Sally Blyth
Facilitator, Coach and CreativationistTM
My background is diverse, by design, each piece linked by my passion to serve people from all walks of life, locally and around the globe.
Professionally, I have worked for small businesses, large corporates and the government sector, but in the main I have worked for organisations in the not-for-profit sector - both in New Zealand and overseas. I have worked in the disability and humanitarian sectors, industry, health, professional practice, consultancies, the arts, sports, with kids ... and beyond ... I am a Zenergy trained facilitator www.zenergyglobal.com
Past experience includes facilitation, project management, organisational development, conference and event organisation, PR, communications, team leadership, relationship management, planning and budgetting, publishing and editing, governance, creative endeavours, sponsorship, programmes for children, voluntary work and more. These roles have taken me around the country and across the globe, and introduced me to many amazing organisations and individuals.
Over the years, I have served on committees and boards, representing a number of organisations at various levels, which has been a rewarding experience.
I was born in Dunedin and lived most of my youth in Auckland. At 19, I headed overseas, and spent the decade of the 1980s living and working in London and Europe. I returned to New Zealand in 1990, and I now have two sons, aged 13 and 16, with my partner of 18 years (a solicitor). We live in an eclectic indoor/outdoor home set amongst the trees in Remuera, Auckland.
As a working mother I have been able to continue my voyage of personal and professional endeavour and learning, whilst discovering the joys of parenthood. However, the limitations that exist in the working world, as it stands, led me to create my own business ...
In May 2006 I decided it was time to combine my passions, consolidate my skills, and package my unique offering, in my own empowered way, and Beyond was born ... no limits! I now have the perfect balance in terms of my career, my parenthood, my passions and my liberty - I can truly say I have balance in my life, and the voyage in creating that has been remarkable.
In whatever I do, I am always at work with CreativationTM ... I am a self-taught artist and if I'm not facilitating I can be found in my home studio overlooking the garden, fully immersed in art and craft of all descriptions. I exhibit and sell my work, and am always experimenting with new styles and techniques. Feel free to check my Artwork page and also my separate art website ... my work is for sale at realistic prices, and I am happy to take commissions. www.masquerade.co.nz
As part of my own CreativationTM, I also love to write, and prior to the advent of email was an avid letter writer across the miles. I enjoy writing short stories, and am currently writing two novels (one for children, one for teens). I am also writing a concept book about being creative in the kitchen. I am always concocting new innovation and design ideas, and have several on the go at any one time.
My sons are true kiwi boys, mad about rugby and passionate about cricket. Consequently I have found myself manager of their rugby club (Grammar Juniors), as well as a trustee for the Remuera Parnell Sports Community Charitable Trust. Being from an all-girl family, my late discovery of rugby and cricket, and all their nuances is proving to be a real delight and there is absolutely no escape from any facet of these sports. Somewhat to my surprise, I like it that way!
Apart from family, work, and CreativationTM, my passions are ... skiing; cooking; wine, food & conversation (preferably all at once!); horse racing; travel; music; golf; connecting with friends ... and, yes, even rugby and cricket!
I have a long association with the NZ Family Planning Association - I became a member when I returned to NZ after having worked for the International Planned Parenthood Federation in London for many years.
Being a true night owl, I generally work late into the night. My creativation is at its best at this time, especially on long summer evenings. I do admit to an aversion to mornings, particularly cold winter ones, but if the sun is shining and there is work to be done, then I can cope. If there is skiing to be done, a deadline to meet, or an achievement to be made, then morning is beautiful !
Beyond enables me to work whenever I need or wish to, without limitation, which in turn enables me to deliver a specialised service that works for me and works for you.
