Let's Talk
Let’s Talk was launched in 2021 after Marian Shore and Kirsten Dixon recognised the synergies of the mahi they were involved in both together and independently.
Passionate about individual, whānau and community health and vitality, they recognised that supporting people to have courageous and complex conversations promoting positive change was at the centre of all of their work.
In 2023 Marian entered a well-earned retirement. Kirsten continues with Let's Talk independently and welcomes potential collaboration with other professional communicators. Based in the beautiful Waitaki District Kirsten also travels and works in online platforms to meet clients needs.
Kirsten Dixon
Kirsten is a professional empathetic communicator. She supports and facilitates productive conversations and information sharing for the betterment of all parties.
Kirsten’s background is in supporting restorative processes & cultural change, mediation, hui facilitation, event management, professional supervision practitioner and program & training delivery.
Accreditations / Qualifications
Restorative Justice including Family Violence
Resolution Institute accredited
Mediation
Resolution Institute accredited
Graduate certificate in management
University of Wollongong
Certificate in Professional Supervision
New Zealand Coaching and Mentoring Centre
I commenced my varied employment journey in Event Management in Wellington in the late 90’s. This led to my passion for curating and facilitating all manner of events from multi-day conferences to short reflection sessions for corporates through to small community groups - what excites me most about this work is drawing out and realising a clients vision.
I later completed a Graduate Certificate in Management focusing on Innovation and Change Management. I have consulted for organisations and companies through restructures and cultural change processes. I support all staff, ensuring that processes are transparent, changes realised and most importantly, people’s dignity upheld.
A natural pathway from this work has been training in and offering Professional Supervision for ‘people working with people’. I enjoy the process of supporting other professionals to reflect on and strengthen their own practice. It is satisfying to hear of the holistic benefits experienced through attending supervision in wellbeing, job satisfaction and work/life balance.
My interest in conflict resolution and restorative practice started working alongside marginalised people groups in my early 20’s. Hearing people’s stories and challenges and being invited to support people in finding their own way to overcome these challenges was a privilege.
These experiences motivated me to train when I returned to paid employment after raising my young family in the Waitaki District – first as a Restorative Justice Facilitator and more recently as a mediator. This is truly energising work and I am honoured to support people in finding agreeable outcomes.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and hear about your situation and needs.