Overview

Blacksmith is a boutique human-centred leadership practice. WE FORGE BETTER LEADERS. We believe there is massive untapped potential in many Executive Teams. Potential that can make individuals more fulfilled, teams stronger and more deeply connected, and organisations more sustainable and positively impactful. We believe that the COLLECTIVE development of Executive Teams is the missing link in accessing the potential of these leaders, working with them as a dynamic ensemble of complex humans, not a collection of fixed individuals. Our Ensemble Executive™ approach raises awareness across multiple contexts, deliberately grows capacity, and cultivates connection in order to access diverse perspectives and unlock the potential of the group. By focusing on humanistic, adaptive and collaborative leadership, our FULLY HUMAN development experiences: - Break down silos - Facilitate understanding - Deepen safety, trust and respect - Myth-bust stories that create drama - Reduce unhelpful friction and facilitate creative conflict - Increase collaboration and cooperation; and - Deepen a sense of connection and belonging. "Kate and her team excel at delivering what they promised us. Forging leadership capability. After many years and many providers I think Kate is outstanding at delivering insights and frameworks that get to the deeply human interactions. It’s bloody refreshing is probably the best way to put it. Solid, proven and science backed delivered with a sense of humour and accountability." Steve Jurkovich - CEO - Kiwibank "Icebreaker has a Global Leadership Team and communication styles and cultural backgrounds vary. Kate is able to seamlessly relate to everyone in our GLT. Her collaborative style, attention to every detail, humility and humor sets her apart from other leadership specialists and programs I’ve seen. If you’re looking to take your team to the next level, Kate is worth the investment." Greg Smith - CEO - Icebreaker LEARN MORE at www.blacksmith.co.nz