Author Speaker Mentor Auckland, New Zealand

Find clarity. Multiply impact. Live fulfilled.

I help accomplished leaders who feel there must be more to find their purpose and lead from it.

Glenn Bolan, smiling with arms folded, against a white wall
Leadership, on purpose

Organisations I’ve worked with

  • Spark
  • Vodafone
  • AT&T
  • HUB24
  • Suntory
  • Frucor Suntory
  • NZME
  • DairyNZ
  • Farmers
  • Make-A-Wish New Zealand
  • Kaplan Australia
  • Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission
  • Parrot Analytics
  • WEL Networks
  • Auckland Eye
  • Variety – the Children's Charity
  • Solnet
  • Digital Stream
  • Enrolmy
  • Bourne Digital
  • Prinzhorn Group
  • Builda Price Group
  • Facteon
  • UI Revolution
  • Entity

Sound familiar?

  • “I’m flat out, and most of it isn’t the work that matters.”
  • “I don’t know what I want next. The next rung isn’t worth what it would cost me.”
  • “I’ve lost my spark. Some days I’m going through the motions.”

You don’t have a motivation problem or a career problem. You have a purpose problem.

You’ve been living your role’s purpose, not your own. Purpose is found, not created. It becomes a calling when you live it together with the legacy you choose and the journey you build.

How on purpose are you? Take the free two-minute self-check

The Called

One idea a month for leaders who feel there must be more.

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Purpose Legacy Journey Clarity Fulfillment Impact Calling

The idea

Calling is at the centre

Purpose is what you are uniquely here to bring and only you can. Legacy is what you create, sourced in that Purpose. The journey is how you live it. Where they meet you find clarity, impact and fulfillment.

Two ways in

Where would you like to start?

For you, as a leader

Find your purpose, then live it

You got what you worked for. Is this it?

Start with a four-week discovery, and continue into the Leadership Calling Program if you want to build a legacy on it.

See the path for leaders

For your organisation

A leadership pathway that ends in purpose

Leaders who manage but don’t lead the change? You don’t have an execution problem. You have a purpose problem.

Three levels for your leaders, from essential skills through to purpose-driven, legacy-minded leadership.

See the Leadership Pathway
Glenn Bolan in a navy jacket against a dark wall
Purpose in leadership is jet fuel for success.

About me my work

Almost nothing accelerates a business like purpose.

I’m passionate about the power of purpose in fuelling organisational success and creating leadership impact. Engagement, productivity, innovation, growth and fulfillment all follow when leaders and businesses operate on purpose.

More about me
Cover of Leadership Calling by Glenn Bolan: an orange cover with a burning torch

My new book

Leadership Calling

How to work, live & lead on purpose

Coming 30 March 2027

A practical how-to for purpose in work, life and leadership: how to find your purpose, live it out, and connect it to the work you do every day, for deeper meaning, greater impact and a more sustainable energy for work and life.

Kind words

What people say

It really made me think and assess what’s important to me

I took part in the Leadership Calling program with Glenn. My sessions with him were interesting, challenging, enjoyable and very beneficial. It really made me think and assess what’s important to me and how to balance my life. Glenn is a lovely guy and easy to open up to and work with. I’m very grateful that I had the opportunity to spend time with him. Thank you very much.

Alan BrameBoard Chair & CEO

I found myself wishing it had continued longer

Glenn has a wonderful way of connecting with people and encouraging you to step back, reflect on what really matters and be more intentional about the direction you want to take, rather than simply getting caught up in life’s demands. The program was genuinely valuable and uplifting, and I found myself wishing it had continued longer. An experience I would highly recommend.

Sarah HendersonChief Financial Officer

Top echelon of facilitators

I would put Glenn in the top echelon of facilitators. His expertise and agility in facilitating is extremely effective. I have no hesitation recommending him.

Brad ErcegChief Commercial Officer
Glenn Bolan smiling, hands in his pockets, against a white wall

Speaking

Bring purpose into the room.

Most leaders don’t have a motivation problem. They have a purpose problem. I speak with leadership teams and conference audiences about what that means, and where to start.

Speaking

Next step

Let’s work on purpose.

Whether it’s for you or for your leaders, it starts with a 20-minute conversation.