Coaching and Facilitation
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Hi, I’m Antonia
You need an injection of ‘something’ in your life – your passion or motivation is there and you need a plan and trusted guide to help you make more of an impact.
- You want your team to get along better together and collectively focus on the goals you want them to achieve, but you’re not sure how to make this happen.
- You want to get better at the work you do. Make a mark.
- You might have just transitioned into a people management role and may be wondering ‘how on earth do I survive this?’
- Or you may be seeking a promotion at work and want to put your best self forward for it.
- Your “mojo” comes from the most obvious of places – yourself. You just need someone to guide you to help release it from within.
I act as a catalyst
- What if you just need a catalyst to help you move from A to B?
- What if groups of people, enveloped with purpose and mission were to find ways to better work together – mahi tahi – can you imagine the kind of impact they could have?
- What if you could work in your strengths-zone, working on things you love most, do best and that other people value in you the most?
“Let go of who you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are” Brené Brown
Getting support from someone “outside of your own circle” helps fuel you into doing something about [insert challenge/opportunity here], keeps you accountable to yourself and helps accelerate what otherwise may take us years by ourselves.
What others are saying…
They say when the student is ready the teacher appears. No matter how old, bright, knowledgeable or experienced we are, there are times in life when...
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Kaushiki, Director
They say when the student is ready the teacher appears. No matter how old, bright, knowledgeable or experienced we are, there are times in life when we feel a little directionless or simply too exhausted to take the next step. I was in that phase not long ago and Antonia appeared out of nowhere! Being a Gallup strengths coach, Antonia helped me find my top strengths and understand my key drivers and behaviours which enthused me to take my next step and also gain insights into how to balance my strengths against each other as well as interact with people with complementary strengths. I had thought I understood my personality very well having been through different assessments. But Antonia’s approach is really different. She really listens without judgement and exudes warmth and enthusiasm and fills you with positive energy. Though young in years, she is very balanced and self aware, which I believe are essential traits of a good coach. I wish her all the best in her coaching career.
Kaushiki, Director
Once in a blue moon, someone enters your universe who you KNOW will have an immediate and long term positive impact on your Success, Happiness and Fulfilment in life and ...
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Chris, Director
ChristopherMiller.co.nz
Once in a blue moon, someone enters your universe who you KNOW will have an immediate and long term positive impact on your Success, Happiness and Fulfilment in life and in business - Antonia is one of those individuals! Coupling unbelievable Energy with Coaching Insight and Creative Discovery through strategic or personal planning, Antonia has the potential to add value to any individual, team or situation. I cannot recommend Antonia highly enough, and look forward to supporting each other as our Dreams Come True!!
Chris, Director
ChristopherMiller.co.nz
With clear and obvious interest, experience and knowledge of her strengths-based area of expertise. She is warm and responsive to challenge, and I enjoyed my coaching session and the facilitated ...
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Stephen, Consultant
Redvespa
With clear and obvious interest, experience and knowledge of her strengths-based area of expertise. She is warm and responsive to challenge, and I enjoyed my coaching session and the facilitated group sessions with her.
Stephen, Consultant
Redvespa
Antonia's collection of accessible activities and tips is a fabulous source for inspiration and thorough preparation for meetings or workshops. Her approach makes the work feel effortless, natural, and enjoyable. ...
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Alice Feng, Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
Antonia's collection of accessible activities and tips is a fabulous source for inspiration and thorough preparation for meetings or workshops. Her approach makes the work feel effortless, natural, and enjoyable. This is an invaluable resource for any manager or facilitator looking to enrich their toolkit.
Alice Feng, Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
I think you're an amazing facilitator Antonia, it was probably the best facilitation / workshop I've ever attended. You were really friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable and approachable and helped to create a ...
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Daniel McCabe, Principal
Commerce Commission
I think you're an amazing facilitator Antonia, it was probably the best facilitation / workshop I've ever attended. You were really friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable and approachable and helped to create a really nice vibe in the room. It was a great day and one that I think really helped to bring us closer as a team, and it certainly helped me to understand myself a bit better today.
Daniel McCabe, Principal
Commerce Commission
Antonia is a fantastic facilitator and really gets the best out of everyone. After her workshops, I've felt energised, she really helps get into what we want as a group ...
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Freya, Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Antonia is a fantastic facilitator and really gets the best out of everyone. After her workshops, I've felt energised, she really helps get into what we want as a group and leads in an upbeat manner that gives the right energy.
