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# Stepshift

Leadership Development & Coaching

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## Posts

- [Key Executive Coaching Skills](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/coaching-your-people/key-executive-coaching-skills.html) - If you're looking into consulting an executive coach, you may be curious about the kind of skills they have, and what makes a truly great coach stand out from the rest. In a sense, they need to have the same sort of skills as the business leader themselves, but also the ability to communicate and
- [7 Key Roles Of A Business Mentor](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/trusted-sounding-board/key-roles-of-a-business-mentor.html) - The key roles of a business mentor cover a range of areas aimed at helping their clients achieve the best results they can.
- [Leadership Team Role in Organisational Change is Critical](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/leadership-team-role-in-organisational-change-critical.html) - Advice on managing organisational change and what factors are crucial to successfully drive change at the leadership team level.
- [What Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/what-is-emotional-intelligence-eq.html) - Fifty years ago a strong leader was typically perceived as a charismatic, tough individual with an autocratic leadership style. The words “emotional intelligence” are not likely to have appeared in the job description. Today’s workforce does not respond as well to autocratic leadership. In order to lead effectively, today’s leaders need to have a strong
- [Change Management and Business Turnaround](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/change-management-and-business-turnaround.html) - Explores the essential elements of leadership that are most critical when driving change management or business turnaround.
- [How to Choose a Business Coach: Three Critical Factors](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/want-to-take-your-leadership-to-the-next-level/how-to-choose-a-business-coach.html) - Before starting the process of choosing a business coach you need to honestly examine your own personal readiness to be coached. If you're not ready to learn, grow and take action, business coaching may not be successful.
- [Top 10 Leadership Training Activities](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/strategic-planning-with-an-independent-facilitator/leadership-training-activities.html) - 10 Fun Leadership Team Building Activities to help support and build a great leadership team. Increase the effectiveness of leadership training activities in a fun way.
- [Leadership Team Behaviour – The Role of Team Guiding Principles](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/re-invigorating-your-leadership-team/leadership-team-behaviour-guiding-principles.html) - Advice on how to improve leadership team behaviour by identifying and implementing common team guiding principles.
- [Honesty is the Foundation for Leadership Development](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/want-to-take-your-leadership-to-the-next-level/honesty-is-the-foundation-for-leadership-development.html) - I get asked a lot by clients how to deal with challenging situations in relation to staff / manager performance or behaviour. Invariably the key foundation stone that makes change a strong possibility is honest dialogue delivered in a caring way, as opposed to a judgemental way.
- [Are You Committed To Being A Better Leader?](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/are-you-committed-to-being-a-better-leader.html) - Are leaders born or made? This is a very common question but can raise very unhelpful thoughts. Firstly that leadership is a natural “god given” attribute that requires no particular attention or focus. Secondly that a person not “born” with leadership attributes cannot become a better leader.
- [Becoming a More Authentic Leader – The First Steps](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/want-to-take-your-leadership-to-the-next-level/becoming-a-more-authentic-leader-first-steps.html) - We all have the capacity to inspire and empower others. But we must first be willing to devote ourselves to our personal growth and development as leaders. People trust you when you are genuine and authentic. So how do you develop the self awareness to become a more effective leader who is trusted and followed?
- [Executive Coaching For Small Business Leaders](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/leadership-consulting-driving-sme-growth-and-success/executive-coaching-for-small-business-leaders.html) - Small businesses require a different style of handling to their larger counterparts - with fewer staff, smaller resources and less steps in the chain of command, being the leader of a small business comes with a set of challenges as well as advantages. Just like any business leadership position, sometimes executive coaching is the most effective
- [How To Motivate Staff](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/coaching-your-people/how-to-motivate-staff.html) - One of the most important jobs of any business leader or executive is keeping their staff motivated - creating reasons to want to come to work each day and a natural desire to strive for the success of the company. Almost everyone is willing to work in exchange for their wages, but the key is
- [Success In A New Leadership Role: Your First 90 Days Are Crucial](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/success-in-a-new-leadership-role-first-90-days-crucial.html) - When you begin a new leadership role, key stakeholders looking at your performance will often decide within 90 to 120 days whether you have the capacity, capability and approach to succeed. Take time to consider how to nail this position from the start.
