Eclipse Life Coaching

Our Story Eclipse Life Coaching is an Auckland-based executive and life coaching practice founded by Kris de Jong, a certified coach with a BSc in Psychology and Biology from the University of Waikato and over 20 years of coaching experience. After achieving financial freedom at 40 and representing New Zealand in athletics, Kris established the practice to help leaders, professionals, and business owners achieve clarity, balance, and sustainable success. He is a certified Cognitive Behavioural Coach (Centre for Coaching, London), holds Executive Coaching and Executive Leadership certifications from UCLA School of Management, is a Certified Practitioner of the Global Leadership Assessment 360 (GLA360), and holds a PreKure certification in mental health coaching. His coaching framework is featured in the management textbook "Developing Coaching Skills" by Dietmar Sternad. The practice has been awarded "Best Career and Life Coach (Auckland)" by Corporate Vision Magazine, ranked No. 1 for "Best Life Coaches in Auckland" by Auckland Magazine and TopReviews.co.nz, and received the "Most Trusted Industry Award 2025" and "Top 50 Customer Excellence in NZ 2025" by Most Trusted. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Executive Coaching Programme — 8-week personalised one-on-one coaching for professionals seeking career advancement, facing redundancy, or navigating complex work-related issues; includes unlimited coaching and a 100% money-back guarantee. 🎓 Business Owner Coaching — 8-week programme designed for overwhelmed business owners to clarify goals, reduce stress, implement effective systems, and make the business work for them rather than the reverse. 🎓 Career-Change Coaching — 8-week structured programme guiding professionals through a de-risked transition from an unfulfilling career to a new, fulfilling one without making the wrong decision. 🎓 Entrepreneur Coaching — 8-week programme supporting employees transitioning to entrepreneurship, providing a clear roadmap and strategies to avoid common failure points. 🎓 Personal Life Coaching — One-on-one coaching for individuals seeking personal growth, seeking to overcome challenges, and aiming to improve their overall lives and mindset. 🎓 Wealth Coaching — Dedicated coaching for people wanting to learn wealth-building strategies and develop a concrete plan to create, accumulate, and manage wealth while avoiding typical money mistakes. 🎓 Employee Coaching — 8-week programme typically referred by HR departments, focused on restoring workplace motivation, improving time management, and enhancing overall employee wellbeing. 🎓 Free Kickstart Clarity Session — Complimentary 40-minute no-obligation diagnostic session to identify roadblocks and define one concrete next step, available by phone, email, or online booking calendar. 🎓 "Start Your Career Change in Just 5 Days" — Free 5-day email course delivering bite-sized career-change lessons directly to the inbox. 🎓 "Build Your Roadmap to Business Ownership in Just 5 Days" — Free 5-day email course providing foundational guidance and actionable steps for aspiring entrepreneurs. 🎓 "Fix Your Business in Just 5 Days" — Free 5-day email course offering practical, actionable insights to improve business operations and reduce owner overwhelm. 🎓 Weekly Insight Newsletter — "1 Minute > 1 Thought > 100 Words", a concise, no-fluff actionable insight delivered every Thursday to subscribers. Specialties 🎯 Executive & Leadership Coaching 🎯 Career Transition & Redundancy Coaching 🎯 Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership Coaching 🎯 Personal Life & Mindset Coaching 🎯 Wealth Creation & Financial Coaching 🎯 Employee & Workplace Wellbeing Coaching 🎯 Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) 🎯 Evidence-Based Coaching Psychology 🎯 Time Management & Productivity Optimisation 🎯 Stress Resilience & Burnout Prevention 🎯 Strategic Planning & Goal Setting 🎯 Work-Life Balance Restoration 🎯 Communication & Confidence Building 🎯 Mental Health Coaching Methods & Approach Kris de Jong employs a rigorous, evidence-based coaching framework grounded in proven psychological principles and practical business strategy. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and his scientific background, the methodology features a structured 8-week methodical process with personalised weekly action plans containing 2-3 concrete homework assignments and identifiable weekly wins. He utilises accredited tools such as the Global Leadership Assessment 360 (GLA360), focuses on rapidly drilling down to core issues, and maintains a direct, non-judgemental, and transparent style that emphasises accountability and self-responsibility. The approach is highly personalised—not one-size-fits-all—and prioritises measurable outcomes, clarity, and long-term sustainable systems over generic advice. Who It's For The practice serves senior executives, managers, and leaders seeking career advancement or facing redundancy; overwhelmed business owners wanting to regain control and direction; aspiring entrepreneurs transitioning from employment to self-employment; professionals undergoing a significant career change; employees referred by HR departments needing motivation and performance support; individuals pursuing personal growth, better communication, or increased confidence; and anyone seeking to build wealth, achieve financial freedom, or restore a healthy work-life balance. Both private individuals and organisations looking to improve workplace wellbeing and employee performance are welcomed. Facilities & Practical Info Based in Auckland CBD, all core coaching programmes are delivered as personalised one-on-one sessions over an 8-week duration with unlimited coaching support included. New clients can begin with a free 40-minute no-obligation Kickstart Clarity Session, bookable by phone, email, or online calendar. All coaching is 100% confidential, and the practice offers a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee. Complimentary resources include three specialised 5-day email courses, a weekly Thursday newsletter, and a "2-Minute Burnout Audit". Prices quoted exclude GST. Location Address: 5G/6 Princes Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Evidence-based framework backed by a BSc in Psychology & Biology and 20 years of coaching experience ✅ Unlimited coaching support within all 8-week programmes plus a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee ✅ Award-winning practice recognised as Best Career & Life Coach Auckland and Top 50 Customer Excellence NZ 2025 ✅ Authoritative methodology featured in the management textbook "Developing Coaching Skills" by Dietmar Sternad ✅ Certified practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, Executive Leadership, Mental Health Coaching, and GLA360 ✅ Strong track record with documented client outcomes: 100% report better clarity and direction, 97% feel more optimistic, 92% report increased confidence ✅ Free high-value resources including three specialised 5-day email courses, weekly insights, and a 2-Minute Burnout Audit ✅ Dual expertise combining elite athletic performance discipline with senior HR, recruitment, and people-management experience ✅ Member of the International Association of Coaching (IAC), ensuring strict professional ethics and complete confidentiality