Team

Who We Are

We’re a team dedicated to helping people and organisations thrive. Confident in our expertise, grounded in our approach – we combine evidence-based strategies with authentic connection.

We believe progress happens when people can show up as their best — whatever that looks like on the day. For us, it’s not about magic bullets or cookie-cutter fixes. It’s about small, intentional steps that build resilience, unlock potential, and create meaningful change for individuals and organisations.”

What unites us is the way we work: meeting teams where they’re at, tailoring our approach, and bringing both evidence and empathy to the room. Together, we cover leadership, resilience, wellbeing, psychological safety, and more – each with deep expertise and shared commitment.

Steven Colligan

Steven Colligan is a leadership coach dedicated to unlocking resilience, wellbeing, and performance in individuals and teams. With degrees in Health Science and Psychology, he has spent over 20 years applying his expertise across law, education, health, banking, technology, and government. Steven’s consulting has taken him worldwide — from the UK and Australia to Canada and the USA — developing leadership programmes that link personal wellbeing with organisational strength. Alongside his long-time business partner Glenys, he pioneered approaches to wellbeing and leadership long before they became mainstream. Clients such as Buddle Findlay, Meredith Connell, University of Auckland, and the Ministry for the Environment have all benefited from his tailored programmes. Above all, Steven is motivated by seeing people achieve transformational growth.

Glenys Gwynne

With over 30 years’ experience in executive coaching and adult development, Glenys Gwynne specialises in helping individuals and organisations thrive through change. She has supported leaders across sectors including education, banking, health, and law, equipping them to navigate complexity with clarity and resilience. For more than a decade, Glenys has been a trusted coach in the University of Auckland’s Academic Leaders Programme, guiding staff through transition and growth. Alongside her business partner Steven, she designs and delivers bespoke leadership programmes that foster sustainable wellbeing and performance. Accredited in the Life Styles Inventory and Hogan assessments, Glenys brings both rigour and empathy to her work. At her core, she believes that when purpose is clear, success follows.

Matt Fenn

Matt Fenn is a speaker and performance coach helping individuals and teams build the foundations for sustainable high performance. Known for his raw authenticity and ability to connect, he blends lived experience with research-backed frameworks to create practical, lasting impact. Matt’s journey began with endurance feats to raise awareness for mental health — including running 654km in under a week and over 3,400km in just 61 days — challenges that earned him the nickname “New Zealand’s Forrest Gump.” Today, his focus is on translating those lessons into the workplace, equipping people with the mindset and resilience to thrive under pressure. With a goal of speaking to one million people, Matt is driven to create real change at scale.

Robyn Hill

Robyn Hill is an accredited mediator and professional difficult conversation coach, empowering individuals and teams to lead with confidence and composure. With more than 25 years’ experience in leadership development, she helps people embrace conflict as a pathway to growth and stronger relationships. Her career spans the creative and research sectors, giving her unique insight into organisational dynamics and the subtleties of human interaction. Robyn is known for transforming challenging moments into opportunities to build trust, resilience, and collaboration. Whether coaching leaders or working with teams, she blends practical strategies with deep empathy, equipping others to navigate complexity with grace. Robyn’s purpose is clear: to help people unlock their potential by facing tough conversations head-on.

Sam Shosanya

Sam Shosanya is an experienced business leader, qualified accountant (FCCA) and law graduate (LLB Hons). He brings extensive retail and wholesale expertise from both the UK and New Zealand, where he served as CEO of Paper Plus Group for six years and later led a business acquired by The Warehouse Group. As a four-time CEO, Sam has navigated co-operative, franchise, and corporate models, giving him deep insight into governance and growth. His board experience includes roles with the NZ Booksellers’ Association, Retailers’ Association, and United Sourcing Group. Sam is Co-founder of COMPRA, a buying group reducing indirect spend for businesses. Today, he leads Seed Business Associates, providing coaching and consulting that helps leaders and organisations thrive.

Karen Murphy

As Administrator at FrontTier, Karen Murphy is the cornerstone of seamless programme delivery. She ensures every training, workshop, and development experience runs smoothly, supporting both clients and facilitators with care and precision. Karen’s diverse career background — spanning primary school teaching to radio production — has shaped her ability to foster excellence and connection in fast-paced environments. Her journey from education into media sharpened her skills in communication, organisation, and wellbeing. At FrontTier, she combines these strengths to create an environment where people can focus on learning, growth, and meaningful outcomes. Karen’s contribution is often behind the scenes, but her impact is felt in every successful programme delivered.

Kathy Harding

Kathy Harding blends her background in psychology, education, and wellbeing to help educators and leaders sustain their impact and joy. Holding a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Auckland, her career began in the fitness sector before expanding into resilience and mental health. Over 12 years in school governance, Kathy gained national insight into the evolving pressures facing teachers and principals. She has delivered workshops through The Resilience Project and now brings her expertise to FrontTier, designing research-based, practical programmes grounded in neuroscience and psychology. Kathy is passionate about equipping school communities with strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering wellbeing. Her mission is simple: to help educators, parents, and tamariki thrive together.

Michelle Meyer

Michelle Meyer is passionate about building relationships that drive lasting growth for people and organisations. With more than 20 years’ experience across insurance, vocational education, and private training, she understands the value of aligning development with business goals. As a seasoned Sales Manager, Michelle thrives on helping clients uncover opportunities for learning and shaping programmes that deliver meaningful impact. She has partnered with start-ups scaling their capabilities as well as established organisations reimagining their approach to training. No matter the context, Michelle brings energy, empathy, and a collaborative style that makes change achievable. Her driving motivation is simple: seeing businesses and people succeed through learning that sticks and growth that lasts.