Business Coaches Christchurch & Canterbury

The board offers a space to get feedback, a time to make commitments to yourself, and an opportunity to learn from others. However, there is so much more.  Bruce personally and The Alterative Board have a huge network of good contacts.  Our virtual CFO and CMO are both recommendations from Bruce and they are great.  Our hiring process is so much more robust since we've applied psychometric testing and Bruce's insights. His monthly mentoring helps me cut through the noise and make real progress. He offers insights at the most fundamental level of business where the day to day disappears and real progress happens.

We had needed a reality check and The Alternative Board was a way to get a lot of insights without the cost and stress of consultants or advisory boards. My experience has been that you are always in control.  You can start immediately and while it takes a few months to make wins, as you learn, it's a lot faster than other options, and the hard work is done for you without the risk.

I recommend The Alternative Board and Bruce, especially for those without enough time or money as these are consequences you might want help to change.

His broad commercial skillset has been developed through exposure to a wide variety of industries including, banking and finance, automotive, hospitality and property. His responsibilities have included developing and managing the execution of strategic plans, financial management, and developing, motivating and managing staff levels ranging in size from 10-200.

During his time in the banking and finance sector, Steve was heavily involved in lending to small to medium-sized businesses. He says: “Working in this area necessitated the need to clearly understand how such businesses operate and the challenges and opportunities that small to medium-sized business owners face in their day to day activities. This understanding is invaluable when helping members of The Alternative Board.”

In addition to his executive roles, Steve has gained board room experience through chairing two not-for-profit organisations, over a combined period of twelve years, gaining valuable insight into the key differences between the governance and operational aspects of a business.  Now as the owner of The Alternative Board in Christchurch and North Canterbury, Steve relishes the opportunity to use his background and experience to provide a rewarding membership experience to local business owners and business leaders.