What we do
We get your leaders, teams, and organization in 'The Zone'.
A space where happiness and high performance co-exist, where organizations hum with productivity, purpose, and wellbeing and become a force for good.
Our Services
25 years of mastery, tailored, deeply personal and radically collaborative. This is transformation from the inside out.
Executive Coaching
Using our MyZone© methodology we coach your executives to discover and activate their purpose, vision, values and action plan for life to show up as authentic, impactful leaders.
Leadership Development
We take your managers beyond great ‘doers’ to being exceptional leaders, providing training on understanding the self, how to lead others and the system of greater business dynamics.
High Impact Teams
We align and accelerate your teams to consistent high performance, embracing challenge, responsibility, learning and success, together.
Culture Change
We harness the true power of culture, creating a sustainable, high performing organisation, driven by shared purpose.
"I mean, we saw results immediately."
Drew Sansone, VP Regulatory Affairs & Quality
Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, North America
U.S Biotech
When you need us
We support brave leaders to transform organizations, create a high impact teams, and elevate their leadership.
Sound like you?
Let's talk.
You're facing
Challenges
Your organization wants to resolve friction to refocus on your purpose and potential.
Are you facing…
• Leadership misaligned
• Poor performance
• Toxic culture
You're going through
Change
Your organization needs to level up to navigate change masterfully.
Are you going through…
• Merger and acquisition
• New leadership
• Organization transformation
You're going from
Good to Great
Your organization knows it’s good, but has a bigger and better future potential.
Are you planning to…
• Scale and expand
• Create your legacy
• Look to the future
Why does it matter?
Less than a quarter of us are engaged in our work, costing organizations trillions each year.
But, it’s not just profit and productivity that's lost—it’s also our collective wellbeing, happiness, creativity and life fulfilment.
9%
Actively disengaged and not engaged employees cost $8.8 trillion to companies globally in lost productivity, equating to 9% of global GDP.
23%
Only 23% of the global workforce are actively engaged and supporting your mission.
79%
79% of employees quit their jobs primarily due to a lack of appreciation from their leaders.
40%
Purpose-driven organisations experience 30% higher levels of innovation and 40% higher retention.
56%
56% of prospective employees said a good workplace culture was more important than salary for job satisfaction.
Want to get started?
We support brave leaders to transform business for the better, no matter what stage they’re at.
Get in TouchWE ARE THE ZONE
We're transforming the world of work, to transform the future of our world.
Awakening heart, spirit and purpose, we guide brave leaders to build engaged, connected cultures where happiness and high performance co-exist.
Activating your leaders, teams and culture to lead from purpose and live from values, we help your work become a place to thrive—and your organization become a force for good.
Tailored, deeply personal and radically collaborative, this is transformation from the inside out.
At the heart of greatness.
How We Work With You
A global team of masterful facilitators
Utilising over 20 years of proven methodology
Facilitating impactful and transformative experiences
Co-creating and delivering bespoke solutions
Accelerating results for high performance and happiness
Meet the Team
Our diverse global team are a combination of industry experts, ex-c-suite leaders, facilitators and coaches. They've walked your walk and guide you masterfully through transformation to reach your goals.
Liam Forde
Founder & CEO
Wayne Suiter Matamoros
Chief Strategy Officer
Paula Benetton
General Manager
Lily Clark
Head of Growth
Lyndsay Henderson
Finance & Operations Manager
Ha-Young Kim
Content Marketing Executive
Sebastien Meyer
Partner
Rick Daly
Partner
Gemma Garcia Godall
Partner
Melissa Palazzo-hart
Partner
Josh Burgess
Partner
Natalie Dagnall
Partner
Simone Maus
Associate
Emma Matthews
Associate
Marianne Aerni
Associate
Laurent Bouvier
Associate
Free Tools
A collection of free articles, talks and eBooks to inspire you and your organization.
Free eBook
A Values Informed Life
Leading a values-informed life is one of the most empowering things you can do. Discover your personal values with this free tool.
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Free eBook
Who’s Polluting Your Water?
Download your copy of this eye opening book to explore the secret of happiness and high performance in work and life.
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Free Talk
TEDx IUM Liam Forde:
What's really killing us?
What are the three factors that drive engagement, unlock human potential and foster collective intelligence at work? Find out with The Zone CEO and Founder, Liam Forde.
Free Talk
How Emotional Intelligence Makes Leaders More Impactful
A leader and team's Emotional Intelligence is directly correlated with performance. Discover how we all make decisions based on emotions and how to manage this with Zone Partner, Gemma Garcia Godall.
Contact Us
Thinking about working together? Send us a message or dive right in and book a free discovery call.
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Book a Discovery Call
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Kind words from Clients
"We made a huge difference in the company because we were were refocused. And because honestly, we felt heard and seen."
Elise Longbottom
Marketing Manager
Burberry (UK)
"Liam and his team are magicians. To bring two disaffected businesses with completely different cultures together felt impossible, but the quick and clear process of The Zone was extraordinary."
Mark Kehoe
CEO
Gumtree Australia
"We’ve been consistently successful after working with The Zone to change our culture. It’s manifested itself in superior financial performance. The positive impact is on our employees, customers and stakeholders too."
Mark Bayliss
A2B Australia
"...I mean, we saw results immediately. If you’re looking to optimize your team, The Zone is a good idea."
Drew Sansone
VP Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Safety
Ipsen Pharmaceuticals (North America)