Steven Bowman is a seasoned board advisor with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning. 

Steven has held numerous CEO and Board positions with some of North America and Australia’s most prestigious organisations, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership.

Julie is famous for her practical approach to getting great governance. She has over 25 years’ experience working with leading institutions to deliver director education and has undertaken numerous governance evaluations and board reviews across a wide range of companies and sectors.

Dauniika is an experienced and award-winning Company Secretary with experience in legal, health, and financial services. She is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and sits on the Board of Takapuna School. Dauniika is the founder and Director of Board Administration Services.

Fiona McKenzie is a negotiation and conflict specialist. She teaches negotiation skills to government and industry, coaches leaders in conflict management, and facilitates collaborative agreements with boards and leadership teams. Fiona draws on proven frameworks as well as her own models of negotiation and conflict-resolution, which have been developed through training, research and practical experience.

Jen is a professional board secretary in both the public and private sectors. Working across a variety of industries, business types and organisations of all sizes, Jen brings a fresh and collaborative approach to governance organisation, planning and administration.

Giselle McLachlan is a down-to-earth governance adviser and director who thrives on helping organisations and individuals to flourish. Giselle is a Chartered Fellow of NZ’s Institute of Directors, was a lawyer for decades and is a qualified health coach. She brings all these areas of knowledge and skill together with a coaching mindset, to help others to perform at their best.