Meet the Team.
We’re a team of performance coaches, athletes, mental skills specialists, parents and wellbeing advocates. With backgrounds in high performance sport, positive psychology, coaching, education and wellness, we are dedicated to guiding individuals and teams toward a more balanced, empowered life by strengthening minds and elevating wellbeing.
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DirectorJohn is a highly sought-after mental skills coach with over 20 years experience working with individuals and teams across New Zealand and internationally. His expertise in resilience, teamwork, mental skills and mindset has been instrumental across high-performance sport, government, education and business sectors.
John has built strong partnerships with leading organisations such as Rugby NZ, NZ Athletics, the Crusaders, NZ Cricket, Kubota Spears Rugby, Sydney Roosters Rugby League, and High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ). He has supported many athletes in performing and medalling at pinnacle events including Tom Walsh, Emma Twigg, Dame Val Adams, William Stedman, Eliza McCartney and Nat Rooney.
Passionate about mindset and empowering people to achieve extraordinary results, John balances his professional success with his role as a husband to Leeann and a proud father of two.
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DirectorA three-time Olympian and former Black Sticks player, Gemma now shares her expertise in health and wellness. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Diploma in Positive Psychology, she works with individuals and groups to build resilience, foster teamwork, and develop healthy habits.
Drawing from her high-performance sport experience, Gemma helps others navigate the pressures of daily life and personal wellbeing. A busy mother of three, she is continually inspired by the challenges and growth she encounters both professionally and personally.
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FacilitatorAnna is a former Olympian who represented New Zealand at two Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games, winning a gold and two silver medals. She was ranked in the top 10 worldwide during her swimming career, with a notable achievement of setting a world short course record in 1992.
Now a Performance Life Coach with HPSNZ and a mother of three, Anna is passionate about wellbeing and helping others realize their potential. She uses a values and strengths-based approach, bringing energy, compassion, and humour to her work.