Someone to Lead are your leadership experts
We are your leadership training and development experts. Call us to discuss how we can add value to your team, and improve your business.
We need strong leaders in our uncertain times now more than ever. We’ll help you embark on a transformational journey that will elevate your skills to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our courses and coaching programmes are designed to empower you every step of the way. We are proponents of the ‘servant’ approach, preferring to allow our team members to have places to shine, and giving them the tools to help them grow.
Discover the art of inspiring others, leading with authenticity, and navigating challenges with grace. Your leadership story is unique, and we're here to help you unleash your full potential.
Courses
Essential Leadership programme
Discover the core principles and strategies that drive successful leaders in today's dynamic world. In this two day emerging leaders module you will learn about challenges in the contemporary New Zealand environment, and learn how to turn good management into excellent leadership by applying our process to your own team.
Personal resilience workshop
A half day personal development workshop where you will spend time using new strategies to redefine, build, and develop your resilience, your teams resilience, and your organisations’.
Advanced workshop
Elevate your leadership style and skills to new levels through advanced techniques and hands-on practice. The two day workshop includes strategic management and leadership considerations, and combines developmental activities for those that have moved into or need to develop a range of advanced skills for larger organisations.
Leading in a crisis
Learn about the specific tools and techniques required to lead your team through tough times, from a minor challenge to a full on crisis. Both emerging leaders and managers, and those more experience will benefit from learning these skills.
Coaching programme
Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive coaching programme tailored for you.
Why use Someone to Lead?
Good leadership has the power to transform people and teams into powerful systems, encouraging everyone to achieve their best results and bring their best selves to their work. After 26 years of learning from, and studying with the best leaders, I am driven by developing leaders that can harness their own creativity to help their teams achieve their goals.
I believe we shouldn’t teach leaders to treat their people like ‘resources’– I bring a focus on people-centric leadership, using time-honoured principles that anyone can easily understand, and apply in all aspects of their lives.
About Hayden
Hayden is an ex-army officer, having served 26 years in the infantry. He has led diverse teams throughout the world. Hayden believes that trust and empowerment are the best ways to find the potential in individuals.
Hayden started instructing young officers and was invited to train as a facilitator with the army leadership framework. He has since continued delivering leadership training, working as a consultant in Wellington, strengthening his own ability to connect with people and coach the next generation of leaders. He has worked with companies of different sizes and in a range of industries from growing and packing fruit, to large construction companies. He leads through influencing, with a strong focus on ensuring that staff have ownership over their own plans and successes.
Hayden has worked internationally and trained all over the world, with NGOs, not-for-profit organisations, in both public and private entities. He holds a master’s degree in international Security and a master’s degree in business administration.