So, who are these FrontTier folk?

Steven Colligan

Steven is a seasoned leadership coach committed to guiding individuals and teams towards their highest potential.

Armed with degrees in Health Science and Psychology, he excels at helping clients harness their innate strengths to foster resilience and wellbeing in their personal and professional lives.

Steven has applied his expertise in law, health and education for over 20 years, collaborating with District Health Boards, Law firms and Universities across New Zealand. But his reputation has made him a sought-after consultant in other sectors too, including banking, technology and government.

Steven’s work has taken him around the world, including to the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA. From start-ups to established corporations, workplaces of all kinds seek Steven out for the tailored, client-centric leadership programmes he develops and implements with his business partner, Glenys.

These programmes are built on the premise that personal health and wellbeing are intricately aligned with business resilience and health – a concept that Steven and Glenys pioneered over 20 years ago. Long before it became popular with the COVID pandemic.

As a result, Steven’s clients – which include the likes of Buddle Findlay, Meredith Connell, Property for Industry, University of Auckland and NZ’s Ministry for the Environment – all experience profound increases in productivity, connection and engagement.

But above all, they experience transformational career growth. An outcome Steven finds deeply rewarding.

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Glenys Gwynne

With over 30 years in executive coaching and adult development, Glenys is a master at helping individuals thrive and build resilience in their professional lives. For Glenys, nothing is more fulfilling than empowering others.

By working with clients from diverse sectors – including education, banking, law and health – Glenys understands the complexities of leadership and the importance of holistic wellbeing to sustainable success.

For over 10 years, she has supported academic and professional staff through organisational change and personal transition, including as a coach in the University of Auckland’s Academic Leaders Programme.

Today, Glenys designs, implements and evaluates bespoke leadership programmes with her FrontTier business partner, Steven – a practice they’ve been honing together for decades. Her aptitude for this work is reflected in the lasting client connections she builds, many of which have flourished for over a decade.

Glenys is accredited in the Life Styles Inventory and Hogan suite of assessment tools and holds a Certificate in Training and Human Resource Development from the University of Auckland.

At the heart of Glenys's achievements is her firm belief that when our purpose is clear, success naturally follows.

Glenys Gwynne

Kathy Harding

Kathy is an avid wellbeing practitioner who blends psychology, fitness and education expertise to help teachers and principals sustain their passion for educating young minds.

After completing a Master of Arts (Psychology) at the University of Auckland, Kathy honed her craft in the fitness industry. With a focus on children's wellbeing, she created and still leads a running club as well as family fitness initiatives to connect resilience and health in her community

Kathy's enthusiasm for education has led her into several governance roles. She chairs the Auckland Regional Executive Board of the NZ School Boards Association, sits on the Secondary Qualification Advisory Group, the ESOL National Advisory Group and the Quarterly Education Discussion Group, led by the Auckland Primary Principals’ Association.

Kathy's dedication to fostering wellbeing in others shone through her work with The Resilience Project, where she delivered workshops for school staff and parents. Now at FrontTier, she combines all her skills to support school staff and principals working in a sector facing extraordinary challenges.

With a deep understanding of education professionals and the pressures they face, Kathy teaches effective strategies for managing relationships and enhancing resilience through one-on-one coaching and group workshops.

Above all, she is devoted to helping her clients find joy in their lives and at work through small, actionable steps.

In every role, Kathy's mission is clear: to empower educators and leaders to thrive, fostering a path to sustained growth and wellbeing.

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Robyn Hill

An accredited mediator and professional difficult conversation trainer and coach, Robyn empowers individuals and teams to carry themselves with confidence and grace.

With over 25 years of experience in leadership and unlocking human and team potential, Robyn champions the importance of embracing conflict as an opportunity for growth and relationship building.

Robyn's extensive background spans the creative and research sectors, providing her with deep insights into organisational dynamics and interpersonal relationships.

Robyn Hill

Karen Murphy

As our Administrator, Karen is the vital cornerstone of FrontTier. She ensures the seamless delivery of world-class training and professional development programmes and workshops.

With a background spanning diverse careers – from primary school teaching to radio production – Karen knows what it means to foster excellence and facilitate growth. 

Her journey from education to media has equipped her with a unique perspective on the importance of effective communication and holistic wellbeing.

Karen Murphy
What do I want from life?
What impact do I want to make? What legacy might I leave?
They’re questions we all ask ourselves.
Yet often, we don’t have the time, space or inclination to truly reflect on the answers.
But what if we could?
And what if we could truly connect with our passions and ambitions?
Our innate humanity.
What if we could put our intrinsic motivations before the extrinsic ones?
And be free to be ourselves?
Our truest, most authentic and effective selves.
This is the space we want to create.
A space where possibility trumps fear.
Where people feel empowered to take the handbrake off.
To have the important conversations.
To rewire patterns.
To be challenged.
To be silly.
To be themselves.
They’re the F1 drivers, we’re the support crew.
We use evidence, data, and a generous sprinkling of magical mischief.
A carefully crafted cocktail of IQ and EQ.
It’s leadership without the overbearing ego or the superficial fluff.
Leadership that empowers people to empower people to empower people...
Leadership that builds connections and communities.
Leadership that amplifies the humanity and kindness in organisations.
Leadership that focuses on outcomes and feels like play.
Leadership with soul.

How do you gauge success? To us, it’s seeing our clients thrive as they build meaningful careers, live fulfilling lives and create profoundly rewarding legacies.

Let's work together.