My story.

Image of Chrissie wearing a green suit with black snd gold heels and sitting sideways on a black chair

I’m Chrissie Whitfield, and I founded Whitfield Factor to help individuals and organisations achieve success.

Over 25 years in senior director, strategic management and IT programme delivery and change roles allowed me to pinpoint the issues getting in the way of success and resolve them. Now, with a diploma in coaching, and a wide range of life experiences, I have turned my attention to doing the same for the individuals and organisations I coach. My passion is empowering others to define their goals and purpose and take control of their future success along whichever path they choose to take. My goal is to support people to become the best possible version of themselves.

I don’t go easy on people or businesses who want to change their lives and seize new opportunities after all, change isn’t easy. I will, however, be your number-one supporter, motivator, and strategist to ensure that you achieve all your goals and more.

What Makes Me Different?

I have lived a rich and eventful life, full of challenging and life changing events. While no two people react the same way to what happens in their lives, I am confident that I have the real-world experience required to offer insight into whatever you are dealing with.

Now, I love to help others build those same resilience skills that I have gained over the years.

My story.

Image of Chrissie wearing a green suit with black snd gold heels and sitting sideways on a black chair

I’m Chrissie Whitfield, and I founded Whitfield Factor to help individuals and organisations achieve success.

Over 25 years in senior director, strategic management and IT programme delivery and change roles allowed me to pinpoint the issues getting in the way of success and resolve them. Now, with a diploma in coaching, and a wide range of life experiences, I have turned my attention to doing the same for the individuals and organisations I coach. My passion is empowering others to define their goals and purpose and take control of their future success along whichever path they choose to take. My goal is to support people to become the best possible version of themselves.

I don’t go easy on people or businesses who want to change their lives and seize new opportunities after all, change isn’t easy. I will, however, be your number-one supporter, motivator, and strategist to ensure that you achieve all your goals and more.

What Makes Me Different?

I have lived a rich and eventful life, full of challenging and life changing events. While no two people react the same way to what happens in their lives, I am confident that I have the real-world experience required to offer insight into whatever you are dealing with.

Now, I love to help others build those same resilience skills that I have gained over the years.

Tūngia te ururua kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.

Burn all that hinders progress in all that is done, in order that what is desirable may indeed grow and bear fruit.

Qualifications
  • Diploma in Coaching (DipLC)
  • Experienced coach and mentor
  • Founding Director of Blindsided NZ Charitable Trust
  • Varied and challenging life experiences
  • Over 25 years’ experience in senior management roles
  • Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
  • Member of Institute of Directors (IOD)

What I'm Passionate About

I volunteer on several Advisory Boards and Committees and have a keen interest in career development, women in leadership / IT, and social justice issues, specifically helping the low vision communities.


Keynote Speaker

I love giving keynote speeches that enrapture the audience, speaking on topics such as empowerment, self-advocacy, and how defining your goals can help you to reach new and exciting destinations. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience to draw upon and can develop a tailored keynote speech to match your organisation’s requirements and goals. Contact me if you’re interested in a keynote speech to inspire, motivate, and energise your audience.

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"Chrissie is strong and holds you to account and with this there is also kindness and encouragement. She clearly enjoys seeing people grow and helping them to be the best they can be. Highly recommend."

— Nikki D

"Her [Chrissie’s] people skills are excellent; she always identified the key influencers and risks in my work with such insight it was as if she worked at the organisation."

— Lisa W

"Her [Chrissie’s] coaching approach was open, frank and very pragmatic, using current scenarios to apply and develop project management and leadership approaches."

— Antonia A

"She [Chrissie] challenged me to rediscover myself and encouraged me to take a good look at what my skills are and how I can use them to achieve the career I am looking for."

— Nikki H