ABOUT US

Our Story

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

Anessha leads our coaching and much of our facilitation and programme development, bringing more than ten years of experience across coaching, leadership, HR and organisational development. Jarrod brings current people leadership, commercial and operational experience, contributing to programme design and facilitation while leading the operational side of the practice.

Together, we work with individuals, teams and organisations, offering coaching, tailored workplace programmes, workshops, team days and retreats. We’re based in Nelson and work in person and online, with travel across New Zealand and internationally for suitable engagements.

Anessha | Co-Founder and Life Coach

Kia ora, I’m Anessha. I’m an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Life Coach and a licensed Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer, with over ten years of experience supporting individuals, leaders, teams and organisations 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 and grounded way of working with people across different cultures, ages and life stages.

My approach is holistic and practical. Whether I’m supporting someone with their life, wellbeing, relationships or personal growth, or working with leaders, teams and organisations, I take the time to understand the person and what they want to change. I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach, and I value clarity, steadiness and respect in every session.

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

Jarrod | Co-Founder, Operations and Facilitator

Kia ora, I’m Jarrod. I’m originally from the Kāpiti Coast and bring current experience in people leadership, staff development, performance and KPIs, alongside a background in sales, customer relationships and business operations.

At AJ Reset & Rise, I’m involved in both the business and programme sides of what we do. I contribute to programme design and co-facilitate selected workshops, programmes and retreats, bringing practical leadership, commercial and workplace experience to our sessions.

I also lead our operations, including systems, finances, marketing, communications, photography, website management and client experience. My focus is making sure what we offer is well thought through, professionally delivered and runs smoothly from the first enquiry through to delivery and follow-up.

Working with people is a big part of my day-to-day experience, and I bring that practical perspective into our programmes, particularly around leadership, communication, performance, customer relationships and working effectively with others.

Outside of work, I enjoy 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 and in person
Couples Coaching
Life & Wellness Retreats
Pre-Marriage Retreats

For Organisations

People & Workplace Development Programmes
Executive & Professional Coaching
Leadership & Team Development
Workplace Wellbeing
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 30 minute conversation and let’s explore how we can support you or your organisation.