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Joanne Baxter
I highly rate this course and could not have been more pleased with the decision to enrol. There was so much learning and opportunity to apply that learning to current leadership challenges. I am using the frameworks, tools and insights every day. Alicia is a great teacher, and weaves together a real world understanding of the issues we are facing, and real world strategies to address challenges. An extra bonus with this course was the opportunity to meet and connect with a great group of people, who are all grappling with 'same, same but different' issues - there were so many insights and I was deeply humbled by the opportunity to meet such a committed and thoughtful group of people. Well done Alicia, am so pleased I did this course and many thanks for the amazing opportunity.
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Joanne Baxter
I highly rate this course and could not have been more pleased with the decision to enrol. There was so much learning and opportunity to apply that learning to current leadership challenges. I am using the frameworks, tools and insights every day. Alicia is a great teacher, and weaves together a real world understanding of the issues we are facing, and real world strategies to address challenges. An extra bonus with this course was the opportunity to meet and connect with a great group of people, who are all grappling with 'same, same but different' issues - there were so many insights and I was deeply humbled by the opportunity to meet such a committed and thoughtful group of people. Well done Alicia, am so pleased I did this course and many thanks for the amazing opportunity.
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
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Kirsty Peel
Delivery Lead, Transformation, National Public Health Service
Exceeded expectations! Alicia has created a very special learning environment where I felt safe to share and grow alongside a cohort of wonderful humans doing fantastic mahi. There were lots of "ah-ha" moments and the encouragement to share our learnings with each other on the course and with our colleagues in the real world means that the learning has stuck. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting real-life practical tips and tricks (as well as many deep insights) to help you thrive in your work and your leadership journey. Ka pai Alicia.
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Kirsty Peel
Delivery Lead, Transformation, National Public Health Service
Exceeded expectations! Alicia has created a very special learning environment where I felt safe to share and grow alongside a cohort of wonderful humans doing fantastic mahi. There were lots of "ah-ha" moments and the encouragement to share our learnings with each other on the course and with our colleagues in the real world means that the learning has stuck. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting real-life practical tips and tricks (as well as many deep insights) to help you thrive in your work and your leadership journey. Ka pai Alicia.
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
Jo Henson
Pou Kaiwhakahaere Matua; GM Māori and Population Health: Tū Ora Compass Health
naMBA allowed me to truly explore what is holding me back and what I can do to push forward as a leader. The tools were practical and delivered with such clarity. naMBA is a course that should be base line professional development in all organisations. Alicia cuts through the wah wah wah and somehow has you thinking 'is it though?' On a side note, but an important one for me - this course is 100% about retaining and building 'Mana'. Ngā mihi Alicia
Jo Henson
Pou Kaiwhakahaere Matua; GM Māori and Population Health: Tū Ora Compass Health
naMBA allowed me to truly explore what is holding me back and what I can do to push forward as a leader. The tools were practical and delivered with such clarity. naMBA is a course that should be base line professional development in all organisations. Alicia cuts through the wah wah wah and somehow has you thinking 'is it though?' On a side note, but an important one for me - this course is 100% about retaining and building 'Mana'. Ngā mihi Alicia
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
Robin Rutter-Baumann
Operations Manager, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini
Fabulous return on investment. Mojo enhancing, powerful and pithy, naMBA delivers the goods without the fluff that padded out some of my university MBA papers.
Practical useable tools lie at heart - naMBA helps you manage boundaries, set priorities, apply systems thinking and communicate with impact.
Added bonus - Alicia provides a masterclass in facilitation with her empathetic no nonsense style and skilled use of tech. If you have any doubts about the effectiveness of online development, be prepared to be blown away.
Robin Rutter-Baumann
Operations Manager, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini
Fabulous return on investment. Mojo enhancing, powerful and pithy, naMBA delivers the goods without the fluff that padded out some of my university MBA papers.
Practical useable tools lie at heart - naMBA helps you manage boundaries, set priorities, apply systems thinking and communicate with impact.
Added bonus - Alicia provides a masterclass in facilitation with her empathetic no nonsense style and skilled use of tech. If you have any doubts about the effectiveness of online development, be prepared to be blown away.
Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
Linda Bennett
Strategic Communications Principal Adviser at Christchurch City Council
High energy, great content, good use of breakout rooms (scribe and paste in chat is a great idea for breakout rooms), allowed people to get involved as much as they wanted to, meeting new people.
Linda Bennett
Strategic Communications Principal Adviser at Christchurch City Council
High energy, great content, good use of breakout rooms (scribe and paste in chat is a great idea for breakout rooms), allowed people to get involved as much as they wanted to, meeting new people.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
John Ladley
Back Gully Ltd
I was interested to see how Alicia could deliver naMBA in an online forum after reading her book some 18 months ago. Alongide this, I was keen to connect with a different cross section of leaders to understand if the challenges I had were similar and lastly but most importantly, reinspire my leadership journey.
Alicia’s ability to be totally relatable and create a truly safe environment where we all felt comfortable being uncomfortable sharing our vulnerabilities as leaders was super powerful, especially on using an online platform.
There were plenty of take aways from the programme, the biggest for me was having the opportunity to reflect on my leadership journey to date, using the curriculum videos, the sprint discussions and of course the assignments have been super powerful in dealing with the grief and feeling of loss after recently coming out the wrong side of a restructure.
To be reinvigorated and to have the fire in my belly restoked to continue my leadership journey. For me this quote was a game changer:
“You have nothing left to prove. You are infinitely employable and incredibly valuable. With the stress of proving yourself out of the way... what do you really want?”.
If you are looking for a programme that will connect you with like minded individuals, cuts out that crap, provides opportunity for self-reflection and growth, this could be the tonic that you need.
John Ladley
Back Gully Ltd
I was interested to see how Alicia could deliver naMBA in an online forum after reading her book some 18 months ago. Alongide this, I was keen to connect with a different cross section of leaders to understand if the challenges I had were similar and lastly but most importantly, reinspire my leadership journey.
Alicia’s ability to be totally relatable and create a truly safe environment where we all felt comfortable being uncomfortable sharing our vulnerabilities as leaders was super powerful, especially on using an online platform.
There were plenty of take aways from the programme, the biggest for me was having the opportunity to reflect on my leadership journey to date, using the curriculum videos, the sprint discussions and of course the assignments have been super powerful in dealing with the grief and feeling of loss after recently coming out the wrong side of a restructure.
To be reinvigorated and to have the fire in my belly restoked to continue my leadership journey. For me this quote was a game changer:
“You have nothing left to prove. You are infinitely employable and incredibly valuable. With the stress of proving yourself out of the way... what do you really want?”.
If you are looking for a programme that will connect you with like minded individuals, cuts out that crap, provides opportunity for self-reflection and growth, this could be the tonic that you need.
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
Tessa Morris
Transformation Manager, Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Alicia is super skilled at crafting every interaction in this course to be value-added. From the book, the videos, the sprints, assignments and interactions with rest of the cohort, students are left with a dizzying array of helpful tools and advice, that can be (and have been) put to use immediately.
The best part about this course for me was the wonderful cohort who were so very generous with their stories, through this we were able to draw deeper to gain even more from our own assignments and each other's. I was able to elicit meaningful change in my work and in myself, and encourage others to do the same.
I finished with a massive toolkit, new knowledge and how to apply it, a sense of renewal and an incredibly talented and diverse cohort whom I am sure will continue to learn from and celebrate each other.
