2. Our Mission
Our VisionOur Vision
Shaping our future by empowering
New Zealanders to ignite their full potential,
influencing a ripple effect of positive change
throughout New Zealand.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower
New Zealanders to create positive change in
their lives.
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Not For ProfitNot For Profit
Established as a Not For Profit Organisation
in March 2015 to assist New Zealanders to
benefit from Personal Development Coaching
Programs.
3. Our ValuesOur Values
Belonging
We want people to feel a sense of belonging, support and
connection.
Trust
A respect for the individual at all times - our responsibility is
to act as a trusted confidante.
Excellence
High standards are the aim and expectation, in everything
we do.
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Empowerment
Enabling people to make a positive change in their lives.
Integrity
Acting in the best interests of each of the stakeholders.
growth
Ultimate happiness through growth of self for the greater
good of the wider community.
4. Data supporting our focus:
Current New Zealand statistics state that:
• 1 in every 5 students will drop out in the first year of their tertiary studies.
(Tertiary Education Commission, 2013)
• 40% of students don’t finish their tertiary qualifications.
(Tertiary Education Commission, 2010)
These are powerful statistics that need to be addressed. Students are leaving school
with pressures from all areas of their lives to make a decision as to what they are
going to do. The transition from adolescence into adulthood is an important time in
the lives of youth and these added stresses can make this decision rather daunting.
A lot of time, money and wasted efforts can be spent by the students pursuing
career options that are not valid and are not in alignment with their true desires and
passions.
Facts on bullying:
• Adolescence who are bullied are three times more likely to show depressive
symptoms, says the Centre for Adolescent Health.
• Children who were bullied were up to nine times more likely to have suicidal
thoughts, say some studies.
• Girls were much more likely than boys to be victims of both cyber and
traditional bullying, says a recent Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
study.
• Young people who bully have a one in four chance of having a criminal
record by the age of 30.
• Bullying is the fourth most common reason young people seek help from
children’s help services.
• In the first of its kind New Zealand survey- 94% of school staff have seen
bullying in their school- Victoria University.
New Zealand Youth suicide rates - males fourth-highest and females
second-highest in the developed world.
“I had no idea that children kill themselves because their hearts are broken
through relationship break ups, because they’re scared of being in debt for the
rest of their lives, because they’re bullied. I just didn’t know, and God I wish I had.”
- Maria Bradshaw, parent of 17 year old Toran (Takapuna Grammar Student), who
tragically took his own life.
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Youth Need Our SupportYouth Need Our Support
5. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Ihaveclarity in my career direction
I haveclarity into what motivatesme
fectively communicate my feelings andpoint ofview
I havemeasurable goals formy future
about what stepsto put in place toachievemy goals
Iknow how to buildhealthy relationships
Iam comfortable with who Iam asa person
Theprogram isExceptionalorVery Good
The Ripple Effectin Action
Pre-program % Post-Program%
Testimonials
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The Behaviour ChangeThe Behaviour Change
Pre-Program vs Post-Program Findings
I am clear about what steps to put
in place to achieve my goals
I can effectively communicate my
feelings and point of view
I am comfortable with who I am as
a person
The Program is Exceptional or Very
Good
I know how to build healthy
relationships
I have measurable goals for my
future
I have clarity in my career
direction
I have clarity into what motivates
me
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
I have clarity in my career direction
I have clarity into what motivates me
I can effectively communicate my feelings and point of view
I have measurable goals for my future
I am clear about what steps to put in place to achieve my goals
I know how to build healthy relationships
I am comfortable with who I am as a person
The program is Exceptional or Very Good
The Ripple Effect in Action
Pre-program % Post-Program %
This program made me realise that
I could achieve a lot more than I
thought I could. It taught me to figure
out what I really wanted, set goals
and map out the steps I need to take
to achieve them. My confidence has
grown and I feel a lot clearer about
my next steps.
James Harris – 17yrs Auckland
I enjoyed finding out about what
made me tick and what motivates
me to achieve my goals. The program
made me look at myself differently
and think carefully about what I really
want to do as a career. I learned so
much and am excited to apply it!
