Personalised coaching focused on developing a tailored CV and cover letter, inclusive of assessing your skills, competencies, and personal attributes. You’ll learn how to optimise your CV and cover letter to stand out in Applicant Tracking Systems by customising content relevant to the roles you are applying for. With guidance from your coach, you will acquire the skills to confidently create a compelling and professional presentation of your personal brand and demonstrate your fit for the role as a standout job applicant.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching to enable you to leave an enduring and lasting impression. Skills, competency and behavioural event interview coaching. Be ready for face to face, virtual interviews or dealing with interview panels. Prepare to impress. Know your value proposition and stand out from the competition. Deal with difficult questions. Learn how to negotiate your value and interview with confidence.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching focused on developing your personal Job Search Strategy. Learn how to manage recruiter relationships, which job boards to join, maximise your digital footprint, how to network and to successfully tap into the 80% of job opportunities that are not advertised.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching focused on optimising your LinkedIn profile. This is the first place recruiters and potential employers go to check you out. Your professional profile is a key self-promotion tool. Gain insight to maximises your profile. Build the skills and confidence to make your LinkedIn presence work for you and make sure your digital-self optimises your brand and re-enforces your job application.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching focused on empowering you to make informed choices and decisions about your future career or job pathway. We will utilise a range of assessment activities designed to provide insight to your personal and workplace motivators and enable you to profile your ideal next career and/or job step that aligns with your identified long term goals.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching focused on providing insight to moving to and job application readiness Australia.

There are many things to think about including understanding visa requirements, cost of living, the job market, preparing a tailored resume, leveraging job search platforms, networking, and being ready to adapt to a new cultural and environmental landscape.

Before you take the leap – consider your options, be prepared, gain insight to what preparation needs to be made and be ready to apply for your next opportunity.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Custom to need coaching focused on empowering you to make informed choices and decisions about your retirement readiness and transitioning to your next work-life balance adventure.

Explore the possibilities of achieving a fulfilling work-life balance in your retirement years.

Whether you envision a part-time career, pursuing a long-held hobby, or dedicating time to family and community, Next Steps coaching will empower you to create your transitioning to retirement plan.

Your coach will enable you to thrive in every aspect of this exciting new chapter of your life.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

This custom to need coaching module is designed for individuals exploring the possibilities of starting a small business, transitioning into self-employment, or launching a consulting practice.

Whether you’re looking to turn a passion into profit, establish yourself as a consultant, or understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, this session will provide practical insights and actionable steps to get started.

Your coaching will be supported with relevant best practice templates, hints, tips and guidelines as required.

Kirsten offers over a decade’s experience as coach and facilitator. Kirsten is committed to assisting people to navigate change and maximise their potential personally and professionally.

Kirsten helps clients gain clarity and perspective by providing the tools and insights to ensure ongoing development is self-sustainable. By helping clients create awareness and understanding of their behaviour, thoughts and emotions, Kirsten enables and empowers them to increase their options and improve overall wellbeing.

Kirsten’s own career history traverses a variety of people-focused roles and industries so she can walk her talk when it comes to managing career uncertainty.

With her endless curiosity and having lived, worked and travelled in a diverse range of countries, Kirsten ensures that she tailors her coaching style to suit the needs of each particular client.

Prior to her coaching career Kirsten held a range of sales, marketing, customer service, facilitation and events roles for companies such as Crystal Holidays, Destination Queenstown, In2Food, PitchIt2Me and Leading Mountain Resorts of the World. She created and ran the Queenstown Adventure Film Festival for five years. She has also worked in a number of government departments and community-based organisations.

Kirsten is a Master Practitioner of Coaching, 2017, is an accredited Strengths Profile (CAPP) practitioner, 2015, has an MA (Hons) Psychology, 1990, and is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ)

Kirstens coaching expertise includes Change Management, Career Transition, Role Alignment, Redundancy and Redeployment, Leadership Development, Resilience and Wellbeing and working with Neurodiverse clients and or clients with mental health conditions.

Joanne offers more than 20 years of coaching expertise. She has coached thousands of people across multiple and diverse organizations and assisted each person to confidently identify, plan and execute their next career steps.

Joanne has been described by her clients as “having a style of engagement, experience, insights and frankness which is very beneficial and supportive”. Her career management experience includes working with individuals one to one and facilitation of groups. She is experienced at providing appropriate support suitable to the client – whether the client is in an outplacement situation, looking for a change in direction or simply wishing to reflect on their current situation with a view to building on their strengths and abilities for the future.