Tessa Morris
Transformation Manager, Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Alicia is super skilled at crafting every interaction in this course to be value-added. From the book, the videos, the sprints, assignments and interactions with rest of the cohort, students are left with a dizzying array of helpful tools and advice, that can be (and have been) put to use immediately.
The best part about this course for me was the wonderful cohort who were so very generous with their stories, through this we were able to draw deeper to gain even more from our own assignments and each other's. I was able to elicit meaningful change in my work and in myself, and encourage others to do the same.
I finished with a massive toolkit, new knowledge and how to apply it, a sense of renewal and an incredibly talented and diverse cohort whom I am sure will continue to learn from and celebrate each other.
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Jane Le Grove
Roy Hill
NaMBA was on my list after following (a bit like stalking) Alicia for a while, and since I've done an MBA, then I guess I needed to explore and find out why I didn't need one!
Leadership doesn't come with a handbook and at the foundation of leadership is a person, so it made a lot of sense to take a good look at how we tick. Alicia and the NaMBA didn't disappoint, providing key avenues and ways to dive into our values and make boundaries that you know you will live by.
I now will look at prolems as a system, rather than at a people, and try to be a systems leader, because most people are doing their best and it may be the environment and parts of that system that are failing us.
The best thing was the Law of Systems and the broccoli - the aligned message at all levels of the system, connected at connection points, not just dwelling on our core purpose. If we don't share and get on the same page the broccoli is only good for stirfry!!
Jane Le Grove
Roy Hill
NaMBA was on my list after following (a bit like stalking) Alicia for a while, and since I've done an MBA, then I guess I needed to explore and find out why I didn't need one!
Leadership doesn't come with a handbook and at the foundation of leadership is a person, so it made a lot of sense to take a good look at how we tick. Alicia and the NaMBA didn't disappoint, providing key avenues and ways to dive into our values and make boundaries that you know you will live by.
I now will look at prolems as a system, rather than at a people, and try to be a systems leader, because most people are doing their best and it may be the environment and parts of that system that are failing us.
The best thing was the Law of Systems and the broccoli - the aligned message at all levels of the system, connected at connection points, not just dwelling on our core purpose. If we don't share and get on the same page the broccoli is only good for stirfry!!
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
Andy Flett
Agility Lead
I was feeling a bit stuck in my career. I knew I needed to develop my strategic thinking but couldn't find anything that clicked. Then along came Alicia. I stumbled across one of her posts on LinkedIn and immediately clicked with her approach and signed up to NaMBA. I'm the crazy Scot who joined at midnight on a Sunday evening to 3am on Monday morning! Don't let the time difference get in the way. NaMBA will push you to great places. I learned more in 8 weeks that I have in my 20+ year career, not just about strategic thinking but about me, who I am, what direction do I want to go in and what makes me tick. Alicia is an incredible coach/facilitator. I have real clarity now in the direction I want to take and how I'm going to get there, all down to Alicia and the amazing NaMBA cohort. Don't hesitate, make the commitment. You won't regret it.
Andy Flett
Agility Lead
I was feeling a bit stuck in my career. I knew I needed to develop my strategic thinking but couldn't find anything that clicked. Then along came Alicia. I stumbled across one of her posts on LinkedIn and immediately clicked with her approach and signed up to NaMBA. I'm the crazy Scot who joined at midnight on a Sunday evening to 3am on Monday morning! Don't let the time difference get in the way. NaMBA will push you to great places. I learned more in 8 weeks that I have in my 20+ year career, not just about strategic thinking but about me, who I am, what direction do I want to go in and what makes me tick. Alicia is an incredible coach/facilitator. I have real clarity now in the direction I want to take and how I'm going to get there, all down to Alicia and the amazing NaMBA cohort. Don't hesitate, make the commitment. You won't regret it.
Jan 13, 2024
Jan 13, 2024
Jared Rumball
42IT Ltd
It's been a massive eight weeks with the naMBA Oct 2023 cohort. Stretching our thinking; shifting mindsets; adding new tools to the toolbox; and lots of self reflection along the way. Massive thank you to Alicia McKay and to the amazing bunch of people in the cohort who made this experience both challenging and so rewarding. This was the course I didn't know I was looking for all along! Massive amount of value gained from Alicia herself, but also from every single person in the cohort who brought 💯%, no holding back, willing to share their stories, their wisdom, their fears, ideas, aspirations, and most of all their support for each other. Just fantastic. My only regret is that our weekly sprints have now come to an end.
Jared Rumball
42IT Ltd
It's been a massive eight weeks with the naMBA Oct 2023 cohort. Stretching our thinking; shifting mindsets; adding new tools to the toolbox; and lots of self reflection along the way. Massive thank you to Alicia McKay and to the amazing bunch of people in the cohort who made this experience both challenging and so rewarding. This was the course I didn't know I was looking for all along! Massive amount of value gained from Alicia herself, but also from every single person in the cohort who brought 💯%, no holding back, willing to share their stories, their wisdom, their fears, ideas, aspirations, and most of all their support for each other. Just fantastic. My only regret is that our weekly sprints have now come to an end.
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023
Jared Rumball
Intelligent automation specialist
It's been a massive eight weeks with the naMBA Oct 2023 cohort. Stretching our thinking; shifting mindsets; adding new tools to the toolbox; and lots of self reflection along the way. Massive thank you to Alicia McKay and to the amazing bunch of people in the cohort who made this experience both challenging and so rewarding. This was the course I didn't know I was looking for all along! Massive amount of value gained from Alicia herself, but also from every single person in the cohort who brought 💯%, no holding back, willing to share their stories, their wisdom, their fears, ideas, aspirations, and most of all their support for each other. Just fantastic. My only regret is that our weekly sprints have now come to an end.
Jared Rumball
Intelligent automation specialist
It's been a massive eight weeks with the naMBA Oct 2023 cohort. Stretching our thinking; shifting mindsets; adding new tools to the toolbox; and lots of self reflection along the way. Massive thank you to Alicia McKay and to the amazing bunch of people in the cohort who made this experience both challenging and so rewarding. This was the course I didn't know I was looking for all along! Massive amount of value gained from Alicia herself, but also from every single person in the cohort who brought 💯%, no holding back, willing to share their stories, their wisdom, their fears, ideas, aspirations, and most of all their support for each other. Just fantastic. My only regret is that our weekly sprints have now come to an end.
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023
Clare McKenzie
Associate Director, Research & Learning - UOW Library at University of Wollongong Associate Director, Research & Learning - UOW Library at University of Wollongong
Proudly sad of finishing up with the #NotAnMBA October cohort. What a ride the past 8 weeks has been. Thank you Alicia McKay for creating this amazing community of thought leaders and (more importantly) action superheroes.
Clare McKenzie
Associate Director, Research & Learning - UOW Library at University of Wollongong Associate Director, Research & Learning - UOW Library at University of Wollongong
Proudly sad of finishing up with the #NotAnMBA October cohort. What a ride the past 8 weeks has been. Thank you Alicia McKay for creating this amazing community of thought leaders and (more importantly) action superheroes.
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Tony Meredith J.P. MInstD
General Manager | Change Manager | Project Manager General Manager | Change Manager | Project Manager
Massive shout out to the amazing Alicia McKay and my smart learning buddies on the NaMBA course. If you want to get better at Strategy and Leadership get onto the program.
