Clients & Testimonials

Explore first-hand experiences from clients who have benefited from Leadership In Action. Discover how our guidance and expertise have empowered leaders to excel and drive success in their organisations. Dive into their stories and see the impact of effective Leadership In Action.

Leadership In Action clients include:

Large business clients: Fonterra, Coca-Cola Amatil, Goodman Fielder, Contact Energy, TR Group, Port Nelson, Infratil, Ports of Auckland
Government clients: Department of Conservation, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
International clients include: British Gas and BGL.
A large proportion of our New Zealand clients are small business owners/operators, often in blue-collar industries.

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Client Testimonials

Andrew Carpenter, CEO, TR Group

Myself and many members of the TR Group team have done work with Zoe over the last 10 years. This has involved trips to Nepal as well as two-day workshops with her in New Zealand. For people with an interest in personal learning and growth, and some courage to explore this in themselves, there are so many amazing things to discover about ourselves that we don't even know are there. Zoe does an incredible job in helping you do that. Her impact on my life has been profound, as I know it has been for other members of our team. The way that leads to a happier life and better leadership in our work is so good. It has helped me develop awareness of how I, and others, live our lives through a range of beliefs that we scarcely know we have, and to decide more deliberately which ones we want to live our lives with. Members of our team have described their two days with Zoe in New Zealand as the best two days of their life, and the trips to Nepal as life-changing. If this interests you, I could not recommend working with Zoe more highly. I feel Zoe has contributed to TR Group’s success in a big way.

Juliet Cross, People and Capability Manager, Wellington Water

Zoe constructed and facilitated a personal leadership programme that I participated in that (unlike others) actually made an immediate, positive and lasting impact to my leadership style. The programme included personal, physical and mental challenges, all whilst contributing to a community through volunteer work.

Charles Breslin, General Manager, Centrica UK

Zoe is an outstanding individual whose passion for people and their development is a cornerstone of her beliefs. I had the pleasure of attending a Second Base course and all the coaches had a profound style which transferred itself to the participants in a highly personal way. Zoe is a genuine example of a coach who can make a difference and I have no hesitation in working with her again.

Nic Whitfeld, Managing Director, Facilitator, Trainer and Coach, Bluerush

There's only a few people you meet in life, I reckon, who can really have a true, long-lasting impact on who you are and provoke enough energy within you to act, think and feel in a different way – a way that makes you want to be the best person you can be. Zoe, I'm incredibly grateful I met you and was able to work with you to help take me to the next level.

Hugh Morison, CEO, Port Nelson

We approached Zoe to strengthen the connections and effectiveness of our Senior Management Team. Zoe displayed significant insights in terms of working with both individuals and the team to understand the best way to take us forward. I personally appreciated the reflection and challenges to the approaches I had adopted. With noticeable improvements in the Senior Team, we then asked Zoe to work with the wider Leadership team to address blockages in the growth path for individuals. This work was highly valued by the team.

Greg Walsh, General Manager Deployment, Fonterra NZ

A refreshing, challenging and insightful approach that is definitely many levels above what is normally available. I fully endorse and recommend Zoe's work.

Cian Murphy, Director or Data and Digital, Laya Healthcare

I was lucky enough to participate in one of Zoe's Second Base programmes in Nepal. Zoe is an incredible individual; insightful, honest, caring, commercial and, above all, fun! She demonstrates dedication, innovation and enthusiasm in everything she does. The Second Base experience was a life-affirming one. Something that I will never forget and something that I will always derive value from. The entire experience is essentially a culmination of all of Zoe's talents, values and ideas and anyone who has the chance to work with Zoe should take it with both hands.

Margaret Harris, Director, Container Co.

Zoe Dryden is a superb choice for your business. A highly-personable individual, Zoe has a talent for creating smooth teams out of strong personalities, and then at leading those teams through challenging environments. As part of this, Zoe learns extremely rapidly, solving problems quickly and efficiently. The upshot of this is that hiring her as a coach means a highly-personalised experience that’s incredibly focused, and very rewarding. The results in my outlook and my ability to deliver value in my work were both marked. I would highly recommend Zoe to everyone.