her successes and failures have given Jane a clear understanding of what is needed in both private and public sector settings to unlock and enable the right capabilities to deliver the outcomes needed.


Passionate about delivering enduring changes that positively impact customers and teams, Jane has a people focused mindset - always championing a positive, collaborative, innovative culture. 

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Visit Jane on LinkedIn 

Email: hardyjane987@gmail.com

Ph: 021556765

Auckland

Testimonials.

“Gabrielle’s insightful advice has been instrumental in guiding me through various challenges and opportunities over the years. Her knack for providing practical guidance and challenging perspectives have enabled me to navigate various opportunities with confidence and clarity. I’m grateful for her coaching, and the positive impact she continues to have on both myself and others."

Head of Client Recovery

Thomas Ronan

Contact us.

If you're curious to find out more, please reach to us for a chat. Our contact details are above or you can use this form.
We look forward to hearing what you're up to over a coffee soon. 

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