Emma Sutton- 16yrs Tauranga
6. Empowered Youth is designed to help New Zealand’s youth put their best foot
forward as they transition from adolescence into adulthood. Our program is run by
experienced Youth Development Coaches who are all aligned with the International
Coach Federation.
Our passionate coaches assist youth aged 14-24 by empowering them to take
ownership of their lives and make purposeful decisions regarding their future and
career direction. Empowered Youth aims to boost self-confidence, generate self-
ownership and reduce the effects of bullying. Empowered Youth equips participants
with valuable skills and tools enabling attendees to enter adulthood with self-belief,
motivation and clarity.
What Empowered Youth Offers:
• Motivation and empowerment to youth
• Career clarity
• Creation of life changing goals
• Development of effective decision-making skills
• Understanding of ways to create a successful relationships
• Acknowledgement of inner strengths
• Understanding of how to live in alignment with core values
• Effective communication
• Discovery and exploration of personality type
• Building of self-confidence & self-esteem
• Overcoming limiting self-beliefs
• Re-occurring pattern intervention techniques
• Implementation of new daily habits
Empowered Youth – Igniting Your PotentialEmpowered Youth – Igniting Your Potential
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7. Our StoryOur Story
In 2010 Empower NZ’s Managing Director Sarah Devereaux trained as a Coach
through Momentum Life Coaching and Training in Auckland. Soon after she
became an internationally Credentialed Coach through the International Coach
Federation.
Sarah’s Vision is to influence a ripple effect of positive change throughout New
Zealand. Starting with an area of passion, instilled from first-hand experience, Sarah
decided to dedicate her work towards assisting youth through the trying times of
transitioning from adolescence into adulthood.
In 2012 Sarah opened Momentum Life Coaching and Training in Tauranga. Since
then she has continued to coach youth through Momentum as well as engaging
in volunteer youth work for organisations such as Summer Hills Youth Academy,
Foundation for Youth Development and Te Aranui Youth Trust.
Throughout 2013 – 2014 Sarah spent a great deal of time, effort and financial
commitment developing an innovative youth coaching program aimed at
transforming the future of New Zealand youth. The program primarily focused on
self-confidence, career path clarity, bullying prevention, and self-ownership. Her
aim was to equip youth with the tools and skills which would enable them to enter
adulthood with self-belief, motivation and clarity.
In 2014 the youth coaching program was launched and research was carried out
through pilot studies from a cross-section of around 40 high school-aged students in
Auckland and Tauranga. The program was well received, although many schools
were needing support to participate due to funding constraints.
On completion of the pilot program, the behaviour change observed between the
pre-program and post-program assessments were so compelling that she had to act.
The “ripple effect” had started; with data demonstrating the extraordinary changes in
attitudes and outlook for youth that had completed the program. Findings displayed
significant improvements in youth’s career clarity, self-confidence, motivation and
self-ownership.
Sarah was so compelled by the data that she set out to form Empower NZ as a
charity to enable funding to support extending the youth programs across New
Zealand. Empower NZ’s next step is to offer youth programs to schools and youth
organisations in 2015, targeting Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington first. Youth will
now be able to access these programs, with funding support from Empower NZ and
the organisations benefactors.
The Empower NZ board consists of 5 members. Each board member contributes
a unique range of skills and expertise coupled with their passion to move forward
towards the Vision. Jo Lanigan a Personal Success Coach and Trainer- Momentum
Life Coaching and Training, Katrina Hulsebosch, a partner at Harris Tate in Tauranga,
Siarn Stowers a Coach and Regional Manager/Public Servant and Rod Way, Bay of
Plenty Business Advisor – Advantage Business.
In March 2015, Empower NZ was awarded national charitable status through the
New Zealand Charities Commission and our opportunity to create positive change
for youth in New Zealand has now arrived.
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8. Igniting New Zealand’s Full Potential
enquiries@empowerednz.org.nz
46a Devonport Rd, Tauranga,
Bay of Plenty
021 266 0279
www.empowerednz.org.nz
