Attributes of the Modern Leader
- Wednesday 29 July 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Presenter: Daniel Ewers, Ewers Performance Coaching Limited.
This four-hour workshop equips leaders with the mindset and practical tools required to lead effectively in modern times. Participants explore four essential attributes of contemporary leadership: clarity of identity and intention, energy and aliveness, aligned action, and influence with courage. The session is designed to help leaders strengthen self-awareness, focus on what matters most, protect and regenerate their energy, and build the confidence to influence others with greater purpose and impact.
Learning Outcomes
· How to clarify their leadership identity, intention, and direction in modern contexts.
· Practical strategies to amplify, protect, and regenerate energy, including burnout prevention tools.
· How to focus on key priorities, identify needle-movers, and break outcomes into achievable actions.
· The foundations of influence, along with models and tools to activate courage and confidence in relationships.
So attendees can;
· Lead with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency in complex environments.
· Manage their energy more sustainably and reduce the risk of burnout.
· Prioritise meaningful action and make steady progress on high-impact goals.
· Communicate with courage and strengthen their influence in professional relationships.
About Daniel, Director & Coach, Ewers Performance Coaching Limited
- Daniel is a Certified High Performance Coach and Chartered Accountant with over 19 years of experience in the business world. He combines practical business acumen with profound insights into human psychology and well-being. Having recovered from burnout, Daniel is dedicated to helping others achieve excellence without stress. His personalized coaching empowers individuals to harness their true potential, cultivate resilience, and foster sustainable success. Daniel's empathetic approach and continuous learning ensure his techniques are cutting-edge and effective, making him a trusted partner for those seeking meaningful change and lasting improvement in their lives
- Chartered Accountant
- Family Business, diverse and global group
- Four-year chronic burnout story and recovery
- Certified High Performance Coach
- Start up co-founder (8+ years) and exit.
- Father, Husband, and entrepreneur
- Providing specific tools for empowerment and sustainability for local businesses
Testimonials
"I would highly recommend Daniel’s High Performance Coaching... it truly is a game changer.”
“It would be one of the best personal development opportunities I have ever had.”
“I can hand on heart say that this program is transformative”.
Cost Support
Registered with the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN) and participants may therefore qualify for support for this programme.
For more information, please contact Sandra Crone sandra.crone@nelsontasman.nz prior to Wednesday 15 July.
To attend/be eligible for co-funding the customer must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Has less than 50 full time employees
- Have an NZBN
- Must be the business owner or person in a key management role, i.e senior managers, in the business.
- Must register on the RBP Platform and have a discovery meeting with the region’s Growth Advisor.
Standard cancellation policy applies to paid events/workshops/courses (unless otherwise stated on event listing). Cancellations must be received 7 working days prior to the event. Cancellations after this time and ‘no shows’ on the day will be charged the full invoice amount. Substitutions are permitted if you can no longer attend.