Tony Meredith J.P. MInstD
General Manager | Change Manager | Project Manager General Manager | Change Manager | Project Manager
Massive shout out to the amazing Alicia McKay and my smart learning buddies on the NaMBA course. If you want to get better at Strategy and Leadership get onto the program.
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
Michael DCosta
Key Account Manager at Vector Metering - Advanced Electricity and Gas Metering
8 fabulous weeks of actionable strategic leadership content presented by the amazing NaMBA founder Alicia McKay. And I was delighted to be a part of this cohort.
Michael DCosta
Key Account Manager at Vector Metering - Advanced Electricity and Gas Metering
8 fabulous weeks of actionable strategic leadership content presented by the amazing NaMBA founder Alicia McKay. And I was delighted to be a part of this cohort.
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023
🏳️🌈Catherine Powell🏳️🌈
Transformative Educator | Mediator | Master in Education | Systems Innovator | Advocate for Equity | Healthy Families Leader | Speaker Transformative Educator | Mediator | Master in Education | Systems Innovator | Advocate for Equity | Healthy Families Leader | Speaker
Wow what an amazing ride the past couple of months have been!
Alicia McKay is a gem who created a space for me to stretch my thinking and ways of working. I leave this group sad that we won't be together each week anymore but delighted with the new friends and connections I made that will stay with me.
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🏳️🌈Catherine Powell🏳️🌈
Transformative Educator | Mediator | Master in Education | Systems Innovator | Advocate for Equity | Healthy Families Leader | Speaker Transformative Educator | Mediator | Master in Education | Systems Innovator | Advocate for Equity | Healthy Families Leader | Speaker
Wow what an amazing ride the past couple of months have been!
Alicia McKay is a gem who created a space for me to stretch my thinking and ways of working. I leave this group sad that we won't be together each week anymore but delighted with the new friends and connections I made that will stay with me.
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Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Maura Thompson
Chief Executive Officer, General Practice New Zealand
What an amazing group of people and what a mind-blowing course. I wouldn't have believed how transformational eight weeks could be. I thought I'd cruise along. I thought I knew strategy stuff, was maybe a bit cynical about what I'd get out of it. But then I hadn't come across Alicia McKay. What an inspirational, scarily brilliant, warm, funny human being.
I'm very happy to be a NaMBA cheerleader - anybody wanting to get deeper into strategic leadership (and your own self-analysis!) should sign up. Also hoping to see that NaMBA graduate course in the near future 😊
Maura Thompson
Chief Executive Officer, General Practice New Zealand
What an amazing group of people and what a mind-blowing course. I wouldn't have believed how transformational eight weeks could be. I thought I'd cruise along. I thought I knew strategy stuff, was maybe a bit cynical about what I'd get out of it. But then I hadn't come across Alicia McKay. What an inspirational, scarily brilliant, warm, funny human being.
I'm very happy to be a NaMBA cheerleader - anybody wanting to get deeper into strategic leadership (and your own self-analysis!) should sign up. Also hoping to see that NaMBA graduate course in the near future 😊
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023
Andrew Flett
Helping senior leaders & software teams to understand how to keep it simple, focus on the right things at the right time by developing a mindset of continuous value delivery and high performance. Helping senior leaders & software teams to understand how to keep it simple, focus on the right things at the right time by developing a mindset of continuous value delivery and high performance.
I thought this strategic leadership thing was something I should sharpen my pencil. I know there's a few of you probably feeling the same way. Having found myself on the edges of this at work I wanted to know more so I could contribute more. I started my search and stumbled across a post from Alicia McKay on LinkedIn. Her no bulls**t, common sense approach drew me in. I then read her book (You don't need an MBA) whilst exploring her naMBA course curriculum. Mind blown I knew this was exactly what I needed.
So what happened next? I signed up to 8 weeks, 8 sprints, 11pm-2am every Sunday evening as Alicia is 12 hours ahead of me in Wellington, NZ. My initial objective was to fly low, be that guy in the back row taking notes, copying a few diagrams I could maybe use to dazzle my colleagues at work. I see a few of you nodding along.
How wrong was I? What a privilege it has been to learn from the strategic leadership force of nature that is Alicia McKay and get to know a cohort of simply beautiful people. This was by no means a text book course. I've been stretched further than I ever imagined, reflected personally, affirmed my leadership brand, asked better questions, explored systems leadership, systems laws, story telling with the amazing Shane Michael Hatton, performance and so, so much more.
It was an honour to be selected as 1 of 4 to present my journey to the rest of the cohort on our last sprint. Each and everyone of my fellow naMBA's left a huge impression on me personally and it was just wonderful to see each and everyone of them develop over the 8 weeks. I saw clarity, quiet assured confidence in them all, belief that they are enough and deserve to be the leader they want to be.
For anyone, who was like me searching for the next level in strategic development this is a must do.
Thank you to Alicia and my fellow naMBA's, it's been a career defining experience.
Andrew Flett
Helping senior leaders & software teams to understand how to keep it simple, focus on the right things at the right time by developing a mindset of continuous value delivery and high performance. Helping senior leaders & software teams to understand how to keep it simple, focus on the right things at the right time by developing a mindset of continuous value delivery and high performance.
I thought this strategic leadership thing was something I should sharpen my pencil. I know there's a few of you probably feeling the same way. Having found myself on the edges of this at work I wanted to know more so I could contribute more. I started my search and stumbled across a post from Alicia McKay on LinkedIn. Her no bulls**t, common sense approach drew me in. I then read her book (You don't need an MBA) whilst exploring her naMBA course curriculum. Mind blown I knew this was exactly what I needed.
So what happened next? I signed up to 8 weeks, 8 sprints, 11pm-2am every Sunday evening as Alicia is 12 hours ahead of me in Wellington, NZ. My initial objective was to fly low, be that guy in the back row taking notes, copying a few diagrams I could maybe use to dazzle my colleagues at work. I see a few of you nodding along.
How wrong was I? What a privilege it has been to learn from the strategic leadership force of nature that is Alicia McKay and get to know a cohort of simply beautiful people. This was by no means a text book course. I've been stretched further than I ever imagined, reflected personally, affirmed my leadership brand, asked better questions, explored systems leadership, systems laws, story telling with the amazing Shane Michael Hatton, performance and so, so much more.
It was an honour to be selected as 1 of 4 to present my journey to the rest of the cohort on our last sprint. Each and everyone of my fellow naMBA's left a huge impression on me personally and it was just wonderful to see each and everyone of them develop over the 8 weeks. I saw clarity, quiet assured confidence in them all, belief that they are enough and deserve to be the leader they want to be.
For anyone, who was like me searching for the next level in strategic development this is a must do.
Thank you to Alicia and my fellow naMBA's, it's been a career defining experience.
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Jay Abelson
Senior People & Culture Leader with expertise in delivering customer centric technology and operational solutions Senior People & Culture Leader with expertise in delivering customer centric technology and operational solutions
An incredible end to an incredible year!
Alicia McKay and NaMBA provided the X factor I was looking for in dynamic, strategic leadership development 💯
Loved every minute of it, sad our sprints have concluded but excited and grateful to have added naMBA and all the incredible people in our cohort to my 2023 'living my best life' story!
If you are looking for something very special for your next development journey - RUN, DON'T WALK when the next enrolment opens. You'll never look back!
