Meet your local coaches

Katie Wesney brings intelligence and empathy to her role as an enable.me strategic financial coach – not to mention the energy of a category-5 hurricane!

She prides herself on always being the hardest worker in the room – and when she applies that work ethic to your financial situation, there will be no stopping you.

A Chartered Accountant, financial advisor and businessowner, Katie has more than 20 years of experience working in New Zealand, Europe, and the US – across, accounting, investment banking and consulting firms.

But it’s in changing the lives of Kiwis where Katie has found her calling – she loves working with people from all walks of life to help them unlock their financial potential.

It’s no exaggeration to say Katie’s clients wax lyrical about her. If they have one complaint, it’s that they would have like to have met her 10 years earlier!

Katie strives to be the kind of financial coach you’d recommend to all your nearest and dearest – and that’s exactly what her clients do.

Shelley does not mince her words – and that approach is one of the many things her clients love about her!

She’s genuine, direct, and helps her clients achieve their financial potential by not only providing great advice, but a healthy dose of accountability.

A background in corporate insolvency has given her an insight into what happens when it all goes wrong – and by contrast, now relishes the positive impact she has on people’s lives.

She loves seeing the penny drop for a client, when they realise their plan is taking them where they need to go.

Shelley forges great relationships with her clients – they know she genuinely cares, will always do her best for them, and will be on the journey alongside them.

The number one thing Shelley wants to hear you say is “I recommend you to all my friends” – praise she hears often.

There’s nothing Paul loves more than the smile on clients’ faces when they realise their financial dreams can become their reality.

With a background in project management and key relationship management, Paul has a wealth of experience in understanding clients’ needs, and then delivering the best possible outcome.

As a financial coach, he’s committed to guiding his clients to financial stability and achieving their financial goals.

Paul understands how detrimental struggling financially can be. “It means opportunities are missed and dreams are swept away. As a coach, I’m driven to do what I can to help my clients reach their potential.”

Born in Korea, Paul has lived in Auckland since he was a year old. He loves that no matter where you are in the city, you’re just a 15-minute drive from a beach.

Once you’ve met Hannah, you’ll understand why people often describe her as ‘a financial force of nature’.

There’s no doubt as to Hannah’s expertise – her list of qualifications is long. She’s also a best-selling personal finance author, media commentator, the founder of enable.me and developed a mortgage optimisation formula with the University of Auckland’s Dr Jamie Snedden.

But what really sets Hannah apart is her ability to make financial matters relatable, help people understand what’s possible and then inspire them to achieve it.

Since founding enable.me in 2007, Hannah’s goal has been simple – to not only improve people’s financial position but improve their lives.

Thousands of clients will attest to the fact she’s achieved that in spades. Their only complaint is they wish they’d met her 10 years earlier!

With her strategic nous and boundless appetite for ‘better’, Hannah McQueen is someone everyone could benefit from having in their corner.

Liz’s kind, calm and reassuring disposition means you walk away from any interaction with her feeling better than when you arrived.
She understands that financial wellbeing permeates all aspects of your life, and she relishes the fact that the impact of working with her is long lasting and life changing.
A degree in and passion for psychology, along with decades of experience in the finance industry is a powerful combination that allows Liz to help her clients achieve great results – often beyond what they thought possible.
Her wisdom, life experience, and ability to relate to anyone and everyone means there’s little you could throw at her that she couldn’t help you with.
Liz is a keen traveller, avid sports fan, and – as a Wellingtonian who has come to love Auckland – a patient supporter of the Hurricanes.

Having spent 10 years helping businesses achieve financial success, Justin now relishes being able to use his considerable financial acumen to help individuals get ahead financially.

With a background as a financial analyst and consultant for a number of large companies and having run his own business, he’s learnt to be adaptable and laser-focused on understanding the client’s needs.

Justin lives by the notion that “a goal without a plan is just a dream”, and his professional experience in financial forecasting allows him to optimise both his own, and his clients’ finances to ensure goals become reality.

He’s also relaxed and good fun to be around, which provides the perfect balance in a coach.

Originally from Melbourne, he now loves living in Auckland’s Waterview, exploring the local running tracks, as well as playing and coaching AFL.

