About Rebecca Morris

Rebecca Morris is the founder of Paradigm Shift and a leading expert in leadership development, behavioural change, and culture transformation. With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, educational psychology, and business coaching, she has worked across corporate, government, and entrepreneurial sectors, helping leaders break unproductive patterns and create lasting impact.

She founded Paradigm Shift in 2011 after seeing too many leaders struggle with the same challenges—burnout, disconnection, and cultures that weren’t working. Determined to make a real difference, she set out to help leaders recognise their behaviours, reset their mindset, and build high-performing teams.

Rebecca’s approach is practical, direct, and results-focused. She challenges leaders to step up, take ownership, and drive meaningful change in their organisations. Passionate about creating cultures where people thrive, she works closely with individuals and teams to build leadership confidence, improve collaboration, and achieve real, sustainable success.

Inspiring Keynotes That Drive Real Change

Rebecca Morris is a high-energy, thought-provoking speaker who challenges audiences to rethink how they lead, work, and navigate change. Whether addressing executives, leadership teams, or professionals at a crossroads, she delivers powerful, practical insights that inspire action.

In 2017, she founded the MORE. Premier Leadership Summit, an event designed to create a ripple effect for more women in leadership. This groundbreaking summit brought together leaders, change-makers, and industry experts to challenge outdated leadership models and foster genuine inclusion.

Her keynotes cover resilience, cultural transformation, women in leadership, and overcoming life’s biggest challenges, blending real-world experience with humour, honesty, and immediately applicable strategies. Rebecca doesn’t just talk about change—she equips audiences with the tools to make it happen.

If you’re looking for a speaker who will ignite conversations, challenge perspectives, and leave your audience empowered to take action, Rebecca is the one to bring to your next event.

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About Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift was founded to challenge outdated leadership models and provide a new way forward. In today’s fast-moving world, traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough—leaders are overwhelmed, teams are disengaged, and cultures lack cohesion. Paradigm Shift helps organisations reset, realign, and build leadership that works.

Through coaching, leadership development, and cultural transformation, Paradigm Shift helps individuals and teams strengthen leadership, improve collaboration, and create workplaces where people feel valued and empowered. Every programme is tailored to the unique needs of each organisation, ensuring practical strategies that deliver measurable impact.

At its core, Paradigm Shift is about helping leaders lead better—so that businesses thrive, people succeed, and cultures evolve for the better.

For more information on how Paradigm Shift can support your leadership journey, get in touch.

At its core, Paradigm Shift is about helping leaders lead better—so that businesses thrive, people succeed, and cultures evolve for the better.

For more information on how Paradigm Shift can support your leadership journey, get in touch.

