Powrsuit tackles the gender leadership gap at scale

Powrsuit equips women to embrace their unique identity, play to their strengths and succeed on their terms. Our innovative approach delivers a measurable return on investment, boosting engagement, productivity and retention.

We’ve been there, done that, and have the track record to prove it.

For as long as they can remember, Nat and Kristen have challenged the status quo. In 2018, they co-founded the investing platform Hatch and rewrote the wealth stories of two hundred thousand New Zealanders. 

Five years and one tech exit later, they put their heads up and were shocked to see little change in the representation of women in leadership positions. It was 2022, and women were at the helm of just eight percent of large companies and occupied less than 30% of board seats. 

Time for a new challenge!

The connections and tools to succeed on your terms.

Women represent the largest untapped potential for high-performing businesses. We’ve combined our product and behaviour change expertise to tackle the unique (and often invisible) challenges women face and equip them to succeed on their terms.

Drawing on two years of research, our Membership Network is a career accelerator for women at every stage. Combining bite-sized learning and micro-networking, Powrsuit takes professional development out of to-do lists and into weekly routines. 

With over 700 members across NZ, Australia, North America, Europe and Singapore, Powrsuit’s research-backed approach delivers a tangible return on investment. After six months, 82% of members increase self-leadership skills and 28% take a tangible step forward in their careers – download our first Impact Report here.

Whether you’re a woman, non-binary, ally, or organisation, join our global movement to change the face of leadership.

Powrsuit is creating something beautiful. There’s a unique, uplifting energy when women come together with the simple, powerful goal of being better—and helping each other along the way.

Frances Fraser, Honour Creative


Powrsuit in the wild

Come meet us at the Taranaki Women in Leadership connection event on 18 October.

Come meet us at Sip & Share: Tickled Pink’s Kick-Arse Meetup on 16 October.

Our first collab with Zeil! “How to Craft your Powrpitch.” on 26 September.

Powrsuit shares why to “Say Yes to the Unknown.” At the Women Leadership Summit NZ on 25 September.

Join us at Rise & Shine: Kick-Arse Meetup for Wellington’s Business Women on 5 September.

Nat speaks to Deanne Rhynard on the podcast F’ING UP.

Together with Potentia and BA Career, Powrsuit shares Negotiation Tips for a Win-Win on 22 August.

Powrtour: A Live Powrup Podcast Recording – Auckland at The Generator on 20 August.

Powrsuit speaks on Gravitas: From Emperors to Everyone at DisruptHR on 14 August.

Powrtour: A Live Powrup Podcast Recording – Wellington at The Generator on 13 August.

Powrsuit speaks on Self-Limiting Beliefs at Ministry for Women NZ on 31 July.

Powrsuit co-hosts Careers of the Future with Icehouse Ventures on 30 July.

Powrsuit speaks on The Power of No at EmpowHER, Business East Tamaki, on 30 July.

Powrsuit spoke about Women’s Financial Resilience with Vic and Sophie on The Curve.

Powrsuit shared How to Build Your Personal Brand with Auckland Young Professionals.

Powrsuit joined an exceptional lineup at the Westpac Women in Business Conference with Stop Syndroming Women.

Powrsuit spoke on Leadership Styles for Today’s Workplace at M2Woman Journey to Excellence.

Kristen shared How to Say Yes to the Unknown at Snowflake and Accenture’s Women in Data event.

Powrsuit ran a masterclass on The Power of Personal Brand with Women of Xero.

Together with Icehouse Ventures, Powrsuit shared How to Build a High-Performance Culture.

Powrsuit shared the Ins and Outs of Professional Development Budgets with Auckland Young Professionals.

Powrsuit ran a panel talk on Uncertain Times in the Job Market.

Powrsuit held a workshop for Deloitte‘s Reverse Mentoring programme on How to Build a High-Performance Culture.

Powrsuit shared the 5 Ingredients for Success when Leading Through Change with Rothley‘s clients.

Powrsuit loved meeting you at TedX Wellington Take the Leap!

Feeling Stuck? Capsule shares Powrsuit’s Ingredients to a Successful Peer Group.

Powrsuit spoke with Simon Pound at Business is Boring about how We’re Changing the Face of Leadership.

Powrsuit spoke to Fiona Rotherham at Caffeine about Why International Women’s Day Matters.
Thanks to Capsule for highlighting The Invisible Battles Women Are Still Fighting In The Workplace.
Powrsuit shares with NZ Business 3 Key Lessons for Women Leaders: practical actions you can take today.
We spoke to Sarah Kelsey at OneUp about Redefining Women in Leadership and Unpacking Limiting Beliefs.
Kristen and Nat share the story of our last startup, Hatch, with Paloma.
Nat celebrates The Power of Women on a live recording of A Seat At the Table
Nat was on a panel discussion on Outstanding Women at the Women in Finance and Governance conference.
Nat spoke about Radical Collaboration at the Web Directions Summit in Sydney.
Kristen was on a panel alongside other remarkable women at the UN Women in Leadership event
Kristen shares inspiring stories alongside other fabulous leaders at Tech Week NZ.
Kristen on Courageous Conversations With Bold Humans with Creative Welly
Kristen on Saying Yes to the Unknown with We F@*kin Love Startups Podcast
Kristen and Nat talk mistakes and shame on the Big Mistake Podcast
Nat on Changing the Face of Leadership with the Queenstown Life Podcast
Nat on the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurial Endeavors with The Exit Podcast
Nat on Women and Leadership with The Sounder Life Podcast

Nat discussed the Challenges Women Face in pursuing their dreams on the Big Life Mindset podcast.

Almost 70 people joined us for our inaugural Wellington Powrparty. Subscribe for details of the next one! 

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