FAQ's

The ICG definition of coaching is :

“The International Coaching Guild (ICG) defines coaching as a collaborative relationship between a coach and a coaching client, with the primary purpose of facilitating a client’s progress towards their goals. This is typically a solution focused and systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement of general life experience, personal growth and self-directed learning.”

 

Coaching is distinct from therapy and mentoring:

• Therapists or counsellors typically explore the past to address and resolve present conditions or trauma.

• Mentors are experts in a specific field who guide others by sharing their knowledge and giving direct advice or instruction — think of them as a teacher.

• A coach is a guide, not a teacher.  A coach doesn’t provide answers, nor is expertise in a specific field always required. Instead, a coach is trained in the art of asking powerful, intuitive questions to help clients uncover their own solutions and move toward meaningful, aligned goals.  We understand thinking styles and behavioural patterns.  A coaches role can be (one or all ) as a facilitator, challenger, provoker, mis-matcher, reflector, collaborator, inspirer and champion.

• If a client needs specialist assistance outside our services, we are required to refer them as necessary to best serve our clients.

• We work with clients in both personal and professional contexts. Our clients are often people who feel blocked, burnt out, uncertain, disconnected or are simply ready for more. They’ve reached a point where they’re no longer willing to stay stuck — and they’re ready to become a more empowered version of themselves.

As every person thinks differently- it’s important to understand this as a starting point.  The Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool is a unique, evidence-based, fully objective personality and behavioural profiling tool that focuses on thinking styles. It is an Ipsative test which compares the specific traits and thinking styles of the individual, as opposed to comparing against the general population.   The Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool is based upon the most researched and well-known normative tests ever produced- the Big Five Personality Model , Critical Alignment Model and also integrates elements of E-DISC, providing a robust framework for understanding human behaviour and performance.   This tool has been designed specifically to support coaching , giving clients a directed pathway forward - not just a psychological diagnosis. 

 

Why is this tool so valuable for our clients?

Your thinking style is both a competence and a skill — meaning it can be developed and improved over time through intentional focus and practice.

 

The insights from the Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool help you:

• Discover your strengths and development areas

• Improve emotional intelligence and decision-making

• Improve behavioural flexibility and choice

• Align your actions with your goals in a range of life domains

• Enhance leadership effectiveness and interpersonal dynamics

• The tool quickly identifies your over and under functioning  traits, speeding up the commencement of targeted coaching of the areas that need work. 

• By repeating The Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool every 6-12 months, changes made during this time can be assessed objectively and updated coaching plans can be developed to suit the clients new requirements.

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How is it used in coaching and recruitment?

• We recommend completing the full profiling tool at the beginning of your coaching journey to provide a clear foundation for growth.  A follow-up profile is often conducted after a set period to measure progress and track development. We recommend redoing the questionnaire each year so that your coaching programme can be modified to suit your changing requirements as you grow.

• In recruitment, the tool is a powerful addition to objectively assess a candidate’s suitability — both for a specific role and their fit within the wider team and organisational culture.

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To give you a powerful insight into The Meta Dynamics™ Profiling tool, we offer a free

32-question research-based questionnaire to discover your dominant personality and thinking style. The mini tool is an excerpt of the Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling tool. 

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1. Meta Dynamics™ Mini-Tool (Free): Overview- One archetype

• 32 questions / 64 items

• Provides an introductory insight into your primary thinking style and how this may influence your behaviour and personality across different areas of life — including work, relationships, health, and more.

• The results are indicative only and may vary from the full tool as the mini tool only focusses on one thinking style- not all four.  The full tool uses a much more detailed questionnaire for a more comprehensive result. We recommend that the full tool is undertaken on an annual basis so growth areas can be cross referenced as you grow.

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To access your free Meta Dynamics™ Mini-Tool simply use the link below :

https://meta.thecoachinginstitute.com.au/mdpt32-client-details/?access_code=B17MEgE5yu

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What happens after you complete the questionnaire?

1. You receive a confirmation email from the International Coaching Institute with instructions to complete the questionnaire.

2. Your results are processed and sent to Big Day Coach.

3. We schedule your complimentary report unpack — a real conversation about what the results mean for you and what comes next.

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To gain a deeper understanding of your four archetypes and your behavioural patterns, simply purchase the Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling tool  as part of a coaching programme through Big Day Coach.

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2. Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool (Paid): Detailed analysis of all four archetypes:

• 70 questions / 280 items

• A fully in-depth questionnaire across all four archetypes, measuring 41 primary characteristics relevant to personal, professional and leadership development.

• Provides a fully comprehensive, personalised profile of your thinking styles at a particular moment and in a specific context.

• Recommended for businesses to assess team members stretches and strengths for themselves and in relation to others.  Individualised and/or group coaching is developed based on individual and group report findings.  Provides an outstanding reference point for the start of your coaching journey.  To purchase the full tool,  ask Big Day Coach for details.

