Effective coaching isn’t measured by the quality of the conversation alone. It’s measured by what people are able to do differently afterwards. As leaders, it can be tempting to measure our coaching by what happens in the moment. Did I ask good questions? Did I listen rather than jump in with [...]
Developing Future Leaders Takes More Than Good Intentions It is one thing to talk about developing future leaders. It is another to make a meaningful investment in growing leadership talent. Developing future leaders takes time, opportunity and intentional investment. It also means helping emerging [...]
Does Mindset Matter? More Than We Might Think How would you describe the mindset in your team or organisation? It’s a question worth thinking about. We can have a clear strategy. We can have the Plan on a Page. We can establish priorities, measures and expectations that give people direction [...]
Leading Change: Helping People Move Forward Change is a constant in organisations. But successfully implementing change is about much more than having a good plan. People need to understand the change, connect with why it matters and feel supported as they move through it. And that means leaders [...]
One of the many highlights of 2025 was the “Leading at Channel” experience Mather Consulting designed and facilitated with Channel Infrastructure. The purpose-built programme, intergrating Gallup CliftonStrengths, brought together Channel’s Senior Leader Team who collaborated on [...]
At Mather Consulting, we know that strong teams are built when people understand and play to their strengths. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with the University of Auckland’s HR Advisory Team during their offsite — a day focused on connection, celebration, and planning for the [...]
✨ WOW – what an experience! The 2025 Facilitator Matters Festival was a true celebration of the art and impact of facilitation. With every session packed full of insight, it was a chance not only to learn new tools and approaches but also to connect with others who share the same passion for [...]
What makes a team offsite truly impactful? For the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Auckland, the answer was clear: designing it with the team, for the team. Last week, Te Puna Tiketike | RIO came together for a full-day session to reconnect with their shared purpose and [...]
What does it take to lead with impact in a changing world? This is the question that leaders at RDT Pacific are exploring through their 2025 Leadership Development Programme. As part of their journey, they’ve been diving into the Insights Discovery® framework, a tool that helps leaders gain [...]
What happens when leaders commit to living their values—not just talking about them? Recently, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) brought together its Executive Leadership Team and senior managers for a powerful full-day programme: “Leading Our Vision and Values.” Facilitated by Joan [...]