Space to think. Clear next steps. Steady leadership.
Leadership coaching and governance support for nonprofit, government, and purpose-driven leaders navigating complexity.
Kia ora, I’m Rochelle Stewart-Allen, The NGO Coach.
The work you’re doing matters.
But it can be hard to find space to think clearly when everything is moving at once.
This is the mahi I do.
I help you:
- talk things through
- make sense of what’s going on
- figure out what to do next — so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and a way of leading that’s actually sustainable.
Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, working across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Why You’re Here
- You’re holding too much as a CEO or senior leader
- Your board or team feels unclear or stretched
- You need space to think — not just more advice
- You’re navigating complexity and don’t want to get it wrong
What You Get From Working With Me
Here is what changes when you have the right support:
- Clear thinking in complex situations
- Practical next steps (not just ideas)
- A trusted space to talk things through
- Stronger governance and leadership foundations
Together, we’ll focus on:
- clear priorities and boundaries
- strong, practical governance foundations
- decisions that align with values and capacity
So leadership feels clearer, calmer, and more manageable.
Work with me
Ways we can work together
Leadership Coaching →
Ongoing support for CEOs and senior leaders navigating complexity.
Governance Support →
Practical advice and training for boards strengthening their role.
Strategic Facilitation →
Structured sessions to help teams think clearly and move forward.
Who I Work With
I work with:
- NGO leaders and boards
- Government and public sector teams working with communities
- Organisations, consultants, and businesses working alongside the nonprofit sector
Often, people are carrying more than one role and need space to think clearly again.
Reflections from Leaders and Organisations
“Working with Rochelle was a great mix of big-picture thinking and practical steps I could actually implement.”
“It was so helpful to talk through the fiddly bits with Rochelle and have someone see patterns.”
“Rochelle was calm, thoughtful, and incredibly practical.”
“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
“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 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