About
About K Sherwin Consulting
My Story
I started K Sherwin Consulting 16 years ago because I wanted to offer organisations a personal, practical, and human approach to understanding and developing their people. I’ve always believed that when people feel understood, supported, and equipped, they can do their best work — and creating my own practice allowed me to bring that philosophy to life.
I began my career in consulting working for a large international firm. Those early years gave me a strong grounding in objective assessment, talent development, and the realities of organisational life. Over the past 25 years, I’ve built on that foundation by partnering with organisations of all sizes, across both public and private sectors, in New Zealand and internationally. This breadth of experience has shaped a practical, evidence‑based approach that leaders and teams can easily apply.
Today, K Sherwin Consulting brings together everything I value: robust assessment, practical coaching, thoughtful facilitation, and a commitment to helping people and organisations thrive. Whether I’m supporting a leader, a team, or an entire organisation, my focus is always on creating clarity, building capability, and enabling meaningful progress.
My family and I live in Wellington, and I have a real appreciation for the challenges many people face in integrating work, life, and family. This perspective deeply informs the way I coach and support others — with empathy, realism, and a genuine respect for the whole person.
Kaye Sherwin
Experience & Credentials
25 years' experience, 16 years’ operating K Sherwin Consulting
ICF ACC Internationally Credentialed Coach
Psychometric Accreditations - SHL/CEB, Hogans, Genesys 15FQ+, P.A.P.I, PQ10, Talogy Tools, EIP3
B.Com - University of Canterbury
My Approach
My aim is always to create an environment where people feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Integrity
My work is grounded in integrity — doing what’s right, being transparent, and providing insights that organisations can trust. I bring a professional, calm, and considered approach to every engagement, ensuring leaders and teams feel supported, respected, and well‑guided.
Empathy
Empathy sits at the centre of how I work. I understand the realities people navigate both inside and outside of work, and I approach every conversation with genuine care for the individual behind the role.
Practical Expertise
Clients describe me as a practical expert — someone who brings deep experience but translates it into clear, actionable guidance that makes sense in the real world. I focus on solutions that are relevant, grounded, and easy to apply, helping people build confidence, capability, and momentum.
My Associates
Justine Winter
Justine Winter is a Registered Psychologist specialising in organisational psychology, with nearly 30 years’ experience in recruitment and selection, psychometric assessment, leadership development, and coaching. She began her career with Sheffield Limited as a Graduate Consultant, developing expertise in psychological and behavioural assessment for both selection and development, particularly in identifying leadership potential.
Since 2005, Justine has worked as an independent consultant, partnering with organisations and HR consultancies to provide psychometric assessment, leadership coaching, recruitment support, and organisational development services. She is accredited in a wide range of assessment tools including SHL, Hogan, Saville, Talegent, Talogy (Podium), and Psytech.
Sonja Botha
As a Registered Psychologist, Sonja is committed to helping clients recognise and develop their personnel's potential. Over the past 18 years, she has worked with organisations across various sectors such as FMCG, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Mining. Her career began more than twenty years ago when she served as an intern psychologist in the Organisation Development Department of a South African mining company, after completing an MA in Organisational Psychology. During this period, she gained expertise in understanding and facilitating change processes to enhance organisational effectiveness.
A few years later, she became a Training and Development Officer with one of South Africa’s leading private medical groups, acquiring practical experience in healthcare training and development. In the mid-2000s, Sonja moved into consulting, mainly supporting both private and public clients with psychometric assessments and developmental initiatives. Since relocating to New Zealand in 2019, she has supported clients with psychometric testing, integrated analysis, report writing and feedback, and workplace coaching.
