A deeper way to live and lead
Life and leadership will always bring pressure. Our instinct often is to protect ourselves and to avoid what feels difficult. Guardianship asks us to meet it instead.
To meet what is in front of us with courage. To take responsibility for who we become. To trust ourselves more deeply, while creating the trust and belonging that allow others to be fully themselves – and still step towards what is difficult.
It is a way of living. A way of leading. A way of being.
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW
The latest opportunities to go deeper.
Coming soon
New pathways to support more people on the Guardianshop journey
Book for Teachers
Self-Guided Expedition for Educators
A new book and 12-week Expedition created for teachers to explore their own wellbeing, leadership and the culture they create around them. Expected Term 2, 2027.
Book for Parents
Supporting your young athlete
A book for parents, exploring how to support young athletes through pressure, expectation and the inevitable challenges of sport – while helping them grow as people.
12 Week Expedition for Teachers
A live Guardian experience for educators
A 12-week live Expedition bringing together teachers and principals to explore their own wellbeing and leadership, deepen trust and connection, and strengthen the cultures they create around them. Starting April 2027.
WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Bring greater courage and authenticity to your own life, your leadership, and the people around you. These are a few ways to work with David throughout the year.
About David Galbraith
David Galbraith is a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist and leadership mentor who has spent decades walking with people at the edge of what is required of them, including Olympic athletes, national teams, and business leaders.
His guidance is also influenced by Eastern philosophies and grounded in calm under pressure, deep preparation, and a steady authority that places who you become above what you achieve.
Today, his focus is on making this guidance available through multiple pathways to those willing to meet life and leadership with the same depth.
Depth asks us to slow down,
so we can move forward with integrity.
DAVID’s FIRST BOOK
Unleashing Greatness
In Sport and Life Through The Pathway of Courage
Originally published in 2015, this book explores the foundations of courage, performance and pursuing what matters.
Available as e-book and audiobook.
