“Sam would be someone who both lives authentically, in every way every day, and leaves her clients (individual or team) with more possibilities to perform than before. Sam has an instinct for people beyond her years, and has often left me speechless with her observations and rationales of an individual's unique driver or and organisation's sub-optimal performance and the reasons for it. In short Sam can see through the small and big picture, synthesise them and help bring meaning and energy to the way forward. Make no mistake, whilst Sam is a specialist in human behaviour, and what is regarded as the softer side of people performance, she has a tough steely side to hold people and progress to account. If you really want to perform better as an individual, team or organisation then Sam will be a cornerstone for truth, accountability and responsibility. In addition to the professionalism on offer Sam also brings a great sense of natural fun and light to sometimes challenging proceedings.”
— Adrian Hutchinson, Director, Culture Capital
“As part of the development of the Veolia strategy we looked at the group dynamics of the team to move everyone towards the high performance goal. Even faced with difficult external players joining the group and disrupting the process Sam remained firm and fair in moving the team to the end point. The group coaching dynamic was well received and this was taken to the next level with one on one sessions with the leadership team and then the wider management group. More than 20 senior staff of the organisation participated and the feedback amounted to greater self awareness from everyone. From a personal perspective as the GM I found it compelling and empowering. Sam's experience helped my personal confidence and belief to develop and cemented over the cracks of doubt that exist regarding my leadership style. It also confirmed through science my observation on the team dynamics and the challenges I have faced making the team function optimally. Sam is very personable and engaging with a genuine energy for all that she does. It's infectious!”
— Ian Cathcart, General Manager, Veolia New Zealand
“Sam ran the emotional intelligence course for the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Finance team in 2014 and presented leadership coaching in 2015 to Ballance leaders. It was game changing for me in both instances. The message was not only clear but more importantly was conveyed in such a way that made it very practicable to implement. Interestingly what I gained not only assisted in the work situation but just as importantly closer to home with my adult children. My son of 33 said he noticed a huge change and was very thankful for it as I am. Thank you Sam.”
— Francois Barbeau, Accounting Manager, Ballance Agri-nutrients