MyCoach is a Generative AI solution that aims to coach and mentor humans, through confidential and ethical AI. I advise on product development and design from a customer and people leader perspective. I encourage values-led and ethical decision making. My work includes beta testing, GTM strategy, refining product/market fit, and supporting business development plans.

Specialising in people & culture for small-medium size organisations with a particular passion for people centric solutions that modernise existing solutions and high-growth businesses.

I led the Business Partnering Team of 19 supporting Waka Kotahi enable the North Star strategy - Te Kapehu. Over my time, we focused on some key areas: Organisation Design The role of HR Business Partnering is more important than ever and to boost our skillset we have been building our skills in designing teams, roles and groups to support organisational strategies. We have had opportunities to coach and support eachother and bringing new methodology to support our coaching and business partnering. Data-Driven InsightsAnalysing and interpreting people data to uncover valuable information and trends to guide decision-making. Leveraging Workday we bring data driven insights and solutions to leaders to help solve business challenges and support business stratgegy. Organisational ChangeThe team is a critical part of the organisation during a time of uncertainty and change and brings a steady trusted and structured approach to people change. We focused on creating the best employee experience for people and and ensuring people leaders are equipped and supported throughout any change process. Psychological safety and ensuring the diverse needs of our workforce are critical elements require to manage change effectively.

Learning and Growing and self development. 😎👀💃🏼🏃🏼‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐶🐱. #neverstoplearningDuring this time I focused on three key goals - applying my skills and passion to community work (Strathmore Community Centre and Red Cross Refugee Resettlement)- Family and Friends time (it has been lovely to be back home in Wellington close to my family)- Self Development and creative outlets (including yoga, career coaching and a start-up concept)I presented at "Disrupt HR" Conference where I spoke for 5 mins with 20 slides.

HR Director for the Asia-Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive where we are reimagining the future for all people, their pets and our planet. Reporting to New York and within a matrix organisation, I remotely lead a fantastic HR business partner team of 30+ people within the Asia-Pacific region, from Wellington, New Zealand. We partner with our APAC Manufacturing, Logistics, Demand, and Procurement leaders and teams and turn the people strategy into operational actions through our partnership, guidance, judgement and data-driven insights. I am accountable for leading the delivery of people & capability initiatives including future-focused initiatives, simplifying processes and implementing innovative continuous improvement initiatives and D&I leadership as a member of the Asia-Pacific End to End Supply Chain Leadership Team.

Interim HR Director for the Philippines Subsidiary. Business partnering with the General Manager/ Vice President and team. Partnered with Finance and Marketing Director on performance enhancement, organisation design and talent acquisition for new positions.

I partnered with Functional Leaders and Capability Leaders in Information Technology, Human Resources and Shared Services Teams to build org & people capability development plans and roadmaps. From the roadmaps, we then identified the people skills and capabilities to develop and then, with the support of Instructional Designers and Developers or external vendors, lead the design and development of the solution in a format that nudges learners and leads to behaviour change. I embraced new learning modalities: blended and digital learning solutions using the latest thinking and approaches like AI, micro learning, scenario-based eLearning, simulations, podcasts, video/animation, mobile design, experiential learning, games/gamification.I used different ways to land on the best solution - design thinking and agile development. I evaluated our learning and development efforts by diving into learning analytics and ultimately making sure that our CP learners are at the very center of any learning effort.I am particularly proud of our HR Curriculum - building capability in People Analytics and Organizational Development within our Global HR team of 300+ members. This learning was primarily targeted at our Business HR population and included a variety of learning modalities including digital LXP (Degreed) skill modules. to support the virtual blended learning programs.

(Lateral move from HR to Sales - a great opportunity to develop commercial skills and be on the receiving end of HR!) I was responsible for the Australian National Field Sales Team. 100 dedicated and passionate front-line employees, and 7 Managers for Colgate-Palmolive based throughout Australia. My position supported the development of this team, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to succeed, recruiting and retaining the best talent to add to this high-performing team.I led the development of a new sales dashboard, which leveraged existing data enabling the sales representatives to use data visualization and storytelling to sell to the customer. I also changed the way we attract and recruit graduates and designed a new Territory Manager development framework.

Working as part of the South Pacific Human Resources Team supporting the Australian business. Partnering with Australia's Sales and Marketing Leaders (total team size 350) to build capability and drive sales. Responsibility for:- Talent Aquisition- Organizational development and design- Performance Development, Learning and Development, Leadership Development- Employment Relations- Compensation & Benefits (full performance review cycle)Plus:Australia, New Zealand,Fiji and PNG overall regional responsibility setting strategy for Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management and Employee Wellness (Live Better program)

Head of HR for the New Zealand subsidiary of Colgate (100 people). Full responsibility for HR and Operations budget, HR advisory and coaching, talent management, communication, remuneration and learning. During my tenure our team achieved a huge profit goal (celebrated with cake of course) which was a fantastic reward for the hard work and bringing the strategy to life through our people. I created our very first Employee Wellness Program (which was leveraged by the Global Team for global launch of 'Live Better" which ensured the focus on employee health and wellbeing all year round and incorporated it into our People & Capability Plans for the country. -

My re-entry into work after having my first child, Colgate-Palmolive was a great stepping stone into a Global Organization to fulfil my dream of travelling, exploring new cultures and challenging myself. I predominantly supported the commercial team - Sales and Marketing Teams and led Employee Engagement, Wellness and Talent Acquisition for New Zealand.

Based in Wellington, I was responsible for the large-format Warehouse Stores in the lower North Island and South Island. I partnered with a Regional Manager and supported the Retail Sales Strategy and People Plan for our region. I recruited and implemented the first pharmacy into The Warehouse, Nelson.

Based in Edinburgh, this role was a Regional HR role which involved travel around Scotland to support Retail Teams in Scotmid (Supermarkets) and Semi-Chem (Chemists).

I provided HR guidance and advice for this Italian fashion wholesaler and retailer (12 stores across the UK). 250 employees - sales representatives and retail staff.