You don’t have to lead alone
The NGO Coach supports nonprofits, leaders, funders, government, and purpose-driven businesses to work with more clarity, connection, and aligned impact.
Leadership, strategy, and partnerships that feel grounded, human, and effective.
Clear leadership for changemakers
Kia ora, I’m Rochelle Stewart-Allen, The NGO Coach.
I work with nonprofits, funders, government and purpose-driven businesses to bring clarity, alignment and momentum to leadership, strategy and partnership work.
Grounded, relational coaching, facilitating, training, and consultancy that helps you move from overwhelm to focused action.
What I do
Leadership & Executive Coaching
One-to-one support to help leaders navigate complexity with confidence and care.
Governance & Board Development
Strengthening clarity, roles and culture so boards lead with purpose and trust.
Strategy & Organisational Design
Helping you move from overwhelm to clear, focused action.
Facilitation & Collaboration
Holding thoughtful spaces for connection, insight and progress.
Why Work With Me?
When you work with The NGO Coach, you receive calm, confident guidance grounded in deep sector experience.
This is strategic thinking with heart — practical tools you can use immediately, honest conversations that build clarity, and a relational approach that honours the complexity of your role and the communities you serve.
You are met with humanity, not hierarchy. Curiosity, not judgement. Partnership, not prescription.
Who I Work With
Nonprofits and charitable trusts
Funders and government agencies
Purpose-driven businesses
Boards and leadership teams
Reflections from Leaders and Organisations
“Rochelle is a generous and caring leader who instinctively works in a collaborative and relational way.”
MICHELLE KITNEY, chief executive, Tūao Aotearoa / volunteering new zealand
“Rochelle is one of the sharpest thinkers in our sector.”
NIKKI HURST, FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NZ Council of christian social services
“Ngā mihi nui ki a koe, Rochelle …Your deep knowledge of the sector … has made a huge difference.”
TAYLOR CURD,
FORMER CO-CHAIR, Wellington Pride Festival / Tū Whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara
“Rochelle brings people from different backgrounds together … her style is warm and inclusive.”
SUE MCCABE,
CEO, Wellington community fund / te upoko o te ika
“Rochelle’s clear, actionable feedback has had a significant impact on my performance and confidence as a leader.”
TAIM LIGHTWOOD,
CHAIR, NZ NATIONAL REFUGEE YOUTH COUNCIL
“Rochelle is a careful listener, asks great questions, and has a deep well of knowledge of how organisations work (how they *should* work, as well as common pitfalls).”
THALIA KEHOE ROWDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RIGHTS MEASUREMENT INITIATIVE
A Gentle Invitation
You care deeply about your organisation and the people you serve. You carry responsibility, vision, and often more than your fair share of emotional weight.
You don’t have to hold it all alone.
If you’re ready for grounded, thoughtful leadership support that helps you move from pressure to clarity, let’s connect.