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Lead a high-performing team through change

I know how hard many leaders are working right now. The question I hear often is:

“How do I look after myself, support my team, manage all these change projects and business as usual… and not burn out?”

With so much complexity and uncertainty, leaders often feel pulled in different directions, and working under pressure has become part of daily life.

The consequences are very real, affecting performance, decision-making, capacity, and retention, and ultimately organisational results. It can even spill over into home life.

While we can’t remove all of those pressures, we can make tangible shifts. ROW helps leaders and their teams clarify priorities, manage load, strengthen boundaries, and work more sustainably through practical tools and evidence-informed frameworks.

Get a sneak peek into what fuels ROW from founder, Sarah McGuinness

From insight to embedded change

Build awareness,
create capacity,
embed change
Keynotes & workshops

Evidence-informed, practical sessions that spark insight, reflection and action.

Capability development

Practical programmes that strengthen how people work, lead and navigate pressure.

Strategic advisory

Advisory support to help embed sustainable performance practices over time.

Trusted by leaders and organisations

ROW - great feedback
Janelle Somerville
RealNZ
Chief People Officer

I did want to drop a line through to say a huge thank you for your time and the session with us, after you left we ended up discussing the topic until well after 6pm and it was just awesome. The whole team took so much from it and really valued your time – thank you so, so much. Worth absolutely every cent.

Doug Paulin, Sealord
Doug Paulin
Sealord
CEO

ROW’s approach was built in a collaborative manner that emphasised the need for total business buy-in and the requirement to involve all hierarchical levels in the investigation phase. The overall approach fitted well with Sealord values.

Sheree Knight
Business Partner - People and Culture

I love that ROW is at the end of the phone when I need them. The concierge service has helped us with numerous projects and I’ve greatly appreciated the help and expertise. It’s fast-tracked projects too, which means we’ve been able to keep the focus on wellbeing across the business and improve the visibility and engagement.

ROW - great feedback
Workshop participant
University of Canterbury

That was the best professional development opportunity I have attended since starting here at UC. The quality of the content and the delivery was exceptional. A significant reflection moment for me about many concepts covered, it really was amazing – having openly experienced a ‘spectacular burn out’ myself last year I just milked that whole presentation yesterday for the golden messages kind of moment it was…self care practices not being luxuries, the shadow of a leader, healthy caring…I could go on and on!

Katherine Swan
Randstad
Country Director

Your presentation was perfect for what I was hoping to achieve, and the team and I appreciated and learnt from your storytelling and vulnerability – thank you.

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Practical tools, resources, and insights to help you build sustainable performance

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