Freya, Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Antonia facilitated an amazing team day where we all came away feeling really understood, connected, empowered, and revitalised.
Krystal, Senior Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Antonia facilitated an amazing team day where we all came away feeling really understood, connected, empowered, and revitalised.
Krystal, Senior Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Antonia makes you feel at ease and provides great insights as to your own personal capabilities, highly recommend!
Simon, Principal
Commerce Commission
Antonia makes you feel at ease and provides great insights as to your own personal capabilities, highly recommend!
Simon, Principal
Commerce Commission
I have always left impressed after Antonia's workshops. She manages to keep a good pace, makes topics interesting, is well prepared and makes learning fun. The vibe in her sessions ...
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Paul, Advisor
MBIE
I have always left impressed after Antonia's workshops. She manages to keep a good pace, makes topics interesting, is well prepared and makes learning fun. The vibe in her sessions is positive and intellectually challenging and I look forward to her next workshop.
Paul, Advisor
MBIE
Antonia worked with me to understand our context, needs and aspirations and then developed a workshop that was fit for our purpose and budget. Antonia has great energy and experience ...
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Linn, CEO
Wellington Community Trust
Antonia worked with me to understand our context, needs and aspirations and then developed a workshop that was fit for our purpose and budget. Antonia has great energy and experience working with diverse groups of people. She had us all feeling comfortable, energised, and open to engage within minutes of starting the workshop! I would highly recommend Antonia to any team.
Linn, CEO
Wellington Community Trust
This was our second coaching session with Antonia. Our first,when we first started our business almost 5 years ago, completely transformed the way we as a team work and understand ...
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Gilly and Anne, Directors
Burlap&Bright
This was our second coaching session with Antonia. Our first,when we first started our business almost 5 years ago, completely transformed the way we as a team work and understand each other thus making our workplace harmonious and industrious. Our small business has gone from high demand post covid to a much slower pipeline of business. We turned to Antonia for advice around rethinking and re-energising our business model to work for us. Antonia has completely revolutionised the way we think about our business and boosting revenue, while enjoying our work. In just a short time Antonia coached us to understand what drives us forward, how to plan for success and how to achieve the goals we have set ourselves. Antonia's drive, enthusiasm and joy for what she does directly translates into personalised actions for your team. She asks all the right questions and helps you to succeed as a team, we cannot commend Antonia's skills highly enough.
Gilly and Anne, Directors
Burlap&Bright
I very much recommend a coaching session with Antonia. Focused, businesslike yet relaxed. She was quickly able to pinpoint some of my professionnal blockages and together, discuss tools to implement ...
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Alison Richards, Director
Pilates-Yoga Tullins
I very much recommend a coaching session with Antonia. Focused, businesslike yet relaxed. She was quickly able to pinpoint some of my professionnal blockages and together, discuss tools to implement effective and lasting changes. Thank you so much!
Alison Richards, Director
Pilates-Yoga Tullins
Antonia facilitates her sessions really well, making you feel at ease and providing great insights as to your own personal capabilities, highly recommend!
Simon Foster, Principal
Commerce Commission
Antonia facilitates her sessions really well, making you feel at ease and providing great insights as to your own personal capabilities, highly recommend!
Simon Foster, Principal
Commerce Commission
Being able to understand my strengths (and weaknesses) and when to lean in to use them for my advantage more, whether for work or personally, has been so beneficial to ...
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Michelle Patience, Manager
Ministry of Education
Being able to understand my strengths (and weaknesses) and when to lean in to use them for my advantage more, whether for work or personally, has been so beneficial to me and those around me. I would highly recommend working with her and I've mentioned to friends on more than one occasion to at the very least do their Clifton Strengths.
Michelle Patience, Manager
Ministry of Education
Loved my sessions with Antonia! She was amazing. She was a great listener and enabler to help me reflect and have a vision. Very empowering sessions. I felt more courageous ...
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Evangaline, Senior Advisor
MBIE
Loved my sessions with Antonia! She was amazing. She was a great listener and enabler to help me reflect and have a vision. Very empowering sessions. I felt more courageous and confident at the end. Thank you for the great Mahi you do Antonia.
Evangaline, Senior Advisor
MBIE
Working with Antonia helped me articulate my strengths and how I could use them to pursue a fulfilling career.
Dorothy, Senior Advisor
MBIE
Working with Antonia helped me articulate my strengths and how I could use them to pursue a fulfilling career.
Dorothy, Senior Advisor
MBIE
My session with Antonia was incredibly helpful as I am looking to move my career path in a different direction. She has given me the tools I needed to consider ...