- [Leadership Breakthrough: How Some Leaders Develop Significantly Over a Short Period](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/new-leadership-role-or-transition/leadership-breakthrough-how-some-leaders-develop-significantly-over-a-short-period.html) - There are periods in the lifecycle of most leaders when they achieve significant breakthroughs in their leadership effectiveness and performance over a relatively short timeframe. This article explores how to achieve a real breakthrough in your leadership performance and improve your career.
- [CEOs Leading Change: A Time of Challenge, Pressure and Opportunity](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/ceos-leading-change.html) - When critical change initiatives are being embarked on, or implemented, this is not a "business as usual" scenario. It is a unique environment and as such the Chief Executive often needs to take a very different approach to optimise their leadership during these periods.
- [Change Management - Handling Risk and Fear](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/change-management-handling-risk-and-fear.html) - In times of great change, risk aversion and fear run amok. It is tempting for leaders to push forward with their change management process without acknowledging their own fears or those of their teams. Undertaking a change management process without dealing with such fears is likely to fail.
- [Executive Team Dynamics - The Catalyst for Improved Effectiveness](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/executive-team-dynamics-the-catalyst-for-improved-effectiveness.html) - "Executive Teams rather than individual executives deliver significant results in business" The costs incurred by businesses, both financial and emotional, when senior people are not working effectively as an executive team, are significant. When organisations wish to achieve new levels of performance and growth, the dynamics of the executive team are critical. Their collective energy
- [Employee Retention Through Development - A Challenge for Business Leaders](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/archives/various/employee-retention-through-development-2.html) - Employee retention can be a challenge for business leaders. Positively impacting your retention rates can significantly improve productivity and bottom line results. Why is it important to hold on to employees? While unemployment in New Zealand is likely to rise over the next year, much of that unemployment rise will be in the unskilled labour force. Recruiting highly
- [Measuring the Effectiveness of Leadership Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/measuring-the-effectiveness-of-leadership-coaching.html) - Some of you will have had significant experience with leadership coaching while for some of you it is a relatively new concept. And yet, as leaders within your organisations, you will no doubt be interested in three things: How effective is coaching as a leadership development intervention? What tangible and intangible benefits are possible? How
- [Benefits of Executive Mentoring](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/benefits-of-executive-mentoring.html) - Executive mentoring is used increasingly as a tool to achieve both personal growth and improved business outcomes. Stepshift outline benefits their clients have reported through their one-to-one executive coaching and mentoring.
- [Leadership Team Dynamics - The Stepshift Approach](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/leadership-team-dynamics-the-stepshift-approach.html) - The costs incurred by businesses, both financial and emotional, when senior people are not working effectively as an leadership team, are significant. When organisations wish to achieve new levels of performance and growth, the dynamics of the leadership team are critical. Their collective energy is required to get an organisation moving in a new direction,
- [Team Emotional Intelligence - What is it and Why is it Important?](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/why-team-emotional-intelligence-is-important.html) - Explores why team emotional intelligence is important for developing an effective team and outlines the essential conditions required.
- [Senior Team Performance - The Importance of Having a Clear Organisational Vision and Strategy](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/re-invigorating-your-leadership-team/senior-team-performance-importance-of-having-a-clear-organisational-vision.html) - Examines how effective senior team performance relies on establishing clear organisational vision and goals to deliver long term success.
- [Do Your Leadership Team Meetings Have a Clearly Defined Purpose?](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/developing-team-performance-with-senior-leadership-teams/re-invigorating-your-leadership-team/leadership-team-meetings-clearly-defined-purpose.html) - Expert advice on improving leadership team meeting effectiveness and how properly organised, focused meetings can save significant time.
- [Listening Skills: Choosing Curiosity Over Being Right](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/listening-skills-choosing-curiosity-over-being-right.html) - Good listening skills are a key ingredient of effective management and leadership. Where staff feel they have been listened to and that they have contributed to a solution their commitment to act is stronger. A leader who has listened well will have much better information to make a more effective decision.
