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 Executive Mentoring, Leadership Development, Career and Personal Professional Development Change Management, Career Transition and Outplacement.

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 Leadership Development Coaching Panel can best support your needs moving forward.

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)

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

Barry is based in Perth. He brings over 25 years of coaching and consulting expertise, empowering thousands of professionals across all levels of seniority and disciplines to confidently identify, plan, and achieve their career goals. His extensive experience includes specialized expertise in leadership and development coaching, helping current and aspiring leaders enhance their capabilities, overcome challenges, and drive impactful results.

Known for his insightful, pragmatic, and results-focused coaching style, Barry tailors each engagement to meet individual needs while equipping clients with the tools and strategies to address pressure points and support their career, leadership, and personal development.

Barry’s background spans corporate consulting and financial services, complemented by his academic contributions as Academic Coordinator and Senior Lecturer for Edith Cowan University’s Master’s and Graduate Certificate programs in Career Development (2007–2015). His work has significantly advanced best practices in coaching and leadership development.

Barry’s qualifications include a Master of Career Development, Graduate Certificate in Career Education, Diploma of Financial Planning, Certificate in Actuarial Techniques, and Bachelor of Science. He is a Fellow of the Career Development Association of Australia and the Australian Institute of Management, and a Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Barry’s coaching expertise includes Executive Leadership Mentoring, Leadership Development, Personal Professional Development, Well Being and Resileince, Career Transition and Outplacement.

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 Leadership Development, Career Alignment, Performance, Resilience and Well Being, Career Transition and Outplacement. 

Merryl is based in Sydney. She brings over 15 years of corporate coaching expertise, having supported thousands of leaders across varying levels of seniority to enhance their leadership capabilities. Her coaching focuses on strengthening personal leadership, improving performance, and fostering resilience and well-being, empowering leaders to achieve sustainable success.

Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates neuroscience, social sciences, and positive psychology, Merryl’s coaching is conversational, intuitive, and results-driven. She tailors each engagement to the unique needs of her clients, with an emphasis on cultivating authentic leadership behaviors and driving positive leadership impact.

Merryl’s extensive coaching experience is underpinned by her leadership roles within NSW public sector organizations and a strong academic foundation, including Master of Education (University of New South Wales, Sydney), Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies (Neuroscience of Leadership) (Middlesex University, UK), Accreditation as an Executive Coach (Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, Sydney), Certification as a Licensed HeartMath Practitioner and Accreditation in The PRISM Brain Mapping Profiling System.

Merrl’s coaching expertise includes Leadership and Performance, Change Leadership, Resilience and Well-Being, Strategic Thinking, Communication and Connection and Role Alignment and Career Management.

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 Executive Mentoring, Leadership Development, Career Alignment and Management, Performance, Resilience and Well Being, Career Advisory and Transition and Outplacement,

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 Leadership Development, Role Alignment, Change Management, Career Transition, Redundancy and Redeployment, 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.

Hilary is a highly experienced senior leader in People and Capability, specialising in leadership development coaching and career transitions. With a strong background in coaching people leaders, she has worked across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, addressing workplace challenges such as performance management, organisational change, and workforce planning.

As part of a dual-career family, she has relocated internationally with school-aged children, gaining firsthand experience in managing career transitions and life changes. She now supports leaders navigating similar challenges, helping them thrive in evolving professional landscapes.

Hilary’s coaching is holistic, reflective, and collaborative, designed to develop leadership identity and effectiveness. She personalises her coaching programs using her expertise in psychometric assessments and leadership development frameworks, ensuring clients experience both personal transformation and organisational impact.

Hilary is recognised for her ability to quickly build rapport and create a safe space for self-reflection. Clients value her skill in helping leaders articulate their thoughts, clarify their leadership journey, and set meaningful goals. Her coaching has helped leaders gain confidence, make strategic decisions, and navigate transitions with clarity.

With her deep expertise in leadership development, Hilary empowers leaders to unlock their full potential, navigate change effectively, and create lasting impact within their organisations.

Key areas of expertise include Leadership development, Developing leadership identity, Transformational leadership conversations, Managing and leading change, and Career planning & transition coaching.

Hilarys qualifications and credentials include a Master’s in Career Development (Faculty of Culture and Society), Graduate Diploma in Business (HR Management), ICF Coaching Conversations, NZ Coaching and Mentoring Centre Certification, Qualified in Psychometric Assessment, and is a Professional Member of Career Association of NZ (CDANZ)

Angela is an executive coach with a rich cultural heritage from Aitutaki (Cook Islands), Scotland, and Aotearoa (New Zealand). Raised in Auckland, she now splits her time between Auckland and Rarotonga. Her coaching journey began 26 years ago in sports, where she developed skills in fostering high-performance teams. She has since expanded her expertise to leadership development, particularly for Māori and Pasifika professionals in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, she has a strong focus on workplace health and safety and cross-cultural engagement.

Angela takes a holistic coaching approach, integrating indigenous models to bring clarity to professional and personal growth. She creates a safe, judgment-free space that encourages deep reflection, curiosity, and sustained progress. Her coaching ensures clients remain focused while balancing multiple demands, enhancing their leadership inside and outside their organisations.

Angela’s key strengths include strong cultural awareness, integrating Māori and Pacific values into mainstream professional environments, expertise in fostering high-performing teams and leadership effectiveness, skilled in guiding individuals to achieve their goals authentically while honouring their heritage, passionate about creating meaningful impact through relationships, community, and spirituality. Her coaching empowers individuals to navigate leadership challenges with cultural authenticity, ensuring both personal and professional growth.

Angela’s qualifications and accreditations include Executive & Organisational Coach Certificate (ICF), Associate Certified Coach (ICF) and Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC)

Gwyn brings over 15 years of coaching and facilitation expertise, working with individuals across all ages, levels of seniority, and diverse cultural backgrounds. Passionate about applying cutting-edge techniques from Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and Emotional Intelligence, Gwyn empowers her clients to build resilience, confidence, and optimism, driving personal growth and enhancing organisational well-being.

Known for her approachable demeanor, keen intuition, and insightful listening, Gwyn excels at creating transformative “aha moments” for her clients—unlocking higher levels of self-awareness and catalyzing meaningful personal change. She partners with her clients to help them maximize their potential, equipping them with practical tools, strategies, and unwavering support to succeed in their professional and personal lives.

Her academic qualifications include a BA in Psychology and an M.Phil in Management Studies. In 2009, she achieved the prestigious Master Coach designation from the International Association of Coaching, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted and skilled professional in her field.

Gwyns coaching expertise includes Leadership Development for emerging to mid-level managers, Building Strong Teams, Managing  & Leading Change, Career Management, Career Tranistion and Outplacement.