“My coaching with Paul has completely changed my typical workday... I wanted to be more strategic but didn’t know how. Paul helped me create space, set boundaries, and lead my team with more clarity and confidence... I can’t recommend working with Paul enough.”

Tracey Prince

General Manager, Recreation Aotearoa

How it works

While this isn't a cookie-cutter programme, there are a few consistent elements.

1. Strategy
We begin with a big-picture strategy conversation. Ideally, we get you out of the office to reconnect to your vision for the business.

2. Plan
Next, we create a 12-month roadmap and agree on a first area to focus on.

3. Implement

We then meet monthly to keep you connected to your big-picture strategy. (It's so easy to lose sight of it when you're busy with clients.)

4. Improve

Every quarter, we celebrate progress and tweak your focus, so your growth (whatever that means for you) stays aligned with your goals.

Few people have made such a profound impact on my thinking as Paul. Across just three sessions, he helped me get clear on the real issues that were holding me and my business back. He gently guided me toward solutions that were already within reach and helped me recognise the transition point I was at, as well as the options available to me.

Cindy Glean

Managing Director, Glean Group Limited

What’s included (and why it matters)


Big strategic planning session: In this longer session, we step back and think bigger about where to take your business.

Monthly coaching calls: Here's where we problem-solve together. If we need extra sessions, we make them happen.

Tailored tools: When you need them, I can share my templates for proposals, projects, IP development, sales, marketing etc... You don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Guidance when you need it: Got a big decision to make? A tricky client situation? Not sure how to price something up? Stressing about a team member? I'm on call to listen, coach, and advise.

"Thanks for an awesome day together yesterday. I left feeling energised and grateful to have such an amazing group of people to work with. Appreciate you getting some notes back to us so quickly Paul and for your calm and measured facilitation yesterday as always."

Comms and engagement consultancy owner

(This was after a 1-day team offsite.)

The investment

Super simple.

  1. It's $10,000 (ex GST) for the initial strategy work. This includes prep calls, offsite facilitation, and documentation of your big picture strategy.
  2. If you like, we then add $1,300 (ex GST) per month for a 12-month coaching commitment.
  3. If you want me to run an extra in-person session during the year - perhaps involving your team, for instance - it's an extra $5,000 (ex GST) per session.

Expenses (such as transport, venue hire, and accom) are added on top.

All up, it's less than the cost of a part-time junior... and far more valuable.

Clients typically see measurable improvements within the first quarter:

  • Excitement and clarity about where you're taking the business.
  • A steadier pipeline that pays for itself
  • Way less stress about team and client issues.

We wanted someone with more than just facilitation skills and Paul stood out on recommendation and then in practice as a skilled guide through the co-design process we had embarked on. Above all, I was impressed with Paul’s ability to absorb the complexities of our work, gain the trust and respect of a broad and diverse group of stakeholders and reframe processes to adapt to the changing flow of discussions.

Vanushi Walters

GM, YouthLaw

I don't mind admitting that Paul's coaching has taken me from one of my lowest points in business to feeling energised and focused again. Our first session began with "I don't want to do this anymore" so if nothing else, we can credit Paul for everyone still having a job!

Anonymous

(This was from an email to his team before a facilitated session.)

Yep. My philosophy is that if you have to refer to a long document, then you don't have a strategy. You'll get a simple and visual document that'll keep you focused on the bigger picture.

My sweet spot is at the intersection of three things: 1) You're purpose-driven, not just profit-driven 2) You've got between 5-20 staff and 3) You're running a professional services consultancy or firm. If that's you, then we're away and laughing.

Of course. I’d be happy to connect you with somebody so you can hear what this looks like in practice.

Nope. Who's got time for that?

Even without an induction to the complexity of our organisation, you’ve been marvellous at helping us navigate that. You’ve been a magician at times, seriously. The process has lit a fire under our team and I can see it coming through every day.

Sarah Manley

Deputy Chief Executive, St John

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