Lead with clarity, not overwhelm

Nonprofit leadership is tough enough. Let’s cut through
the noise and find the path that works for you.

Welcome to
The NGO Coach

Kia ora, I’m Rochelle, The NGO Coach.

I know what it’s like to lead through chaos, rebuild trust, and keep going when the weight of an organisation feels squarely on your shoulders. I’ve been the one holding it all together—while also wondering how to hold myself.

That’s why I do what I do today.

I created The NGO Coach because I believe nonprofit leaders deserve more than just resilience—we deserve clarity, calm, and connection. I offer the kind of support I wish I’d had: practical, honest, and always grounded in real care.

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Your Survival Guide for Nonprofit Leadership

Running a nonprofit isn’t easy — the long hours, the tough calls, the constant juggle of people, purpose, and funding. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Sign up to my Substack, and you’ll get practical tips, honest stories, short videos, and ready-to-use tools designed to make your nonprofit journey lighter and more sustainable.

What I Offer

From coaching new CEOs and training boards, to supporting emerging leaders and facilitating strategy sessions
— I help nonprofit leaders and organisations build clarity, confidence, and sustainability.

New CEO Support

Get grounded fast in your leadership journey

Governance Training & Board Development

Empower your board to lead with wisdom and wellbeing

Emerging Leaders Programmes

Grow your leadership sustainably and confidently

Self-Care Leadership

The support you need to lead well by staying well

Strategic Facilitation & Workshops

High-impact gatherings that connect, clarify, act

Tailored Support for Nonprofit Leaders

Custom coaching, mentoring, training and facilitation that meets you where you are

Ready to Get Started? Book Your Clarity Session

Clarity in 60 minutes. Confidence for the journey ahead.

One focused online session to help you cut through the noise, find direction, and leave with a practical plan you can act on straight away.

What you’ll get:

A personalised 60-minute session with me

Clear answers to your most pressing questions

A written follow-up with your action plan

For those leading, supporting or working with nonprofits.

NONPROFIT RATE nzd $455

for-profit rate nzd $630

What Others Say

“Rochelle’s coaching style helped me tap into my inner workings and helped guide me through some really tough situations. I am forever thankful for Rochelle’s insights, patience and kindness – an incredible coach and human.“

“Rochelle strikes the perfect balance between practical advice, thoughtful reflection, and constructive challenge. She truly understands the unique demands of leading an NGO, and I found myself looking forward to every session.”

“Rochelle is an excellent listener who asks insightful questions, so the content she brought was spot-on for what we asked for. Everyone was able to engage and learn and contribute, and the feedback was so positive; her session was a real highlight of our hui.”

“Rochelle was able to articulate why it’s important to stand tall in the face of belittling rhetoric designed to reinforce oppressive ideologies. You can’t put the genie back in the bottle!”

“The important reminder to focus on myself first, before being able to contribute to community, and validation that I have an incredible skill set and am worthy of respect. Ngā mihi nui!”

“Your deep knowledge of the sector, and the way you’ve guided me through the challenges I face as both Chair and Operations Manager, has made a huge difference… Having someone who really understands these challenges, and who can offer both guidance and practical solutions, has been nothing short of epic!”

Let’s have a kōrero / chat.

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