Debbie Gregory
Leadership Consultant, facilitator and coach at Positivedirection | Independent Consulting, Coaching and Training Specialist- Claim this Profile
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Kerry Cornelious
I can highly recommend Debbie for her outstanding personal coaching programme. Pragmatic, refreshing and challenging (in a good way) in her approach, Debbie helped me work through my personal career direction and identify the values I am seeking in my next role. Debbie’s support at every step of the way was incredible.
LinkedIn User
Debbie has great knowledge, insight and abundant experience in career transition. She's amiable and always willing to offer her help. She first went through my skill set,past experiences, analysed my areas of expertise both technical and people management side. She mentored me with interview questions, followed up all the way through my job hunting journey and helped me in every possible way. She is such a positive person and motivated me every way possible. I’ll definitely recommend Debbie for anyone who is in the process of career transition.
Kerry Cornelious
I can highly recommend Debbie for her outstanding personal coaching programme. Pragmatic, refreshing and challenging (in a good way) in her approach, Debbie helped me work through my personal career direction and identify the values I am seeking in my next role. Debbie’s support at every step of the way was incredible.
LinkedIn User
Debbie has great knowledge, insight and abundant experience in career transition. She's amiable and always willing to offer her help. She first went through my skill set,past experiences, analysed my areas of expertise both technical and people management side. She mentored me with interview questions, followed up all the way through my job hunting journey and helped me in every possible way. She is such a positive person and motivated me every way possible. I’ll definitely recommend Debbie for anyone who is in the process of career transition.
Kerry Cornelious
I can highly recommend Debbie for her outstanding personal coaching programme. Pragmatic, refreshing and challenging (in a good way) in her approach, Debbie helped me work through my personal career direction and identify the values I am seeking in my next role. Debbie’s support at every step of the way was incredible.
LinkedIn User
Debbie has great knowledge, insight and abundant experience in career transition. She's amiable and always willing to offer her help. She first went through my skill set,past experiences, analysed my areas of expertise both technical and people management side. She mentored me with interview questions, followed up all the way through my job hunting journey and helped me in every possible way. She is such a positive person and motivated me every way possible. I’ll definitely recommend Debbie for anyone who is in the process of career transition.
Kerry Cornelious
I can highly recommend Debbie for her outstanding personal coaching programme. Pragmatic, refreshing and challenging (in a good way) in her approach, Debbie helped me work through my personal career direction and identify the values I am seeking in my next role. Debbie’s support at every step of the way was incredible.
LinkedIn User
Debbie has great knowledge, insight and abundant experience in career transition. She's amiable and always willing to offer her help. She first went through my skill set,past experiences, analysed my areas of expertise both technical and people management side. She mentored me with interview questions, followed up all the way through my job hunting journey and helped me in every possible way. She is such a positive person and motivated me every way possible. I’ll definitely recommend Debbie for anyone who is in the process of career transition.
Credentials
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Emotional Culture Deck Practitioner
riders&elephantsSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
mBIT Multiple Brain Integration Techniques
mBIT InternationalMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Birkman
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Post Grad Career development
Auckland University of TechnologySep, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
MBTI
CPP, Inc.Jun, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Positivedirection | Independent Consulting, Coaching and Training Specialist
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New Zealand
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership Consultant, facilitator and coach
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Jan 2008 - Present
To me, people always come first! I partner with individuals, business and teams to remove barriers, lift capability, confidence and productivity in all areas of Leadership, Career development and Team Performance Areas of expertise - Coaching to increase personal efficiency - Leadership development coaching or development of programmes - Team performance and productivity workshops - Facilitation and debrief of Myers Types Briggs Indicator (MBTI) personality profile… Show more To me, people always come first! I partner with individuals, business and teams to remove barriers, lift capability, confidence and productivity in all areas of Leadership, Career development and Team Performance Areas of expertise - Coaching to increase personal efficiency - Leadership development coaching or development of programmes - Team performance and productivity workshops - Facilitation and debrief of Myers Types Briggs Indicator (MBTI) personality profile instrument - Career development coaching Who do I work with: - Performance coach for Senior/Exec leaders. - Corporate and Small businesses - People who are looking to make a personal change in order to be more effective - Anyone who is looking to identify and plan their career development pathway People-Centered | Practical | Solutions focused Additional information: - Professional CDANZ member - Post Grad in Career Development - Certificate in Adult Teaching - Accredited to facilitate Myers Type Briggs Indicator (MBTI) - Mindfulness (MBSR) practitioner Feel free to message me: debbie@positivedirection.co.nz or phone (0064) 021 039 0266 if you want to know more and discuss how I can support you to succeed. #createsuccess #chooseyourdirection #positivedirection Show less To me, people always come first! I partner with individuals, business and teams to remove barriers, lift capability, confidence and productivity in all areas of Leadership, Career development and Team Performance Areas of expertise - Coaching to increase personal efficiency - Leadership development coaching or development of programmes - Team performance and productivity workshops - Facilitation and debrief of Myers Types Briggs Indicator (MBTI) personality