Kia tīrama iho te ara ki te ao mārama
The pathway to the world
of light pulses and glimmers
What we are known for
We create movement for leaders and a movement of leaders. We set new norms in:
Organisational culture change
CEO and enterprise leader development
Executive team development
Organisational Development strategy and implementation
Wellbeing strategy and services
A team of global characters
Key to our success is the diverse team who bring a set of unique skills and stories for leaders to learn and be inspired by. We exist to enhance humanity in simple ways. We love to share meals around the fire whilst chatting about what is most important to you.
Our core difference are our groundings in ancient wisdom, academic theory and modern research creating a contemporary and active approach to leadership development.
We connect to make change in your world.
Our Values
We are brave, vibrant, grounded, creative and generous
"Not a conference room in sight, coupled with the world class team of facilitators made Tīrama CEO programme the best I have experienced"
CEO Programme Alumni 2019
Our Products
Adaptivity is our superpower
Tīrama is committed to creating world-class leaders in Aotearoa and globally. Our unique history, culture, geography, ideology and diversity means we offer a unique perspective on global leadership.
We design programmes and services for you and our company’s exact requirements. We are adept at identifying key organisational or leadership issues, and ensuring solutions are future fit.
"Tīrama has been an amazing learning experience, facilitated by some world class people, in some unique and beautiful environments across NZ. The passion that exists for creating a next level leadership development programme exudes every session and interaction from the Tīrama team."
CEO Programme Alumni 2018
Our Team
Our organisation and programmes are led by individuals who have extensive experience in personal and team development. We bring acuity, and acumen through our chosen fields to each of our programmes or one on one approaches.
Hapū Matawhaiti Iwitea, Ngāti
Kahungunu ki Wairoa
Consulting Faculty for Wayfinding
Clients
"Having access to world leaders on design thinking, performance under pressure, wayfinding leadership and leading with purpose has accelerated my development and challenged both my thinking and approach."
CEO Programme Alumni 2019
Awards
Jo Nicol
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Member of NZ Global Women
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Harvard Business School short-course graduate
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International Coaching Federation Coach
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NZ Global Women Breakthrough Leader alumni
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Diversity NZ Award for Talent Force Youth Employment Initiative 2016
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ATEED Award for mentoring youth leaders
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NZ HR Specialist and HR Person of the year 2015
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Fortune 500 Best Leadership Development (International) for 2015
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International Business School EFMD Award - Most Innovative Executive Development in partnership with Auckland University in 2014
Amanda Maoate
Dr. Chellie Spiller
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Featured in “100 Māori Leaders” for services to community in 2017
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Co-awarded Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga major research grant Māori Leadership and Decision-Making in 2017
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Early Career Research Excellence Award, University of Auckland in 2015
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Fulbright Senior Scholar Award, Harvard University and The University of Arizona in 2011
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Dame Mira Szászy Māori Business Leaders Alumni Award, University of Auckland Business School in 2011
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Te Amorangi National Māori Academic Excellence Award in 2011
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AuSM Best Lecturer Award – Te Ara Poutama, AUT University in 2011
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Leadership New Zealand Scholarship in 2010
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HRINZ Best Regional Initiative Award
Justin Ferrell
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Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting - Investigative Series “Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency” in 2008
Dr. Ceri Evans
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Gaskell Gold Medal by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
"Being a CEO can be a lonely place sometimes and the network of peers, who have turned into friends throughout the journey is a gift I will cherish. A fantastic experience and well worth the investment. I am both a better leader and human thanks to Tīrama."
CEO Programme Alumni 2019