- [Self Awareness Key For Leadership Success](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/self-awareness-key-for-leadership-success.html) - Accurate self awareness is a key factor in your leadership success. Yet the more senior your leadership role, the more challenging it can be to obtain accurate and honest feedback from the people that really matter.
- [Communication Skills: Use the Beginner's Mind](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/communication-skills-use-the-beginners-mind.html) - Good communication skills are a key ingredient to effective management and leadership. A leader who has listened well will have much better information to make more effective decisions.
- [New Leadership Roles: Challenges and Opportunities](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/new-leadership-role-or-transition/winning-or-achieving-early-success-in-a-new-leadership-role/new-leaders-challenges-and-opportunities.html) - For a new leader or executive, starting a new role can be both exciting and daunting. It has been said that the first three months in a senior position can make or break the role. This is because transition is a time of great opportunity and challenge.
- [Achieving Optimal Performance Key to Success](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/developing-leadership-influence/achieving-optimal-performance-key-to-success.html) - Identifying key reasons for both effective and ineffective performance of people is a critical factor in achieving outstanding results for your organisation. This is equally true whether you are talking your personal performance or the performance of those who report to you.
- [Improvement in Underperforming Companies](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/leading-during-change-or-transition/leadership-coaching-improves-underperforming-companies.html) - Where a company is underperforming, the thinking, attitudes, emotions and relationships of the leadership team is particularly important to enable achievement of critical business outcomes essential for survival and (later) rejuvenation.
- [The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Leadership](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/impact-of-emotional-intelligence-on-leadership.html) - To remain effective in a leadership role, leaders should invest time and effort in the continuous development of their emotional intelligence (EQ). Leaders with a good level of EQ can more easily navigate leadership challenges and remain calm, confident and effective.
- [Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/blog/becoming-a-better-leader/building-emotional-intelligence-eq/emotional-intelligence-leadership-influence.html) - The ability to lead and to influence others to want to follow is developed through a raft of things including competence in the role and the ability to build and maintain the trust of your people. Developing trust and influence in a leadership role also requires emotional intelligence.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/) - Stepshift offers premier executive coaching, leadership consulting, and team development services in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to drive measurable business results.
- [Contact Us](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/contact-us.html) - Get in touch with StepShift for confidential executive coaching and leadership consulting. We service Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and clients nationwide.
- [Case Studies](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/case-studies.html) - Explore detailed case studies showcasing how StepShift's executive coaching and consulting have driven measurable success for New Zealand businesses.
- [Client References](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/client-references.html) - Read testimonials from CEOs, Managing Directors, and senior leaders across New Zealand who have transformed their businesses with StepShift's coaching.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/frequently-asked-questions.html) - Find answers to common questions about executive coaching, leadership team development, confidentiality, timelines, and the StepShift approach.
- [Kevin McMahon](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/kevin-mcmahon.html) - Meet Kevin McMahon, founding partner of StepShift. With over 20 years of experience, Kevin helps senior leaders optimise performance, engagement, and business success.
- [Leadership Consulting](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-services/leadership-consulting.html) - Partner with StepShift during periods of business change, turnaround, or rapid growth. We align leadership behaviour with critical business performance goals.
- [Executive Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-services/executive-coaching.html) - Confidential, pragmatic executive coaching tailored to senior leaders and partners. Build resilience, improve communication, and achieve critical business outcomes.
- [Free Leadership Articles](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/free-leadership-articles.html) - Download free leadership white papers and research from Stepshift. Expert insights on executive coaching, team development, leadership effectiveness, and organisational change.
- [Carmel Byrne](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/carmel-byrne.html) - Meet Carmel Byrne, experienced executive coach specialising in leadership development and team effectiveness. Helping senior managers and executives achieve their full potential.
- [Client List](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/client-list.html) - Trusted by CEOs and leadership teams across diverse industries in New Zealand. See the organisations we've partnered with to develop exceptional leaders and drive business success.
- [Team Development](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-services/leadership-team-development.html) - Transform your leadership team with tailored development programs. Build collective leadership, improve team dynamics, and drive organisational performance. Facilitated by experienced consultants.