Jay Abelson
Senior People & Culture Leader with expertise in delivering customer centric technology and operational solutions Senior People & Culture Leader with expertise in delivering customer centric technology and operational solutions
An incredible end to an incredible year!
Alicia McKay and NaMBA provided the X factor I was looking for in dynamic, strategic leadership development 💯
Loved every minute of it, sad our sprints have concluded but excited and grateful to have added naMBA and all the incredible people in our cohort to my 2023 'living my best life' story!
If you are looking for something very special for your next development journey - RUN, DON'T WALK when the next enrolment opens. You'll never look back!
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
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Karen de Malmanche
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
naMBA is gold! I went into naMBA looking for ways to do things differently as I moved from a people leader to an advisor role. Right from day one I knew this was going to be something special - I literally felt like my brain had been prised open and was so excited about what was coming. The content is outstanding, thought provoking, interesting and useful. I use the course resources all the time and while I certainly haven't nailed all the lessons I do use the tools, knowledge and theories to think about work and problems differently.
Cannot rate Alicia and naMBA highly enough.
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Karen de Malmanche
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
naMBA is gold! I went into naMBA looking for ways to do things differently as I moved from a people leader to an advisor role. Right from day one I knew this was going to be something special - I literally felt like my brain had been prised open and was so excited about what was coming. The content is outstanding, thought provoking, interesting and useful. I use the course resources all the time and while I certainly haven't nailed all the lessons I do use the tools, knowledge and theories to think about work and problems differently.
Cannot rate Alicia and naMBA highly enough.
Sep 19, 2023
Sep 19, 2023
Jane George
Doctoral Candidate at AUT
I feel really privileged to be part of the current cohort. The culture of our interactions is testament to the way you build communities Alicia, and the digital platform makes it so easy to connect with and support each other. Thank you
Jane George
Doctoral Candidate at AUT
I feel really privileged to be part of the current cohort. The culture of our interactions is testament to the way you build communities Alicia, and the digital platform makes it so easy to connect with and support each other. Thank you
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
John Ladley MInstD
People Leadership | Governance | Stakeholder Management | Project/Programme Management | Business Development +Operations | Commercial Acumen | Strategy Development + Implementation
It’s awesome and really rewarding being part of this cohort. Lots of learning, respect and trust along with having each others backs.
As an online experience, one can be right to feel anxious and uncertain or even uncomfortable about sharing when the normality of connecting face to face is removed. Being able to connect, interact and build trust via the community platform has been fantastic.
John Ladley MInstD
People Leadership | Governance | Stakeholder Management | Project/Programme Management | Business Development +Operations | Commercial Acumen | Strategy Development + Implementation
It’s awesome and really rewarding being part of this cohort. Lots of learning, respect and trust along with having each others backs.
As an online experience, one can be right to feel anxious and uncertain or even uncomfortable about sharing when the normality of connecting face to face is removed. Being able to connect, interact and build trust via the community platform has been fantastic.
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
Tammy Henderson
Business Alignment & Strategy at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Insightful, Inspiring, Though-provoking, Engaging - my favourite one so far!
Tammy Henderson
Business Alignment & Strategy at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Insightful, Inspiring, Though-provoking, Engaging - my favourite one so far!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Carmela Petagna
Manager at Te Whatu Ora Health
Energy, Variety of interaction approaches, Ted-Talk, mix of group and break out sessions.
Carmela Petagna
Manager at Te Whatu Ora Health
Energy, Variety of interaction approaches, Ted-Talk, mix of group and break out sessions.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Karen Cartmill
Head of Enterprise Improvement at Tainui Group Holdings Limited
The vibe, the great ideas flying around the arena, the way the environment catered to all types of people - ambiverts, extroverts, introverts and everyone in between!
Karen Cartmill
Head of Enterprise Improvement at Tainui Group Holdings Limited
The vibe, the great ideas flying around the arena, the way the environment catered to all types of people - ambiverts, extroverts, introverts and everyone in between!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Grace Fox
Operations Manager at Haines Attract
I LOVED the debates - It was great to see passion come out of people on some topics and I enjoyed being questioned and challenged.
Grace Fox
Operations Manager at Haines Attract
I LOVED the debates - It was great to see passion come out of people on some topics and I enjoyed being questioned and challenged.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
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Veronica Cowing
Digital Analytics & Optimisation Manager at Countdown
I really enjoyed Alicia's enthusiasm, the activities that we did and the metaphors that she used.
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Veronica Cowing
Digital Analytics & Optimisation Manager at Countdown
I really enjoyed Alicia's enthusiasm, the activities that we did and the metaphors that she used.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Vania Martins-Fouche
Chapter Lead Strategic Insights at Countdown
Honest conversations. Great course to take to open up your mind to different perspectives.
Vania Martins-Fouche
Chapter Lead Strategic Insights at Countdown
Honest conversations. Great course to take to open up your mind to different perspectives.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Vania Martins-Fouche
Chapter Lead Strategic Insights at Countdown
Alicia has a real talent to engage with the audience.
Vania Martins-Fouche
Chapter Lead Strategic Insights at Countdown
Alicia has a real talent to engage with the audience.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Steph Welch
Tribe Lead at Countdown
Alicia was great she was very personable, pragmatic, honest and real.
Steph Welch
Tribe Lead at Countdown
Alicia was great she was very personable, pragmatic, honest and real.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Steph Welch
Tribe Lead at Countdown
Alicia was great she was very personable, pragmatic, honest and real.
Steph Welch
Tribe Lead at Countdown
Alicia was great she was very personable, pragmatic, honest and real.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Stacey Scammell
Digital Fulfillment Specialist at Countdown
I really love that the feedback is taken on board from the sessions. I could also listen to Alicia talk all day! She just has such a great vibe which makes every session enjoyable. Definitely worth the investment of time to your development.
Stacey Scammell
Digital Fulfillment Specialist at Countdown
I really love that the feedback is taken on board from the sessions. I could also listen to Alicia talk all day! She just has such a great vibe which makes every session enjoyable. Definitely worth the investment of time to your development.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
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Paul Kelly
Store Manager at Countdown
Good punchy pace. Interaction time is good. Liked lots of the concepts.
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Paul Kelly
Store Manager at Countdown
Good punchy pace. Interaction time is good. Liked lots of the concepts.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
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Param Ahluwalia
A journey of learning & exploring various facets of leadership, through an experiential process. An amalgamation of all that's relevant in the current business context
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Param Ahluwalia
A journey of learning & exploring various facets of leadership, through an experiential process. An amalgamation of all that's relevant in the current business context
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Olivia Sherrell
Marketing Manager & PO at Countdown
It really helped to distill down leadership strategies but most importantly taught me how to take ownership of my time and how to take a step back.
Olivia Sherrell
Marketing Manager & PO at Countdown
It really helped to distill down leadership strategies but most importantly taught me how to take ownership of my time and how to take a step back.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Natalie Bray
Customer Lifecycle Manager at Countdown
Not An MBA has allowed me to take the time to reflect on how I currently work, communicate and lead others - something I haven't taken the time to really do. It's helped me take a step back, surface what my values are, and where my time is best spent, as well as more consideration of other's positions too.