profile… Show more To me, people always come first! I partner with individuals, business and teams to remove barriers, lift capability, confidence and productivity in all areas of Leadership, Career development and Team Performance Areas of expertise - Coaching to increase personal efficiency - Leadership development coaching or development of programmes - Team performance and productivity workshops - Facilitation and debrief of Myers Types Briggs Indicator (MBTI) personality profile instrument - Career development coaching Who do I work with: - Performance coach for Senior/Exec leaders. - Corporate and Small businesses - People who are looking to make a personal change in order to be more effective - Anyone who is looking to identify and plan their career development pathway People-Centered | Practical | Solutions focused Additional information: - Professional CDANZ member - Post Grad in Career Development - Certificate in Adult Teaching - Accredited to facilitate Myers Type Briggs Indicator (MBTI) - Mindfulness (MBSR) practitioner Feel free to message me: debbie@positivedirection.co.nz or phone (0064) 021 039 0266 if you want to know more and discuss how I can support you to succeed. #createsuccess #chooseyourdirection #positivedirection Show less
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Blacksmith HQ
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New Zealand
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Facilitator
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Feb 2019 - Present
As a Senior Facilitator for Backsmith HQ it's an opportunity to align my humanistic approach to leadership development with a company that wants to make our world a better workplace. We believe there is massive untapped potential in individuals and organisations all over New Zealand and the world. Potential that can make individuals more fulfilled and successful; organisations more sustainable, profitable and positively impactful; and our families and communities stronger and more deeply… Show more As a Senior Facilitator for Backsmith HQ it's an opportunity to align my humanistic approach to leadership development with a company that wants to make our world a better workplace. We believe there is massive untapped potential in individuals and organisations all over New Zealand and the world. Potential that can make individuals more fulfilled and successful; organisations more sustainable, profitable and positively impactful; and our families and communities stronger and more deeply connected. Show less As a Senior Facilitator for Backsmith HQ it's an opportunity to align my humanistic approach to leadership development with a company that wants to make our world a better workplace. We believe there is massive untapped potential in individuals and organisations all over New Zealand and the world. Potential that can make individuals more fulfilled and successful; organisations more sustainable, profitable and positively impactful; and our families and communities stronger and more deeply… Show more As a Senior Facilitator for Backsmith HQ it's an opportunity to align my humanistic approach to leadership development with a company that wants to make our world a better workplace. We believe there is massive untapped potential in individuals and organisations all over New Zealand and the world. Potential that can make individuals more fulfilled and successful; organisations more sustainable, profitable and positively impactful; and our families and communities stronger and more deeply connected. Show less
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Hudson
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent management: Lead Career Coach
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2021
Responsibilities Partnering with you to identify your ideal next career step, build your career agility, enabling you to secure your next job and assist you to not only get job interviews but to also convert those interviews in to job offers. My specialist areas of support are to help you with: - Career exploration - Managing change and increasing your resilience - Creating your Value Proposition - Understand the power of your Personal Branding - Maximising your… Show more Responsibilities Partnering with you to identify your ideal next career step, build your career agility, enabling you to secure your next job and assist you to not only get job interviews but to also convert those interviews in to job offers. My specialist areas of support are to help you with: - Career exploration - Managing change and increasing your resilience - Creating your Value Proposition - Understand the power of your Personal Branding - Maximising your LinkedIn Profile and social presence - Create a CV/ Cover Letter that stands out from the crowd - Strengthening your Interview Skills - Developing your Career Networking skills - Tips on Remuneration negotiation Show less Responsibilities Partnering with you to identify your ideal next career step, build your career agility, enabling you to secure your next job and assist you to not only get job interviews but to also convert those interviews in to job offers. My specialist areas of support are to help you with: - Career exploration - Managing change and increasing your resilience - Creating your Value Proposition - Understand the power of your Personal Branding - Maximising your… Show more Responsibilities Partnering with you to identify your ideal next career step, build your career agility, enabling you to secure your next job and assist you to not only get job interviews but to also convert those interviews in to job offers. My specialist areas of support are to help you with: - Career exploration - Managing change and increasing your resilience - Creating your Value Proposition - Understand the power of your Personal Branding - Maximising your LinkedIn Profile and social presence - Create a CV/ Cover Letter that stands out from the crowd - Strengthening your Interview Skills - Developing your Career Networking skills - Tips on Remuneration negotiation Show less
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The Warehouse Group
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New Zealand
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Development Manager and Talent Consultant
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2018
