Meet Tereza
Discover Your Best Self
I am a professionally trained coach and strengths practitioner with a Master's degree in Psychology and over a decade of experience leading People & Culture initiatives in a corporate environment as an HR Manager. Based in ÅŒtautahi Christchurch, I work with working parents and the progressive organisations that support them across New Zealand - online and in-person.
My approach is based on the principles of positive psychology, which focuses on an individual's strengths and their power to improve both their personal and professional lives.
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I bring a unique blend of scientific understanding, commercial experience and practical insight into my coaching practice.
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I am at my best when helping others to thrive.​
Having spent my career working with people, I have seen first-hand the impact that understanding and using one's strengths has on performance, relationships and overall enjoyment of life. I am passionate about coaching because I know how transformative targeted, one-to-one support can be - creating a dedicated space where you can think clearly, gain perspective and move forward with confidence and a clear plan.
As a mother of a small child, I know first-hand the joy, the exhaustion and the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent. I have also supported many parents through their working parent journeys and understand what it means to navigate parental leave, return to work with self-doubt, juggle competing demands and hold onto your career ambitions while being fully present for your family. I provide support which is compassionate and caring, something I see parents providing to others but rarely getting enough of themselves.
I also work with leaders and support professionals navigating career transitions, job searches and new beginnings - drawing on years of experience in recruitment and helping people find their footing in new roles. I know the courage it takes to apply for a new role, attend an interview, go through negotiations and finally settle into a new team. I can be the person by your side when you need it most.
I look forward to meeting you.
Who I work with
Supporting parents, organisations and professionals across New Zealand.
Working Parents
Employers
Leaders
Professionals
Support for parents at every stage - from parental leave and return to work, to rebuilding confidence, career development and navigating the demands of work and family life.
Strategic support for organisations designing inclusive, effective and evidence-based policies and programmes that build a workplace culture where working parents truly thrive.
Coaching for leaders who want to grow their impact, navigate complex challenges and lead their teams with greater clarity, authenticity and confidence.
Support for working parents ready to take their next career step - whether that's a change in direction, a return to work, a promotion or a move into leadership.
I'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're a working parent ready to invest in yourself, or an organisation looking to better support your people - let's find a time to talk. I offer a free introductory meeting, a relaxed no-pressure conversation to discuss how I can support you and how we can work together.