"...one of the most valuable experiences of its type I've ever had.
Her wit, wisdom and ability to intuit things and steer conversations in the right direction are second to none..."
I have a unique approach to strategy, leadership
and professional development
using science and research backed tools of
experiential learning + appreciative enquiry.
Here's what some have experienced...
"Rhonda facilitated a two day strategic direction setting hui with the Waikato District Council executive leadership team at very short notice. I was nervous as she and I had only 1 conversation on what I hoped to achieve. Rhonda worked with our People and Capability executive manager over a few days and I provided documents for context.
The outcome was excellent due in no small part to Rhonda’s fantastic facilitation skills. She seamlessly led us through a clear and collaborative process that allowed everyone to contribute in a respectful, honest and safe way. I thoroughly recommend Rhonda and Our Minds Matter."
Craig Hobbs, CEO Waikato District Council
"Rhonda is a skilled, compassionate, and dynamic facilitator who effortlessly puts all strategic planning participants at ease. She has a natural ability to unite the group around a shared vision, keeping the focus on meaningful outcomes and a future direction that is both inspiring and practical. Quick-thinking and calm under pressure, Rhonda creates a productive, energising space where ideas flow and everyone feels engaged.
We especially value Rhonda’s partnership with Interactionz, where she collaborates with our illustrators to bring strategic conversations to life through colour and imagery. This unique combination made it an easy decision to invite her to facilitate our most recent Strategic Direction planning process.
Jennifer Calley - Chief Executive, Interactionz
"Whilst some consultants have good content, Rhonda goes further by curating great content based on lived experiences together with a sense of deep personal care she brings to those she works closely with.
Her highly tuned facilitation skills enable her to customise programs and interventions with a real lasting impact for her clients. Great facilitators like Rhonda can read the room and adapt delivery on the spot to ensure content covered has a better chance of being embedded into practice for the people she's working with, rather than being just heard and then forgotten"
Simon Wickham, (ex) CEO Harkness Henry Lawyers
"We engaged Rhonda to facilitate a reflective session for a collaborative initiative focused on resilience and future readiness. This session brought together representatives from four organisations, each with a strong focus on building community capacity and capability through different lenses—wellbeing, creativity, sustainability, environment and community development.
Rhonda was the ideal facilitator for this process. Her engaging, inclusive style quickly created a safe and open space where participants felt comfortable sharing openly. With a strengths-based, appreciative approach, she skillfully guided the group to focus on what worked well and what could be built upon, rather than dwelling on challenges.
In just two hours, she helped the group uncover meaningful insights and arrive at a place of shared learning. It was exactly the kind of reflective process we were hoping for—insightful, empowering, and grounded in our collective strengths"
Karen Stockman, Community Waikato
When I'm facilitating,
I'm on your team!
YOU CAN EXPECT an informal approach and for me to be wholeheartedly engaged. I ask that all participants bring their attention, good humour + open mind. And a bit of courage, because when we dare to share and care, alignment and inspiration is ALWAYS possible.
"... she brought calm + clarity to a work environment which can be pretty stressful and chaotic at times"
"We brought Rhonda in to do some resilience sessions with our team as we're very committed to looking after our team's mental health. Little did we know we'd be putting what we had learnt to good use very quickly in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The team thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to these sessions and participated enthusiastically thanks in no small way to Rhonda's empathetic and engaging personality. She brought calm and clarity to a work environment which can be pretty stressful and chaotic at times and we had some really great meaningful discussions with the team. She certainly gave us lots of food for thought. We loved working with her and got so much out of her sessions that some of our team have continued to see her on a personal coaching basis. I highly recommend Rhonda's services".
- Del Hart - (ex) Managing Director, Sentinel Homes ‑ Hamilton & Waikato
"... one of the best investments we have made for ourselves our staff and business"
"We have learnt personal skills on how to cope with everyday stressors, relearnt why we think in certain ways and how to adjust some of those situations. We learnt a lot about each other and how to effectively deal with each other’s differences. Rhonda is a fantastic facilitator and is compassionate and caring whilst also keeping everyone constantly engaged. It would have to be one of the best investments we have made for ourselves our staff and business as a whole".
- Sharlene Hird, owner Stihl Shop Te Awamutu
My mission is to help you lead yourself from the inside out .
Using world class cutting edge coaching methodologies (I know, big call!), and the science backed principles of mindfulness, neuroscience and positive psychology.
So that you navigate a deliberate life with ease and confidence, upgrade your human experience and unlock your human potential!