- [Our People](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people.html) - CEO Coaches and Leadership Consultants Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch our CEO coaches travel nationwide. We are highly experienced, extremely professional and absolutely committed to seeing clients achieve fundamental shifts through improved leadership. Read more about Stepshift’s Partners. Kevin McMahon kevin@stepshift.co.nz mob: +64 27 537 2259 About Kevin McMahon Carmel Byrne
- [Executive Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/executive-coaching.html) - Executive Coaching Auckland & Wellington From General Managers to CFO's, members of the executive leadership team benefit from a one on one executive coaching approach. Receiving guidance and practical techniques, strategies and goals from an experienced mentor is one of the best ways to develop skills in a variety of areas. An external viewpoint simply
- [Improve Company Performance With CEO Executive Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/improve-company-performance-with-ceo-coaching.html) - Improve Company Performance With CEO Executive Coaching CEO executive coaching may focus on one individual, but it produces a chain reaction of improvements and modifications that benefit the entire company. By working with an executive coach, even top-ranking CEOs can find ways to optimise both their own performance and skills, and the functioning of the
- [Developing Team Performance with Senior Leadership Teams](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/senior-leadership-teams.html) - Developing Team Performance with Senior Leadership Teams Leadership teams operating at their best to achieve critical results Imagine the members of your senior leadership team are: Clear and aligned business strategy and critical goals Supportive of each other’s roles and of each other personally Highly accountable for delivery of key outcomes Focused on what’s best
- [CEO Executive Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-services/ceo-coaching.html) - CEO Execitive Coaching Stepshift’s CEO exective coaching empowers our senior executive clients to achieve critical results through enhanced leadership. As a CEO or other senior executive leader, you are responsible for steering your people and organisation to further success. However the relatively isolated nature of your role can make it difficult to get genuine feedback
- [Auckland Business Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/contact-us/auckland-business-coaching.html) - Auckland Business Coaching At Stepshift we provide professional executive coaching, leadership team development and business consulting services for organisations throughout New Zealand. We can work with you on an organisational, team or executive level to deliver significant leadership results. Stepshift's Auckland Location Level 8 139 Quay Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand Wellington Business Coaching Contact
- [Kevin's Client References](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/kevin-mcmahon/kevins-client-references.html) - Kevin's Client References Executive Coaching or Sounding Board "Stepshift provide customised solutions that work. I recommend Kevin to deliver that differentiated advantage in your people." - Jennifer Luke, Senior Business Unit Director, Smith & Nephew “I found Kevin’s calm approach and candid guidance invaluable. He really helped me focus on what was important and we
- [Examples of Lynn's Clients](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/lynn-humphrey/examples-of-lynns-clients.html) - Examples of Lynn's Clients In his time as a Stepshift partner, Lynn has successfully worked with a broad range of clients across the public and private sectors. Recent examples of Lynn’s clients include: Aon Argyle Welsh Finnigan Auckland Council Financial Markets Authority Fletcher Building Ltd Housing New Zealand Corporation Kathmandu Ltd Marley Ltd New Zealand
- [Lynn Humphrey](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/lynn-humphrey.html) - Lynn Humphrey Leadership Coach Key Facts Founding Stepshift partner: 2004 Certified NLP practitioner: 2004 Partner KPMG (including staff and leadership roles): 1991-2002 B Com / LLB University of Canterbury Contact Details M +64 21 748 846 E lynn@stepshift.co.nz Are you navigating a major transition in your career or your life? Are you starting a new
- [Lynn's Client References](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/lynn-humphrey/lynns-client-references.html) - Lynn's Client References Leadership Coaching and Mentoring “…far superior to any previous coaching experience … much quicker results … very specific and tailored” - Angeline De Swardt, Head of Retail Operations, Ngahuia Group Ltd “ … enlightening and empowering process delivering value far beyond the investment” - Max Alexander, General Manager, NZ Trucks Ltd “Lynn
- [Examples of Carmel's Clients](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/carmel-byrne/examples-of-carmels-clients.html) - Examples of Carmel's Clients Over her 13 years as a Stepshift partner, Carmel has successfully worked with a broad range of clients across the public and private sectors. Recent examples of Carmel’s clients include: AB Equipment Limited AMP Financial Services Ando Insurance Group Auckland District Health Board Auckland Transport Bell Gully Ernst & Young Fee
- [Carmel's Client References](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/carmel-byrne/carmels-client-references.html) - Carmel's Client References Executive Coaching “Carmel’s coaching has enabled me to make the changes necessary to move from operational to executive leadership.” - Therese Singleton, Chief Operating Officer, Ando Insurance Group “Carmel has coached me during a time of significant change. The results have been very positive and have contributed to a more rounded management