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Testimonials

Matthew Harrison
Managing Director, Primo
Rebecca has been an invaluable asset to me personally and to my business. Her expertise and guidance over the past ~12 months have significantly transformed our daily operations and overall success. Through her knowledge, insights, and her ability to cut to the chase, Rebecca has not only helped us identify areas for improvement but has also provided actionable solutions to address them. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and motivated team has had a profound impact on our company culture. Her leadership and mentorship have empowered not only me, but our leadership team to grow in their roles and work cohesively towards our common mission, strategy, and goals by enhancing our productivity and overall job satisfaction. The support and empowerment that Rebecca has personally provided me over the previous months have enabled me with the tools and strength to work though some of the hardest times I’ve had since I have been in business, I am in a much better place for it, not only am I more confident within my business but my family and personal life has matured to what it should be – if you are feeling stuck in your life or business and need help to see a clear path forward Rebecca is the one for the job.
Gordon Armstrong
CEO, Auckland Eye Limited
Our company engaged Rebecca and Paradigm Shift in mid-2023 to empower leaders across the organisation and give them the tools to be successful in their roles. Running the development programme across multiple months helped embed the right behaviours with the team. The individual sessions allowed for customisation for each leader and some of the insights gained were profound for our mangers. We are now seeing positive change with our leadership team, from junior first line leaders through to members of the ELT. It is common to see new leaders (and even established managers) struggle as they have never been giving training on how to lead. Rebecca’s development has filled this gap and provided an ongoing basis for change and growth for our people leaders.
Marie
Juvenate
The feedback from all of our attendees was absolutely 100% in favour of the valuable input and energy which Rebecca brought to our event. We will definitely be keeping in touch for future events to have Rebecca involved. Thank you hugely Rebecca.
Simon Gordon
CEO, Acton International Marketing Ltd
We engaged Rebecca to support the organisation, improve our effectiveness at individual and team levels – we never imagined the amount of positive impact it would have. Productivity, interpersonal relationships, removal of inhibitions to ask honest and direct questions to anyone within the organisation have all improved.
Fran M
Southland District Council
Wow this was a great session. We were able to through the investigation, get to the big hurdles in the way and find a plan to move forward with them in a structured coaching process. It made me have to really think about what I wanted as part of my professional and personal development plan as it’s too easy to just focus on the now and the team. I love the canvas template, easy but deep in its processing. All exec leaders should go thorugh a process like this.
Karen Smylie
People and Wellness Manager
We’ve recently introduced OMINA’s across our whole organisation. Staff have highly valued the insights it has provided for them into their teams, and also into how their manager works. There have many AHA moments, and genuine new found understanding of why events may have unfolded in the way they did – and decisions made to tackle things differently in the future. It’s generated discussion in the canteen as staff are eager to understand their fellow workers. I’ve even had staff use it as part of an interview process to help explain their approach to staff management and how to get the best out of them by their managers. All up, I’d highly recommend OMNIA as a “way of working” profiling tool, and Paradigm Shift have been outstanding in its delivery.
Marie Dickinson
Auckland Eye
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the training you provided me. The knowledge and skills I gained from the OMNIA program have not only enhanced my professional development but have also had a significant impact on my personal life. My relationship with my high performing team improved significantly and the knowledge gained has also assisted me to forge a strong bond with my teenage daughter. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the training you provided. Your dedication to delivering high-quality training is commendable.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Steve Ruru
CEO, Taranaki Regional Council
Rebecca has been partnering with our organisation during the past three years. During this time we have used her multifaceted skillset in a variety of different roles and projects as she is not a traditional one-area consultant. Rebecca delivers high energy and a value-add approach to everything she does. She has delivered outcomes which have helped our people to take ownership and evolve their leadership and personal brands in a safe and supportive environment. We have gained detailed profiles of our people leaders and a toolkit of hands-on, easy-to-implement solutions that support people development and this has put us on a strong path to realising our organisational development objectives. Rebecca’s strengths include insight, commercial acumen based on her own leadership and management experience and a practical approach. One of her key attributes is her ability to expertly navigate to the root cause of issues and convey them in a way that engenders acceptance and growth in the individual or team. She is a skilled facilitator and can think on the fly and adapt her sessions to meet the needs of the participants on the day and address the unspoken in a room whilst still delivering on the agreed outcomes. Our people leaders have grown and evolved over the past three years and Rebecca’s work has played a significant role in achieving this.

