About Glenn Bolan

Author Speaker Mentor Auckland, New Zealand

I help accomplished leaders who feel there must be more find their purpose and lead from it. I also work with organisations that want leaders who know why they lead.

Glenn Bolan smiling, in a navy jacket and patterned shirt

My work

A wayfinder for life & leadership

For me, infusing purpose into leadership and business is like jet fuel for success.

I’m passionate about the power of purpose in fuelling organisational success and creating leadership impact. Almost nothing will accelerate engagement, productivity, innovation, growth, impact and fulfillment like leaders and businesses operating on purpose.

I’ve worked with leading organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the globe on their journey toward greater growth, profitability and productivity, in telecommunications, media, financial services, food and beverage, dairy, retail, energy, healthcare, technology, education, construction, manufacturing, government and the charity sector.

You can think of me as a wayfinder for life and leadership. I bring the latest thinking from psychology, motivation science, neuroscience, relationship systems intelligence and philosophy to bear in practice.

I’m the author of the forthcoming Leadership Calling, a practical how-to for working, living and leading on purpose.

I envision a world where everyone is living full of purpose and in their calling; bringing what they were born to bring in full, burning brightly.

  1. 01Programs and mentoring for leaders and organisations.
  2. 02Speaking on purpose in work, life and leadership.

Clients

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

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

Glenn helped me realign with my values

When you’re deeply invested in growing a team, it’s easy to neglect your own development. Glenn helped me realign with my values, build personal resilience, and rediscover the genuine joy I have in building and scaling businesses.

Michael MoranCEO & Founder

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

Uncanny ability to connect with anyone

Glenn has an uncanny ability to connect with anyone at any level… I’ve really enjoyed working with him and hope to work together again in the future!

Gavin SharkeyManaging Director

Value for any organisation

His approach and strategic thinking has been a significant contribution to much of the foundation work we have done this year… Whether you are a small, midsize or a large organisation, I have no doubt Glenn can add value to your organisation.

Ben PayneManaging Director

Accomplished facilitator

Glenn is a really accomplished facilitator and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Pieter BakkerChief Information Officer

A professional and a personal approach

Glenn has an impressive energy and ability to effectively connect with people, combining both a professional and a personal approach… Excellent to work with and very capable in his area.

Barbara CiancioHead of Enterprise Applications

Learnings I keep to this day

I was very lucky to have Glenn debrief the Harthill Leadership Development Profile with me. I found him deeply insightful, and what he shared were learnings that I keep with me to this very day.

Ali JafriDirector, Agile Coach Chapter Lead

Credentials

Certifications

I am a certified Harthill Leadership Development Profile (LDP) practitioner, and hold credentials in agile leadership and in project and delivery management.

  • Harthill LDP PractitionerLeadership Development Profile
  • ICAgile ICP-LEALeading with Agility
  • ICAgile ICP-ENTAgility in the Enterprise
  • ICAgile ICP-CATCoaching Agile Transitions
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)Project Management Institute
  • PRINCE2 FoundationProject management
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Scrum Alliance
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum.org

Next step

Let’s work on purpose.

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