9 Holes of growth
Where Better Conversations Happen Between Shots.
What if the best business, leadership or team conversations didn’t happen in a boardroom?
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What if they happened walking between shots, standing on a tee box, or reflecting quietly while looking out across the course.
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9 Holes of Growth is a guided experience designed for small groups who want space to think, talk, and grow together. It brings together conversations about leadership, teamwork, business performance, and personal growth in a setting that naturally encourages reflection.
There are no slides and no formal workshop room.
Just thoughtful questions, great conversation, and the space to think clearly.
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You don’t need to be a golfer.
You just need to be open to the conversation.
Why 9 Holes?
Golf gives us something life rarely does: time to think between actions.
Every hole creates a natural rhythm:
Reflect.
Play.
Talk.
Walk.
Repeat.
This format allows conversations to deepen without forcing them. By the end of the round, participants have often covered topics that would take hours in a stuffy workshop.
A team building activity, business retreat, executive leadership workshop experience - very different to what you're used to.
It is structured, but relaxed.
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Who This Is For?
9 Holes of Growth works well for:
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Leadership teams
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Business owners and entrepreneurs
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Teams wanting meaningful connection
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Retreat groups
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Professional networks
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Programme Options
The experience can be adapted depending on the group.
>>> General Leadership
Broad leadership reflection and development.
>>> Teamwork Focus
Exploring communication, collaboration and team dynamics.
>>> Performance Focus
Goal setting, accountability and sustained motivation.
>>> Courage and/or Resilience in Leadership
This is a more focused session, looking at how leaders respond when things are hard. This includes difficult conversations, setbacks, uncertainty and maintaining momentum through challenge.
Hosted by Blue Mercury Leadership
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9 Holes of Growth is facilitated by:
Kayleigh Woodings,
Director of Blue Mercury Leadership.
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Kayleigh is a Certified Master CliftonStrengths Coach and Riders & Elephants Emotional Culture Deck Master Practitioner who works with leaders across New Zealand and Australia to build stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures.
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Her sessions combine structured reflection with genuine conversation, helping leaders turn insights into practical action.
Also, she's an avid golfer!
So she is happy to support getting your whole team sorted - make life easy on yourself, Kayleigh will sort everything from tee times, to clubs, carts, snacks and anything in-between!
Where?
Kayleigh is based in Queenstown, New Zealand, a region known for its spectacular landscapes and world-class golf courses.
9 Holes of Growth has been designed in the first instance for the Queenstown Golf Club and Gibbston Valley Golf Club, two courses that offer the perfect setting for thoughtful conversation and reflection.
However, the experience is totally flexible and can be hosted at any golf club in New Zealand or around the world, depending on where your team is based or where your retreat is taking place.
Ready to try it?
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If you are looking for a leadership or team experience that feels different from a traditional workshop, 9 Holes of Growth might be exactly what your team needs.
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Get in touch to discuss options for your group.