Marianne Cotter Communication Consultant/Facilitator
Marianne 'Maz' Cotter
My point of difference
I pride myself on my ability to combine communication expertise, resilience-building, and coaching-informed facilitation to create engaging learning experiences that help people connect, adapt, and grow. Rather than simply delivering information, I creates environments where participants feel safe to reflect, contribute, and translate learning into meaningful action.
About
I own an independent consultancy as a Communication and Leadership Facilitator based in Auckland, New Zealand. My business blends corporate strategy with psychological insights to help organisations build high-performing, well-connected teams.
Products and services
Communicate Powerfully Training: I am a licensed trainer for Communicate Powerfully, delivering structured workshops and training programmes designed to help professional teams connect, collaborate, and manage difficult conversations effectively. Other Workshops I Deliver My workshops focus on building resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset, equipping individuals and teams with practical tools to thrive in today's evolving workplace. Resilience in Everyday Life Helping employees recognise, appreciate, and build upon the resilience they demonstrate in their daily personal and professional lives. Developing a Growth Mindset Encouraging individuals to view unexpected challenges, workplace changes, and life events as opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow. Navigating Positive Change Supporting leaders and teams to effectively manage, communicate, and embrace organisational change in a constructive, collaborative, and forward-looking way. This training empowers participants to strengthen their confidence, adaptability, and capacity to respond positively to change while maintaining wellbeing and performance. I am contracted by the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) to deliver tailored workshops for their member organisations on Supervisor training, Building High Performance Teams and Emotional Intelligence.
Why I am a member
I want to be aligned with a network that supports women through connection, professional development, collaboration, and business growth. I feel that NZBW aligns with my passion for helping people build confidence, resilience, communication skills, and positive workplace relationships. Oh, and lots of fun and laughter along the way.
An offer for you
Operating my own consultancy and serving as a licensed trainer for Communicate Powerfully, I offer network members valuable tools to elevate their leadership presence and internal team performance. Leadership Training Confidence & Impact Development: I support leaders to lead with presence, tackle imposter syndrome, and speak with impact. Psychology-Backed Frameworks: Leveraging over 25 years of learning and development experience, I delivers tailored leadership strategies rooted in behavioral insights. Unique Trust-Building Methods: I integrates experiential insights—including trust-building principles from equine leadership concepts—to help members establish authentic connections.
Testimonials
'I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you again for the amazing session. It was highly interactive, and we really appreciated the connection and engagement you brought to the training. I had a chat with my colleague this morning when we passed each other in the office corridor, and we were both talking about how valuable and enjoyable we found yesterday's session. We agreed that you are an exceptional facilitator who creates an inclusive environment and encourages everyone to participate and contribute. We truly enjoyed the experience and hope to have the opportunity to attend more training sessions with you in the future. HR Advisor - Emotional Intelligence Workshop