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Leadership Development

Personal Effectiveness 

Sales Process, Proposals & Presentation  

Team Building 

 

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We specialise in the delivery of high impact, customised training courses for businesses that are serious about improving the performance of their people and developing high-performance teams to get more out of their processes, systems and structures. As a trainer facilitating learning and development in others, we often finds ourselves drawing on our own extensive real-world business experience. We focus on helping learners unlock their potential as they start to translate their newfound knowledge into tangible results.

"What Terry does is very valuable, helping and guiding others to find their own solutions". - Bettina Urbanski, HR Manager, Kohler

"Terry is an enthusiastic, funny and down to Earth person with both his personality and his teaching. He's got a great all-round in-depth knowledge with various topics and definitely knows how to cater to individuals. Would highly recommend Terry for any learning or development needs". - Ali Alsaffaf, Staff Service Excellence Lead, ASB Bank

"Your help today was invaluable, and of huge value. You really helped to cement the team together on their first day". - Elizabeth Swan, Experiential Marketing Manager, SkyCity Entertainment

"Terry led a half-day workshop at our annual conference for law firms from throughout New Zealand. Throughout his time with the delegates there was a high level of engagement and comments afterwards were universally positive. From an organisational perspective we found Terry to be professional and easy to deal with in all aspects." - Mark Ford, Chairman, LawPlus

"A fantastic day with a really engaged bunch of people that you managed brilliantly." - Garrick Loft, Senior Sales Manager, NZ International Convention Centre

"I came away feeling incredibly empowered and challenged to improve, really think about what I write and how I write!  It was not just the writing context that challenged my perspective and way of thinking, but the confidence to believe in myself again after having worked within an environment whereby I questioned was I in the right role. So, thank you for making a difference". - Angela Skelton, Auckland District Health Board

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"The workshop and presenter were both very good and highly recommended.  The presenter was excellent – Terry was very engaging and had an entertaining style which kept my interest (even though I had attended a similar workshop before), and explained the content extremely well.  He seemed very knowledgeable and experienced in these forms of presentation and was able to tailor/relate the workshop to suit the audience.  He certainly added value well over and above the accompanying printed materials". - Kylie Mooney, Meredith Connell

“Terry truly excels as a facilitator! Our team recently completed an invigorating three-day workshop on Leadership and Courageous Conversations, and it was an enriching experience. Terry skillfully maintains engagement while providing practical strategies that genuinely make a difference. If your leadership team is seeking an inspiring catalyst for growth, look no further—Terry is the perfect choice to infuse energy and insights that will fuel your professional and personal development journey!” – Smeena Bajwa, GM Services, Renaissance Group

"I recently attend a training session facilitated by Terry Williams. The subject of the training was Negotiation Skills. Terry's performance as the facilitator was top class. His knowledge of the subject & his vibrant enthusiasm for the topic was infectious. This lead to an attentive group of attendees who participated openly. I would thoroughly recommend Terry Williams as both a skilled Facilitator & a Negotiation Skills subject matter expert to any entity that has a negotiation or selling function as part of their organisation". Grant McEwen, University of Auckland

"Terry knows what he's talking about" - Rawinia Wright, OCS Limited Click here for more client comments.

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What To Expect In One Of Terry's Workshops

Terry's workshops are immersive workshops; they are not lectures, seminars or courses. The people who do the work do the learning. To an outside observer, Terry's workshops are characterised by:

  • Thorough pre-workshop communication clarifying expectations for participants and minimising any potential stresses through uncertainty or logistics,

  • A purposeful welcome and overview, establishing Terry's approachability and credibility as a trainer and experienced leader himself with ‘real world’ experience and lessons,

  • The creation of a safe and stimulating learning environment taking into account health & safety, diversity and the needs of adult learners, acknowledging the existing wisdom within the room but also the ground rules and expectations of participation. Terry's three fundamental principles are information, interesting and involvement,

  • A high degree of interaction and PowerPoint only used for high visual information transfer or display of activity instructions. Much of the learning will take place via experiential learning with structured activities individually or in pairs / small groups. Terry follows the FAD model with each activity prefaced with a frame to justify it and provide direction and be followed by a debrief to question the activity’s experience in a structured way: what happened + so what + now what.

  • A rotation of working relationships within the larger group throughout the day. Those with more knowledge can help those with less and those with less can challenge those with experience,

  • Ideally, although this is more of a challenge for the client than Terry, some structure, support or activity should follow the training to reinforce its transfer to the workplace. This could range from an actual project to be completed applying the skills to a real-world task (although this does place a burden on someone at the client to administer) to a simple Q&A with participants’ supervisors on how the skills are going and how they might help the transfer to the workplace.

You’ll see a variety of learning strategies: cooperative / collaborative, constructive, experiential, Socratic, accelerated learning. Participants will experience rotation of paired / small group work, the creation or completion of partial existing content to adapt it to their own situations, the tactical use of purposeful questions to guide people to self-discovery rather than just telling, intermittent problem-solving team-based challenges, a welcoming learning environment that gets the learners and their brains ready to learn.