Ray knows what it’s like to be the 35-year-old who can’t figure out where his money goes.

He knows what it’s like to be a 38-year-old widower & single Dad barely able to stay afloat.

But he also knows what it’s like to be the 45-year-old who has smashed his financial goals.

Ray’s depth of personal experience is matched by the depth of his professional experience –across accounting firms, big corporates, and skills organisations.

He’s energised by now being able to work directly with people to improve their lives, and loves getting their money working harder for them, rather than the other way around.

Naturally curious, Ray loves getting to know what his clients value. Not everyone wants the same things or has the same resources and Ray is able to adapt his approach to fit.

The ultimate reward for Ray is seeing a client realise that their plan is working, they’re racing towards their goals and achieving things they didn’t think possible.

If you want a coach who walks beside you to help you tackle your financial goals head-on, Corrie-Ann is laced up and ready for the journey.

With a background in bank lending, mortgagee sales and receiverships, Corrie-Ann has seen what happens when it all goes wrong and loves that her role as a financial coach now allows her to help create the opposite outcome for her clients.

With a love of shoes, a penchant for half marathons, and having been a client of enable.me herself in the past – you can be confident that Corrie-Ann walks the talk.

As a property investor, she’s also an asset to those navigating the investment journey for the first time.
Corrie-Ann’s clients love that she’s ‘real’, listens intently and is supportive and encouraging.

She takes great satisfaction from helping people get on track, get rid of debt, relieve themselves of financial stress and start investing for their future.

Coming from a big Samoan family, helping others is not only in Siaosi’s nature – it’s in his blood.

Siaosi cut his financial teeth working for the IRD and while it provided him with great experience, he’s a people-person, with a heart as big as his personality –which makes him a great financial coach.

At enable.me he’s able to combine his financial nous with his deep-seated desire to help people do better.
Siaosi’s financial role model is his Dad, Andy, a hard-working man who moved the family to New Zealand, arriving with nothing.

He taught his kids to “stay in your financial lane” – advice that has served the family well.

Siaosi has a great sense of humour which helps him put his clients at ease, making them comfortable to tackle the big stuff.

A family man, Siaosi loves playing rugby, getting outdoors and spending time with his two boys.

Dianne’s superpower is being able to put herself in her clients’ shoes to really understand their values and goals, so she can take them on the journey to ‘better’.

A chartered accountant with three decades of experience, Dianne knows first-hand how life-changing working with enable.me can be, having been a client herself.

That means she still ‘walks the talk’ of working to a plan, tracking her progress, and employing the power of accountability!

The thrill of helping people achieve their goals never gets old for Dianne – whether that’s getting into your first home, making the final mortgage payment or being able to feel excited rather than scared about retirement.

One thing you’ll never get from Dianne is judgement – what you will get is her insight, her expertise, and a healthy dose of inspiration.

A born and bred Aucklander, Dianne loves its diversity, energy, and access to the coast.

Seeing the stress get up and leave the room is one of the things Liz loves most about being a financial coach.

But that’s just the beginning of a long list – to say she’s passionate about helping people realise what they’re capable of is an understatement.

Liz loves enabling her clients to get on the property ladder, clear debt, grow wealth and prepare for retirement – all without financial stress, or worrying about missing opportunities.

With a strong tax, legal and financial services background, Liz finds it hugely rewarding to be able to put her professional skill set to use in helping people get ahead.

Liz understands that true wealth is living a life you’re happy with – and that looks different for everyone.

She’s compassionate, intelligent, and inspiring – all fantastic qualities in a financial coach.

Helping people improve not only their financial future but their lives has become slightly addictive for financial adviser, Alisha Brady.

And you can see why, when her clients report moving from feeling stressed and frustrated to feeling positive and able to move ahead with purpose – to the point where they do indeed tell her ‘you changed our lives!’.

Alisha has a depth of experience derived from running her own business and working in investment banking, equities, portfolio management, and research in New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

That expertise is complimented by her genuine, positive, and empathetic disposition.

In her office you’ll find a poster with a quote from investment guru, Warren Buffett: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago”.

