Culturally
Confident Leaders
In today’s globalized environment, the ability to lead with cultural confidence is not just an asset—it’s a necessity. Our personalized executive coaching and targeted group sessions are designed to provide leaders and teams with the expertise required to turn cultural competence into tangible capability. We help you to “cross the chasm” from knowledge to application, enabling you to build trusting relationships, drive innovation, and confidently navigate culturally complex situations.
Cultivating Cultural Confidence
Our programme is structured around a progressive Path of Progress that guides you from awareness to application to adaptation:
Cultural Competence:
This foundational stage involves awareness of your learnings from te reo Māori, te ao Māori, and te Tiriti o Waitangi. It’s about broadening your horizons by learning from those who are different from you and living in our diverse communities. We emphasize the importance of this knowledge and the skills it strengthens.
Cultural Capability:
Here, we focus on applying your previous investment in cultural competence. We provide a sustainable framework to systematically integrate your cultural knowledge into the structures, processes, strategies, and behaviors of your organisation. This stage is about embedding cultural insights into the narrative of your company, with clear accountability measures.
Cultural Intelligence:
The final stage is where individual capability shines. It’s about developing the adaptability and skills needed to navigate complexity. This is where cultural insights translate into intelligent actions and decisions that benefit your organisation and the wider community.
Transform Your Leadership with Cultural Intelligence
Our comprehensive coaching and workshops don’t just impart knowledge; they ensure you know how to apply this knowledge effectively. With our support, you’ll not only lead with confidence but also inspire others to embrace a culture of diversity and innovation with a commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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
Mana Facilitation
"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."
- Carolyn Stuart