Marina has spent three decades supporting people and organisations to learn, grow, and lead well. She began her career in the 1990s with CLEAR Communications as the South Island Phone Power Facilitator, building a strong foundation in facilitation, call centre training, and team development.

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Her commitment to professional development continued with a further 15 years as a facilitator with the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM), where she worked alongside individuals across a wide range of industries to strengthen capability and confidence at work.

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Marina has also contributed to the mental health sector, facilitating workshops in wellbeing and resilience through the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC). This work took her into organisations throughout New Zealand, supporting practical, people-centred approaches to mental wellbeing.

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In 2015, Marina became a Master Trainer under HR Profiling Australasia.  Since that time she has certified over 50 coaches in Extended DISC Certification.

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She is also a Blanchard Affiliate and Leadership Coach, delivering Blanchard leadership programmes both in person and online.

 

In 2025, she was appointed Master Coach at AttituX in Singapore, where she supports the development of the Drawmetrics coaching team.

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Outside of her professional work, Marina is a mother of three adult children and the wife of a sheep and beef farmer. She brings a grounded, practical perspective to her work and values balance, integrity, and lifelong learning.

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Marina is known for her calm, thoughtful approach and her genuine belief in the potential of people when they are supported with the right tools, insight, and encouragement.