Structured Leadership Development

Leadership development strengthens the capability of leaders to think clearly, communicate effectively, and act intentionally — especially under pressure.

This work is designed for organisations committed to building practical, behavioural leadership capability across emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.

What We Mean by Leadership Development

Leadership development is not a one-off workshop or a collection of tools.

It is a structured process that builds:

  • Self-awareness and behavioural insight

  • Accountability and ownership

  • Confidence in leadership conversations

  • The ability to navigate complexity and change

  • Alignment between leadership intent and impact

The goal is not information transfer.
The goal is consistent leadership behaviour.

Our Approach

Leadership capability develops when leaders are supported to reflect, practise, and apply learning in real situations.
Our approach is underpinned by The Choice Point framework, providing a shared language for intentional leadership.

Applied Learning

Development grounded in real organisational challenges, not abstract theory.

Behavioural Insight

Helping leaders recognise patterns, triggers, and habits that shape performance.

Practical Tools

Clear frameworks and conversational tools that can be applied immediately.

Ongoing Reinforcement

Embedding language and principles across leadership levels to create consistency.

Program Design

Leadership development programmes are shaped to organisational context and strategy.

Emerging Leaders
Building foundational capability in self-awareness, communication, and responsibility.

Mid-Level Leaders
Strengthening accountability, team leadership, performance conversations, and influence.

Senior Leaders
Enhancing strategic clarity, cultural leadership, decision-making under pressure, and organisational alignment.

Programs and team-builds often combine workshops, coaching, facilitated sessions, and practical application between sessions.

Integration with Coaching

Leadership development is strengthened when paired with coaching.

  • Individual coaching deepens personal insight and behavioural change.

  • Group coaching strengthens collective accountability and shared leadership language.

  • Executive coaching supports senior leaders navigating complexity and organisational pressure.

Coaching ensures development moves beyond awareness into sustained behavioural shift.

Isaac Aitken

Head of TW Property, TW Property

Matt has challenged deeper thinking through exploring how others view the world. This context has allowed me to adapt to conversations and get the best results when dealing with various stakeholders.

Samara Kelly

Mental Health Services Lead, Health Hawke's Bay

I have completed both coaching and a leadership program with Matt. Both have allowed me to develop and build key leadership skills and feel confident in myself and leadership roles I hold.

Ally Whike

Sport Development Director, Swim England

Support from Matt in exploring different areas of improvement in leadership, communication and decision making has helped immeasurably in working better within teams.

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If you are strengthening leadership capability within your organisation, you are welcome to begin here

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