Speaker bio page for Fiona Couchman

Bio

Fiona has been a leadership trainer with Dale Carnegie for nearly 20 years during which time she had been recognised in the top 1% of trainers worldwide. Fiona has also been working in the vet industry for over 15 years, helping practises achieve greater business results through the development of their people and the implementation of processes that drive performance. Having contracted to Masterpet for the last 15 years in the HR and L&D space, she has been instrumental in creating a culture within the business that has seen them recognised as finalists three years running in the Kenexa Best Workplaces of New Zealand. As leaders in their field she has collaborated with Masterpet having delivered a series of 12-month bespoke Leadership programs training well over 500 people from the vet industry, with incredible results. Her passion for people continues with her involvement in Year 5 and Year 1 vet students at Massey University and she has volunteered for over 10 years teaching communication skills and sales skills which are now vital in today’s environment. Her insights, experience and personality result in high energy, humorous and yet deeply thought-provoking workshops. An NLP practitioner, Dale Carnegie trainer and above all a Pet Passionate, Fiona is a well sought-after speaker and trainer in our industry.