In addition to her experience she has completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Psychology and Education from the University of Canterbury, a Diploma of Career Counselling from Wellington Institute of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Career Development from Auckland University of Technology. She is a professional member of CDANZ, the Career Development Association of New Zealand.

Joannes coaching expertise includes Career Transition and Outplacement, Career Change and Alignment, Resilience and Well Being.

Stuart offers more than ten years of professional coaching alongside more than 25 years of an international corporate career in NZ and Australia, the UK, Continental Europe, and the USA.

He has coached senior managers and high potential staff at all levels and at all stages of their careers and has helped them to identify goals, test options, plan and implement strategies for their development and advancement and job application readiness.

In addition to the General Manager roles which Stuart has held in NZ and internationally, he has a double major degree from Victoria University of Wellington in Business Administration and English Literature and holds a Master of Arts degree from the Department of Occupational Psychology of the University of London.  Additionally, he is a fully qualified coach through the Institute of Executive Coaching and Development based in Sydney and has completed their training as a supervisor of coaches. He is also a certificated Mediator.

Stuarts coaching expertise includes Career Transition and Outplacement, Leadership Development, Executive Leadership Mentoring, Personal Professional Development, Strategic People and Organisation Consulting, and Well Being and Resileince.

Robyn brings to Next Steps Coaching more than 25 years of experience in corporate management across both public and private sectors in New Zealand and Australia. Coaching within organisations and with individuals has been a passion throughout her career. She has coached senior managers and high-potential individuals, helping them identify goals and plan and implement strategies for their development and progression.

Robyn combines her extensive experience as a senior manager with her coaching training to help clients confidently define their professional pathways and develop practical strategies that enable them to achieve their goals and thrive in demanding, often rapidly changing environments. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a post-graduate diploma in Strategic Human Resources from Victoria University and is an accredited coach with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL).

Robyns coaching expertise includes Career Transition and Outplacement, Change Management, Leadership Development, Career and Personal Professional Development. 

Dave brings extensive experience in senior management, HR leadership, organisational development, and change management to his role as an executive coach and facilitator. He has successfully led large-scale initiatives aimed at enhancing both business and individual performance across a diverse range of countries and cultures, including the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.

Dave is a graduate of Charles Sturt University in Australia, where he earned a Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership. He has also completed Level 3, Advanced Coaching Practice with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in the UK.

Daves coaching expertise includes Career Transition and Outplacement, Leadership and Executive Development, Change Management and People Strategy, Organisational Development and Design, Career Alignment, Perfromance and Management.

Edwin offers over 20 years of business development experience and more than a decade as a careers coach. He is passionate about people and professional development, investing time in building strong foundations with clients to ensure that the work is meaningful and impactful.

Edwin is dedicated to helping individuals foster self-awareness, achieve their full potential, and create a balanced work-life dynamic.

His clients describe his coaching style as relaxed, intuitive, and supportive, with a knack for challenging the status quo. Edwin has worked with a wide range of organizations in New Zealand and Australia, from start-ups and associations to large-scale organisational transformations.

He has coached professionals, directors, executives, and individuals returning to work after injury, illness, or maternity leave. He is skilled in having candid coaching conversations with both staff and managers.

Before his coaching career, Edwin held various business development roles, including at Synoptic Consulting (Sydney) and The Institute of Directors in New Zealand. He holds a degree in Management from the University of Otago and has worked as a career’s advisor with Open Universities Australia and Computer Power Institute in Melbourne.

Edwin also has experience in ACC Vocational Rehabilitation, specialising in the Back to Work Programme with named providers.

He holds a Master of Business Studies (M.Bus) in Management (with Distinction) and is a full member of CDANZ, as well as a provisionally accredited coach with both the ICF and ICC.

Edwins areas of coaching Expertise includes however is not limited to Career Transition and Outplacement, Resilience and Well Being and Work Design & Return to Work.

Robyn brings over 20 years of facilitation expertise and more than a decade of experience as a coach. Her extensive background at all organisational levels enables her to quickly build rapport with clients. Passionate about inspiring people to grow their self-awareness, achieve their full potential, and create fulfilling personal and professional lives, Robyn’s clients describe her coaching style as inspirational, intuitive, and supportive, with a unique ability to challenge compassionately.

