About Us
Helping New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses to thrive in a world of increasing complexity. We help you move from a tactical, siloed approach to a strategic, holistic one.
With over 20 years of experience, our mission is to work alongside leaders to address some of the most complex, systemic, and interconnected challenges of our time. We believe this is not about fixing problems, but about asking better questions to create better outcomes.
Our approach is grounded in the conviction that the most significant challenges are interconnected. We help leaders move from a tactical, siloed approach to a strategic, holistic one. We apply consultancy and company intervention at an individual and company level with a focus on enhancing business practices and improving leadership.
Our Integrated Approach
Sustainability, Risk, and Strategy are not separate disciplines. We integrate them to address the biggest challenges facing leaders today.
The Problem as a Catalyst
We begin by reframing sustainability challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth, not as insurmountable obstacles.
Holding the Tension
Our style is to facilitate productive dialogue by holding the tension between opposing viewpoints, moving a team from polarized debate to a place of purposeful commitment and action.
The Blueprint for Action
Our workshops culminate in a practical "Blueprint for Action," providing a clear, actionable plan that leaders can immediately implement within their organisations.
Our Guiding Principles
Our Programmes
We offer tailored programmes to suit different stages of your leadership journey.
Integrating Sustainability, Risk and Strategy
Replaces the Strategic Leadership Programme
This high-impact programme is designed for people leading successful, sustainable and equitable organisations. It equips senior leaders and board members with the tools to take a proactive and integrated approach to creating value through sustainability.
- For senior leaders and board members
- Proactive, integrated approach
- Strategic alignment and robust decision-making
New Horizons
Replaces the Emerging Leaders programme
This programme equips participants with the practical leadership skills they need to transition from individual contributor to effective team leader, build their personal leadership style, motivate teams, handle change, and succeed in today's fast-paced workplace.
- Designed for new and seasoned leaders
- Focus on strategic thinking
- Preparing leaders for the future
Individual & Team Development
We work alongside leaders, teams, and boards to foster resilience and deliver sustainable performance.
Coaching for Executives
Our one-to-one coaching is for leaders, typically SME owners, directors, and key staff. We form a working partnership based on trust and confidentiality to help you manage immediate challenges and explore solutions to critical questions.
Team & Board Development
We engage with leadership and operational teams to demystify clarity of direction, roles, and effective collaborative working. For new or existing boards, we help set direction and improve board culture, adding value to the people that populate them.
Tailored Development
Driven by learner needs, we create impactful learning solutions to support sustainable organisational performance and change. We will work with you to create a solution specific to your organisation's needs.
What Our Clients Say
"Tangible results. The culture within my business has already changed drastically."
- Anonymous client
Profile
Nigel Teal
Programme Director & Founding Director
Nigel is a seasoned facilitator and programme director with a passion for empowering business owners and senior leaders. He specialises in strategic coaching and leadership development, with a focus on building high-performing workplaces. His background spans company development, consultancy, and human resources across the public, not-for-profit, and private sectors. As a provider of RBP-registered services, Nigel is dedicated to helping you grow your business, enhance resilience, and foster a positive workplace culture.
Government Funding
We offer services that are registered with the Management Capability Development Fund. Businesses may qualify for funding to help pay for our services through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) Growth Advisors.
Funding may be provided where Growth Advisors have identified a need for management training as part of an action plan to support the business owner to grow and innovate their business.