The GROWTH Compass Program

Where childcare centre owners gain clarity, confidence, and community
Running an early childhood service can feel isolating and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.

The GROWTH Compass Program brings together a small, trusted group of like-minded centre owners to help you navigate challenges, make confident decisions, and grow your business without burning out.

This 12-month program is designed to give you structure, accountability, and support so you can achieve meaningful results for your centre, your team, and yourself.
Commencing February 2026
3-hour sessions
Six sessions in total 

The Power of the GROWTH Compass™

The program is built around the GROWTH Compass™ model — a framework for leading your Centre with balance and purpose.
It covers every key area of sustainable growth:
  • Positioning & Pipeline – attract and retain families with clarity.
  • Profitability, Efficiency & Execution – build a thriving, financially healthy business.
  • Excellence, Wisdom, Trends – stay ahead and make decisions with confidence.
  • Lifestyle, Legacy, Confidence, Cashflow – create a centre that supports your life and long-term goals.
10 Centre's per group
All non-competing (minimum 10km apart) to ensure trust and open sharing
3 sessions ONline & 3 In-Person
With shared lunch or dinner at in-person meetings hosted in Auckland.
Minimum 12-month Commitment
Consistency is key to building results and relationships

Session Flow

Each session follows a proven structure to keep things focused, practical, and powerful:
  • Orientation – Welcome, context, and today’s Compass focus.
  • Compass Check-In – Brief round-robin accountability on last session’s commitments
  • Knowledge Burst – 20-30 min deep dive into one GROWTH Compass area, often with guest experts.
  • Navigator’s Forum – Peer problem-solving: participants bring real-time challenges and the group shares solutions.
  • Compass Commitments – Each participant sets 1-2 clear, measurable goals for the next two months.
  • Debrief & Networking – Reflection, connection, and shared meal when in person..

What you will gain

By joining the GROWTH Compass Program, you’ll experience:

More time, less stress

Stop chasing fires and focus on what truly matters.

Greater confidence in decisions

Tap into the wisdom of a supportive peer group

Financial peace of mind

Understand your numbers and grow sustainably on what truly matters.

A trusted sounding board

Connect with people who truly understand your challenges

Clarity and focus

Leave each session with 1-2 priorities to move your centre forward

Momentum and motivation

Regular check-ins keep you accountable and inspired

Accountability That Drives Results

At each session, members report back on their previous Compass Commitments — whether they were achieved or not achieved.
To keep things fun (and serious!), there’s a light consequence for missed commitments:

Miss an Online Session:

Small donation to a chosen charity

Miss an In-person Session:

Paying for drinks at lunch or dinner
This creates a positive culture of follow-through, focus, and consistent progress

Why It Works

  • Safe, supportive environment: non-competing group ensures openness and trust.
  • Structured process: proven framework keeps discussions productive and actionable.
  • Expert facilitation: Kenina’s financial expertise and business knowledge provide valuable insights and guidance.
  • Peer learning: collective wisdom that goes far beyond what you could achieve alone.
  • Ready to take your centre — and yourself — to the next level?
  • Gain insights to increase profit, manage costs, and grow cash reserves.
Join the GROWTH Compass Program and gain the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to thrive.

The Growth Compass Program

Where childcare Centre owners gain clarity, confidence, and community

Meet Your Facilitator:
Kenina Court 

CHIEF PATHFINDER
 kenina@pathfindersolutions.co.nz
The GROWTH Compass Programme is facilitated by Kenina Court, Chartered Accountant and founder of Pathfinder Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to helping early childhood services thrive financially and operationally.

Kenina brings a rare blend of financial expertise and deep sector knowledge, having worked alongside ECE owners and leaders across New Zealand for many years, and also being an ECE centre owner herself.

What Kenina brings to the programme:
  • Clear financial guidance: She makes numbers approachable, breaking down complex financial concepts into practical strategies that any owner can understand and use.
  • Business growth expertise: From cashflow management to profitability strategies, Kenina helps you strengthen your business foundations.
  • Supportive, professional facilitation: Kenina creates a safe, structured environment where owners feel confident to share openly, tackle challenges, and stretch their thinking.


Her passion is empowering centre owners to feel confident, in control, and excited about the future — while building financially sustainable, purpose-driven businesses.

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