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Leadership isn’t what you know.

It’s how you show up under pressure.

I help leaders to think more clearly, act more deliberately, and lead in ways that strengthen performance and culture.

You don't
out-think pressure.

My work sits at the intersection of behavioural change, neuroscience, and mindfulness. But its focus is simple:

What happens to leaders when pressure rises?

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Behaviour in motion

Leadership doesn’t erase your wiring; it puts it on stage with a spotlight and a microphone.

 

When you can see your patterns, you can change your response...

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Trusted leadership

Become the kind of leader who listens, leads confidently and decisively.

 

Create a culture of respect, trust and accountability.

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Leadership doesn’t fail in theory

It fails under pressure.

Most leaders know what to do.

But when the pressure is on, leaders often default to old behaviours that simply don't work.

 

In those moments:​

  • Thinking narrows​

  • Clarity is lost

  • Old behaviours take over

Shifting your reponse

I focus on the moments where leadership actually lives — not in calm reflection, but in real-time pressure.

We work on shifting:​​

  • how you respond when stakes are high

  • how quickly you recover clarity when things tighten

  • how you interrupt automatic patterns

  • how you lead conversations you’ve been avoiding

  • how you show up when it would be easier not to

The outcome is not more insight.​​

It is better access to yourself when it matters most.

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Two ways to work with me

I offer two leadership coaching options (see details below):

1. Premium 1:1 coaching; or

2. One-off clarity session.    

All sessions are conducted over Zoom, and I work with leaders from all over the world, in multiple sectors (see testimonials here).

1. Premium 1:1 coaching

For senior leaders ready to change how they operate under pressure — not just understand themselves better.

We work with real-time leadership challenges as they unfold, so change is practical, immediate, and embedded.

Outcome:

  • clearer thinking under pressure

  • less reactive leadership

  • stronger decision-making

  • more consistent cultural impact

2. One-off clarity session

For when something specific is stuck and you need immediate clarity.

A focused 60-minute session to cut through noise, understand what’s really happening, and identify a clear way forward.

Outcome:

  • fast clarity

  • reduced mental load

  • practical next steps you can act on immediately

Testimonials

Kerene helped me understand what gets in the way of accountability conversations and how to build a culture of responsibility and trust. Her coaching is insightful, practical, and impactful. I’ve strengthened my commitment to leading with integrity, honesty, authenticity, and humility—ensuring my values drive my actions. Communicating more openly and effectively is positively impacting my professional and personal relationships.

Mike Rhodes

CEO, CDC Pharmaceuticals

Understanding the patterns behind behaviour

My books explore how habits form, why they persist, and what it takes to change them — especially under pressure.​

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Little Addicts

Are you so focused on checking off your to-do list and getting stuff done, that you’re overlooking what’s important? Is rushing, multitasking and compulsively checking your phone beginning to take a toll on your life and relationships?

Meditating is hard, especially if you’re a busy person, but anyone can build mindfulness into their daily routine. 

Includes free downloadable workbook and app-based audio meditations all available on the free ‘Insight Timer’ app.

Hard copies are sold out, but you can still purchase the Kindle version

Crazy Busy

Are you so focused on checking off your to-do list and getting stuff done, that you’re overlooking what’s important? Is rushing, multitasking and compulsively checking your phone beginning to take a toll on your life and relationships?

Meditating is hard, especially if you’re a busy person, but anyone can build mindfulness into their daily routine. 

Includes free downloadable workbook and app-based audio meditations all available on the free ‘Insight Timer’ app.

Hard copies are sold out, but you can still purchase the Kindle version

Contact

Please feel free to contact me at:

kerene@mindfulatwork.co.nz

or fill out the form below. I would love to hear from you.

Kerene Strochnetter

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Mindful at Work

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