- [Examples of Kevin's Clients](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-people/kevin-mcmahon/examples-of-kevins-clients.html) - Examples of Kevin's Clients In his time as a Stepshift partner Kevin has successfully worked with leaders in a broad range of NZ businesses. Recent examples include: Alaska Interiors & Construction BNZ Crombie Lockwood Duncan Cotterill Fletcher Building KPMG Healthlink IAG Jansen Cilag MFAT Michael Hill Jewellers PricewaterhouseCoopers RCP Smith & Nephew Steel & Tube
- [Building Emotional Intelligence / EQ](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/emotional-intelligence-eq.html) - Building Emotional Intelligence / EQ Ensure your leadership foundations are solid You may find that, even with good intentions, hard work and commercial success, you still struggle to: Manage yourself and your behaviour the way you would like Earn the consistent trust and support of your colleagues and team members or Influence people to the
- [Improve Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/improve-leadership-through-emotional-intelligence.html) - Improve Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence A good leader doesn't just deal in facts and figures; they deal in people and human emotions too. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is an often-overlooked but crucial skill for the successful management of staff. EQ represents a range of skills that include perceiving the emotions of others, understanding their behaviour, being
- [COVID-19](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/covid-19.html) - Our coaches remain fully operational during this period and are working with clients using a variety of on-line platforms. We recognise the upheaval and challenges many of you are facing at this time. Getting the very best for and from your leadership in this environment will determine how you cope during lockdown and how quickly
- [Considering or Starting a New Leadership Role](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/case-studies/considering-starting-new-leadership-role.html) - Considering or Starting a New Leadership Role Challenge Commencing a new role, our client recognised that what got her to where she is today would not get her where she wanted to go. Her new leadership role required a more strategic and collaborative approach and an ability to influence colleagues in the organisation. She needed
- [Becoming a Better Leader Through Executive Development](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/executive-development.html) - Becoming a Better Leader Through Executive Development We love assisting leaders to achieve their critical business and career results Your executive success is important to you. Imagine for a moment that this coming year will be your most successful in an executive role. This could include: Achieving your personal executive ambitions Operating in a way
- [Management of Change](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-articles/management-of-change.html) - Management of Change Leading with Compassion and Empathy Management of change is a key leadership competency and invariably requires making important and challenging decisions which may have a significant personal toll on yourself and people who are close to you in the business. Successful change management requires not only that the best decisions are made
- [Developing Leadership Influence](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/leadership-influence.html) - Developing Leadership Influence Supporting leaders to grow their influence and impact Stakeholders are those people or organisations that can affect or be affected by what you do and deliver as a leader. Stakeholders may include colleagues, seniors, team members, members of your Board or external parties. Whether you are responsible for delivering outcomes for a
- [Becoming a Better Leader](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development.html) - Becoming a Better Leader Want to Take Your Leadership to the Next Level? Assisting leaders and aspiring leaders as they step up. You have decided to focus on developing your leadership capability. This may be because of an opportunity you want to step up to, a critical outcome that must be achieved or just
- [Developing a Leadership Culture Within an SME](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/case-studies/developing-leadership-culture-within-sme.html) - Developing a Leadership Culture Within an SME Challenge Our client, the CEO of an established FMCG organisation, wanted to extend the benefit of leadership development to all leaders in the organisation but was concerned about how to achieve this in a meaningful and cost-effective way. Approach Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- [Want to take your leadership to the next level?](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/leadership-coaching.html) - Want to Take Your Leadership to the Next Level? Assisting leaders and aspiring leaders as they step up You are considering developing your leadership capability. This may be because of an opportunity you want to step up to, a critical outcome that must be achieved or just a sense that your leadership potential has not
- [Leader As Coach](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/performance-coaching.html) - Leader As Coach Supporting leaders to deliver great results through coaching others Wise leaders invest time and effort coaching their people to perform optimally. Performance coaching is primarily focussed on building the capability of individuals and teams to improve engagement, performance, and results. You will know if there is an opportunity to develop your Leader