Matthew Harrison
Managing Director, Primo
Rebecca has been an invaluable asset to me personally and to my business. Her expertise and guidance over the past ~12 months have significantly transformed our daily operations and overall success. Through her knowledge, insights, and her ability to cut to the chase, Rebecca has not only helped us identify areas for improvement but has also provided actionable solutions to address them. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and motivated team has had a profound impact on our company culture. Her leadership and mentorship have empowered not only me, but our leadership team to grow in their roles and work cohesively towards our common mission, strategy, and goals by enhancing our productivity and overall job satisfaction. The support and empowerment that Rebecca has personally provided me over the previous months have enabled me with the tools and strength to work though some of the hardest times I’ve had since I have been in business, I am in a much better place for it, not only am I more confident within my business but my family and personal life has matured to what it should be – if you are feeling stuck in your life or business and need help to see a clear path forward Rebecca is the one for the job.
Gordon Armstrong
CEO, Auckland Eye Limited
Our company engaged Rebecca and Paradigm Shift in mid-2023 to empower leaders across the organisation and give them the tools to be successful in their roles. Running the development programme across multiple months helped embed the right behaviours with the team. The individual sessions allowed for customisation for each leader and some of the insights gained were profound for our mangers. We are now seeing positive change with our leadership team, from junior first line leaders through to members of the ELT. It is common to see new leaders (and even established managers) struggle as they have never been giving training on how to lead. Rebecca’s development has filled this gap and provided an ongoing basis for change and growth for our people leaders.
Marie
Juvenate
The feedback from all of our attendees was absolutely 100% in favour of the valuable input and energy which Rebecca brought to our event. We will definitely be keeping in touch for future events to have Rebecca involved. Thank you hugely Rebecca.
Simon Gordon
CEO, Acton International Marketing Ltd
We engaged Rebecca to support the organisation, improve our effectiveness at individual and team levels – we never imagined the amount of positive impact it would have. Productivity, interpersonal relationships, removal of inhibitions to ask honest and direct questions to anyone within the organisation have all improved.
Fran M
Southland District Council
Wow this was a great session. We were able to through the investigation, get to the big hurdles in the way and find a plan to move forward with them in a structured coaching process. It made me have to really think about what I wanted as part of my professional and personal development plan as it’s too easy to just focus on the now and the team. I love the canvas template, easy but deep in its processing. All exec leaders should go thorugh a process like this.
Karen Smylie
People and Wellness Manager
We’ve recently introduced OMINA’s across our whole organisation. Staff have highly valued the insights it has provided for them into their teams, and also into how their manager works. There have many AHA moments, and genuine new found understanding of why events may have unfolded in the way they did – and decisions made to tackle things differently in the future. It’s generated discussion in the canteen as staff are eager to understand their fellow workers. I’ve even had staff use it as part of an interview process to help explain their approach to staff management and how to get the best out of them by their managers. All up, I’d highly recommend OMNIA as a “way of working” profiling tool, and Paradigm Shift have been outstanding in its delivery.
Marie Dickinson
Auckland Eye
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the training you provided me. The knowledge and skills I gained from the OMNIA program have not only enhanced my professional development but have also had a significant impact on my personal life. My relationship with my high performing team improved significantly and the knowledge gained has also assisted me to forge a strong bond with my teenage daughter. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the training you provided. Your dedication to delivering high-quality training is commendable.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Steve Ruru
CEO, Taranaki Regional Council
Rebecca has been partnering with our organisation during the past three years. During this time we have used her multifaceted skillset in a variety of different roles and projects as she is not a traditional one-area consultant. Rebecca delivers high energy and a value-add approach to everything she does. She has delivered outcomes which have helped our people to take ownership and evolve their leadership and personal brands in a safe and supportive environment. We have gained detailed profiles of our people leaders and a toolkit of hands-on, easy-to-implement solutions that support people development and this has put us on a strong path to realising our organisational development objectives. Rebecca’s strengths include insight, commercial acumen based on her own leadership and management experience and a practical approach. One of her key attributes is her ability to expertly navigate to the root cause of issues and convey them in a way that engenders acceptance and growth in the individual or team. She is a skilled facilitator and can think on the fly and adapt her sessions to meet the needs of the participants on the day and address the unspoken in a room whilst still delivering on the agreed outcomes. Our people leaders have grown and evolved over the past three years and Rebecca’s work has played a significant role in achieving this.

