🌊 Collective Awe!

I’m deep in a Team Coaching course at the moment, exploring emotional rhythms and sentic states (Clynes). As coaches, we can use these as tools to mirror a team and build rapport or shake things up to shift their energy.

One of the sentic states is "awe" – still, quiet, yet transformative, opening space for appreciation and connection.

Last night, at Orewa Beach (along with what felt like half of Auckland), I experienced collective awe firsthand: bioluminescent waves glowing neon blue. Our collective gasps, then silence, punctuated with tidy screams of joy – it was awe in action.

One principle I’ve been drawn to in team coaching is embodiment - it goes hand-in-hand with sentic states. It’s about moving beyond words – not just talking, but experiencing, doing, feeling, and truly living it, so insights are deeply felt and embedded.

I’ve seen pictures of bioluminescence before, but nothing compares to the lived experience - standing knee-deep in cold water, in complete darkness, waves rippling around me, feeling the quiet energy of a shared, unforgettable moment. That’s the kind of presence that transforms a team.

I might struggle with recreating bioluminescence in a team session, but there are other tricks up my sleaves. If you’d like to experiment team embodied experiences with me, please get in touch!

No.8 wire won't fix Kiwi teams!

We’re world-class at rugby, coffee, and innovation… but when it comes to team coaching, Aotearoa's "she'll be right" attitude isn't cutting it! 

Globally, team coaching has become a game-changer for organisational performance. Here? We’re falling behind.

I asked 20 local experts - HR specialists, consultants, coaches, and thought leaders – what’s holding us back and how can we catch up? They said we need to:

·       Boost education and awareness

·       Share more real client stories

·       Get leaders, HR, and decision-makers to embrace new approaches

Curious about what else they had to say? Read the full article here Resources - HR & Change

Download it and share it with your networks. The more people talk about team coaching, the faster Aotearoa can lift its game.

Guess who finally met in person!

After years of working together remotely, Ro Gorell and I finally got to share a hug and a smile in real life — it felt super comfortable, like catching up with an old friend.

Working virtually is amazing. It provides opportunities to collaborate with people we wouldn’t otherwise have even met — let alone work with.

But meeting in person adds laughter, warmth, and time for stories and walks in the park (even if it was a bit grey and damp), that would never happen in a Zoom call.

Moments like this are great reminders that connection isn’t just digital — it’s human. And so great to share time with you in person Ro Gorell.

Here's to more walks in the park, less screen time! 🌸

And enjoy the rest of your holiday in New Zealand Ro! 🥝