We are a team of psychologists, researchers and workplace wellbeing experts. Partnering with Aotearoa New Zealand organisations, we help to improve the mental health and resilience of your people.

Workplace Wellbeing Services Provider

Use our mental health expertise and bi-cultural competence to enhance every level of your business

Assessment

Get insights into your team’s psychological health. This evidence-based online survey will inform your wellbeing strategy, and provide your people with practical wellbeing resources.

Strategy

Together we will design an inclusive workplace wellbeing strategy and review your current practices, with ongoing support from our team of organisational psychologists.

Training

Equip your teams and leaders with skills and research-based strategies to spot signs of stress, look after their own and others’ mental health, and promote psychological safety.

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Our people

As psychologists and wellbeing experts, we are here to help you improve the work lives of your people. We collaborate with you to put high-quality research into practice, for a happier, more productive workplace.

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The monthly workplace challenge nobody talks about: Periods, presenteeism and the workplace

Menstrual health is rarely discussed in the workplace, yet it can have a significant impact on wellbeing, productivity and employee experience. As organisations increasingly focus on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces, understanding the realities of menstrual health needs to become more prevalent in these conversations.

The Umbrella and Geneva Wellbeing Annual Report 2026 article: Fixing the work not the worker

Workplace health has long focused on changing individual behaviour – but growing evidence shows the real opportunity lies in improving how work is designed. By addressing both physical and psychosocial risks at their source, organisations can reduce harm, support wellbeing, and create higher-performing teams.

The Umbrella and Geneva Wellbeing Annual Report 2026 article: The Wellbeing Paradox

Workplace wellbeing has never received more attention – or investment. Yet, despite this, many organisations aren’t seeing the improvements they expect. This is what we refer to as the wellbeing paradox.

The challenge isn’t necessarily doing more – it’s doing what works. Evidence shows that wellbeing initiatives only make a meaningful impact when they are targeted, regularly reviewed, and supported by the right work environment. By focusing on what truly drives health, safety, and performance, organisations can move beyond activity and create lasting change.

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This book provides a fresh bi-cultural approach to New Zealanders’ wellbeing. Learn new bite-sized strategies for fostering personal, team and whānau wellbeing to make a ripple in your community.

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Download guides and resources

Check out our free resources developed by our team of psychologists and researchers. There you’ll find strategies for handling stress, uncertainty, remote working, and managing wellbeing.

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Engage one of our inspirational speakers for your conference or team away day. Our presentations and keynotes are often described as a conference highlight.

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Dr Dougal Sutherland

Dr Dougal Sutherland speaking at WISE 2024

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Dr Dougal Sutherland: The pressure put on girls in sport and how it impacts them

August 22nd, 2026

Between the ages of 12-14, girls are twice as likely to drop out of sport as boys. From a developmental perspective this age is really critical.

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Is AI literally changing the way we think?

August 8th, 2026

Many people will be familiar with two modes of thinking – fast and slow. Fast thinking is intuitive, whereas slow thinking is deliberate reasoning. Researchers are proposing a third mode, one that they’ve called “cognitive surrender”.

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Why do some people learn new languages better than others?

July 25th, 2026

Many of us have wondered why some people seem to learn new languages with ease while others find it much more challenging. While growing up bilingual is known to provide an advantage, emerging research suggests that language-learning success may depend on more than language ability alone.

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We are proud to have helped various leading organisations in Auckland, Wellington and throughout New Zealand to thrive, engage and excel.

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