Partnering with high-growth business owners and executives to establish and implement impactful strategic plans where intended results are successfully achieved, through clear accountability and commitment. Coaching and advising leaders as they build engaged teams who meet fiscal expectations and stand out from the competition.Serving as an advisor on company boards contributing experience, perspective, strategic and performance insights.

In 2018, POD was sold to AdviceFirst whose major shareholder is AMP.Establishing and leading the Business Advisory team - consisting of experts in business strategy, executive coaching, financial planning, human resources, customer insights and marketing, and operational excellence. Undertaking acquisition to bring onboard businesses to fit within and complement the wider AdviceFirst business advisory offering. Partnering with business owners and leaders to grow their businesses in a… Show more In 2018, POD was sold to AdviceFirst whose major shareholder is AMP.Establishing and leading the Business Advisory team - consisting of experts in business strategy, executive coaching, financial planning, human resources, customer insights and marketing, and operational excellence. Undertaking acquisition to bring onboard businesses to fit within and complement the wider AdviceFirst business advisory offering. Partnering with business owners and leaders to grow their businesses in a changing market environment. Supporting clients in the growth of their businesses on a national or global stage via strategic planning, coaching, consulting, mentoring or advisory; and/or, supporting the sale of their organisations. Show less

POD was started to help me truly understand the highs and lows experienced by the business owners and senior leadership teams that I worked alongside. In the early years, I led the development and implementation of the strategic plan and the delivery of all operational activity with my team. I built upon my strengths of strategic planning sales performance, operational excellence, marketing and customer insights, human resources and organisational development to establish a… Show more POD was started to help me truly understand the highs and lows experienced by the business owners and senior leadership teams that I worked alongside. In the early years, I led the development and implementation of the strategic plan and the delivery of all operational activity with my team. I built upon my strengths of strategic planning sales performance, operational excellence, marketing and customer insights, human resources and organisational development to establish a high-performing consulting business. At the same time, I partnered with client business owners and senior leadership teams coaching, advising and consulting with them on each of the aforementioned areas of commercial management.In later years I worked in a governance capacity, supporting and advising the successful leadership team running the business. Show less

Chief Executive OfficerLeading the RightWay business advisory and accounting team across New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Setting innovative strategies to grow revenue performance, profitability and achieve organisational goals through the actualising of operational plans. Cultivating a forward-thinking team focused on high performance and goal attainment in an agile business, operating in changing conditions. Chief Operations OfficerMotivating, guiding and leading… Show more Chief Executive OfficerLeading the RightWay business advisory and accounting team across New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Setting innovative strategies to grow revenue performance, profitability and achieve organisational goals through the actualising of operational plans. Cultivating a forward-thinking team focused on high performance and goal attainment in an agile business, operating in changing conditions. Chief Operations OfficerMotivating, guiding and leading the team across all functions including sales and marketing, people and culture, finance and operations. Emphasis was on team engagement; delivering a world-class service, and, meeting clearly defined financial, performance and productivity targets.Chief People & Performance OfficerThis role provided a full spectrum of activity in the pursuit to build a great team to support business objectives including strategic planning, culture and engagement, workforce planning and recruitment, organisational development and employment relations. Show less

Organisational Development ConsultantLeading the Talent Management division of the business involved creating the business unit, devising the proposition to market through marketing and sales activity; establishing the operational processes, managing budgetary accountabilities and delivering services to clients. Projects encompassed strategic planning, leadership development and coaching and psychometric assessment interpretation.Responsible for internal HR for the company from… Show more Organisational Development ConsultantLeading the Talent Management division of the business involved creating the business unit, devising the proposition to market through marketing and sales activity; establishing the operational processes, managing budgetary accountabilities and delivering services to clients. Projects encompassed strategic planning, leadership development and coaching and psychometric assessment interpretation.Responsible for internal HR for the company from recruitment, induction, performance management, career development and organisational restructures.Recruitment ConsultantRecruited permanent, contract and temporary employees for clients from multiple industries. Ensuring the right fit based on a wider understanding of the organisational strategies with specific regard to workforce planning, talent pipeline management, employment branding, career and succession planning. Involved in marketing and sales campaigns to generate opportunities and retain clients. Show less

Roles in Australia, UK and New Zealand whilst travelling Australasia, South East Asia and Europe - primarily in the fields of Events Management, Project Management and Commercial Management (2002 - 2004).Positions encompassed negotiating commercial contract and licence agreements to secure business, suppliers and revenue; recruiting, training and leading teams; managing HR and employment relations matters; running departments and enhancing operational efficiency; financial management of… Show more Roles in Australia, UK and New Zealand whilst travelling Australasia, South East Asia and Europe - primarily in the fields of Events Management, Project Management and Commercial Management (2002 - 2004).Positions encompassed negotiating commercial contract and licence agreements to secure business, suppliers and revenue; recruiting, training and leading teams; managing HR and employment relations matters; running departments and enhancing operational efficiency; financial management of departmental budgets; and managing the build of a national event management system.Millbrook Events Centre, Event Manager (2000 - 2001)Worked with both blue chip clients and agencies to plan and manage conferences, seminars, exhibitions, ride and drive events, product launches, themed parties, team building and family fun days - these included planning, co-ordinating and managing events for clients including Audi, BMW and Toyota, KPMG, Sony (PlayStation) and BP; responsible for client event budgets up to $2,000,000; recruiting and training event staff; and managing HR matters.Stratford On Avon District Council, Leisure Development Manager (1997 - 2000)Deputy to the Principal Leisure and Arts Officer, Treasurer of the Regional Coaching Forum, Chair of the Sports Development Forum and Midlands Women Sports Foundation Co-ordinator; established and developed initiatives aimed at increasing sport and leisure opportunities, this included formulating and implementing related strategies; managing and co-ordinating leisure development programmes and providing consultancy on sponsorship for sporting organisations and charities; oversaw budgets and administration associated with the Leisure Development Service; recruited, led, trained a large team and served as a qualified trainer of a number of schemes and projects; undertook HR and employment relations activity; and, managed marketing and media relations for regional events. Show less