How We Work With You
Practical Support That Delivers Results
At Think Differently, everything starts with strategy. We work alongside New Zealand business owners to create clear, practical plans tailored to their unique challenges and goals.
Our approach isn’t about one-off solutions, it’s an ongoing partnership. We help you put your strategy into action, navigate the day-to-day challenges of running a business, and develop the leadership and management skills within your team that ensure long-term success.
With Think Differently, you get hands-on guidance, practical tools, and support that delivers real results for your business today and into the future.
Strategy Development
Every business needs a clear direction, but not every plan is the same. We work with you to develop a strategic plan that fits your business, using proven tools and methods tailored to your unique situation. Our coaching and mentoring process makes strategy practical and actionable, so it doesn’t sit in a drawer. Instead, it becomes the roadmap that guides decisions, keeps everyone aligned, and sets you up for long-term success.
Get started on a plan that works for your business today.
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Strategy Execution
Even the best plan will stall without the right support. Execution is where many businesses struggle, and where we stay hands-on. We coach and mentor you through the day-to-day challenges of putting your plan into action, offering practical advice and fresh perspective when things get tough. Our role is to help you keep momentum, make smart adjustments, and navigate the inevitable roadblocks along the way, so your strategy actually delivers results.
Let’s make your strategy happen. Start executing with confidence.
Leadership and Management Growth
Strong strategy and effective execution rely on capable people. That’s why we put a big focus on leadership and management development. We provide one-on-one executive coaching, team coaching, and tailored multi-day programmes for your emerging and future leaders. These aren’t off-the-shelf solutions — they’re designed to grow the specific skills your business needs. By building confident leaders and skilled managers, we help create the foundation for sustained growth and a stronger culture across your business.
Build your leadership team today and secure the future of your business.
Frequently asked Questions
How does business coaching work?
Business coaching works as an ongoing partnership between a coach and a business owner, covering strategy, execution and leadership. Think Differently builds a practical plan with you, supports you while you put it into action, and develops the leaders and managers in your team.
How often should I meet with a business coach?
Think Differently’s support is tailored, so the pattern depends on whether you choose one-on-one sessions, team coaching or a programme. For Strategic Planning, clients will normally begin with weekly meetings of approximately one and a half hours. Progress is related to execution and discipline and these weekly meetings are designed to form those habits. One on one Coaching sessions can be weekly or fortnightly, whilst team coaching and Leadership and Management Programmes will have tailored schedules.
Is business coaching ongoing or a one-off?
Business coaching is most useful as an ongoing partnership rather than a one-off. Think Differently works this way, with Phil Pickford and the team staying involved as you put your strategy into action, so you get hands-on guidance, practical tools and support that continues as your business grows.
How does a business coach help develop a business strategy?
A business coach helps you build a strategic plan that fits your business and keeps it practical. Think Differently uses proven tools and methods tailored to your situation, so the plan becomes a roadmap for decisions and keeps everyone in the business aligned.
How does a business coach help put a strategy into action?
A business coach supports you through the day-to-day challenges of execution. Think Differently coaches and mentors you through putting your plan into action, with practical advice, a fresh perspective when things get tough, and helping to keep momentum, make smart adjustments and work through roadblocks.