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Summer, Advisor
MBIE
My session with Antonia was incredibly helpful as I am looking to move my career path in a different direction. She has given me the tools I needed to consider what skills I have and can apply going forward. Thank you so much Antonia - I am very grateful!
Summer, Advisor
MBIE
Antonia gave me such a great shake up. I walked into this journey with confidence; but it turns out it was a bit of a false confidence because I knew ...
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Liam, Manager
Wellington City Council
Antonia gave me such a great shake up. I walked into this journey with confidence; but it turns out it was a bit of a false confidence because I knew what direction I wanted to go, but I couldn't sell it to myself or others. Antonia gave me the tools and encouragement to seek my bigger picture with grace and a strengths-based lens. As a result, I have a renewed path to set my career towards and I will never forget this journey. I rate Antonia as world class in what she does based on her energy, values, knowledge, and vast experience. I have achieved what I didn't expect to do; to sharpen my focus, become clearer and efficient with my purpose and being able to enact precisely on what I need to do to become the leader I want to be. Antonia gave me the 'stretch' I was after; and challenged me in a beautiful way. I loved how she wasn't afraid to do this and I have benefitted so much as a result of the life-provoking questions she has asked of me.
Liam, Manager
Wellington City Council
Working with Antonia as my strengths coach was a game-changer. She made the whole process not just doable but actually enjoyable. From day one, Antonia created an...
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Rodney Farrant, Senior Advisor
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Working with Antonia as my strengths coach was a game-changer. She made the whole process not just doable but actually enjoyable. From day one, Antonia created an environment that was safe, confidential, and super supportive, making each session feel like a tailored experience. Antonia had a way of pushing me to think beyond my usual limits, leading to some eye-opening moments for me and real personal growth. What's great is that she didn't just challenge me—she gave me practical tools to boost my strengths, that I am still using! If you're after a coach who's more like a partner in unlocking your strengths and is super nice and friendly, Antonia's your go-to. It's an investment in yourself that will really pay off.
Rodney Farrant, Senior Advisor
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Being able to understand my strengths (and weaknesses) and when to lean in to use them for my advantage more, whether for work or personally, has been so beneficial to ...
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Michelle Patience, Manager
Ministry of Education
Being able to understand my strengths (and weaknesses) and when to lean in to use them for my advantage more, whether for work or personally, has been so beneficial to me and those around me. I would highly recommend working with Antonia, she's helped me become a better manager and person.
Michelle Patience, Manager
Ministry of Education
A focus on strengths
I support leaders and their teams to bring out the best in their people, and help them discover ways in which they can work better and produce better results. I use creative and innovative methods as part of my individual service offerings.
“What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?” (Donald Clifton, father of strengths-based psychology)
Do you or your team want to…?
- Grow self-awareness of your own unique talents and strengths?
- Appreciate the true potential and contribution that you or your team can make?
- Learn how to apply and direct your strengths in work and life, or work through particular challenges and opportunities using strengths-based approaches?
I bring energy and inspiration to people and support them in finding a common language in the way they apply themselves to ‘mahi-tahi’, or working better together. I have an excellent understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing leaders and come with a strategic lens and an inquisitive questioning style that helps open up mindsets and challenge status quos.
Everybody needs a coach
If you want to make more impact, lead a more fulfilling life, or want to help your team become more productive and engaged, then I am a good fit for you.
I help catalyze potential in individuals, leaders and teams to do what they do best and do it better together.
You’ll get results working with me.
You’ll be able to tackle some of those challenging issues or constraints you’re facing.
You’ll help identify your own purpose, goals and vision for your own life/work/team – and more successfully drive towards achieving these outcomes.
My previous experience
I have 20 years of experience in a variety of roles across the public sector both in New Zealand and the UK (data, policy, strategic planning, service design, programme management and people management roles). You can view my LinkedIn page to find out more about previous experience.
Some of my previous qualifications include:
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
- Certified MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation and Practitioner
- BSc Maths and Psychology (first class honours) from Newcastle University, UK
- Certified Parent Strengths Coach
- CIMs (Coordinated Incident Management System) Level 4 NZQA
- Mental Health First Aid
- G-Reg (Government Regulatory Practice Initiative), Level 4
- Design Thinking 101, Victoria University
- Group Facilitation Skills, Victoria University
“Antonia is perfect for the job“
Antonia is perfect for the job – you just want to keep hold of all the wisdom and knowledge she shares about strengths during your time together!