Helping leaders thrive

and lead teams that flourish


Equipping leaders with the mindset, tools, and confidence to inspire lasting performance and wellbeing.

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Leadership can be rewarding, but it’s rarely simple. Whether you’re navigating hybrid work, handling tricky conversations, or trying to build a more connected, high-performing team, it’s easy to feel stretched.

I help people leaders find clarity, confidence, and practical ways forward, so you can thrive in your role and lead a team that truly flourishes.

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Kate Birch

I’ve worked at the sharp end of People & Culture, so can understand the pressures of leading in today’s hybrid, high-change workplace. With over 20 years’ senior leadership experience in the UK and NZ, I work with people leaders to tackle challenges head-on.

Through coaching and facilitation sessions, I’ll help you create clarity, strengthen confidence, and build practical strategies you can put into action straight away. You’ll come away with tools to build resilience, lead with authenticity, and create high-performing teams, all while keeping wellbeing at the heart of leadership.

Known for my warmth and constructive challenge, I create a safe space for leaders and teams to think differently, tackle tough conversations, and cut through the noise to focus on what really matters. My sessions and workshops move clients from uncertainty to clarity, and from ideas to practical actions they can use immediately.

Kate’s accreditations include: DISC Flow, Belbin Team Roles, Emotional Culture Deck, Cultivating Resilient Minds, ACC Coach with International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Elephant Rider
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DISC Flow
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Services


I work with people leaders to tackle the leadership challenges that keep them up at night.
Through team workshops, group facilitation, and one-on-one coaching, I help leaders to:

  • Clarify direction and priorities — align on what matters most and identify actionable next steps.

  • Lead with confidence and compassion — even in the toughest, high-stakes conversations.

  • Build connected, high-performing teams — that thrive in hybrid, fast-changing environments.

  • Turn strategy into action — ensure plans stick through practical, real-world application.

  • Strengthen resilience and adaptability — navigate change and uncertainty with steadiness.

  • Foster trust and psychological safety — create a culture where every voice is valued and heard.
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Workshops

Working better Together Workshops that enhance team cohesion and collaboration to overcome communication barriers and improve overall team performance. Our co-created workshops are designed to have a positive and meaningful impact on your organisation’s productivity, performance and success.

Wellbeing and Resilience: Tackling stress and burnout and building strategies for sustainable personal and professional resilience.

Coaching Essentials for Leaders: Equipping leaders with the necessary coaching skills to effectively mentor and develop their teams.

Team Building: Enhancing team cohesion and collaboration to overcome communication barriers and improve overall team performance.

Belbin Team Roles

Cultivating Psychological Safety: Creating a safe and supportive work environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and taking risks.

Positive Leadership: Developing leadership skills that inspire and motivate teams, fostering a culture of positivity and growth.

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The Tools

DISC Flow
You’ll discover the key forces that shape how people think, communicate, and connect.

A DISC Assessment reveals the hidden drivers of behaviour, giving you the insights to build stronger, more meaningful connections.
Belbin Team Roles
Gain insights on your team’s individual roles, providing valuable insights into each team member’s strengths and how you can all work better together.

This can be delivered through traditional training rooms sessions, online, or for a more creative approach you can try our exhilarating Coast-to-Coast Belbin Walk!
The Emotional Culture Deck
A versatile tool designed to facilitate great conversations about workplace culture, well-being, and leadership. I use this card-based toolkit to help teams engage in structured discussions about their emotional experiences and workplace dynamics.

Coaching

Kate believes that coaching doesn’t necessarily need to be confined to the office. Discovering our true selves out in nature, strolling side by side with her clients, truly unlocks their potential. Our beautiful country offers us the perfect backdrop for these transformative experiences.
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Success Stories

Discover what our clients have to say about their journey with Thrive Together.
I can never forget how you helped me come up with a career development plan that was pending for more than a year in just two months. You are a great coach, Kate.
Keerthana Gowri Shankar
Strategic & Ops Lead – Microsoft
The coaching sessions I had with Kate were a tremendous experience. Her expertise in professional development empowered me to engage and contribute more to the organisation. Her caring nature provided, and still provides a safe haven to share challenges faced in the workplace.
Ann Wu-Ross
Global Engagement – Massey
Coaching with Kate made me feel empowered and more engaged after our sessions. By focusing on my goals and actions during our sessions, it helped me contribute more effectively, and productively. This higher level of awareness enabled me to feel more resilient, confident and increased my sense of wellbeing.

Leanne Bint
Diversity and Wellbeing Manager
We had the pleasure of participating in a cultivating psychological safety workshop led by Kate, and it exceeded our expectations. Her creative use of time and resources ensured that the session was engaging and productive. Our team left with actionable insights that we're already implementing to enhance our workplace environment. Highly recommended!"
Jenny Hubbard
Operations Manager
Kate facilitated a large-team event for us, utilising DiSC personality profiles to help participants gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and challenges. This event took place during a period of significant change in our work environment, and we wanted people to be mindful of how they were communicating and collaborating. Kate’s creative approach designed session content that was engaging and enjoyable as well as highly productive - delivering the outcomes we needed.

Kate's continued support with DiSC has been invaluable, and I highly recommend her for both her expertise and engaging style for facilitating group decision-making as well as enabling people to learn.
Sharon Taylor
Senior Change Manager
Resolution Life Australasia

Kate's coaching skills and use of using varied questioning techniques pushed me to explore perspectives and ways of thinking I hadn't considered before. This approach challenged me and led to focused decisions and actions that positively impacted my professional career. Her insightful guidance and supportive approach made our sessions practical and enjoyable. I highly recommend her as an Executive Coach.
Rik Irons-McLean
Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft

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