Natalie Bray
Customer Lifecycle Manager at Countdown
Not An MBA has allowed me to take the time to reflect on how I currently work, communicate and lead others - something I haven't taken the time to really do. It's helped me take a step back, surface what my values are, and where my time is best spent, as well as more consideration of other's positions too.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Michelle Pswarayi
Renewal Development Manager at Countdown
Enabled a paradigm shift by challenging my thinking and approach to leadership at work. I am now clear about my leadership development goals for the year. My experience challenged me to change my mindset and was also a real challenge to implement. But I could see tangible and beneficial outcomes when I applied myself.
Michelle Pswarayi
Renewal Development Manager at Countdown
Enabled a paradigm shift by challenging my thinking and approach to leadership at work. I am now clear about my leadership development goals for the year. My experience challenged me to change my mindset and was also a real challenge to implement. But I could see tangible and beneficial outcomes when I applied myself.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Michelle Anderson
Content Chapter Lead at Countdown
Seriously one of the best leadership courses I've attended. The no bullshit approach to leadership and strategy was so refreshing, and I felt like there were things I could take out of each session and put into practice immediately.
Michelle Anderson
Content Chapter Lead at Countdown
Seriously one of the best leadership courses I've attended. The no bullshit approach to leadership and strategy was so refreshing, and I felt like there were things I could take out of each session and put into practice immediately.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Michelle Anderson
Content Chapter Lead at Countdown
Seriously one of the best leadership courses I've attended. The no bullshit approach to leadership and strategy was so refreshing, and I felt like there were things I could take out of each session and put into practice immediately.
Michelle Anderson
Content Chapter Lead at Countdown
Seriously one of the best leadership courses I've attended. The no bullshit approach to leadership and strategy was so refreshing, and I felt like there were things I could take out of each session and put into practice immediately.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Max Downing-Webb
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
The most valuable part of this course was Alicia! She's amazing, so knowledgeable, such great energy.
Max Downing-Webb
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
The most valuable part of this course was Alicia! She's amazing, so knowledgeable, such great energy.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Matt Whittaker
Senior Business Analyst at Countdown
A great course that challenged a lot of my existing views of leadership, promoted some new ways of thinking & provided a good platform to network with others.
Matt Whittaker
Senior Business Analyst at Countdown
A great course that challenged a lot of my existing views of leadership, promoted some new ways of thinking & provided a good platform to network with others.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Matt Kenrick
Product Manager at Countdown
Fantastic. Did a great job of holding the line of an enthusiastic facilitator without being cringey.
Matt Kenrick
Product Manager at Countdown
Fantastic. Did a great job of holding the line of an enthusiastic facilitator without being cringey.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Laura Dumitrascu
Chapter Lead Digital Trading at Countdown
OMG, what didn't I like?! I absolutely loved the video curriculum. The content, and the way Alicia delivers it, is very engaging, captivating and valuable. And most of all very relevant for my role and work & life challenges. Secondly, I love that Alicia goes through some of the key points again during the course when we meet, however she brings new lens and new angles to it, and builds on it further - it is not a repetition of the video course, but it really helps cementing the key points. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Laura Dumitrascu
Chapter Lead Digital Trading at Countdown
OMG, what didn't I like?! I absolutely loved the video curriculum. The content, and the way Alicia delivers it, is very engaging, captivating and valuable. And most of all very relevant for my role and work & life challenges. Secondly, I love that Alicia goes through some of the key points again during the course when we meet, however she brings new lens and new angles to it, and builds on it further - it is not a repetition of the video course, but it really helps cementing the key points. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Kelly McIntyre
Brand Planning and Media Chapter Lead at Countdown
Great! Honest, energetic, outgoing, and slightly pushy which you need in our virtual world. Loved it! Good session lengths.
Kelly McIntyre
Brand Planning and Media Chapter Lead at Countdown
Great! Honest, energetic, outgoing, and slightly pushy which you need in our virtual world. Loved it! Good session lengths.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Kelly Connolly
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
Not An MBA has helped me to become more aware of things in general e.g. not jumping to conclusions about someone being difficult/ lazy but considering the pressures they are likely to be facing that I can't see.
I've also gained more confidence leading - I feel that I have more knowledge and skills to be a savvy leader moving forward. The discussions, break out rooms and assignments were a great way to really cement this.
This course was a refreshing challenge. It often made you rethink how you look at things and challenge established beliefs. It was a great way for me to develop more skills to have in my back pocket as I take on more leadership responsibility within the business.
Kelly Connolly
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
Not An MBA has helped me to become more aware of things in general e.g. not jumping to conclusions about someone being difficult/ lazy but considering the pressures they are likely to be facing that I can't see.
I've also gained more confidence leading - I feel that I have more knowledge and skills to be a savvy leader moving forward. The discussions, break out rooms and assignments were a great way to really cement this.
This course was a refreshing challenge. It often made you rethink how you look at things and challenge established beliefs. It was a great way for me to develop more skills to have in my back pocket as I take on more leadership responsibility within the business.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Kazim Zaidi
This course has broadened my understanding and it has introduced me to different leadership styles.
Kazim Zaidi
This course has broadened my understanding and it has introduced me to different leadership styles.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Karla Watts
Senior Client Partnership Manager at Countdown
I loved Alicia's enthusiasm and down to earth approach, and meeting different people in the break out groups.
Karla Watts
Senior Client Partnership Manager at Countdown
I loved Alicia's enthusiasm and down to earth approach, and meeting different people in the break out groups.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Kapil Bhagat
Business Analyst at Countdown
I’ve learned how to think more clearly in different situations, assess the people circumstances and make a strategic decision to excel. One of the best experiences of this year!
Kapil Bhagat
Business Analyst at Countdown
I’ve learned how to think more clearly in different situations, assess the people circumstances and make a strategic decision to excel. One of the best experiences of this year!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Julia Brown
Strategic Analytics at Countdown
This course was a best in class experience.
Julia Brown
Strategic Analytics at Countdown
This course was a best in class experience.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Judith Brown
Product Owner (Supply Chain & Logistics) at Countdown
This course has helped me on a personal level which has streamed to the professional and let me know that I don't know everything I need for my job - there is still a lot to be learnt. Inspirational
Judith Brown
Product Owner (Supply Chain & Logistics) at Countdown
This course has helped me on a personal level which has streamed to the professional and let me know that I don't know everything I need for my job - there is still a lot to be learnt. Inspirational
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jono Fisher
Merchandise Manager at Countdown
I learned how to shift my mindset and to simply the complex. A game changer!
Jono Fisher
Merchandise Manager at Countdown
I learned how to shift my mindset and to simply the complex. A game changer!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jodie Sinclair
Operations Manager at Countdown
It's was engaging, had the right amount of participation and also breaks. The content was interesting and relevant.
Jodie Sinclair
Operations Manager at Countdown
It's was engaging, had the right amount of participation and also breaks. The content was interesting and relevant.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jodie Sinclair
Operations Manager at Countdown
I really enjoyed Alicia's no bullshit approach, however I can imagine her style would suit everyone.
Jodie Sinclair
Operations Manager at Countdown
I really enjoyed Alicia's no bullshit approach, however I can imagine her style would suit everyone.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jessica Blackwell
Business Analyst at Countdown
Helped to focus on a weakness by being able to delegate more. Full of energy and knowledge from not only Alicia but everyone involved
Jessica Blackwell
Business Analyst at Countdown
Helped to focus on a weakness by being able to delegate more. Full of energy and knowledge from not only Alicia but everyone involved
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jennifer Stott
Analytics Lead at Countdown
This course has made me reflect a lot on my actions and the things I tell myself. It has made me think differently about my role and what I should be doing. It has given my insight into how/ why other people do what they do. I really enjoyed it and learnt so many things that I can directly apply to my work and personal life.