Integral part of the Talent and Development Leadership team, reporting to the Head of Talent and Development Working across 4 brands within The Warehouse Group which includes over 150 stores, 10,000+ talented team members and covers multiple internal support departments. Responsibilities include: • Working closely to develop a talent strategy with each brand GM of operations. • Building and maintain relationship with key stakeholders • Working directly with senior leaders to… Show more Integral part of the Talent and Development Leadership team, reporting to the Head of Talent and Development Working across 4 brands within The Warehouse Group which includes over 150 stores, 10,000+ talented team members and covers multiple internal support departments. Responsibilities include: • Working closely to develop a talent strategy with each brand GM of operations. • Building and maintain relationship with key stakeholders • Working directly with senior leaders to ensure their active support of, and participation in, the talent management programs. • Design of strategies that optimize quality and effectiveness of senior leadership, talent planning, succession, engagement, career development and Exec coaching to lift performance and capability. • Managing budgets • Working with the recruitment team to oversee talent sourcing • Maintaining external networks and facilitating functions which lift the perception of retail as a career Direct report: Internal Executive and senior leadership coach Dot line manager for over 35 Retail leaders as they progress through the fast track and Store Management Development Programme, providing coaching and leadership development support. Achievements • Implementation of a cross brand internal talent development strategy which has created over 150+ new successors in the pipeline • Increased graduate programme retention by 25% • Alignment of cross brand talent planning 100% lift in performance of high potential talent through internal coaching
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Acting Head of Retail Careers ( Talent, Leadership and Capability)
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Reporting to the Chief People Officer Providing support to the five business units (The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Torpedo 7, Noel Leeming and our Group sourcing support) and 10,000+ team members under The Warehouse Group umbrella. • Development and execution of strategies that showcase why retail is a fantastic career choice • Developing pathways into retail and optimising the careers of people working in retail Direct Reports Leading 3 leaders with an overall team of… Show more Reporting to the Chief People Officer Providing support to the five business units (The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Torpedo 7, Noel Leeming and our Group sourcing support) and 10,000+ team members under The Warehouse Group umbrella. • Development and execution of strategies that showcase why retail is a fantastic career choice • Developing pathways into retail and optimising the careers of people working in retail Direct Reports Leading 3 leaders with an overall team of 18 to deliver Employment branding, Talent and succession planning, sourcing, recruitment, L&D, graduate and leadership development.
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Learning And Development Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Direct Report to the Learning and Development Manager Responsible for creating the strategy and implementation of programmes to lift group capability Achievements • Design and implementation of the group learning calendar delivering 15+ cross brand workshops to over 1000 support office team members. • Programme design and lead of the first cross brand Leadership development programme. Resulting in a 100% completion and shift in performance. • Led the contact centre cultural… Show more Direct Report to the Learning and Development Manager Responsible for creating the strategy and implementation of programmes to lift group capability Achievements • Design and implementation of the group learning calendar delivering 15+ cross brand workshops to over 1000 support office team members. • Programme design and lead of the first cross brand Leadership development programme. Resulting in a 100% completion and shift in performance. • Led the contact centre cultural change through programme design and implementation of a coaching culture. • Strategy lead to lift capability of cross brand Merchandise buying teams. • Project lead for the Merch inhouse Development programme which resulted in a lift in capability and cost savings over $2m Show less Direct Report to the Learning and Development Manager Responsible for creating the strategy and implementation of programmes to lift group capability Achievements • Design and implementation of the group learning calendar delivering 15+ cross brand workshops to over 1000 support office team members. • Programme design and lead of the first cross brand Leadership development programme. Resulting in a 100% completion and shift in performance. • Led the contact centre cultural… Show more Direct Report to the Learning and Development Manager Responsible for creating the strategy and implementation of programmes to lift group capability Achievements • Design and implementation of the group learning calendar delivering 15+ cross brand workshops to over 1000 support office team members. • Programme design and lead of the first cross brand Leadership development programme. Resulting in a 100% completion and shift in performance. • Led the contact centre cultural change through programme design and implementation of a coaching culture. • Strategy lead to lift capability of cross brand Merchandise buying teams. • Project lead for the Merch inhouse Development programme which resulted in a lift in capability and cost savings over $2m Show less
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RNZFB
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United Kingdom
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Learning and Development Manager
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2011 - 2012
Reporting to the Head of Culture and Capability Working across 5 unique portfolios to lift leadership capabilities and create organisational change. • Develop the strategy to lift business and leadership capability. • Drive organisation and culture change. • Implement and facilitate the business wide leadership development programme to staff and external org. members • Deliver coaching sessions and action groups to further embed learning. Collaboration with the… Show more Reporting to the Head of Culture and Capability Working across 5 unique portfolios to lift leadership capabilities and create organisational change. • Develop the strategy to lift business and leadership capability. • Drive organisation and culture change. • Implement and facilitate the business wide leadership development programme to staff and external org. members • Deliver coaching sessions and action groups to further embed learning. Collaboration with the Information Communication Exec for the creation of 10 online management development modules to support operational needs e.g. recruitment; effectively