About Ignite Rural Leadership Programmes in Ashburton
The two-day Ignite Rural Leadership Programme is designed to develop your leadership and coaching skills in a practical, hands-on setting.
The programmes are held regularly in Ashburton with facilitator Sarah Barr and include follow-up one-on-one coaching as well as comprehensive programme notes to help you embed your learning into everyday practice.
Who's it for?
The programme is ideal for anyone with leadership aspirations, especially those in farming or rural supply businesses. Using New Zealand rural case studies, it is easy to relate to, and attracts a diverse mix of attendees, from farmers and 2ICs to rural business professionals, creating an engaged, relaxed, and collaborative learning environment.
Upcoming Ignite Rural Leadership Programmes in Ashburton
We also offer customised programmes tailored to your team’s needs, please contact Sarah to learn more at sarah@ruralcoach.co.nz
Sarah feels a deep affinity with the goals and purpose of Rural Coach and it is this personal connection that allows her to provide relevant and individualised support, coaching and facilitation to her clients.
Passionate about seeing people get the results they are working towards, Sarah is admired for quickly determining whatever skills, knowledge or other supports are required. She is accomplished at challenging people while also ensuring they are listened to and understood; always providing a safe environment for individuals, families and teams to achieve their goals.
Hear what past attendees have to say:

Practical Skills For Everyday Practice
"I was tasked with upskilling two new staff members who had recently joined our team and so I’ve been using the skills I acquired from the Ignite training."
— JAKE JARMAN
Learn to lead yourself and to lead others
Partners Sarah Barr and Brett Robinson chat about the Ignite Rural Leadership Programme and how it can benefit you both professionally and personally.