Brenton has been communicating to large audiences throughout New Zealand and Australia since the age of 20, building a reputation as a dynamic speaker who provides ongoing services after the initial training session is completed...... read more

Brian has a wealth of experience working with New Zealand and international organisations to deliver programmes in the areas of teamwork, self-leadership and organisational development. After spending the early part of his career in the IT business, he developed a strong interest in personal development... read more

A true professional in everything he tackles, Frano firmly believes that the principles he learned as a top-level rugby player can be successfully applied in the business arena. With 18 years experience playing internationally for the New Zealand Sevens, New Zealand Maoris, All Blacks and Kiwis, he has always relished the challenge of producing his best possible effort on every occasion....... read more

Dave can draw on a deep understanding of the corporate world, built up throughout his career in the IT industry. During his time working within large enterprises he realised the huge potential for developing innovative ways of coaching individuals to new levels of success, which is now his area of specialisation....... read more

David became the youngest New Zealander ever to achieve a top 20 hit when his song ‘Wheel of Fortune’ reached number five in 1970. He was just 14 at the time. Following this early success, David pursued a career in music in New Zealand and Britain, where he became a seasoned entertainer and performed in front of thousands of people..... read more

A born and bred Mainlander, David brings his wide-ranging business experience to The Learning Wave. Originally from a farming background, he moved into sales with Pfizer and now runs a successful property investment company..... read more

Rob spent over a decade with Pfizer Animal Health, working in a senior sales management role to support and develop the skills of the company’s sales team. These days he shares his hard-won knowledge with The Learning Wave’s clients and enjoys watching people latch onto powerful ideas... read more

Coming from a background as a professional musician and author, Trevor knows what it’s like to break new ground and create innovative opportunities. “Through the art of facilitation I am able to be a positive part of people’s concepts and values evolution... read more

A passion for education – and helping ensure its relevance to all the diverse groups in our society – is the driving force behind Gayle’s career. She has conducted academic research into the underachievement of Pasefika learners and worked closely with private and public sector education providers to develop the tools to combat it....... read more

Sefa brings a potent mix of operational management skills and hands-on experience in encouraging learners who have not engaged in traditional educational environments. “Since 1991, the various roles I have held have supported my strengths in people management and leadership roles,” he says....... read more

Organisations as varied as Air New Zealand, SkyCity, Maori TV and the SPCA have all seen the value in working with Kate Lyon. A seasoned learning consultant, Kate draws on her experience in the corporate world to design innovative courses that meet clearly defined business objectives...... read more

Duane Mann understands leadership. As a former rugby league professional, he had the rare distinction of captaining two countries at international level, running out at the head of both the New Zealand and Tonga teams at different stages of his career.... read more

Twenty years’ experience in systems analysis and training design has provided an excellent foundation for John’s work as Human Resource Consultant. Prior to that he worked in senior banking roles, culminating in the Human Resource Development Manager’s role at ASB Bank........ read more

Practically all of his adult life, Colin has been deeply involved in understanding the learning process and supporting individuals and organisations achieve their true potential. Building on his initial career in the education sector, Colin branched out into sales management and was responsible for sales and product development for a global company operating in Australia and New Zealand.... read more

"I love learning, and helping others to learn," says Andrew Smith, a learning facilitator since 1999. He is passionate about leadership, culture and relational skills, with a particular interest in how participants integrate insights into their personal lives and achieve their goals as a result..... read more

Trish enjoys the process of getting inside diverse organisations, understanding their goals and helping develop the learning strategies to deliver them. Her previous experience in Social Services and Human Resources within the public and private sectors means she understands the drivers of human behaviour..... read more

An experienced literacy facilitator with strong credentials in working with Maori, Shane brings some fresh perspectives to the business of corporate learning. As well as working in the education sector and high-level sales roles, he is a professional musician... read more

Jack’s career has taken him many places – from academia in Australia and an international management consultancy, to a two-year stint as Iwi development advisor with the Ngati Ruanui Development Corp Ltd. The common thread that links these roles is Jack’s longstanding interest in people development. “It all starts with people,” he says... read more

Throughout his career in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and South Africa Blair has been honing his knowledge of technical, practical and theoretical learning. After graduating in Management Studies from the University of Waikato, he was drawn to roles that involved hands-on training and designing courses to impart computer skills to others.... read more