Owen Woollaston
Consultant/Facilitator, Waikato
Owen is an adaptable, highly qualified leader with a calm, thoughtful style and a strong background in project management. A consummate pragmatist, he is always seeking to find practical, useful solutions that are a good fit for the business.
Specialising in innovation strategy and product development, Owen brings over two decades of diverse experience across industries, particularly in the high-tech sector. He is passionate about supporting people to develop project management, leadership, and negotiation skills. He operates at the senior leadership level, managing complex portfolios and projects, establishing PMOs, and driving business transformation.
His systemic approach is rooted in his dual perspective as both an engineer and coach, enabling him to effectively influence processes, environments, and stakeholders. He has coached over 100 global leaders from Fortune 500 companies on leadership, strategy, negotiation, and career development.
Qualifications and Accreditations
- Master of Management Studies (in progress)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
- NeuroLeadership Coach (NLI)
- Advanced Team Coaching Practitioner (CMI)
- Project Management Professional (PMI)
- ICAgile Certified Professional (ICAgile)