-Mike Chu, High Performance Elite Education Manager, World Rugby
”Angela recently did my Kolbe profile and I was really impressed. In sport, we focus so much on physical and mental skills, but often miss instinctive strengths — how people naturally take action. That’s where Kolbe, and Angela’s ability to bring it to life, is a real game changer.
She breaks it down in a way that’s clear, practical, and immediately useful. It’s not about putting people in boxes — it’s about helping them lean into what they’re naturally good at. Angela’s background in recruitment shows, but her real edge is how she connects with people and makes the insights stick.
There’s huge potential for her work in high-performance sport — especially in athlete development, coach support, and team dynamics.”
-Rod Drury, Founder of Xero
“I’ve had most of my team do a Kolbe so I can work out how best to work alongside them. It’s a very simple process, and Angela’s explanations I found very valuable.”
-Wayne Taylor, Managing Director (International Rugby Academy of NZ) IRANZ
“The Kolbe assessment is a powerful tool that identifies an individual’s natural strengths and instincts, focusing on how they naturally take action and solve problems. Unlike traditional tests, it measures the conative part of the mind—how people "do" rather than what they know or feel. This unique insight makes it invaluable for career planning, as it aligns a person’s inherent abilities with potential career paths. By understanding these strengths, individuals and parents can make informed decisions, setting a clear and fulfilling direction for future success over and above Rugby.”
-Richard Banks, Managing Director of Orange Network
“We have Kolbe’d all our staff and have found it useful to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our teams and the projects we have them working. All the staff found Angela’s explanations useful and now understand how other team members operate. Angela and Kolbe will be an integral part of our business moving forward.”
-Jeff Ward, Director of Nationwide Fire Protection Limited
“My first exposure to the Kolbe Index was to assist one of my sons with career decisions. Despite having never met him, Angela was able to describe him in such a detailed and accurate manner, it felt as though she had known him his entire life. I was immediately convinced of the value of the Kolbe system.
Subsequently, we integrated Kolbe into the restructuring of our office team, and the results have been extremely beneficial. It has allowed us to make more informed, strategic placements and has greatly improved our team’s understanding of how to work cohesively.
Additionally, my family took the Kolbe assessment, which proved to be both enlightening and enjoyable. We found the process not only educational but also a fun and insightful experience.”
-Dean Anderson, Colliers - Commercial Real Estate Agent
”I had the pleasure of working with Angela to recruit a new Executive Assistant for our busy Colliers office in Kapiti, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the service provided. She was highly efficient, professional, and incredibly fast - presenting me with a standout candidate within just seven days. The entire process was seamless, and I’m thrilled with my new EA, who has already become a valuable part of the team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Angela to anyone in need of top-tier recruitment support.”
-Pearl Delaney-Girdlestone, One & Only Agency
”The Kolbe system provided clarity for our business, not only for our individual skill sets but how our team operates together. It was incredibly accurate and it gave us confidence on both abilities and potential. It will now be an integral tool we use for building future teams to understand how we can best work together.”