Jennifer Stott
Analytics Lead at Countdown
This course has made me reflect a lot on my actions and the things I tell myself. It has made me think differently about my role and what I should be doing. It has given my insight into how/ why other people do what they do. I really enjoyed it and learnt so many things that I can directly apply to my work and personal life.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Jay Murphy
Content Manager/ Product Owner at Countdown
I feel like I'm having 'aha' moments with each section of the course. It's a great if you're new to a leadership role, or looking to refresh your skills if you're a seasoned pro.
Jay Murphy
Content Manager/ Product Owner at Countdown
I feel like I'm having 'aha' moments with each section of the course. It's a great if you're new to a leadership role, or looking to refresh your skills if you're a seasoned pro.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
James Josephson
Senior Client Partnership Manager at Countdown
Thanks for the energy and the time you gave us. There are definitely outtakes I did apply and I'd apply moving forward.
James Josephson
Senior Client Partnership Manager at Countdown
Thanks for the energy and the time you gave us. There are definitely outtakes I did apply and I'd apply moving forward.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Alicia is very authentic and a great presenter, also amazing at keeping everyone on task for the sessions. Stay present, you get more out of it. Jacob Coulton
New Ventures Manager at Countdown
Alicia is very authentic and a great presenter, also amazing at keeping everyone on task for the sessions. Stay present, you get more out of it.
Alicia is very authentic and a great presenter, also amazing at keeping everyone on task for the sessions. Stay present, you get more out of it. Jacob Coulton
New Ventures Manager at Countdown
Alicia is very authentic and a great presenter, also amazing at keeping everyone on task for the sessions. Stay present, you get more out of it.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
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Hanh Pham
Master Data Manager at Countdown
The course has provided me with a lot of insights and a different perspective in leadership and what this means. I definitely believe this will help me lead more effectively. An awesome course, and would recommend to all new leaders - wish it was available when I was new to a leadership role!
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Hanh Pham
Master Data Manager at Countdown
The course has provided me with a lot of insights and a different perspective in leadership and what this means. I definitely believe this will help me lead more effectively. An awesome course, and would recommend to all new leaders - wish it was available when I was new to a leadership role!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Haber L.
Logistics Specialist at Countdown
It taught me the qualities and characteristics of a good leader. It taught me about good decision making, and how to delegate. An experience that helped me to look at things in a different way.
Haber L.
Logistics Specialist at Countdown
It taught me the qualities and characteristics of a good leader. It taught me about good decision making, and how to delegate. An experience that helped me to look at things in a different way.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
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Graeme Dowie
Delivery Lead at Countdown
Not An MBA has opened my mind to blockers in my mindset and how I approach certain scenarios which has been super helpful.
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Graeme Dowie
Delivery Lead at Countdown
Not An MBA has opened my mind to blockers in my mindset and how I approach certain scenarios which has been super helpful.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Felila Victor
Content Manager | Product Owner at Countdown
This course has helped immensely! In my role, I am already seeing benefits of the way to think about problems, decision making and strategy. Its’ paced well, relevant to my role and has left me with great tools on how to be a better strategic thinking leader.
Felila Victor
Content Manager | Product Owner at Countdown
This course has helped immensely! In my role, I am already seeing benefits of the way to think about problems, decision making and strategy. Its’ paced well, relevant to my role and has left me with great tools on how to be a better strategic thinking leader.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Darshana Jalajakshan
Senior Test Engineer at Countdown
This has prepared me lead effectively. There were so many areas unexplored by me, and through this course they were introduced to me The things that I learned will be staying with me for life. Not An MBA was insightful, providing a valuable lens to leadership.
Darshana Jalajakshan
Senior Test Engineer at Countdown
This has prepared me lead effectively. There were so many areas unexplored by me, and through this course they were introduced to me The things that I learned will be staying with me for life. Not An MBA was insightful, providing a valuable lens to leadership.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Darryn Els
Group Client Partnerships Manager at Countdown
Thank you! It was a great course and I look forward to growing in my career.
Darryn Els
Group Client Partnerships Manager at Countdown
Thank you! It was a great course and I look forward to growing in my career.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Daphne Joelle-Hui
Agile Team Facilitator at Countdown
The content covered is a good reminder that this stuff exists and that I should be practicing it more each day. A great way to get to meet people and to understand that we're all going through the same struggles.
Daphne Joelle-Hui
Agile Team Facilitator at Countdown
The content covered is a good reminder that this stuff exists and that I should be practicing it more each day. A great way to get to meet people and to understand that we're all going through the same struggles.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Cristina Costache
Digital BA & ATF at Countdown
So refreshing, so witty and so lovable. Alicia made such an impact on me that I ended up recommended her to all my friends and colleagues. Love, Love, LOVE her style!
Cristina Costache
Digital BA & ATF at Countdown
So refreshing, so witty and so lovable. Alicia made such an impact on me that I ended up recommended her to all my friends and colleagues. Love, Love, LOVE her style!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Clinton Chang
Chapter Lead at Countdown
I'll be honest in the first part of the first session I was like "WHOA she is FULL ON!" but the ridiculous amount of energy Alicia has is infectious and really sets a tone for the course. I've taught a few courses myself and you really need to bring it to get people into it, but I couldn't supply the energy she has! Thank you Alicia, I enjoyed the course a great deal.
Clinton Chang
Chapter Lead at Countdown
I'll be honest in the first part of the first session I was like "WHOA she is FULL ON!" but the ridiculous amount of energy Alicia has is infectious and really sets a tone for the course. I've taught a few courses myself and you really need to bring it to get people into it, but I couldn't supply the energy she has! Thank you Alicia, I enjoyed the course a great deal.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Cassandra Roberts
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
A structured approach that is very practical and easy to digest.
Cassandra Roberts
Assistant Marketing Manager at Countdown
A structured approach that is very practical and easy to digest.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Brad Newlove
Partnerships Manager at Countdown
Allowed me to focus on the priorities in both work and personal and the importance of quality of quantity.
Brad Newlove
Partnerships Manager at Countdown
Allowed me to focus on the priorities in both work and personal and the importance of quality of quantity.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Bliss Lokiev Ng
Senior User Experience Designer at Countdown
It's helped shape my view of how I see things, and introduced me to some ways of thinking and processes that I can see will be valuable in my leadership journey.
Bliss Lokiev Ng
Senior User Experience Designer at Countdown
It's helped shape my view of how I see things, and introduced me to some ways of thinking and processes that I can see will be valuable in my leadership journey.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Ashleigh Hill
Content Manager - Direct Communications at Countdown
Amazing course and really excited to apply everything I have learnt in my new role. It came at the perfect time for me as I have only recently become a manager so hopefully this will help me be the best version I can be! I will be 100% recommending this course to my other colleagues.
Ashleigh Hill
Content Manager - Direct Communications at Countdown
Amazing course and really excited to apply everything I have learnt in my new role. It came at the perfect time for me as I have only recently become a manager so hopefully this will help me be the best version I can be! I will be 100% recommending this course to my other colleagues.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Anton Vermaak
Chapter Lead at Countdown
An experience where I could self reflect, accept and acknowledge my short-comings, validate what I am doing right, and where I can improve on these. It also provides a framework to leaders.
