Beyond personality profiles: How to apply them and effectively navigate human behaviour

Most people have done personality profiles and they are often useful in theory. However, it’s a common struggle to consistently apply them in real-time when trying to influence others and communicate more effectively when it matters most.

In this workshop, we will introduce you to a foundational model that is the missing piece in understanding how to deal with differing personality and behavioural styles, and unlock the potential of human performance. We aim to give you even more ROI on any of the time and money you have spent on learning about how to deal with different kinds of people.

We will crack open the real-world mechanics of human behaviour at work, explore what makes people tick, why they engage or disengage, and how to bring out the best in every personality.

In the fast-paced, dynamic world of running a small-to-medium business, effectively navigating human relationships can be the difference between merely surviving and truly getting ahead. This intensive and practical three-hour workshop is designed specifically for business owners and leaders (especially those who sometimes struggle with their EQ or reading people) who want to master the essential human skills necessary to achieve more with less.

We will help you learn to practically apply personality and behavioural frameworks in real time when it matters most to get better outcomes for all parties. It’s designed to help you understand how to get the best out of others, influence with less friction, increase buy-in with your communication and improve team productivity and performance.

Our approach is grounded, practical, and proven after having delivered it to thousands of people all over the world.

Key Outcomes:

Move beyond theory Learn how to practically apply personality and behavioural frameworks in real-time when it matters most.
Understand human behaviour deeply Discover a foundational model that reveals what drives engagement, disengagement, and performance across different personality types.
Influence with less friction Gain tools to communicate more effectively and increase buy-in across your team, clients, or stakeholders.
Boost productivity and collaboration Learn how to get the best out of others by understanding what makes them tick and how to adapt your style.
Develop essential human skills for business success Navigate complex relationships with greater ease, helping you lead more confidently and achieve more with less.

Who it’s for

This workshop is ideal for business owners, managers, and leaders who want to sharpen their human skills and lead with more clarity, calm, and confidence.

Hosted in Queenstown by local expert Drew Knowles www.drewknowles.com and supported by Laurel McLay www.laurelmclay.com, each workshop includes opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and share a relaxed lunch afterwards, because some of the best conversations happen afterwards over a meal.

Tickets: $49 + GST per workshop (includes lunch).

THE HUMAN ALCHEMY WORKSHOP SERIES; REGISTER FOR ALL THREE

This workshop is part of the Human Alchemy Series, a three-part exploration into the art and science of human performance. Designed for business owners, leaders, and high-performing teams, each session can be attended as a powerful standalone experience or as part of a transformative arc. Whether you come to one or all three, you’ll gain practical tools, real-world insight, and behavioural strategies to unlock performance, reduce friction, and lead with more clarity, connection, and impact.

• Two workshops for $79 + GST

• All three for just $99 + GST

You will be emailed your promo codes for your second and third workshops once you have purchased your first ticket.

Workshop 1: Beyond Personality Profiles: How to apply them and navigate human behaviour

Friday 16 May, 10am–1pm (Lunch included)

You’ve probably done a personality profile before, maybe even a few. But do you actually know how to use them when it matters most? This workshop unlocks the missing link: a practical model that helps you decode human behaviour in real time. Learn how to adapt to different people, reduce friction, and get better results with clients, teams, and stakeholders. Whether you find reading people tricky or just want to sharpen your human skills, this session shows you how to move from theory to mastery.

Workshop 2: The Invisible Stress-Load: Managing stress and performance under pressure

Friday 13 June, 10am–1pm (Lunch included)

Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s a physiological and behavioural force that puts pressure on you and affects your performance long before you realise it. In this workshop, you’ll unpack the real mechanics of stress and learn to spot the invisible signs of overload in yourself and others. We’ll show you how to manage your “Stress-Load” more effectively, so you can lead with more clarity, consistency, and calm. If you’re tired of operating in overdrive and want to prevent burnout (or deal with the aftermath), this one’s for you.

Workshop 3: Reframing Leadership: Why most Leadership fails and what really works

Friday 11 July, 10am–1pm (Lunch included)

Forget what you think you know about leadership. It’s not about titles, personas, or heroic traits, it’s about what emerges when the right environment exists. This workshop flips the leadership script and introduces a powerful new lens based on what actually works in high-performing teams like the All Blacks or elite creative crews. You’ll learn how to spark trust, shift dynamics, and become the kind of person around whom real leadership can emerge, shared, fluid, and wildly effective.