- [Wellington Business Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/contact-us/wellington-business-coaching.html) - Wellington Business Coaching At Stepshift we provide professional executive coaching, leadership team coaching and business consulting services for organisations throughout New Zealand. We can work with you on an organisational, team or executive level to deliver significant leadership results. Stepshift's Wellington Location Level 16, Dimension Data House 157 Lambton Quay Wellington 6011 New Zealand We
- [Leading During Change or Transition](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/leading-during-change-or-transition.html) - Leading During Change or Transition Assisting leaders' effectiveness through challenging times In most leadership roles there are times when you need to dig even deeper and bring your very best leadership capability to the table. The situations will vary but can include challenging business periods that require significant change. These might include: Turnaround in business
- [Recapture Your Motivation and Drive](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-development/motivation.html) - Recapture Your Motivation and Drive Assisting leaders to regain their motivation, reduce stress and increase their effectiveness It is common to have periods during your leadership when your levels of personal energy, motivation or focus dip. When this happens your satisfaction levels will also be low, as you know you are not operating at your
- [Leadership Consulting – Driving SME Growth and Success](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/leadership-consulting-driving-sme-growth-and-success.html) - Leadership Consulting – Driving SME Growth and Success Assisting SME’s to achieve critical results through enhanced leadership When SMEs are in a period of growth or change, with critical strategies and goals to achieve, much depends on the ability of the leaders to get the best from themselves, their people and the business. While each
- [New Leadership Role or Transition](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/new-leadership-role-or-transition.html) - New Leadership Role or Transition Assisting leaders transition to, and succeed in, a new role As leaders, there are times when you reach a career pivot point or crossroads, where the course of action you choose will affect your career and leadership success in a significant way. Making the right decisions, taking the right action
- [Trusted Sounding Board](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/trusted-sounding-board.html) - Trusted Sounding Board Feeling isolated and would value a trusted sounding board? As a leader you know there are key times in your role or career that are not run of the mill. These times can be defining for your success and direction. This may involve a key challenge, decision or opportunity where you know
- [Developing a High Performance Senior Team](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/our-clients/case-studies/developing-high-performance-senior-team.html) - Developing a High Performance Senior Team Challenge The owner of a very successful SME operating in the rural sector approached us stating, “something is not quite right with our leadership team”. In an industry operating with tight deadlines, significant seasonal influences and a critical need to maintain quality, a flexible, co-operative and focused team was
- [Leadership Transition](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/new-leadership-role-or-transition/leadership-transition.html) - Leadership Transition Get clear about career direction and your next steps You know the feeling; you are questioning whether to stay in your role or try something new. The situation may vary but could include you: Questioning your path forward Being uncertain how to progress a leadership transition Feeling dissatisfied with your current role or
- [Building or Re-building Your Leadership Team](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/senior-leadership-teams/building-or-re-building-your-leadership-team.html) - Building or Re-building Your Leadership Team Trust – team culture – team vision and values As the leader of a new leadership team you have the opportunity to build one that functions and performs at a very high level. Even within an existing team, changes within your team provide a similar opportunity. Your new or
- [CEO Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/ceo-coaching.html) - CEO Coaching Auckland & Wellington Being at the top of the chain of command, CEO's can sometimes feel isolated. Having a sounding board can ensure the best decisions are made, and an external perspective can help alleviate and solve issues. One on one CEO coaching gives men and women in CEO positions a lifeline to
- [Business Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/business-coaching.html) - Business Coaching Auckland & Wellington Business coaching is the process of providing impartial and results-oriented support, feedback and advice to an individual, team or organisation in order to help them identify ways in which they can improve their performance and the effectiveness of their business. Why Business Coaching? While many businesses turn to outside help
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- [Developing Key Leadership Skills](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/developing-key-leadership-skills.html) - Developing Key Leadership Skills Not everyone is born a leader. Some simply have the gift of directing others and taking command, whereas for others it doesn’t come so naturally. This is not a negative thing, and isn’t something to be ashamed of. However, it is true that in most professional situations you will be expected
