Crafting a compelling story that connects experience to future goals, ensuring clients can clearly articulate their value and direction to any audience.

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

Identifying capability gaps and building a targeted development plan to support career progression.

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

Building a targeted, achievement-focused CV aligned to target roles, including detailed feedback and expert guidance to ensure your CV / Resume is compelling, well-crafted, and Applicant Tracking System-friendly.

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

Produce a concise, tailored, value-driven applications that make a strong first impression and increase your chances of being noticed by employers.

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

Mastering the art of the interview through behavioural techniques, storytelling, and managing interview anxiety, with practice and feedback to help you communicate your strengths confidently and effectively.

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

Strengthening visibility and credibility in the market by creating a professional online presence that attracts recruiters and network opportunities.

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

Creating a structured, sustainable job search plan to navigate the job market effectively and 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.

Practical approaches to building professional relationships and uncovering hidden job opportunities.

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

Understanding recruiter expectations and building productive relationships to support job search success.

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

Preparing you to negotiate confidently and professionally.

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

Using AI to optimise job applications, cover letters, CV/Resume alignment, LinkedIn profile, and interview preparation.

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

Supporting you to land well in a new internal or external role or organisation, with clarity on expectations and a strong start.

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

Making informed decisions and confidently transitioning to life and work in Australia, including navigating the local job market and finding the right opportunities in an unfamiliar environment.

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

Empowering you to navigate retirement with purpose, confidence, and clarity. Planning for retirement is more than financial – it is about finding meaning and satisfaction in a post-career life.

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

Exploring the steps to turn business ideas into clear, practical action.

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.

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.

Please note – Stuart will be on an extended European holiday and unavailable from mid-March to the end of August 2025.

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.

With over 25 years of experience in senior management, entrepreneurship, and sales and marketing, Jonathan has worked in blue-chip FMCG companies as well as in human resources and people management consulting.

Formerly a director of a market-leading human resources consulting firm, Jonathan is now the owner of a successful coaching business. He has partnered with hundreds of private and public sector organizations across New Zealand and Australia. Jonathan has project-managed large-scale change initiatives and designed solutions that have helped thousands of employees transition, elevate performance, redeploy within companies, or exit with dignity during restructuring and outplacement.

Jonathan holds a Higher National Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing). He is also an Accredited MBTI Personality Profiler and certified in The Leadership Circle.

When not fully immersed in growing Next Steps Coaching and Career-Transitions™, a brand of Next Steps Coaching Limited, Jonathan spends as much time as possible with his expanding family.

Jonathan will be on holiday in the United Kingdom from February 6th to March 12th, 2025.

If you are interested in partnering with Jonathan, we encourage you to complete a self-referral form. While on holiday, Jonathan will be checking email correspondence daily and will connect with you as soon as possible to discuss how he or another coach from the Next Steps Coaching Panel can best support your needs moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you soon!

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.

Please note that Wendy will be on holiday from the 28th March until the 14th of April 2025.

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.

Gwyn Hayward-Ryan is an experienced career and leadership coach who helps individuals gain clarity, confidence, and direction during times of professional change and uncertainty.

With more than 15 years of coaching and facilitation experience, she has partnered with professionals across mutliple industries and career stages, from emerging talent to senior leaders.

Known for her warm, insightful approach and exceptional listening skills, Gwyn creates a supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to take meaningful action.

Gwyn combines practical coaching strategies with evidence-based insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence to help clients build resilience, strengthen leadership capability, and successfully navigate career transitions and workplace challenges.

Gwyn holds a BA in Psychology, an M.Phil in Management Studies, and a Master Coach designation from the International Association of Coaching.