TESTIMONIALS
What people say about working with Ann
From the people I've coached and the colleagues I've led alongside, in their own words.
CLIENT STORY
How Sima moved from a capped retail role into a flexible job with room to grow
BEFORE
Years as a senior supervisor in a grocery store, with no way to move further up
A young child at home and a role with rigid hours
Focused on her CV, with no clear idea of where to go next
WHAT WE WORKED ON
We started with the bigger questions: what she wanted from work, what she was capable of and where she wanted to go. From there we planned her job search, then got her CV and applications ready.
AFTER
A new role with a local construction business.
Flexible hours and the option to work from home.
Trusted with her own projects, and happier at work and at home
“Thank you Ann, I’m loving my job.”
— Sima, Construction
“I am always in awe of Ann’s brainpower! She brings such clarity and pragmatism to everything we work on or discuss. She has a real ability to cut through complexity and land on clear, workable ways forward, which makes a big difference especially when things are busy or a bit messy.”
— Vanessa, Government
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“I can't even begin to describe what coaching with Ann has opened me up to. I sought out her help when I wasn't in the best headspace and didn't feel any sense of control over my life. With her guidance, and the tools she has given me , I now feel such clarity and control over my thoughts. She's helped me find my true inner self which I think can be easily lost when living such busy lives. I've already experienced so much growth professionally and personally with her guidance, and can't wait to see what else I open myself up to.”
— Mala, Automotive
“I found the coaching sessions very helpful and I really did enjoy them. When I started I was a bit apprehensive and nervous, but Ann soon had me chatting about the future. It has really helped me clarify a sense of direction and I saw massive improvements to my mindset and my attitude towards being a better me. Prior to the sessions I was full of self doubt and unsure on if the direction I wanted to go towards was the right one.”
— C Keith, Not-for-profit
When I was stuck in a job for 7 years, depressed and no longer enjoying it, one of the best decisions I made was to meet Ann. With her coaching I am in a better place and much happier in a new job. Thank you to Ann for helping me with my CV and preparing me for interviews and guiding me so I also purchased my first home. Thank you for being awesome!
— Rids
“Thank you for helping me see the direction and pathway for where I wanted to go. You are an excellent listener and coach, helping me to see for myself what my strengths and passions are and how to harness those. If it wasn't for you, I would not have done any of the things I have put into place…… You have given me the confidence to say no and hand things over and allow others to lead. You encouraged me to see what a great life I have and how lucky I am.
— Helen, Education
It was absolutely a wonderful experience working with Ann. She helped me with my decision making in life choices and from several sessions with her, I gain confidence in taking my role at work and stepping forward to self-improvement. Her powerful questions supported me when I needed them the most. Ann is a coach I highly recommend to anyone who looks for a good-to-great transformational change in life.
— Min L, Coaching
“I have really valued how you bring people together, create a safe space for others to contribute, and ask thoughtful questions to build understanding, while keeping work moving forward with a positive and practical approach.”
— Ayesha, Government
Coach Training Certification, International Coach Academy
Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
ICAgile Certified Professional
Leadership training, University of Auckland Business School
Honours degree in Economics
Published articles with the International Coach Academy: "Expectation vs Acceptance" and "Coaching with your head, heart and guts"
Credentials
In the community
I volunteer as a coach with Springboard Trust and St John. Giving my time this way keeps me close to people doing important work under real pressure.
I'm your Sunday coach
Book a free 30-minute strategy call with me. Tell me what's going on at work and at home, and we'll work out together whether coaching is the right next step for you. Whatever you decide, you'll leave with one thing you can try this week.
I run my sessions on Sundays, by phone or video, so you get time to think without stepping away from work. If you'd like to get to know me first, I share tools and stories from my own life every week on Instagram and Facebook.