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- [Improving Leadership Team Performance](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/improving-leadership-team-performance.html) - Improving Leadership Team Performance One key to effective business management is understanding that there is always room for improvement. Even if your executive team seems to be functioning well enough, it is always a good idea to question whether there are ways to improve leadership team performance. A leadership coach can help identify any areas
- [Executive Team Emotional Intelligence](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/executive-team-emotional-intelligence.html) - Executive Team Emotional Intelligence Any team of leadership figures has a number of skills at their disposal to help them manage and direct themselves for maximum productivity, but a skill that is often overlooked is executive team emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (or EQ) amounts to identifying, evaluating and managing the emotions of other people. For
- [Executive Team Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/executive-team-coaching.html) - Executive Team Coaching Most companies are made up of different tiers of staff, each taking instruction from a leadership figure, who in turn takes instruction from another leader to ensure all oars are pulling in the same direction and that progress is efficient and strong. However, larger companies in particular often reach a point where
- [Why Emotional Intelligence Matters](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/why-emotional-intelligence-matters.html) - Why Emotional Intelligence Matters Emotional Intelligence (also known as EQ) is an increasingly valued component of being an effective leader, manager or team member. It is about perceiving, controlling and evaluating emotions - skills that contribute to the wellbeing of the team and help manage relationships between people. However, EQ is still seen by some
- [Leadership Development as an Investment](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/leadership-development-as-an-investment.html) - Leadership Development as an Investment When considering undertaking leadership development or executive coaching, it’s important to see it as an investment for not only yourself or your leaders, but for the entire business. By developing the skills of the people in charge, the entire team structure becomes more efficient, more comfortable at what they are
- [Find the Right Leadership Coaching Arrangement](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/find-the-right-leadership-coaching-arrangement.html) - Find the Right Leadership Coaching Arrangement Leadership coaching can be immensely beneficial to anyone in a position of management and decision-making, but it’s important to find the right coach for you. A good relationship between coach and client is essential for making progress and enjoying the learning you receive, and a bad one can create
- [How Executive Coaches Help Your Business](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/how-executive-coaches-help-your-business.html) - How Executive Coaches Help Your Business Although executive coaching is an increasingly common practice employed by businesses around the world, many are still curious about how exactly it works. Some are sceptical of its benefits, thinking it is just a matter of throwing around buzzwords. In fact, it is a complex process that is administered
- [Gain Confidence Through Executive Coaching](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/gain-confidence-through-executive-coaching.html) - Gain Confidence Through Executive Coaching Even people in top leadership positions sometimes forget that it is always valuable and worthwhile to pause and evaluate their own skills and seek mentorship to find areas for improvement. Occupying an executive role creates a lot of pressure and responsibility, and it is easy to forget that you also
- [Leadership Team Development](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/leadership-team-development.html) - Leadership Team Development At their core, all businesses and organisations are teams. A group of people with their own unique tasks must collaborate and fit together, under the guide of a leadership figure. Being that leader means you must direct the team, and make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction. Leadership team development
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- [Team Development](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/team-development.html) - Team Development One of the frustrations a leader can have is when team members focus predominantly on the results of their functional areas and less on performing as a leadership team and achieving organisation-wide objectives. A senior management or executive team needs to deliver more than just divisional results. It also needs to successfully drive
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- [Leadership Skills](https://www.stepshift.co.nz/resources/leadership-definitions/leadership-skills.html) - Developing Leadership Skills Part of your role as a leader is to support, coach and develop your rising stars. Often senior business people feel they lack the leadership skills and/or the time to do justice to their people in this developmental area. Any such support needs to be tailored and focused to be effective. It
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