About The Bridge
We bridge the gap between leadership theory and real results.
A New Zealand leadership development and coaching firm. We help leaders and organisations build the practical skills to deliver results, without losing their identity, values or culture.
Our story
Built to make leadership development actually work.
Kenny Bhosale founded The Bridge in 2022 to close the gap between idealistic leadership philosophies and the practical skills leaders need to get real results, while staying true to who they are.
The leadership development industry keeps growing, yet many leaders still struggle to make lasting change. Our research with Massey University Business School in 2020 showed why: leaders need development that’s tailored and multi-faceted, not one-size-fits-all.
Everything we do is grounded in evidence and real-life learning. Whatever your industry, we help you and your team build the leadership capability to reach your goals.
Our vision
Strengthen NZ Inc.
To strengthen NZ Inc. by developing better leaders and building stronger teams.
Our mission
Leaders who make a difference
Empower leaders to make a positive difference to the people, businesses and communities they lead.
How we start
The Leadership Capability Map™
Because leadership investment should deliver a tangible return.
A practical diagnostic that shows what’s really enabling or blocking your leaders and teams. Built on research with Massey Business School and insight from more than 90 business leaders, it looks at over 20 areas of your organisation. We talk to your leaders, understand your context, and give you clear recommendations, next steps and success measures.
Because a bad organisation will beat a good leader every time.
“My number one piece of advice for anyone investing in their leaders: understand the difference between leader development and leadership development.”
Kenny Bhosale · Founder
Why CEOs like this approach
- Tailored to your business context, strategy, culture and people
- Diagnosis before treatment, so you invest in what actually matters
- Strategy-led solutions with clear success measures and return on investment
- A focus on behaviours and systems, so change sticks
- Done for you, so you can get on with running the business
Leadership team
The people behind The Bridge
Kenny Bhosale
Yumi Perkins
Shelley SmithThe delivery team
Building the best coaching team in Australasia.
A team where the best coaches want to come to work, learn and grow together.
Coaching is an unregulated industry, so quality varies. That’s why every coach who works with you is supervised and supported by us. You get one point of accountability, ethical and professional practice, coaches aligned with your strategy and values, and a clear link between the coach, the leader and your organisation.
Leadership & team coaching
Yumi PerkinsSenior Associate
Nikki JoyceSenior Associate
Sha PereraAssociate
Rebekah FraserAssociate
Camilla BesleyAssociate
Lauren LockeAssociate
Aidan StoateAssociate
Bex BellAssociateThe Energy Lab
Shelley Smith
Emma Piggot
Janice Montgomerie
Aleise WhiteBusiness support
AynaWorkshop Assistant & BRIX Administrator
RoccoWorkshop Assistant
TJBusiness SupportIn the community
We punch above our weight when giving back.
For a company our size, we give back a lot, to the community and to our industry. Through sponsorships and pro bono work for not-for-profits and people who need it most, we share what we have.
Talk to us about partnerships
Let’s talk about your leaders.
A straight 30-minute conversation with our founder, Kenny Bhosale, to work out whether we’re the right fit.
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