My work has always been about people and the Impact we create when we’re supported to thrive.
I’m Darran Ingram, the founder of Impact Coach NZ, a professional Life, Trauma Therapy, and Health Coach with over 15 years of experience supporting people through challenge, change, and growth.
My journey into this work didn’t begin in a coaching room, it began in environments where resilience, leadership, and human connection truly mattered.
Why I Do This Work?
I believe that the greatest Impact you can make is on your own life because when you’re well, confident, and aligned, that impact naturally extends to your family, workplace, and community.
My role is to provide a safe, grounded space where you can:
- Slow down and reflect
- Build clarity and confidence
- Heal from past experiences
- Strengthen resilience and wellbeing
- Create meaningful, lasting change
Earlier in my career, I worked within the military, where I was involved in a wide range of humanitarian aid operations supporting people in high-pressure, high-need environments. That experience shaped my understanding of trauma, stress, adaptability, and the profound importance of compassion during times of crisis.
Working alongside individuals and communities facing significant hardship gave me a deep respect for human resilience—and a clear understanding that strength is not about pushing through alone, but about having the right support at the right time.
Today, my work at Impact Coach NZ blends all of these experiences into a holistic, trauma-informed approach that supports people mentally, emotionally, and physically.
I combine:
I’m professionally trained and certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)—the highest global coaching standard—and bring both lived experience and evidence-based practice into every session.
There is no one-size-fits-all model here. Your story, goals, and challenges shape the work we do together.
Following my military service, I moved into education, where I supported people across different stages of life—helping them build confidence, capability, and direction. This work reinforced something I had already learned: meaningful change happens when people feel seen, heard, and empowered, not judged or fixed.
Over the years, I’ve also worked across a wide range of organisations and community settings, supporting individuals facing:
Each role deepened my understanding of human behaviour, systems, and the barriers that often prevent people from becoming their best selves.
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