What others say…

Carol has been a trusted partner in the leadership development of Russell Street School for over 10 years, providing both group professional learning sessions and 1-1 coaching. She brings a wealth of experience, offering professional challenge and deep insights into effective school leadership and the current education environment. Carol is responsive to the individual needs of each leader, always meeting us where we are with a non-judgemental, calm, and thoughtful approach. 1-1 coaching with Carol is eagerly anticipated, where we engagein deep reflection and are supported to take action towards and shift our thinking in meaningful ways. Our group sessions are well planned and considered and reflect the priorities we have identified as a school and leadership group. Not only do we engage in deep discussion around these priorities, Carol also gives us practical tips and templates to support us when facilitating discussions with our own staff.

Carol has been a major influence in my leadership development over the last 10 years. She has been my coach, mentor and appraiser. Carol knows me, my school and my work. Through coaching, discussion and professional reading she challenges me to look deeper, to reflect and to plan actionable next steps. Carol brings leadership experience, professional knowledge and a personal approach in her work.

Carol has been working with me and our team here at Pahiatua School for the past 7+ years. Carol’s wealth of experience across leadership development has been key to helping me enhance and develop my leadership skills during this time. I am constantly challenged and inspired by Carol. Her extensive knowledge and experience of pedagogy and leadership have been a vital component in my own professional growth during this time.

Working with Nadia has been an invaluable part of my leadership journey. She is highly professional, collaborative, knowledgeable, and responsive. Nadia creates a safe and productive space in both small group leadership coaching and larger Principal and Middle Leader networks, where growth, reflection, and practical action happen. She has a wonderful way of balancing care with just the right amount of challenge, which has motivated and inspired me to grow. Her commitment to whakawhanaungatanga and genuine care for people has had a real impact, encouraging me to lead with stronger connections, confidence, and clarity. I highly recommend Nadia as a professional coach to support growth, leadership learning, and inspire positive change

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with Nadia at different stages of my career. First as a beginning teacher, where she supported my thinking around professionalism, then as a middle leader, and now as a Principal through the Professional Growth Cycle. At every stage, Nadia has been incredible: offering insight, challenge, and encouragement in equal measure. She has a unique ability to build trust while pushing thinking, and her guidance has had a lasting impact on both my leadership and the schools I have worked in.

I love working with Nadia. She always makes everyone feel comfortable and included and helps us all to connect in a non threatening way before getting into deeper content. Nadia's sessions are always different, she has so many ways of making sure the learning is always fresh and inspiring with just the right amount of challenge. Nadia is so well read, and always has new books to recommend.