Supporting New Nonprofit CEOs & Boards to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
Specialised coaching and governance training to empower
first-time leaders and strengthen organisational foundations.
Quick Snapshot: How I Can Help
🧭 Coaching
One-on-one or group sessions to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and care.
🪜 Governance
& Strategy
Facilitation and advice to support strong boards and future-focused plans.
🤝 Team Building & Leadership Development
Build a culture where your people—and your purpose—can thrive.
🛠️ Sounding Board & Strategic Thinking
Honest, trusted kōrero to help you step back, see clearly, and move forward.
Why Work With Me?
🟡 Lived it, now lead it.
With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, I’ve led through chaos, rebuilt trust, and brought organisations back from the brink. I don’t just understand the pressure—you could say I’ve survived it.
🟡 Coaching I once needed.
Leadership can be isolating. I’ve been the one holding too much, with too little support. My coaching is the kind I wish I’d had—practical, honest, and always grounded in care.
🟡 Trusted across the motu.
From grassroots groups to national networks, leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond turn to me when things get messy, murky, or complex. I bring calm, clarity, and straight-up support.
🟡 Truth, with heart.
I’ll say what others won’t—but always kindly. You’ll get honest insight, never ego. Just someone walking alongside you, asking the right questions.
🟡 Here to steady the ground.
Whether you’re new to the role, facing governance challenges, or wondering how much longer you can keep going—I’m here to help you lead well, and stay well.
Free Tools to Help You Lead with Clarity
🧠 Blog: Leadership Insights from The NGO Coach
📬 LinkedIn Newsletter: Thrive as an NGO Leader
📝 Ebook: Starting a Conversation About Stress With Your Board
About Rochelle
Kia ora, I’m Rochelle Stewart-Allen, The NGO Coach.
I help nonprofit and community leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and care.
With over two decades in the sector, I’ve sat in the CEO seat, chaired boards, navigated
dysfunction, and led through chaos. Now, I walk alongside leaders like you—through growth, overwhelm, and the decisions that matter most.
I know what it’s like to lead with heart in a high-stakes environment—and I’m here to help you do it sustainably.
Client Love
Ready to lead with clarity
and calm?
Let’s chat — your first kōrero / chat is free.