Matthew Harrison
Managing Director, Primo
Rebecca has been an invaluable asset to me personally and to my business. Her expertise and guidance over the past ~12 months have significantly transformed our daily operations and overall success. Through her knowledge, insights, and her ability to cut to the chase, Rebecca has not only helped us identify areas for improvement but has also provided actionable solutions to address them. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and motivated team has had a profound impact on our company culture. Her leadership and mentorship have empowered not only me, but our leadership team to grow in their roles and work cohesively towards our common mission, strategy, and goals by enhancing our productivity and overall job satisfaction. The support and empowerment that Rebecca has personally provided me over the previous months have enabled me with the tools and strength to work though some of the hardest times I’ve had since I have been in business, I am in a much better place for it, not only am I more confident within my business but my family and personal life has matured to what it should be – if you are feeling stuck in your life or business and need help to see a clear path forward Rebecca is the one for the job.
Gordon Armstrong
CEO, Auckland Eye Limited
Our company engaged Rebecca and Paradigm Shift in mid-2023 to empower leaders across the organisation and give them the tools to be successful in their roles. Running the development programme across multiple months helped embed the right behaviours with the team. The individual sessions allowed for customisation for each leader and some of the insights gained were profound for our mangers. We are now seeing positive change with our leadership team, from junior first line leaders through to members of the ELT. It is common to see new leaders (and even established managers) struggle as they have never been giving training on how to lead. Rebecca’s development has filled this gap and provided an ongoing basis for change and growth for our people leaders.
Marie
Juvenate
The feedback from all of our attendees was absolutely 100% in favour of the valuable input and energy which Rebecca brought to our event. We will definitely be keeping in touch for future events to have Rebecca involved. Thank you hugely Rebecca.
Simon Gordon
CEO, Acton International Marketing Ltd
We engaged Rebecca to support the organisation, improve our effectiveness at individual and team levels – we never imagined the amount of positive impact it would have. Productivity, interpersonal relationships, removal of inhibitions to ask honest and direct questions to anyone within the organisation have all improved.
Fran M
Southland District Council
Wow this was a great session. We were able to through the investigation, get to the big hurdles in the way and find a plan to move forward with them in a structured coaching process. It made me have to really think about what I wanted as part of my professional and personal development plan as it’s too easy to just focus on the now and the team. I love the canvas template, easy but deep in its processing. All exec leaders should go thorugh a process like this.
Karen Smylie
People and Wellness Manager
We’ve recently introduced OMINA’s across our whole organisation. Staff have highly valued the insights it has provided for them into their teams, and also into how their manager works. There have many AHA moments, and genuine new found understanding of why events may have unfolded in the way they did – and decisions made to tackle things differently in the future. It’s generated discussion in the canteen as staff are eager to understand their fellow workers. I’ve even had staff use it as part of an interview process to help explain their approach to staff management and how to get the best out of them by their managers. All up, I’d highly recommend OMNIA as a “way of working” profiling tool, and Paradigm Shift have been outstanding in its delivery.
Marie Dickinson
Auckland Eye
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the training you provided me. The knowledge and skills I gained from the OMNIA program have not only enhanced my professional development but have also had a significant impact on my personal life. My relationship with my high performing team improved significantly and the knowledge gained has also assisted me to forge a strong bond with my teenage daughter. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the training you provided. Your dedication to delivering high-quality training is commendable.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Ainslie H
NZDF
When we started working with Rebecca it was at the end of a gruelling year setting up a new business. We were all exhausted and while the ideas still flowed and the motivation was there we were starting to struggle with moving forward at the same pace because of our overwhelming workloads. Rebecca helped us unlock this paralysis by challenging us directly and giving us the tools and the encouragement we needed. The experience has been transformative. Collectively, we have overcome the torpor and have taken a giant step forward in a short space of time. Rebecca came along at precisely the right time.
Steve Ruru
CEO, Taranaki Regional Council
Rebecca has been partnering with our organisation during the past three years. During this time we have used her multifaceted skillset in a variety of different roles and projects as she is not a traditional one-area consultant. Rebecca delivers high energy and a value-add approach to everything she does. She has delivered outcomes which have helped our people to take ownership and evolve their leadership and personal brands in a safe and supportive environment. We have gained detailed profiles of our people leaders and a toolkit of hands-on, easy-to-implement solutions that support people development and this has put us on a strong path to realising our organisational development objectives. Rebecca’s strengths include insight, commercial acumen based on her own leadership and management experience and a practical approach. One of her key attributes is her ability to expertly navigate to the root cause of issues and convey them in a way that engenders acceptance and growth in the individual or team. She is a skilled facilitator and can think on the fly and adapt her sessions to meet the needs of the participants on the day and address the unspoken in a room whilst still delivering on the agreed outcomes. Our people leaders have grown and evolved over the past three years and Rebecca’s work has played a significant role in achieving this.