Our Mission
Our mission is simple: we facilitate building more resilient and robust communities and businesses to thrive in a changing world.
Rethink Consulting takes a whole systems approach to navigate the challenges ahead. We use evidence based research to develop real world solutions tailored to specific organisations or regions.
Why We Do What We Do?
After several years of dedicated independent research, in the fields of energy, economy and environment, it has become apparent these systems do not act in isolation. These systems are inextricably linked. Only by understanding the connectivity and synergies of each system can we truly appreciate and develop positive solutions and strategies to move forward.
Rethink Consulting is passionate about facilitating change...
Our holistic approach ensures that risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities are minimised, mitigated or maximised. By raising awareness around systemic challenges we can help identify, collaborate and guide organisations and business. We help turn potential challenges into opportunities to re-position and thrive in a changing world...
Andrew Martin - Resilience Consultant - Director of Rethink Consulting
B.Bus / Dip Financial Services (Securities Institute of Australia)
Andrew is an independent analyst, writer, and the director of Director of Rethink Consulting. He is author of Rethink…Your World, Your future, which explores why failures in cognitive thinking have been limiting humanity from true progress. Andrew conducts workshops on resilience – what it means to be resilient and how to build resilience. He takes a whole systems approach to exploring how to navigate the challenges ahead and uses evidence-based research to develop strategies and solutions for communities, organisations, and businesses. Prior to establishing Rethink Consulting, Andrew worked with many of the world’s leading investors, analysts and traders in the financial markets throughout Australasia and North America. Over the last five years he has developed a highly diverse and thriving permaculture property in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand that attracts interest and visitors from around the world.
Andrew is the architect and developer of the MRI and MRA tools which help build resilience. His extensive network of passionate, highly skilled people, make Rethink Consulting the ultimate partner...
Natalie Hormann - Strategy Consultant (local government & community) - LL.B., ass.iur.
Natalie is a big picture strategist combining her background in environmental law, strategy consulting and local government with extensive experience in the community sector. In her roles as a lawyer, analyst, consultant, facilitator, coach and trainer she has been dedicated to the pursuit of sustainability for more than 25 years. With over 5 years experience working in local government, she has a thorough understanding of the processes and structures affecting policy, planning and decision making. She’s passionate about community building and engagement. Natalie also runs her own independent consultancy as well as a strategic intervention coaching practice.
Mike Green – Strategy Consultant
M.Sc(Tech)Hons (University of Waikato)
Mike is strategic in his thinking and pragmatic in his implementation, creating an environment for change within an organisation and then engaging the key players in its delivery. He comes from a scientific background and for the last 17 years has been a consultant in business strategy, leadership, growth, and team development. He has worked with more the than 300 companies to grow and develop their businesses, people, and profits. He is passionate about navigating the issues associated with energy, the economy, and the environment.
Shane Ward - Sustainable Land Use & Soil Health Consultant
Shane brings a wealth of expertise to the team as a result his time spent learning from many of the world's leading authorities in sustainable land use, soil health and regenerative agriculture. He brings an international perspective, scientific rigour and pragmatic approach to his work drawing from a wide range of fields and scientific disciplines to solve the most urgent agricultural, resource and sustainability problems. Shane is motivated by the challenge that each new landscape brings. He finds creative ways to use a combination of both the latest scientific research and best-practice case studies from across the world. As well as being a integral part of Rethink Consulting, Shane also runs his own independent consultancy based in New Zealand, which operates globally.
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Testimonials
Dana Thomson, Health Promotion Officer, Melbourne
“Andrew understands the challenges and trends and effortlessly contextualises and articulates these for different groups. With his knowledge, passion and people-skills, he’s then able to guide, motivate and support people and organisations to act now in the interest of their future”
Micheal Kodari - Managing Director, Kosec Securities (Sydney)
“Miles ahead of the curve and thinking about the trends, risks and opportunities like no one else”
Dr Patsy Paxton – Director—South Pacific College of Natural Medicine (Auckland)
“I believe everyone needs to hear what Andrew Martin has to say. It will certainly get people thinking and talking about the future and how we want it to look.”