That underpins Alisha’s approach to her role as a financial coach – she’s helping sow the seeds that will allow you to one day sit back in the shade.

Karyn combines an impressive financial pedigree with a skill for simplifying financial jargon and a passion for helping people succeed.

A career that’s traversed the big banks and business consulting means she has intimate knowledge of lending structures, knows her way around a balance sheet, and is skilled in helping clients manage their cashflow.

Her banking experience has shown her that the size of your income is not the key determinant of who gets ahead, and who ends up with lots of toys but also lots of debt!

Working as a financial coach is her dream role because she’s now able to channel her expertise towards helping clients achieve their goals.

With a friendly, calm, and caring disposition, Karyn makes sure her clients feel heard, and builds long-term relationships so she can walk beside them on the journey to a better financial future.

Almost two decades of experience in the financial industry across investments, foreign exchange, home lending and consumer banking has made Kobus a highly skilled adviser – but perhaps even more importantly, he’s driven by a desire to help.

His experience in retail banking showed him exactly how much of an impact a lack of financial knowledge was having on people’s overall wellbeing – and it wasn’t good.

Kobus is now focused on changing that, by educating and empowering clients to take the reins of their finances and guiding them through the process of creating options for their families.

An intuitive observer and a quick study, Kobus focuses on what makes his clients tick, so he can tap into the best way to help them achieve their goals.
Originally from Pretoria in South Africa, Kobus – a sports fanatic and CrossFit fan – now calls Gisborne home. He loves that the people are kind, the wine is good, and the weather is even better.

Lisa’s 20-years of experience has taught her that if progress requires living a life on a financial diet, it won’t be sustainable, or inspiring!

That’s why she spends time getting to know what makes her clients tick, so she can design and implement the right strategic plan to help them get ahead while still living a life they enjoy. Lisa forms great relationships with her clients while simultaneously devising strategies to improve their financial trajectory.

Lisa’s clients love that her guidance and support provides them with a clear understanding of what they are capable of. It’s especially rewarding for her when clients are surprised by how much progress they’ve made.

Practical, approachable, and empathetic – Lisa embodies the qualities of a great financial coach.
Originally from the UK, Lisa now loves living in Wellington, close to the sea, and believes every day is a good day in the capital!

Sarah believes her role as a financial coach is not just to provide quality advice –but to empower you to take the wheel and get in control of your financial future.

She combines strong strategic and analytical skills from her background in banking, audit, and management roles, with her innate patience, empathy, and determination.

Sarah knows that working out what resonates with a client and understanding what makes them tick are both key steps that allow her to equip them with practical solutions, tailored to their needs.

Having operated three small businesses while raising three young children, Sarah understands the juggle, and that managing your finances well requires great systems to make the process effortless.

Sarah exercises her creative bent by cooking gourmet meals for friends, sewing and painting and loves to get into her garden.

The Canterbury region has been home to her family for over 150 years.

Telling Roger Swift about your private financial matters is not a daunting task –because he immediately puts you at ease with his warmth, authenticity, and humour.

An extensive background in retail and corporate banking over decades in the industry both in New Zealand and abroad has failed to turn him into a finance bore in a suit!

But it has given him the experience and expertise to help clients work towards their goals faster – and he understands the emotional benefits of taking action and seeing results is hugely empowering.

Roger encourages his clients to overcome ‘analysis paralysis’ and be brave in their decisions, providing them with the confidence that he’s there to guide them, and help them do what needs to be done.

Roger loves the outdoors, a laugh, and a central Otago Pinot in equal measures.

Having lived all over the world, he believes Otago is wonderful in every respect.

Ngaire takes great pride in helping people succeed financially, especially when she’s able to help release them from the stress their finances have been causing in their relationships and in their lives.

Her background in banking and credit analysis both in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom has given her experience of working with a diverse number of people and cultures across multiple industries.

A brain for numbers combined with her genuine interest in what different people are trying to achieve make Ngaire a skilled and attentive financial coach.

Ngaire’s driving ambition is to help her clients get the best out of their lives.

A stint in the UK has given this born and bred Southlander a new appreciation of everything the region has to offer – the beauty, the people, the lushness of the landscape and the crisp air.