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I am a former Broker Sales Manager and an Operations Manager who is now working as a leadership coach, consultant and strategist across four key areas:
- Leadership of successful teams
- Optimisation of mental performance
- Leadership psychology
- High performing teams
Within these areas, I design, coach and facilitate bespoke leadership development programmes for individuals and teams including managers of all levels, directors, executives, professional athletes and aspiring leaders. My clients include the Delegates of the European Union, The Fred Hollows Foundation in Timor-Leste, the Fiji Sun newspaper, Lakes DHB, Kmart and Foodstuffs.
I am listed by Evan Carmichael as one of the top 100 leadership experts in the world to follow on Twitter.
When I design leadership programmes I draw from my twenty five years of managerial experience across a range of industries in the United Kingdom and here in New Zealand. I am accepted in the MBTI suite of tools and I am a professional member of NZAPT (New Zealand Association of Psychological Type) NZIM (New Zealand Institute of Management) and NZATD (New Zealand Association of Training & Development). I am a published author of two leadership books and I've had articles published in a range of magazines including Lifestyle for Men Magazine, M2, New Zealand Management Magazine as well as having a weekly business column with the Fiji Sun Newspaper. I am the current editor of Elite Leadership magazine.
If you want practical effective coaching and facilitation based on a foundation of modern leadership theories then get in touch via Twitter, the enquiry form below or call me direct on 021 354 831 (New Zealand)
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Performance reviews can be daunting, both for the reviewer and the person being reviewed. Learn how to deal with this potentially difficult situationPosted: Monday 29 July 2013 -
While seeking revenge dig two graves, one for yourself - Douglas HortonPosted: Monday 22 July 2013 -
We all have an idea of what a leader should be, someone who is bold, brave and extraverted by what happens if that image is not who you arePosted: Monday 15 July 2013 -
This is an extended version of an article that was first published in M2 Magazine. We hear everywhere that employee engagement is key to success but what is it and how do we get it?Posted: Monday 8 July 2013 -
There's a myth that successful teams do not have conflict. The truth is the best teams not only have conflict but they encourage it. The key is how to manage the conflict so it works for youPosted: Monday 24 June 2013 -
An in-house Leadership Development Programme is becoming an essential component of any successful organisation. Here is what you need to consider when putting a LDP togetherPosted: Monday 17 June 2013 -
When you start as a new Manager your new role can be daunting. Here are some valuable lessons that will stop you making some common mistakesPosted: Monday 10 June 2013 -
Here are some tips on how to have that difficult or essential conversationPosted: Monday 3 June 2013 -
You can attend many courses and learn many things but if you want to be a quality leader then there's one lesson no course can teach youPosted: Monday 27 May 2013 -
Why all dream of something more than we currently have but what is the real reason why those dreams are not coming truePosted: Monday 20 May 2013 -
It's no longer the biggest or the most well funded companies that survive it's now the most innovative. How do you create this invaluable culture?Posted: Wednesday 15 May 2013 -
When a company hires a new employee they invest a lot of time and money in skills training, yet when they hire a new Manager they leave it to chance.Posted: Wednesday 8 May 2013 -
The most powerful force in the world is "motivation" learn the secret behind motivating people and more importantly yourselfPosted: Monday 6 May 2013 -
Teams are the lifeblood of any company. It's vital that they work well and work quickly - find out howPosted: Wednesday 1 May 2013 -
A collection of some of the greatest Leadership quotes compiled by Leadership Coach Mark WagerPosted: Monday 29 April 2013 -
This is an extension of an interview I did for the New Zealand Herald a year agoPosted: Monday 22 April 2013 -
The future of your business is determined by the quality of the people you hire, but are you looking for the right qualities?Posted: Monday 15 April 2013 -
We all want to be a bit more successful than we are but we tend to lack the motivation required to grant us the life that's possible. Find out whyPosted: Monday 8 April 2013 -
The greatest book on strategy was written thousands of years ago by the military general Sun Tzu. His lessons are still valuable todayPosted: Saturday 23 March 2013 -
Wherever there is excellence you will find inspiration and there is no better example of excellance than the world of UFCPosted: Saturday 23 March 2013