Stronger Leaders
Better Teams
Greater Impact

We equip leaders with the tools to inspire, align teams, and drive results—turning conflict and chaos into collaboration and growth.

  • “This course completely changed my leadership skillset for the better. I can hardly believe I moved into a leadership role six months ago without this skillset.”

    Andrew Humphries Production Manager, Bison

  • "This was the best leadership training course in my whole career.”

    Birk Mammitzsch, Senior Project Manager, AECOM

Are These Challenges Holding Your Business Back?

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Low Productivity

Low morale and poor communication are slowing productivity.

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Unclear Vision

Teams don’t understand their goals or their value to the organisation.



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Leadership Gaps

Leaders lack the tools to inspire, connect, and guide
effectively.

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High Turnover

Tension in the workplace creates burnout and high turnover

Why Work With Us?

With over 20 years of experience in people development, Sarah Cross, Founder of Kākāpō Consulting, has helped organisations of all sizes transform their workplace culture, leadership, and team performance.

We deliver tailored programs that empower leaders, foster collaboration, and equip teams with the tools to thrive—even in challenging environments. Our programs are grounded in psychology, neuroscience and human development, all our programs also align with the te ao Māori principles of manaakitanga, whānaungatanga and hauora.

500+
Workshops Delivered

1,000+
Leaders Transformed

Backed by
Science &
Research

What our clients say:

Kākāpō Consulting, founded by leadership expert Sarah Cross, empowers organisations to transform their workplace culture, team performance, and leadership impact.

With over 20 years of experience, Sarah combines emotional intelligence, resilience, and values-based strategies to help leaders build confidence, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change.

Known for her engaging and empathetic approach, Sarah ensures every program delivers real results, equipping teams to thrive.

Who Are We?

The Conscious Leader

Live interactive workshops designed to help organisations overcome team performance and communication challenges, equipping leaders with the clarity, confidence, and proven strategies they need to inspire and drive results!

The next program will be held over six half-days, running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates:
31 March, 14 April, 28 April, 12 May, 26 May and 9 June 2025.
Location: Dunedin

Our Next Program: