|
| |
| |
| The principals of Breakthrough Strategies
are Hazel Hodgkin, Bevin
Fitzsimons and Gill Ellis.
They are long time colleagues who have worked individually
and as associates to offer a range of services to
individuals and organisations in the north of New
Zealand’s North Island. |
|
| |
|
 |
Hazel
Hodgkin
B.A. (Hons), Dip Bus Admin (HR)
Contact Hazel on:
Ph: 09 522 2301
Mobile: 021 552 539
Fax: 09 522 2366
hazel@breakthroughstrategies.co.nz
|
| Hazel
is enthusiastic about developing effective people managers
and respectful workplaces. Recent clients have come
from finance, manufacturing, health and education sectors.
She has been coaching managers and leaders for over
20 years often in environments characterised by change
and development. She was the training manager for a
not for profit organisation with 1200 staff, and the
manager of a health advocacy organisation. Hazel has
qualifications in social administration and human resource
management, supported by extensive training in mediation,
facilitation, supervision, coaching , counselling and
socio-drama. She uses a strengths based, appreciative
approach to developing people. Hazel was a founder member
of the Mediators Institute of NZ.
Testimonials:
"Coaching with Hazel has helped me to focus
my energies in establishing a new team to
concentrate on key strategies in a restructured
organisation.”
Project Manager, finance sector
"Hazel helps me to see the bigger picture.
My role is to focus on where and how to initiate
and intervene in order to lift our service levels,
and not to get submersed in the detail. Her support
and knowledge has been invaluable."
Clinical Director, private health clinic
" When I felt really trapped by an impossible
situation, and was wondering how I was going to
get out of it, Hazel met with both of us and helped
us unravel the problems safely, so we both came
out winners. She acknowledged the integrity of
both of us."
Director, hospital facility
"Hazel's interventions and mediation strengthened
the ability of the individuals to manage their
own working relationship, so their energies now
are focussed on delivering customer service, rather
than on bickering about each other."
Human Resource Manager |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Gill Ellis
B.A. (Hons)
Contact Gill on:
Ph: 07 543 2682
Mobile: 021 799 509
Fax: 07 543 4735
gill@breakthroughstrategies.co.nz
|
|
Gill has a passion for inspiring people
to develop their full potential. She is based in the
Bay of Plenty, working regularly in Auckland and other
major North Island centres. She has an extensive business
background in international marketing, research, management,
and corporate governance. Gill had 6 years as a university
management lecturer and researcher and is the co-author
of two successful business books. She is a professionally
trained development coach, facilitator, career counsellor,
seminar leader and organisation development consultant.
Her special interests are in leadership development
, mentor programmes and executive coaching. Clients
have come from manufacturing and service businesses,
telecommunications and media, the professions, tourism,
horticulture, community service, the arts and local
government.
Testimonials:
"Coaching with Gill helped me identify the
most important issues in making a criticial career
transition. Her balance of challenging and support
helped me make good decisions, and to understand
why they were good for me. Gill's own background
and experience also enabled her to provide practical
advice." Sales & Marketing
Manager, Tauranga.
"Gill helped me with planning when I first
started my business. I found her ability to challenge
my thinking assisted me greatly in understanding
my strengths and weaknesses. Now my business has
expanded and Gill's encouragement and faith in
me has been instrumental in this continued growth."
H.R. Consultant
"Gill helped me identify the key issues,
and quickly grasped the essence of what I wanted
to achieve in reaching my target market. It took
a great deal off my shoulders. With her networks,
she knew which talented people could bring the
concepts to life. I'm now happy and confident
presenting to
potential clients."
Lawyer and Mediator
"Gill has helped me as a career and lifestyle
coach in and out of a number of roles. She has
guided me through exercises to focus my thinking
and pushed me to clarify what I required from
each role. Those who work with Gill need to be
prepared to leave their preconceptions behind
and think in new and challenging ways. Her pragmatic
approach is coupled with the vast experience base
she brings to her clients. She's helped me clearly
see the wood from the trees in many business situations."
Corporate HR Manager |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Bevin Fitzsimons
B.Com. (Hons) Chartered Accountant
Contact Bevin on:
Ph: 09 522 2338
Mobile: 021 528 539
Fax: 09 522 2366
bevin@breakthroughstrategies.co.nz
|
|
Bevin has a passion for simplifying business
process to enable people to achieve specific exciting
goals. He has been a business owner and director from
start-up to successful stock exchange listing, and has
worked internationally supporting small businesses and
community enterprises.
He specialises in establishing and maintaining competitive
advantage, in developing business systems and in coaching
business owners. He has the ability to translate financial
information and business plans into practical human
steps and actions. He teaches courses on understanding
finance, and accounting, and is the author of practical
books and “How to..” pamphlets.
| Testimonials:
"Bevin helped me focus my leadership style
to reduce stress and the hours I work, and to
develop
good systems and effective delegation "
Principal partner, architectural practice
"Bevin helped us set up individual, transparent
performance targets for each staff member that
they can measure daily. This has made everyone
feel valued, see how their actions affect the
whole business, and pull their weight."
CEO, building services industry
"Bevin’s blend of skills in the people,
systems, finance, and planning areas are unique.
They have demystified money for me, and help me
plan, keep an overview, and enrol people in achieving
success."
Manager, Training industry
"Bevin’s ability to help me and senior
staff with the specifics of supervising and delegating
has made a big difference to our efficiency."
Owner, manufacturing business
"Running each new idea through Bevin’s
“What if?” budget scenario process
shows us immediately the likely profit and cash
flow results of that idea and helps us pick the
best way to action that idea."
Senior manager, cleaning industry
"Bevin’s process for reviewing our
competitive advantage helped us focus on three
exciting ones and also set up a system for constantly
renewing and updating our uniqueness and market
position."
Owner, retail sports goods shop
|
|
|
|
|
|