I help bold & unusual leaders shape positive change, using a toolset forged across extremely challenging environments.

Strategy | Leadership | Narrative | Delivery

Reality is messy and building things is hard. When you're in danger of getting lost on your mission, I specialise in helping find your way again. 

I'm an experienced leader & strategic advisor across startups, disaster zones, national crises, and growth companies spanning Australasia, the US, UK, and South-east Asia. These include the hypergrowth fintech Xero, e-learning scaleup Totara, leading citizen experience agency Somar Digital, NZ housing crisis, Canterbury earthquake rebuild, Abuse in Care Inquiry, multiple successful startups, and (most beloved) the Wellington Chocolate Factory.

I love shaping small, tight-knit teams who move fast and make good things happen amidst chaos. I'm a strong advocate for well-judged use of technology, especially in places that've fallen behind. 

I'm not an executive coach, brand guru or marketer. I am a CEO-level strategic advisor.  When I say 'strategy' and 'delivery', I mean working directly with leaders and teams to identify and solve the right problems in uncertain, high-pressure environments.  

I'm especially good at building trusted relationships with unusual leaders. I have an extensive working history with highly intelligent, often neurodiverse people who break the status quo. This has included Head of Strategy, Board Chair, and mentoring roles. 

Connections often start with a chat. I'm completely upfront about what I think you need and whether I'm the best person to help. Fractional work is my preferred style of engagement: this is where I'll work with you and your team on a regular basis, such as one day per week, giving you access to experienced support but also the ability to control costs.  

Take a look at some things I've helped with, or a bit more about me, or just say hi. Thanks!