About Emerge and Transform
Our mission:
creating workplaces where
people thrive
At Emerge and Transform, our mission is simple — to help organisations grow profit through people.
We believe great workplaces are built when leaders learn, grow, and thrive.
We design coaching and leadership development programmes that build confidence, compassion, and capability — empowering leaders to perform at their best.
Our Philosophy
It's about the people. Always.
As the Māori proverb reminds us:
He aha te mea nui o te ao?
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
That belief shapes everything we do.
Our programmes are grounded in emotional intelligence, positive intelligence, and
real-world experience, helping leaders connect deeply and lead with authenticity.
Meet the Team Behind the Transformation
Our capability expands with your needs.
We have a pool of talented professional coaches and facilitators that we call on to support your specific needs.
Sha Perera
Mindset & Leadership Coach | Facilitator of Growth and Transformation
Sha helps individuals and teams unlock potential, lead with confidence, and create lasting change.
Her work blends emotional intelligence, human behaviour, and mindset mastery to help leaders grow from the inside out.
She is a PCC credentialed coach (ICF), a Certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and a Fellow Coach with BetterUp, coaching leaders across industries - from New Zealand businesses and the food and fibre sector to global Fortune 500 companies.
Whether through off-the-shelf programmes or tailored coaching engagements, Sha creates practical, engaging, and transformational learning experiences that drive real results.
Paul Ghezzi
Leadership Coach
Paul helps leaders navigate complex challenges with calm, clarity, and confidence.
His coaching focuses on turning insight into action and building sustainable habits that lift team performance.
Lynnette Holland
Client Support and Administration
Lynnette ensures our clients enjoy a seamless experience from first contact through to programme delivery.
She’s passionate about creating structure, care, and clarity for every client interaction.
Why Leadership Development Matters
Happiness at work is no longer about team lunches and the occasional morning tea shout. We provide you and your team with a perk they really value - personal and professional growth and development.
We work with leaders who invest in their own development while building a culture that supports their people to do the same.
Our Values
The Foundations of How We Work
We model the same leadership behaviours we teach:
LEARNING
CURIOSITY
Staying open to growth and learning
TRUST
Doing what we say, and saying what we mean
GROWTH
Continuous improvement and courage to evolve
CONNECTION
Leading with empathy and collaboration
WELLBEING
Balancing results
with care
What Our Clients Say
"Our work together helped crystallise my thinking and gave me a clear direction.
I found the whole experience useful and also a valuable space to evaluate and reflect on my leadership."
Carol Jarret
Senior Leader in Education