As part of addressing ever-diverse groups, as well as being generally wise principles of learning, Terry also draws on principles from the field of Maori education:

  • Ako (Learners also learn when they teach others)

  • Poutama (Like a ladder, learning needs to climb on previous learning)

  • Te Whare Tapa Wha (The learner’s needs need to be met across multiple dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, social)

  • Tuakana Teina (‘buddy system’)

People are different and some topics lend themselves to being best delivered by particular styles. Therefore, what you get is variety, and a professional, experienced facilitator able to take examples and scenarios from the real-world of the participants and workshop them together in real-time, as opposed to didactic linear delivery of generic content. These methods ensure a productive, effective, and efficient balance between the delivery of academic content, and a practical and relevant session that is engaging, memorable, and interactive.

Business benefits associated with higher levels of core leadership skills

 

 

 

 

 

Leadership Training NZ: Empowering Leaders for the Future


Why Leadership Training Courses are Essential for New Zealand Businesses

Many skilled professionals in New Zealand are promoted into leadership roles without formal leadership training—leading to costly mistakes, disengaged teams, and reduced productivity. Investing in leadership development early prevents these issues and delivers long-term business benefits.

We specialise in leadership training for frontline managers and technically skilled team members, helping them build essential people skills to improve engagement, teamwork, and performance. Our proven training programs have helped organisations like Red Bull, Kia, TSB, Minter Ellison, Southern Cross Healthcare, RNZAF, McDonald's, Downer, and many more.

Enhance your team's leadership capabilities today. Contact us now to see how we can help your business thrive.

"Terry Williams is amazing, I have completed numerous personal training courses in NZ and AUS and I can say hand on heart that Terry is the most interesting and knowledgeable instructor I have had the pleasure of learning from. I would recommend his services to any of my professional colleagues." - Brad Almond, Kia Motors


Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful organisation. In New Zealand’s evolving business landscape, strong leadership drives team performance, fosters innovation, and enhances workplace culture. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, investing in leadership training in NZ can significantly improve productivity and employee engagement.

What is Leadership Training?

Leadership training courses equip managers, team leaders, and emerging professionals with the skills they need to lead effectively. Our NZ leadership training courses focus on:

  • Effective Communication – Learn how to inspire and engage your team.
  • Decision-Making – Improve problem-solving and strategic thinking.
  • Emotional Intelligence – Build stronger relationships with employees and stakeholders.
  • Conflict Resolution – Handle workplace challenges with confidence.
  • Change Management – Lead teams through transitions smoothly.
  • Tailored Leadership Development for New Zealand Businesses


At People Engagement Experts, we understand that every business is unique. Our leadership training courses in NZ are customised to suit different industries, company sizes, and leadership levels. We offer:
✔ In-person courses / workshops in major cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and regional areas.
✔ Online training courses / workshops for remote and hybrid teams.
✔ One-on-one coaching for personalised leadership development.
✔ Team-based training courses / workshops to build strong, collaborative leadership teams.

Who Can Benefit from Our Leadership Training Courses?


Our NZ leadership training courses are designed for:
✅ Business owners and senior executives looking to enhance leadership effectiveness.
✅ New and aspiring leaders who want to build confidence and capability.
✅ Mid-level managers aiming to improve team performance and communication.
✅ HR professionals seeking to develop internal leadership talent.

In NZ, Why Choose Our Leadership Training Courses?

✔ Practical & Actionable – Real-world strategies you can implement immediately.
✔ NZ-Focused Content – Tailored to the unique challenges of Kiwi businesses.
✔ Expert Trainers – Industry professionals with years of leadership experience.
✔ Flexible Delivery – Online, in-person, or blended learning options.

Get Started with your Leadership Training today.

Investing in leadership development courses leads to stronger teams, higher engagement, and better business outcomes. If you’re looking for high-impact leadership training in NZ, we’re here to help.

Enquire now to discuss your training needs and find the right program for your team.

 

If you're looking for a public schedule courses, I work with PDT Training. Click here to see that schedule in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

"I came away feeling incredibly empowered and challenged to improve, really think about what I write and how I write!  It was not just the writing context that challenged my perspective and way of thinking, but the confidence to believe in myself again after having worked within an environment whereby I questioned was I in the right role. So, thank you for making a difference". - Angela Skelton, Auckland District Health Board

 

"The workshop and presenter were both very good and highly recommended.  The presenter was excellent – Terry was very engaging and had an entertaining style which kept my interest & explained the content extremely well.  He is very knowledgeable and experienced in these forms of presentation and was able to tailor/relate the workshop to suit the audience.  He certainly added value well over and above the accompanying printed materials". - Kylie Mooney, Meredith Connell

 

"Terry was excellent, provided great content, & engaged well with the team. I personally found the day great." - Ross O'Dea, Customer Interactions Manager, Toyota

 

"What Terry does is very valuable, helping and guiding others to find their own solutions". - Bettina Urbanski, HR Manager, Kohler

 

"In an environment where companies need to ensure that every training dollar is maximised, I’m pleased to say that Terry hit the spot. A diverse group of highly educated leaders / consultants themselves, Terry managed to engage, humour, and educate them…". - Keith Meyrick, GM, One Picture