Robyn has worked with numerous organizations in New Zealand, supporting initiatives to enhance workplace well-being. Her experience includes working with groups and individuals to build self-awareness and personal resilience.

Before her coaching career, Robyn held a variety of senior administrative roles at the University of Otago, including secondments. Some of her roles included Quality Manager, Project Manager, Executive Support for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Divisional Administrator for the Division of Commerce, Secondary Schools Liaison Officer, and Enrolment Advisor.

Robyn is a Coach U-qualified facilitator for The Coaching Clinic and a Core Essentials graduate (2007). She is an accredited Myers-Briggs Personality Profile practitioner and holds a BSc in Zoology (1979) and a BA in Philosophy (1992) from the University of Otago.

Robyns coaching expertise includes Career Transition and Outplacement, Leadership Development, Career Alignment, Performance, Resilience and Well Being.

Alyson brings over a decade of experience in career coaching and vocational rehabilitation services to Next Steps Coaching. She is dedicated to empowering clients and encourages kindness toward oneself and others. Alyson facilitates career-coaching programs and provides career information and guidance for individuals across diverse industry sectors and levels of seniority. She has worked extensively with recruitment providers, training institutions, universities, and employers on labor market trends and education and training options.

As a former manager, Alyson developed staff selection methods, recruited and trained employees, and conducted performance appraisals. She has extensive career counseling and coaching skills and has served as a teaching assistant within the School of Psychology at Massey University.

Alyson was previously a Licensed Immigration Advisor, is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ), and a Registered Test User with the New Zealand Council for Educational Research.

She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation, a Master of Arts in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a member of the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association.

Alysons areas of coaching expertise include, but are not limited to, Career Transition and Outplacement, Professional Development, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Wendy offers over 25 years of Human Resources experience across health, tertiary education, not-for-profit, and financial services sectors in both New Zealand and the UK.

Wendy is an accomplished coach and facilitator, bringing a wealth of expertise in both strategic and operational HR, covering areas like employee relations, recruitment, talent management, performance, learning and development, and organisational culture.

Over the last decade, Wendy’s leadership roles in health and tertiary education have strengthened her ability to guide individuals and teams through complex organisational changes.

As an NZIC Certified Coach and accredited MBTI practitioner, Wendy combines her HR insights with coaching expertise to support clients in navigating both career and personal transitions with clarity and confidence. Her holistic approach, complemented by her Bodylight teaching qualification, emphasizes resilience, balance, and well-being.

Known for her calm, intuitive, and supportive style, Wendy creates a safe, non-judgmental space that fosters growth and empowers individuals through transformative change.

Wendy is a Post Graduate Certificate in Personnel and Development, CIPD Chartered Member (2006), an NZIC Certified Coach, an Accredited MBTI Practitioner and a Qualified Bodylight Teacher.

Wendys coaching expertise includes Change Management, Career Transition, Role Alignment, Redundancy and Redeployment, Leadership Development, Resilience and Well Being plus Personal Transitions: Insights into Immigrating to a New Country and the Challenges of Building a New Life.

Colin has built his coaching and leadership development consulting expertise on a proven track record of 20 plus years successful performance in executive roles in top global organisations. This has equipped him to be a trusted, empathetic coach and partner to senior leaders having built credibility on “both sides” of the coach/leader table. He has coached more than 400 leaders and facilitated 100’s of leadership skills workshops in both Australia and New Zealand. Adopting an integrated blended approach to coaching, and advocates that there is no “cookie cutter” solution to multi-faceted challenges. He believes passionately that people can achieve more than they think possible.

Colin is an accomplished leader and advisor with a passion for helping organizations achieve results through high level coaching and mentoring their leaders to maximise their potential. He is expert at identifying the strategic drivers that make leaders’ and organizations successful and being a catalyst in helping optimize their performance through facilitating deeper understanding and self-insight. Colin is also an accomplished workshop facilitator, OD consultant, trauma counsellor and a member of the Institute of Coaching (linked to Harvard University)

Colin has a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Social Science. He also has a Coaching Diploma (Tavistock), an accredited Myers Briggs practitioner and a trained Trauma Counsellor. He is also a volunteer Mentor with Business Mentors NZ.

Colins coaching expertise includes Career Advisory, Transition and Outplacement, Executive Mentoring, Leadership Development, Career Alignment and Management, Performance, Resilience and Well Being.