Meet Raechel Ford.
Executive Coach | Coach Trainer | Corporate Facilitator
I have been coaching CEO’s, senior executives, leaders, managers and their teams for over 12 years. My passion is to unleash a person’s full potential through understanding who you really are and what makes you the best you can be. I have specialised in executive leadership development for over 10 years and bring this knowledge and experience to create a powerful program of coaching work – a partnership that will both support and challenge you to be in alignment with your personal and professional aspirations.
I believe coaching is the gift you have often been waiting to give yourself. Whether it be for professional development or to enjoy more of what is truly important for you, there is never a better time than the present to experience powerful and effective coaching with an experienced and qualified executive coaching practitioner.
If you want to strengthen leadership, culture and engagement in your organisation or become a coach, I would love to talk to you.
My passion is to unleash a person’s full potential through understanding who you really are and what makes you the best you can be.
As a highly qualified executive coach, I bring a wealth of credentials and methodologies to my coaching practice.
My professional career began in New Zealand’s primary industry and from there I enjoyed a successful 15 years in commercial private business moving across companies and industries including CEO positions locally and globally in forestry, retail and manufacturing. Working across different industry types required a diverse set of communication skills and strategies to achieve business and leadership outcomes. Being able to quickly pivot into new roles was essential – going from managing tremendously pragmatic forestry harvesting teams through to the challenge of working in an international retail organisation determined on being the industry disruptor.
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My coaching philosophy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a genuine commitment to your well-being.
The challenge and complexity of leading large organisations built a strong foundation for me to transform my career and co-found one of New Zealand’s leading executive coaching and coach training organisations. Along with providing coaching for senior executives, I am the Director the International Coaching Community (ICC) Academy for New Zealand. We are a global organisation operating in over 70 countries and help individuals & organisations accelerate their performance via customised accredited coaching training and development programs. My role as Head Coach Trainer is one that I thrive on by giving back to the profession of coaching through the delivery of globally recognised and awarded coach training programs.
I have been coaching CEO’s, senior executives, leaders, managers and their teams for over 12 years.
Testimonials —
“My coaching journey with Raechel Ford has been transformative. Her significant role in shaping my career and expanding my toolkit is notable. I've recommended her to colleagues, not for their issues, but because she can genuinely enhance one's personal and professional success.”
Lyndon Settle, CEO Quayside
“Raechel guided our senior leadership team in enhancing collaboration and effectiveness across 38 countries. Her approach encouraged openness, identifying key improvement areas. We established clear habits and routines for sustained progress. We're grateful for her guidance and eager to continue working together to boost our team's performance.”
Rachel Baxter, General Manager, Strategy, People and Partners at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
“Choosing Raechel as my coach has been rewarding. Her focus on balancing professional growth with personal satisfaction is appreciated. Through her coaching, I gained confidence, became self-assured, and obtained clarity on the next stage of my career.”
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Ross Hay, Head of Product, ANZ
Claire Evans, Partner, PwC
“Raechel gave me the confidence to transition into a new role and organisation to bring out the best in me. Her coaching gave me real results which has helped to go forward. She has a friendly style which puts people at ease while still offering a valuable coaching approach. She had way of asking the right questions to get the best out of me”
