Trusted by frontline teams, supervisors, and leaders across aviation, logistics, manufacturing, security, and community organisations throughout New Zealand.

Why Do We Care?

Too many capable people struggle under workplace pressure without understanding what is really happening.

At FOFO, we believe most people already have the skills, experience, and potential to succeed. What is often missing is the ability to recognise and respond well when pressure appears.

FOFO was created to help individuals and organisations recognise the strengths they already carry and develop them into meaningful opportunities for growth.

Our work focuses on helping people communicate clearly, lead calmly, and make better decisions when pressure appears in the workplace.

About FOFO

FOFO helps frontline teams, supervisors, and leaders communicate clearly and lead effectively under pressure.

We work alongside organisations to support frontline supervisors, emerging leaders, and teams to build confidence in their roles and develop the leadership skills required to guide others effectively.

Our approach is practical and grounded in real workplace situations. Rather than focusing on theory alone, FOFO supports people to apply leadership skills directly within their everyday work.

Through coaching, training, and development programmes, we help organisations unlock the potential already present within their people.

Our Approach

FOFO believes strong organisations are built when capable people can perform at their best under pressure.

Our work focuses on supporting leaders to:

• Our approach is built around a simple observation:

• Pressure changes behaviour.

• It affects communication, decision-making, accountability, and leadership.

• FOFO helps people recognise pressure, create clarity, and respond in ways that strengthen teams and performance.

By strengthening these capabilities, organisations can create environments where people grow into confident leaders who support both their teams and the wider organisation.

Leadership Behind FOFO

FOFO was founded by Liki Mataafa, whose career has focused on supporting organisations and individuals to develop confidence, leadership capability, and workplace communication.

Through years of working with frontline teams and operational environments, Liki observed how many capable people underestimate their potential or hesitate to step into leadership opportunities.

FOFO was created to help unlock that potential and provide practical support for individuals and organisations seeking to develop confident and capable leaders.