ABOUT US

Our Story

We’re Jarrod and Anessha, a husband and wife team based in Nelson, New Zealand. Together, we run AJ Reset & Rise, a coaching and people development practice built on care, integrity and thoughtful support.

Anessha leads the coaching, facilitation and programme development at AJ Reset & Rise. Jarrod leads the operational side of the business, ensuring every client experience is professional, organised and delivered to a high standard.

Alongside individual coaching, AJ Reset & Rise partners with organisations across New Zealand to deliver tailored people and workplace development programmes, executive and professional coaching, leadership development, team development and workplace wellbeing initiatives.

Anessha – Life & Wellness Coach

Kia ora, I’m Anessha. I’m an ICF Certified Life & Wellness Coach and a licensed Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer, with over ten years of experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

My background spans executive leadership, human resources, coaching and organisational development across both the public and private sectors. Alongside AJ Reset & Rise, I’m the General Manager of a government funded charitable trust, where I lead people, coach and develop staff, support organisational improvement and work alongside employers, community organisations and government agencies.

I’ve supported clients across New Zealand, India, Tonga, Samoa, Germany, the USA, the Maldives and Australia, and have lived and worked in both India and New Zealand. This experience has shaped a culturally aware, grounded way of working with people across different cultures, ages and life stages.

My approach is holistic and practical. I work with the whole person rather than focusing on isolated issues or labels, and I value clarity, steadiness and respect in every session.

Outside of coaching, I love travelling, Latin dancing and cooking.

Jarrod – Operations & Business Support

Jarrod is originally from the Kāpiti Coast and brings a strong background in leadership, sales, customer service and business operations.

He leads the operational side of AJ Reset & Rise, overseeing business operations, marketing, communications, photography, website management, systems, finances and client experience.

Jarrod also contributes to programme development, bringing a practical business perspective and helping shape learning experiences that are engaging, well organised and aligned with each client's goals.

Passionate about creating exceptional client experiences, he ensures every aspect of the business is professional, responsive and runs smoothly from the first enquiry through to programme delivery.

Outside of work, Jarrod enjoys fishing, travelling and gardening.

Our Values

Our coaching is guided by principles that shape how we work and how every session feels.

Manaakitanga – Care, kindness and respect.
Pono – Integrity, honesty and authenticity.
Karuna – Compassion in action.
Sattva – Clarity, balance and calm.

These values guide every conversation, every programme and every client experience, ensuring our work is supportive, professional and deeply respectful.

What We Offer

For Individuals

Life & Wellness Coaching (Online & In Person)
Couples Coaching
Life & Wellness Retreats
Pre-Marriage Retreats

For Organisations

People & Workplace Development Programmes
Executive & Professional Coaching
Team Days, Strategy Sessions & Retreats

Ready to Start?

Whether you're exploring coaching for yourself or looking to invest in your people, we'd love to hear from you.

Book a free 15 minute conversation and let's explore how we can support you or your organisation.