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The Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool analyses:

Visionary/ Environment:

• Motivator, Forward Thinking, Risk taking, Tough minded, Openness to Experience, Abstract, Independent Minded

• Sustained vision: Self-Efficacy, Credible, Tough Mindedness

• Personal strengths: Resilience, Adaptability, Internal Locus of Control, Intrinsic Motivation

• Self actualisation: Internal Locus of Control, Modest, Openness to Experience, Self-Efficacy, Goal Setting

 

Architect/Structure:

• Strategic Thinking : Forward Thinking, Systematic, Deductive Reasoning, Evaluative

• Innovation Management: Problem Solving, Efficiency, Creativity

• Planning: Conscientiousness, Detail Conscious, Process Driven, Prioritisation

• Decision Making: Consultative, Data Rational, Decisive, Independent Minded, Deductive Reasoning

 

Dynamo/Implementation:

• Autonomy: Motivator, Independent Minded, Affiliative

• Outcome Focused: Motivator, Independent Minded, Affiliative

• Orderliness: Time Management, Prioritisation, Conscientiousness, Preparedness, Organised

• Monitoring: Forward Thinking, Time Management, Tough Mindedness, Problem Solving, Adaptable

 

Collaborator/People:

• Mentor: Outspoken, Controlling

• Connection: Modesty, Adaptable, Outgoing, Affiliative

• Social Expertness: Outgoing, Behavioural

• Mindfulness: Modest, Perceptive, Openness to Experience, Behavioural

 

A consent form is required for use by each person undertaking the Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Report as this questionnaire and report is provided by the International Coaching Institute in Melbourne.​​

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• All coaching sessions/packages are invoiced and must be paid in advance.

• Payment can be made via internet banking. If paying via international bank transfer, please cover any international bank transaction fees at your end in addition to the coaching fees.

• All prices are inclusive of New Zealand GST (15%) and are quoted in NZD. The GST amount can be claimed by those registered in New Zealand for GST.

• Most of our sessions will be online, however we are happy to travel to meet with our clients if needed- especially for business and group coaching.  Please note that travel and parking fees may apply for in-person 1:1 sessions .

• Completion of a client onboarding form and signed coaching contract with confirmation of package selection is required before your first session. (See Welcome pack) . Other forms and worksheets may need completion during our coaching sessions.

• The Full Meta Dynamics™ Profiling Tool requires a consent form to cover use of data, as this report is outsourced via the International Coaching Institute.​​​​​​​​

• We work with clients worldwide, so our 1:1 sessions are completed online. A session link will be sent to you prior to each session.  If good internet is not available to you for your session, we can also facilitate sessions via Messenger or What’s App, but it’s important these sessions include an "on camera" component.

•  Sessions can also be done in a group, conference, workshop/ event face-to-face format, especially for business clients.  A summary of the session days, times and locations will be confirmed with the client based on their needs.  Any ancillary costs for venue spaces, catering, technical requirements etc for groups will be confirmed directly with the client and will be on-charged.

• Please save our scheduled appointment links onto your calendar for easy access on the specific day/ time.  Sessions start at the appointed time. If you are late to the appointed time, the session will still conclude at the elected appointment finish time.

• If you are unable to make a session time- please advise us at least 24hrs ahead time to reschedule your session time.

• No show for sessions:  If we have not been advised of an issue at least 24 hrs ahead of time and the session time has started and you do not attend, you will be charged for that session.

• If any travel is required to facilitate sessions, travel time and related costs will be on-charged to the client. If there are any ancillary charges for group coaching, retreats or workshops (eg; venue hire, catering etc); these charges will be onforwarded to the client. Confirmation of charges will be confirmed prior to coaching commencing, dependant on your requirements.

• Please come to each session prepared with updates on your progress and current challenges. Please let me know what you’d like to focus on in the session, if you’re clear on the direction you wish to take. If you’re not clear, together we will establish our intentions for that session.

• All coaching packages can be done individually or can be combined with other packages.  Bespoke packages can also be developed, specific to your requirements.

• The agenda is client-driven, and supported by Big Day Coach.

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How much does life or business coaching cost in New Zealand?​

Coaching investment at Big Day Coach varies depending on the programme you select and the level of profiling tool included. Programmes range from a focused 6-session block through to comprehensive 24-session engagements spanning 12 to 48 weeks.

 

All coaching packages are quoted in NZD, are inclusive of New Zealand GST (15%), and are invoiced and paid in advance via internet banking. GST is claimable for those registered in New Zealand.

 

The best way to understand your investment options is to start with a free 45-minute Compatibility Conversation — where we can discuss your goals, the right programme level for your situation, and what the investment looks like for you specifically.

 

 

 

Can I do coaching sessions online from anywhere in New Zealand?

Yes. All 1:1 coaching sessions at Big Day Coach are conducted online, which means we work with clients across New Zealand - from Auckland to Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, and beyond as well as internationally.

 

A session link is sent to you ahead of each appointment. Sessions include an on-camera component and can be facilitated via Zoom or similar platforms. If reliable internet access is a challenge, sessions can also be arranged via WhatsApp or Messenger video.

 

In-person sessions for group coaching, workshops, and facilitation are available across New Zealand on request. Travel fees may apply for in person sessions.

 

 

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Ready to Begin?

The first step is simple: book a free 45-minute Compatibility Conversation with Nina. This session has no cost and no commitment. It's a genuine conversation to explore where you are, what you're hoping for, and whether we're a good fit to work together.

 

If you're not quite ready for a call, you can also begin by completing the free Meta Dynamics™ Mini-Tool questionnaire — a 10-minute exercise that gives you a real, research-based insight into how you think before you ever speak with a coach.

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