FORÂ PURPOSE-DRIVEN FOUNDERS AND LEADERS
Step Into the Leader Youâre Meant to Be
You have the vision and the heart to lead. Together, weâll craft a path that helps you step into your full potential and create lasting change for you and your team.
GET STARTEDBuild Stronger Teams and Stronger Connections
Lead with purpose, foster resilience, and create a culture of collaboration that drives both individual and collective success.
Unlock Your Full Leadership Potential:
Gain clarity and confidence in your leadership decisions by embracing authenticity, emotional intelligence, and strategic insight.
- Navigate Complexity with Ease: Develop tools and mindset to turn challenges into growth opportunities.
- Sustainable Growth: Create strategies that evolve with your business for lasting success.
- Lead Through Uncertainty: Embrace emergent leadership to guide your organisation with confidence.
We work with you to create visionary strategies that are flexible, grounded in your values, and aligned with the needs of your team.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICESOur Services
At Manawatia, we offer more than just consultingâwe offer transformation. Whether you're a founder, executive, or business leader, we provide the guidance and support you need to navigate uncertainty and unlock your fullest potential.
Executive Advisory & Counsel
Personalised strategies to navigate complex challenges and inspire growth.
Strategic Governance & Planning
Creative, flexible plans to align teams and ensure long-term success.
Executive Leadership Coaching
Emotional intelligence and heart-centred coaching to unlock leadership potential.
Meet Shelby, Founder of Manawatia
Shelby is a visionary leader, driven by a deep sense of purpose and a passion for helping others unlock their fullest potential. With a unique blend of MÄori heritage, business strategy expertise, and emotional intelligence, she brings a heart-centered approach to leadership and governance.
Having walked the path of leadership herself, Shelby understands the challenges leaders face when balancing personal growth with business success. Her mission is to guide other leaders through that very journeyâhelping them step into their authentic power, navigate uncertainty with clarity, and build businesses that thrive from the inside out.
Shelbyâs approach isnât just about what you doâitâs about who you are as a leader and how that influences the success of your team and organisation. With a focus on emergent thinking and strategic guidance, she supports leaders in creating lasting, meaningful impact.
Discover how Shelbyâs vision, values, and mission can support your leadership transformation.
OUR MISSION & VALUES
Whakataukī
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He aha te mea nui o tea ao?
(What is the most important thing in the world?)
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
(It is people, it is people, it is people)
Manawa mai te mauri nuku
(Embrace the life force of the earth)
Manawai Mai te mauri rangi
(Embrace the life force of Heaven)
Te mauri tapu o te ira tangata
(the sacred life force of all man-kind)
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Resources to help you get started
Discover thoughtful resources designed to inspire growth, presence and meaningful connection.
FREE INSIGHT SESSION
Ready to step into your full potential and create lasting change?
Unlock the clarity and strategy you need to take your leadership and business to the next level. In this 30-minute session, weâll dive into your unique challenges, explore how we can align your vision, and determine how Manawatia can support your growth and transformation.
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