“You don’t have great organisations; you have great workplaces.”
This belief is at the heart of Denise’s work - because better workplaces lead to better lives.
A recognised expert in people and culture, Denise is an experienced executive coach and a skilled educator. She has over 25 years of global experience at executive and board levels, helping to set the benchmark for excellence in leadership and people development.
As one of only four Master-Level Certified Emotional Culture Deck (ECD) Consultants and a mentor in the ECD community, Denise is among the most experienced ECD practitioners worldwide. Her expertise spans leadership development, team building, workplace culture, change leadership, conflict management, and employee experience. She has led large-scale organisational development programmes and held senior corporate roles, shaping workplaces for lasting success.
Denise is the Founder of Shine People Consulting, a specialist consultancy dedicated to creating thriving workplaces. She is also a Distinguished Fellow and former National President of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand.
