Meet Lachlan McNeill
Lachlan comes from a quiet family in a quiet part of the world. Having decided that being unheard and uninvolved was...less than satisfactory, he resolved to opt for the more outgoing option, simply to make life more rewarding.
From a career start in engineering, he has grown through extensive travel, business, purpose and more than a bit of luck. Having employed over 60 people in his own businesses, he saw an ongoing need for the smart people to stand up and be heard.
Today he brings invaluable insights from careers training, comedy theatre, recruitment, design, and public speaking to his mission. His personal telent is empowering individuals, making challenging tasks enjoyable, and delivering considerate yet impactful feedback.
He has delivered:
Live "career and culture presentations in NZ universities
Three series of back-to-work programmes
Over 200 career coaching sessions
Live webinars for students & engineers
Numerous trade shows in NZ and the UK
Live on-stage Impromtu theatre sessions
His motivation? Seeing talented individuals no longer being overlooked in their work and life.
Who are We?
No one possesses all the answers or viewpoints, and that's why we collaborate with top-tier experts across the nation to provide you with unparalleled insights and pathways to success. From voice coaches to learning specialists, sales leaders to spontaneous theatre innovators, together, we are the Human Toolbox.




The Approach
It's all about action. Easier said than done.
The difference between a credible, confident player and "the rest of us" is most commonly that they have been through the fear and come out the other side, often when the fear was smaller and pressure was less.
We bring this experience to you, so you can get started on your journey.
The Human Toolbox solution is delivered within a series of in-person workshops gives people the opportunity to understand their fears, master their reactions and grow their confidence in a progressive way. These workshops not only tackle individual fears but also emphasize the importance of community and support, fostering connections among participants that enhance the learning experience and create lasting bonds.
Making it Easy:
Using a "domino sequence" we build experience and calmness over a series of steps. Each step is carefully designed to incrementally challenge participants, helping them to push their comfort zones and discover new strengths they may not have realized they possessed.
Students leave knowing that they can do it. It's more than just acquiring new skills; it's about transforming their mindset through absolutely knowing that they have the capacity to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, no matter how daunting they may seem at first. This opens up an amazing future.
Action. Because it works.
Definitely not AI
Probably AI
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