I have over twenty-two years of full-time working experience across multiple and very diverse career paths. Following a career in a very demanding corporate world whilst accommodating a passion for competing in endurance sporting events, as well as establishing a sports coaching business and a charitable fund in the latter years, I know first-hand the delicate management required to maintain a healthy and sustainable balance.

My work experience includes innovative and strategic delivery in three countries; South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. I am an early adopter and never afraid to trial new concepts, striving to establish long-term objectives in a structured and efficient manner.

A highlight of my career achievements to date are:

• Establishing a retail property team for a major NZ telecommunications company to successfully deliver a complete rebrand and store redesign across a nationwide portfolio.

• Initiating and delivering New Zealand’s first environmentally sustainable purpose-built retail premises.

• Leading the creation and publication of a construction industry-recognised delivery protocol, subsequently endorsed by the New Zealand Property Council and Department of Building and Housing.

• Selection to a High Potential Leadership Programme for a major Australasian financial institution.

• Establishing a well-recognised and trusted endurance sports and plant-based nutrition coaching business.

• Founding two not-for-profit organisations for the betterment of society.

As an athlete, I am a New Zealand age-group representative at aquathlon, triathlon, cross triathlon and XTERRA. I first achieved national representation for South Africa in 2003. I have also been appointed as Team Manager and Team Captain to various New Zealand triathlon teams. My focus now is centred on ultramarathon running and swimrun events.

Whilst coaching initially was a hobby to help friends, Kaitiaki Endurance Sports (formerly Fitness Locker) was established in 2011 as a platform for me to fulfil my passion for helping people succeed through triathlon and other endurance sports. I have had unique opportunities to shadow world-renowned individual and team coaches, work with a vast range of ability and experienced athletes, and deliver training camps, workshops and clinics throughout New Zealand and parts of Australia. I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with my athletes.

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Launching The Lentil Intervention not only combines a number of my passions but allows me to fulfil my philanthropic ambitions of making a difference to our community and the world.