Anton Vermaak
Chapter Lead at Countdown
An experience where I could self reflect, accept and acknowledge my short-comings, validate what I am doing right, and where I can improve on these. It also provides a framework to leaders.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Anita Budhia
Senior Marketing Manager at Countdown
I think Alicia was great. Her examples were relatable and helped connect the material in real settings. I also enjoyed the casual approach.
I really enjoyed the course, there are some easy things that I have taken away to implement already.
Anita Budhia
Senior Marketing Manager at Countdown
I think Alicia was great. Her examples were relatable and helped connect the material in real settings. I also enjoyed the casual approach.
I really enjoyed the course, there are some easy things that I have taken away to implement already.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Anand Kumar
Workforce Planner at Countdown
Helped me think in a different way and ask questions that get to a solution in a more efficient way.
Anand Kumar
Workforce Planner at Countdown
Helped me think in a different way and ask questions that get to a solution in a more efficient way.
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Linda Bennett
Strategic Communications Principal Adviser at Christchurch City Council
Super relevant flowing off the back of the assignment, loved the choice of breakout rooms - had never experienced that in zoom before!
Linda Bennett
Strategic Communications Principal Adviser at Christchurch City Council
Super relevant flowing off the back of the assignment, loved the choice of breakout rooms - had never experienced that in zoom before!
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023
Kathy Stirrat
Strategic Advisor, Strategy Group, Toka Tū Ake EQC
This is such an empowering programme. Brilliant content and format and amazing people who you get to connect and share with and learn from. I've learnt so much, but most of all I've learnt about me so that will stay with me from here on.
Kathy Stirrat
Strategic Advisor, Strategy Group, Toka Tū Ake EQC
This is such an empowering programme. Brilliant content and format and amazing people who you get to connect and share with and learn from. I've learnt so much, but most of all I've learnt about me so that will stay with me from here on.
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
Jodi Linder
Director, The Switch Agency
I discovered Alicia on LinkedIn and curiously read her posts, I bought her book and decided to do the course.
I've always moved into leadership roles because I was really great at something else. I wanted to get some '101's and foundational clues to leadership and strategic thinking in place, so that I could add more value to the businesses I work in.
I have learned so much on this course! It's been packed with 'aha!' moments and interesting gems and models to ponder and experiment with. It's been brilliant to apply some of those learnings and already be able to see their value,
I'm looking forward to digesting and integrating more of the content over the next few weeks.
One of the best things about Not An MBA is definitely Alicia! Her approach is sensible, clever, uplifting and fun! I've really looked forward to Tuesday mornings and will definitely miss them!
Jodi Linder
Director, The Switch Agency
I discovered Alicia on LinkedIn and curiously read her posts, I bought her book and decided to do the course.
I've always moved into leadership roles because I was really great at something else. I wanted to get some '101's and foundational clues to leadership and strategic thinking in place, so that I could add more value to the businesses I work in.
I have learned so much on this course! It's been packed with 'aha!' moments and interesting gems and models to ponder and experiment with. It's been brilliant to apply some of those learnings and already be able to see their value,
I'm looking forward to digesting and integrating more of the content over the next few weeks.
One of the best things about Not An MBA is definitely Alicia! Her approach is sensible, clever, uplifting and fun! I've really looked forward to Tuesday mornings and will definitely miss them!
Dec 4, 2022
Dec 4, 2022
Oliver Thompson
Data Strategy Lead at Callaghan Innovation
Not-an-MBA has been superb. All useful, no filler: a mid-career boost and attitude adjustment that I can guarantee will help me change my trajectory.
If you want to make real improvements to your strategic impact, your working life or your workplace, and want to do that with a great group, get into it.
Alicia has done the mahi, she gets it, she knows what to do and she’ll help you get it too. And she’s real, fun and funny.
Oliver Thompson
Data Strategy Lead at Callaghan Innovation
Not-an-MBA has been superb. All useful, no filler: a mid-career boost and attitude adjustment that I can guarantee will help me change my trajectory.
If you want to make real improvements to your strategic impact, your working life or your workplace, and want to do that with a great group, get into it.
Alicia has done the mahi, she gets it, she knows what to do and she’ll help you get it too. And she’s real, fun and funny.
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
Debbie Bellis
Global Marketing Manager at Wyma Solutions
Just wanted to say a huge thank you!! The last eight weeks have been transformational and I'm forever changed for it. I'm leaving as somebody who is leaning bravely into the future instead of being daunted by the prospect of failure.
Debbie Bellis
Global Marketing Manager at Wyma Solutions
Just wanted to say a huge thank you!! The last eight weeks have been transformational and I'm forever changed for it. I'm leaving as somebody who is leaning bravely into the future instead of being daunted by the prospect of failure.
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
Marek Matuszewski
Passionate about leading teams to enable frictionless technology experiences
After a memorable eight weeks, Tuesday mornings won’t be the same!
Marek Matuszewski
Passionate about leading teams to enable frictionless technology experiences
After a memorable eight weeks, Tuesday mornings won’t be the same!
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
Karla Davidson-Brown FCIPS (Chartered)
Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader
Such an amazing programme Alicia. Extremely timely for me and I hugely value the connections and learnings I have taken away. We rocked it! 🤟🏽
Karla Davidson-Brown FCIPS (Chartered)
Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader
Such an amazing programme Alicia. Extremely timely for me and I hugely value the connections and learnings I have taken away. We rocked it! 🤟🏽
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
Carmela Petagna
Manager - Long Term Conditions at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
What a fabulous 8 weeks with like minded people building our new tribe - challenging and rewarding - such a great learning experience 👏👏👏👏 Alicia McKay
Carmela Petagna
Manager - Long Term Conditions at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
What a fabulous 8 weeks with like minded people building our new tribe - challenging and rewarding - such a great learning experience 👏👏👏👏 Alicia McKay
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
Paula McManus
Manager Client Service Delivery Support at Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
Absolutely loved the past 8 weeks
8 weeks of reflection, growth, learning, connection, acceptance and inspiration
Thank you soo soo much Alicia
We need so many more of you in this World
Paula McManus
Manager Client Service Delivery Support at Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
Absolutely loved the past 8 weeks
8 weeks of reflection, growth, learning, connection, acceptance and inspiration
Thank you soo soo much Alicia
We need so many more of you in this World
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Sarah Ellison
Chief Technology Officer at Author-it Software Corporation
What an amazing course! We learnt and developed new skills from Alicia and each other. I will certainly miss our Monday mornings together and look forward to keeping in touch and supporting each other on our leadership journeys!!
Thanks you much Alicia for everything :-)
Sarah Ellison
Chief Technology Officer at Author-it Software Corporation
What an amazing course! We learnt and developed new skills from Alicia and each other. I will certainly miss our Monday mornings together and look forward to keeping in touch and supporting each other on our leadership journeys!!
Thanks you much Alicia for everything :-)
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Becky Bisset
Experienced Project and Programme Leader
Thank you to everyone for making Mondays awesome and Alicia for being the driving force bringing us all together!
Becky Bisset
Experienced Project and Programme Leader
Thank you to everyone for making Mondays awesome and Alicia for being the driving force bringing us all together!
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Gillian Woodward CPEng
Manager - Water Treatment at Wellington Water
How fortunate am I to have crossed paths with Anna Hughes, Adrian Stockill and now Alicia McKay and the naMBA Cohort 2 tribe.