leading a team; performance appraisals and development planning Show less Reporting to the Head of Culture and Capability Working across 5 unique portfolios to lift leadership capabilities and create organisational change. • Develop the strategy to lift business and leadership capability. • Drive organisation and culture change. • Implement and facilitate the business wide leadership development programme to staff and external org. members • Deliver coaching sessions and action groups to further embed learning. Collaboration with the… Show more Reporting to the Head of Culture and Capability Working across 5 unique portfolios to lift leadership capabilities and create organisational change. • Develop the strategy to lift business and leadership capability. • Drive organisation and culture change. • Implement and facilitate the business wide leadership development programme to staff and external org. members • Deliver coaching sessions and action groups to further embed learning. Collaboration with the Information Communication Exec for the creation of 10 online management development modules to support operational needs e.g. recruitment; effectively leading a team; performance appraisals and development planning Show less
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Luxottica
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Italy
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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National Learning and Development Manager and Regional Operations Manager
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2007 - 2011
Reporting to the National Operations Director Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear Responsibilities • Worked closely, consulting and partnering with HR and the National Sales Directors for 3 leading retail brands • Alignment of L&D to develop the skills and capabilities required to achieve the overall business strategies. • Design and delivery of key leadership, team building and sales programmes Leadership coach to 5 Regional Operations… Show more Reporting to the National Operations Director Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear Responsibilities • Worked closely, consulting and partnering with HR and the National Sales Directors for 3 leading retail brands • Alignment of L&D to develop the skills and capabilities required to achieve the overall business strategies. • Design and delivery of key leadership, team building and sales programmes Leadership coach to 5 Regional Operations Managers Step change in role to become Regional Manager • Leading 10 retail leaders working across the Central North Island • Budget and P & L accountability for $7m+ • Team building and bench strength development Achievements • Increased customer NPS from 45 to 89% • 15% engagement lift • Successful integration of acquisition businesses • 22% increase in regional profitability Show less Reporting to the National Operations Director Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear Responsibilities • Worked closely, consulting and partnering with HR and the National Sales Directors for 3 leading retail brands • Alignment of L&D to develop the skills and capabilities required to achieve the overall business strategies. • Design and delivery of key leadership, team building and sales programmes Leadership coach to 5 Regional Operations… Show more Reporting to the National Operations Director Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear Responsibilities • Worked closely, consulting and partnering with HR and the National Sales Directors for 3 leading retail brands • Alignment of L&D to develop the skills and capabilities required to achieve the overall business strategies. • Design and delivery of key leadership, team building and sales programmes Leadership coach to 5 Regional Operations Managers Step change in role to become Regional Manager • Leading 10 retail leaders working across the Central North Island • Budget and P & L accountability for $7m+ • Team building and bench strength development Achievements • Increased customer NPS from 45 to 89% • 15% engagement lift • Successful integration of acquisition businesses • 22% increase in regional profitability Show less
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Rochdale Training
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Development Manager
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2002 - 2006
Reporting to the Chief Executive Responsibilities: • Development and facilitation of bespoke leadership and Management programmes • Creation, facilitation and coaching of the Technical Certificates for Business Administration, Customer service, basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills in line with the National curriculum. • Assessment of work based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) (16 – 65 years) in Business Administration; Customer service and school support staff;… Show more Reporting to the Chief Executive Responsibilities: • Development and facilitation of bespoke leadership and Management programmes • Creation, facilitation and coaching of the Technical Certificates for Business Administration, Customer service, basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills in line with the National curriculum. • Assessment of work based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) (16 – 65 years) in Business Administration; Customer service and school support staff; maintaining an 85% pass rate Show less Reporting to the Chief Executive Responsibilities: • Development and facilitation of bespoke leadership and Management programmes • Creation, facilitation and coaching of the Technical Certificates for Business Administration, Customer service, basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills in line with the National curriculum. • Assessment of work based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) (16 – 65 years) in Business Administration; Customer service and school support staff;… Show more Reporting to the Chief Executive Responsibilities: • Development and facilitation of bespoke leadership and Management programmes • Creation, facilitation and coaching of the Technical Certificates for Business Administration, Customer service, basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills in line with the National curriculum. • Assessment of work based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) (16 – 65 years) in Business Administration; Customer service and school support staff; maintaining an 85% pass rate Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Auckland University of Technology
Post Grad, career development -
2003 - 2006
The University of Bolton
Certificate in Education (further, higher and adult)
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