Kara Brown
Te Rarawa, Waikato, Ngāti Awa
Senior Consultant | Curious Champion (she/her)
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
BA, Diploma Coaching & Training Development, ICF ACC-Accreditation, Advanced NLP
Supporting people to be their best - building connections, confidence and care as we navigate our complex environments
What’s important to know about me?
Ko Tarakeha te maunga, Ko Hokianga te moana, Ko Māmari te waka, Ko Te Rarawa te iwi, Ko Tao Māui te hāpu, Ko Mātihetihe te marae, Ko Waharai te whanau, Ko Kara Brown ahau. No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, kia ora tataou katoa.
Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai | By joining together we will succeed. Unity is strength.
People matter most to me, manaakitanga (respect and care) and aroha (kindness and compassion) are at my core. I believe that when we learn from others and our experiences, we can climb mountains together. In my mahi I work hard to bring my best to enable others to see the best in themselves and to bring out the best in others to succeed.
Having worked across various industries and communities, I’ve added a multitude of work and life experiences, learnings, connections and tools to my kete (toolkit). As a member of Senior Leadership teams, champion of globally dispersed teams and a learner of life, I bring different perspectives to the table. My passion lies in aligning people to strategy with commercial focus, creating high performing individuals, teams and an inclusive culture.
My family are at the centre of all decisions I make, and they keep me grounded. Growing teenage boys into caring and compassionate men is a privilege, they are great teachers and continue to strengthen my learning and mindset. When I’m not working you’ll find me on the sidelines supporting others, walking along the beach, in our community or making time for my well-being so I can be at my best to support others.
Am I the right fit for you?
As a coach, I walk alongside you with empathy, asking curious and challenging questions to stretch your current perspective. I listen to what’s important to you, creating a space of empowerment to move forward in a way meaningful to you.
In workshops, I facilitate in an inclusive way that creates opportunity and safety to share different ideas, thinking and approaches. I’ll help bring complex issues to life so that you leave the room with practical tools and insights.
I share relatable and lived experiences, with down-to-earth practicality, knowing we learn and grow most when we can relate, connect and share our insights, learnings and stories with others. With a background in people behaviour, experience in large corporates, leader of diverse teams and a mum of a busy whanau, I’m at my best working with people and teams who want to make shifts that impact performance, culture, engagement and capability.
Recent projects that I’ve loved include:
Eke Panuku E Tu Hautu – Leading for Impact
Fletcher Living - Team Development workshops
Chorus – Navigating Connections in Complexity
Email kara@cvl.co.nz, or stay connected via LinkedIn.
