Coaching

Embrace Te Ao Māori

Welcome Your Cultural Potential

Join Lisa in a transformative journey of cultural discovery and personal growth. With one-to-one coaching tailored to your unique path, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to participate in Aotearoa’s diverse communities with te ao Māori guiding you.

1-1 Coaching


Discover Your Pepeha

Craft a pepeha that resonates with your identity and confidently share your story in te reo Māori.


Become Tangata te Tiriti
Deepen your understanding of te Tiriti and its significance, becoming a true ally in the journey towards equity and partnership.


Cultural Intelligence for Leaders
Prepare yourself to engage in diverse environments with mutual respect.

Take the First Step
Begin Your Cultural Journey - Engage in a path of learning and leadership with Lisa’s custom coaching programme.

Take the First Step

Cultural Confidence through Personalised Coaching

Engage on a bespoke journey of cultural enrichment with Lisa’s one-to-one coaching. This programme is more than just a learning experience; it’s a personal transformation that aligns with your aspirations and cultural curiosity.

Tailored to Your Cultural Quest

Every individual’s path is unique, and so is our coaching. We begin by understanding your personal and professional goals, crafting a programme that resonates with your vision.

Flexible and Focused

Whether these are your first steps into te ao Māori, the Māori world, or you wish to use and deepen what you already have on board, we’ll determine the number of sessions needed to achieve your objectives. Our flexible approach ensures that each coaching connection is impactful and purposeful.

Cultural Capability for Tangata Tiriti

As people of the treaty, understanding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi is paramount. Our program empowers you to become a confident advocate for partnership, relationship and equity.

Your Journey, Your Narrative

We don’t just teach; we listen. Your experiences, challenges, and triumphs shape the program, ensuring that your cultural narrative is authentically yours.

Start Your Cultural Confidence Journey

Connect with Lisa today and take the first step towards cultural confidence.

Pepeha

Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Embracing Our Shared Future

Your pepeha is more than an introduction; it’s an expression of your identity, heritage, and connection to land and people. Lisa’s coaching offers a personalized approach to creating or refining your pepeha, ensuring it truly reflects who you are.

A Personalized Expression of Self

Together, we’ll explore your unique story. Lisa will guide you through the process of selecting and structuring the phrases of your pepeha to represent you

Pronunciation with Precision

Pronouncing te reo Māori correctly is essential in honouring the language and its significance. You’ll receive dedicated support to master the pronunciation of your pepeha, with resources provided for practice, including a written and recorded version tailored for you.

Confidence in Your Cultural Voice

Presenting your pepeha is an empowering experience. With Lisa’s coaching, you’ll gain the confidence to deliver it with strength and pride, whether in formal settings or personal introductions.

Embrace Te Reo Māori

Your journey with te reo Māori begins with your pepeha. It’s a step towards deeper engagement with Māori. Lisa’s expertise will ensure you’re ready to introduce yourself with authenticity and respect.

Your Pepeha, Your Story

Let’s co-create a pepeha that resonates with your essence. It’s not just about learning words; it’s about weaving your narrative into the fabric of Aotearoa.

Tangata Tiriti Programme

Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Embracing Our Shared Future

Join a transformative group coaching programme designed to deepen your understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. As Tangata Tiriti, or People of the Treaty, this journey is about more than knowledge—it’s about becoming an active participant in Aotearoa’s ongoing story.

Six Weeks of Collaborative Learning

Over six sessions, you’ll engage with a diverse group of individuals, each bringing their unique perspectives to enrich the conversation. Each week, we’ll delve into a new module, exploring te Tiriti and its relevance today.

Interactive Group Sessions

Our weekly one-hour group calls are a space for dialogue, questions, and shared insights. Lisa facilitates these sessions with a focus on creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Personal Guidance

In addition to group learning, you’ll benefit from a one-on-one session with Lisa. This personal touch ensures that your individual questions are addressed, and your learning is tailored to your specific context.

Building Cultural Bridges

The programme is designed to develop confidence to build meaningful relationships with tangata whenua.

From Understanding to Action

Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi is just the beginning. We’ll explore how to apply these principles in decision-making, communication, and leadership to create a more equitable and united community.

Your Role in the Treaty

As Tangata Tiriti, you have a unique role to play. This programme empowers you to embrace that role with confidence, contributing to a future with te Tiriti.

Register your Interest now and be the first to know when our next Tangata Tiriti Programme begins

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What is Lisa like to work with?

Lisa possesses a deep understanding of the many complex challenges Māori are facing today.

She is a very strong and empathetic leader who leads from the heart, and consistently develops innovative ways to grow communities and leaders for a better Aotearoa for all

Wiremu Gray

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A passionate champion for bi-culturalism and equity, Lisa challenged our thinking to make sure we reflected on whose voices we considered in our decision making - and whose voices we still needed to seek and really hear.

Shane Morrow

Lisa is an experienced design thinker, skilled in helping others take their ideas to action. Lisa leads with authenticity and humility, empowering others on their journey towards cultural capability.

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