Mission Statement
At Thrive Together we understand the challenges and complexities of leading people.
We co-create solutions that empower leaders to foster connectivity and cultivate a thriving workplace.
About Me
Kate Birch brings over 20 years’ experience of working in senior and executive People and Culture roles in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She understands the challenges that an ever-changing world of work presents to organisations – including navigating the impacts of hybrid working, harnessing advances in technology and AI, and supporting shifting demands in workplace skills. Amid these challenges and opportunities, Kate helps build connected teams that can communicate clearly, share knowledge, be innovative and realise their potential for productivity and success.
Kate’s accreditations include: DISC Flow, Belbin Team Roles, Emotional Culture Deck, Cultivating Resilient Minds, ACC Coach with International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Services
We collaborate with you to inspire you and your teams to reach full potential. We’ll help you connect with colleagues, be resilient in the face of change and challenge, take on new opportunities, and develop and grow your workplace capabilities.
Coaching and Facilitation
We offer a suite of evidence-backed coaching and facilitation programmes that can be tailored to your organisation’s culture, team dynamics, and professional needs. Our co-created programmes are designed to have a positive and meaningful impact on your company’s productivity, performance and success.
By working alongside you, Thrive Together lays the foundation for employees to be authentic, and to safely bring a range of diverse perspectives and values to the workplace. Our workshops and coaching sessions aim to reinvigorate teams at all levels of seniority and experience, restoring excitement, commitment and energy into your workplace.
Coaching
Kate believes that coaching doesn’t necessarily need to be confined to the office. Discovering our true selves out in nature, strolling side by side with her clients, truly unlocks their potential. Our beautiful country offers us the perfect backdrop for these transformative experiences.
Her coaching style is friendly, supportive, and warm; quickly establishing a high trust environment with her clients. This approach, combined with her active listening skills and positive but challenging questioning, assists leaders in navigating obstacles and unpacking complex situations.
Sessions commence with personalised centring practices, fostering a conducive environment for reflection and learning. Each session culminates in actionable takeaways, supported by coaching notes, action plans, and additional resources as needed.
Facilitation
Kate has collaboratively partnered with diverse organisations across various sectors. As a Facilitator she has delivered workshops and programmes to support:
- Leadership development
- Coaching essentials skills for leaders
- Wellbeing and Resilience
- Psychological Safety
- Team development
Her approach integrates positive psychology theories and tools into the programmes and workshops she designs, prioritising participant wellbeing and sustainable growth and success, with a focus on enhancing wellbeing for her participants.
Endorsements
Below are a few words from some previous clients
I can never forget how you helped me come up with a career development plan that was pending for more than a year in just two months. You are a great coach, Kate.
Keerthana Gowri Shankar
Strategic & Ops Lead – MicrosoftThe coaching sessions I had with Kate were a tremendous experience. Her expertise in professional development empowered me to engage and contribute more to the organisation. Her caring nature provided, and still provides a safe haven to share challenges faced in the workplace.
Ann Wu-Ross
Global Engagement – MasseyCoaching with Kate made me feel empowered and more engaged after our sessions. By focusing on my goals and actions during our sessions, it helped me contribute more effectively, and productively. This higher level of awareness enabled me to feel more resilient, confident and increased my sense of wellbeing.
Leanne Bint
Diversity and Wellbeing ManagerReady to take your next step?
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