Power up your Leadership with Amy Jones

This workshop is designed for SME leaders who are navigating the tension between strategic direction and day-to-day team dynamics. It offers a practical reset on the tools that help build team buy-in, sharpen your messaging, and ensure your leadership approach sticks and aligns your team over time.

Led by Amy Jones, with over 15 years of executive experience in people and change leadership, the session draws on proven frameworks and a strong understanding of the Canterbury business landscape.

The format includes insights from Amy and peer discussion, with time to explore leadership challenges and opportunities in a collaborative workshop setting.

The workshop is built to help you walk away with refreshed tools to lead through change and elevate the outcomes you can influence.

Note: Registration is limited to 2 people per company. Please contact the Event Administrator if you wish to register more than 2 attendees.

 

 

WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE

Consistency, courage & navigating leadership tension

Modern leaders face constant tension, being visionary yet grounded, empathetic yet results-driven. This session explores how to recognise and manage those tensions, and how to stay consistent and courageous when the pressure is on.

Elevating Your Influence

Explore the science behind decision-making and motivation. Learn practical techniques to communicate clearly, gain buy-in, and lead with greater impact.

Future-Proofing Your Leadership

Discover how to lead with foresight and flexibility. Learn how to plan for growth, prepare for disruption, and align your people and strategy for long-term success.

 

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES & TAKEAWAYS

• Reconnect with your leadership impact
• Develop confidence, courage, and consistency in decision-making
• Gain tools to lead through complexity and inspire others
• Techniques to manage leadership tension with confidence
• New approaches to influence and communication
• Learn from real-world business case studies and shared leadership experiences.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is best suited for leaders who are actively managing teams, shaping strategy and navigating change.

Ideal for:

• Mid-level managers who want to lead with more clarity and confidence
• Senior leaders refining their approach in response to growth, disruption, or team dynamics
• Leadership teams working through strategic or cultural shifts
• Emerging leaders stepping into broader influence and responsibility
• People leaders balancing performance with empathy and adaptability

 

TESTIMONIAL:

“Amy is a pleasure to work with, and has made a huge difference to my business in terms of growth and strategy. I look forward to our sessions; a chance to brainstorm, reflect and grow. Her approach is holistic, and outcome focused. She allows me to see the different facets of my business clearly and having someone to bounce ideas off is invaluable. I absolutely couldn’t recommend her highly enough”. — Pip Macgregor , Entrepreneur

 

PRICING:

Member price: $ 250 +GST per person

Thanks to the generous support of our Strategic Partners - Orion, 2Degrees, Softsource VBridge, Westpac, and the University of Canterbury, funding support is available. This workshop is subsidised for members. Members receive a discount of approximately 60% off the standard price.

Non- Member price : $ 595 +GST per person

 

Amy Jones is a powerhouse in people and change leadership, with 15+ years of executive experience across New Zealand’s dairy, fishing, and construction sectors.

She’s led major transformation projects, including Westland Milk Products’ “Grow Our Own” initiative, credited with a $120M profit uplift and featured in Business South.

As co-founder of Nexus Blue Innovation and The Change Office, and CEO of Human Impact Leadership, Amy brings a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and building future-ready teams. She’s also a fractional Chief People Officer at Florenz, helping fast-growing companies scale with purpose.

Expect real-world insights, bold thinking, and a practical, people-first approach to leadership.