Many people have been there for me as I have moved along my career pathway (I am connected on this platform with you!) Different countries, different time zones, different industries. Sometimes the road has been paved and illuminated 😎 , sometimes off-road no lighting 😱 .
This course, this tribe, this leader! not only gave me some new batteries to put in my headlamp, but showed me how many people out there have bright lights that shine, and who are willing to light up the way. Thank you (and I encourage everyone to buy the book/ do the course).
Gillian Woodward CPEng
Manager - Water Treatment at Wellington Water
How fortunate am I to have crossed paths with Anna Hughes, Adrian Stockill and now Alicia McKay and the naMBA Cohort 2 tribe.
Many people have been there for me as I have moved along my career pathway (I am connected on this platform with you!) Different countries, different time zones, different industries. Sometimes the road has been paved and illuminated 😎 , sometimes off-road no lighting 😱 .
This course, this tribe, this leader! not only gave me some new batteries to put in my headlamp, but showed me how many people out there have bright lights that shine, and who are willing to light up the way. Thank you (and I encourage everyone to buy the book/ do the course).
Apr 6, 2022
Apr 6, 2022
Sathees Navaratnam
Operations manager at L'Oréal New Zealand
Really a great start this morning. I’m so happy to be onboard with you Alicia and rest of the team .A energetic and experience team from different sectors of NZ.
Sathees Navaratnam
Operations manager at L'Oréal New Zealand
Really a great start this morning. I’m so happy to be onboard with you Alicia and rest of the team .A energetic and experience team from different sectors of NZ.
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
Karla Davidson-Brown FCIPS (Chartered)
Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader
Loved it. Thank you Alicia. Amped for the next 7 weeks!
Karla Davidson-Brown FCIPS (Chartered)
Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader
Loved it. Thank you Alicia. Amped for the next 7 weeks!
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
Oliver Thompson
Data Strategy Lead
Yeah good times plotting a revolution! Really pleased to be on board.
Oliver Thompson
Data Strategy Lead
Yeah good times plotting a revolution! Really pleased to be on board.
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
Karen Cartmill
Head of Enterprise Improvement at Tainui Group Holdings Limited
Loved it ! Remember “PEOPLE ARE AWESOME” . Looking forward to next week already , but first , the assignment.
Karen Cartmill
Head of Enterprise Improvement at Tainui Group Holdings Limited
Loved it ! Remember “PEOPLE ARE AWESOME” . Looking forward to next week already , but first , the assignment.
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
Linda Bennett
Chief Financial Officer - Blumers Lawyers | GAICD, FCPA, MBA, MCom
Such a great (and early) way to start the day :) What a group!
Linda Bennett
Chief Financial Officer - Blumers Lawyers | GAICD, FCPA, MBA, MCom
Such a great (and early) way to start the day :) What a group!
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
Lauren Savage
Talent & Culture Manager at Accor
Thank you! Was an awesome first session. My brain is exploding with excitement....and questions. 😉 😀
Lauren Savage
Talent & Culture Manager at Accor
Thank you! Was an awesome first session. My brain is exploding with excitement....and questions. 😉 😀
Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
Warren LANDLES
Building resilient farm businesses
What a super way to start the week. Thanks everyone.
Warren LANDLES
Building resilient farm businesses
What a super way to start the week. Thanks everyone.
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
Daniel Burgess
Got to love a certificate ! very cool course would highly recommend it. Alicia McKay #namba #strategicleadership
Daniel Burgess
Got to love a certificate ! very cool course would highly recommend it. Alicia McKay #namba #strategicleadership
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
Debbie Watson
Principal Advisor, Risk Security and Assurance at NZ Customs
I really appreciated the energy, honesty, the freedom to be me, the community of participants, the stories to go with the learning, the opportunity to reflection and evaluate work and personal. The reason I loved this course so much was because Alicia was herself and it made it easy to be myself. Her energy started Monday's off with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the week. The stories that Alicia brought to the course have and will continue to stick in my mind as a reminder of what I learned. That is a big thing for me. Over the years I have attended many leadership courses and this has by far been the most enjoyable and that is down to Alicia From the bottom of my heart, thank you Alicia for helping me find myself again and it only took 8 weeks.
Debbie Watson
Principal Advisor, Risk Security and Assurance at NZ Customs
I really appreciated the energy, honesty, the freedom to be me, the community of participants, the stories to go with the learning, the opportunity to reflection and evaluate work and personal. The reason I loved this course so much was because Alicia was herself and it made it easy to be myself. Her energy started Monday's off with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the week. The stories that Alicia brought to the course have and will continue to stick in my mind as a reminder of what I learned. That is a big thing for me. Over the years I have attended many leadership courses and this has by far been the most enjoyable and that is down to Alicia From the bottom of my heart, thank you Alicia for helping me find myself again and it only took 8 weeks.
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
Cara Keogh
Strategic Transformation Manager at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
I'm doing LOTS of things differently now. Stop doing, more delegating. Be vulnerable with my team. Try things and fail. Learn from failures. Connect more. Give myself space to think. Alicia is high energy which is necessary in her role! At first I thought it would be tiring but you get used to it! She is very personable and genuine, which means the content lands well. Not An MBA was such a great start to the week.
Cara Keogh
Strategic Transformation Manager at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
I'm doing LOTS of things differently now. Stop doing, more delegating. Be vulnerable with my team. Try things and fail. Learn from failures. Connect more. Give myself space to think. Alicia is high energy which is necessary in her role! At first I thought it would be tiring but you get used to it! She is very personable and genuine, which means the content lands well. Not An MBA was such a great start to the week.
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
RW
Richard Whiteside
I've really enjoyed this course and it's taught me a lot. This is a completely different take on leadership and I've taken a step back to review how I want to lead in the future. I feel that I'm adapting my leadership style based on the learnings of the course, the different ways of thinking and how decisions are made. I'm also reflecting on how much time I spend on tasks (peak vs paddock) and then need to spend more time at the peak as I'm too much in the paddock. Also knowing that as I progress in my career that I'll need to let go of the technical tasks, pulling myself out of the weeds and trust the team.
RW
Richard Whiteside
I've really enjoyed this course and it's taught me a lot. This is a completely different take on leadership and I've taken a step back to review how I want to lead in the future. I feel that I'm adapting my leadership style based on the learnings of the course, the different ways of thinking and how decisions are made. I'm also reflecting on how much time I spend on tasks (peak vs paddock) and then need to spend more time at the peak as I'm too much in the paddock. Also knowing that as I progress in my career that I'll need to let go of the technical tasks, pulling myself out of the weeds and trust the team.
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
Glen Ellery
Data Services Manager at Bay of Plenty Regional Council
I appreciated the interaction with the other participants, learning from them and realising that there are like-minded people that may not fit the corporate mould. I'm going to stop waiting for opportunities - and create them! It's refreshing to hear straight to the point delivery that doesn't conform to conform to the PC pressure (but still respects and promotes the underlying values). It was this aspect that actually drew me to the course in the first place.
Glen Ellery
Data Services Manager at Bay of Plenty Regional Council
I appreciated the interaction with the other participants, learning from them and realising that there are like-minded people that may not fit the corporate mould. I'm going to stop waiting for opportunities - and create them! It's refreshing to hear straight to the point delivery that doesn't conform to conform to the PC pressure (but still respects and promotes the underlying values). It was this aspect that actually drew me to the course in the first place.
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022