Blueprint for International Success – Lock in your 2026 Growth

Stop Talking About Going Global – Start Doing It

Join us for a practical, one‑day working forum where you’ll identify your most important international growth gaps, design a realistic plan to address them, and leave with clear next steps across strategy, operations and distribution.

Blueprint for International Success – Lock in your 2026 Growth

Stop Talking About Going Global – Start Doing It

Join us in March 2026 in Auckland for a practical, one‑day working forum where you’ll identify your most important international growth gaps, design a realistic plan to address them, and leave with clear next steps across strategy, operations and distribution.

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Why New Zealand and Why Now?

New Zealand businesses are more exposed than ever to shifting global demand, changing distribution channels, and rising costs – but most teams are too busy “in the business” to step back and redesign how they grow offshore.

What's the NZ Growth Forum?

A practical, one‑day working forum where New Zealand businesses identify their most important international growth gaps / constraints (“reds”), design a realistic plan to address them, and leave with clear next steps across strategy, operations, and distribution.

What you’ll learn

This forum is designed as a working day, not a lecture series. You will:

Map your business against a proven international expansion blueprint, so you can see exactly where you’re strong and where you’re exposed.
Identify your top 3–5 biggest constraints that are holding back your offshore growth.
Turn those constraints into a simple, sequenced 90‑day action plan you can start implementing immediately.
Understand practical options to improve your distribution and partnerships so growth is scalable, not ad‑hoc.
Explore four different “futures” for your international growth and choose the path that matches your ambition and risk appetite.

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed for New Zealand business leaders who are serious about offshore growth, including: Founders, CEOs and Managing Directors of New Zealand businesses looking to grow internationally. Senior leaders responsible for international strategy, export growth, operations or distribution.

Owners and leaders of product and service businesses that already have some international activity and want to scale it, or are preparing to enter new markets.

If you’re serious about expanding globally in 2026 and beyond—this is the room you need to be in.

THE DAY

Speakers & Sessions

Session 1 – The Blueprint for International Success

Cynthia Dearin
Founder & International Strategist
90 mins

Get a clear, end-to-end view of what it really takes to scale offshore. Map your business against a proven international blueprint, score each pillar, and pinpoint your 3–5 critical constraints that are silently limiting your offshore growth.

Cynthia helps business owners scale into international markets by building powerful strategies that generate momentum, attract the right partners and drive revenue growth.

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Most NZ businesses don’t fail offshore — they stall.

In March 2026, @DearinAssociate hosts Blueprint for International Success in Auckland. A one-day working forum for founders serious about global growth.

Limited early bird ticket codes — DM me 📩#InternationalGrowth pic.twitter.com/fnY3uTCZQH
— Cynthia Dearin (@CynthiaDearin) January 13, 2026

Session 2 – Turning Constraints into a Real Plan

Kelly-ann Maxwell
Global Brand Strategist
90 mins

Turn diagnosis into action. In this facilitated workshop you’ll prioritise your critical areas, design a 90-day execution plan, and define the resources and partners you need so progress on international expansion becomes inevitable, not aspirational.

Internationally ambitious companies clarify, adapt, and activate their brand as they expand into new markets. Read more

Session 3 – Cracking International Distribution and Partnerships

Mike Todd
International Sales Strategist 90 mins

Fix the weakest link in most offshore strategies: distribution. Learn how to avoid common Kiwi missteps, choose and manage the right partners, and redesign your routes to market so international revenue becomes scalable, repeatable and far less fragile.

Mike helps consumer brands go global by developing winning sales strategies, pricing models and distributor networks that drive profitable international growth.

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Session 4 – Four Futures, Decisions, and Next Moves

Cynthia Dearin
Founder & International Strategist
90 mins

Pressure-test your options and choose your global growth path. Compare four possible futures for your business, confront the cost of inaction, and leave with a committed direction, concrete next moves, and clear pathways for deeper support after the forum.

Cynthia helps business owners scale into international markets by building powerful strategies that generate momentum, attract the right partners and drive revenue growth.

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Invest in Clarity, Capability and Competitive Advantage

In an uncertain world, the edge belongs to leaders who can see clearly, decide quickly and execute with confidence.

Seats are limited.

Secure your place now and access the insights that global business leaders are already acting on

Executive Networking Dinner

We’d love for you to join us for an exclusive evening ahead of the
main event.

This intimate dinner is your chance to connect with a select group of visionary entrepreneurs and executives who are scaling globally, just like you.

Over amazing food and great wine, you’ll share insights, forge valuable relationships, and tap into the collective experience of people who are walking the same international path.

Spaces are extremely limited, and invitations will be extended on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pricing & Registration

Why Attend?

This isn’t just an event—it’s an investment in your company’s global future.
For just NZ$395 (valued at NZ$1,729), you’ll gain:

Expert, real-world guidance on expanding into international markets
A clear, actionable plan to grow globally—even in turbulent times
Access to a curated community of ambitious, like-minded professionals

Secure your seat now and step into your next phase of global growth.

One Day Forum

includes $1729 worth of value including:
Personalised Blueprint for International Success Go Global Scorecard
Copy of Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global

NZ$395+ GST

ONE DAY FORUM
Dinner

NZ$499+ GST

Dinner

NZ$150+ GST

What’s included: Full‑day forum, workbook/materials, catering, and a complimentary copy of Cynthia’s book for early‑bird registrants (while stocks last)

You can drop in final numbers and dates once pricing is approved.

Clients attend free, and we’re pleased to extend the same courtesy to one guest of your choice—because big ideas are better when shared.

If you’re not yet a client, this is an incredible opportunity to experience the value of our insights and network first-hand. The return on investment could
reshape the future of your business.

Event Details

DATE

TUE, 5 March

TIME

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM NZDT

(Registration opens at 8:30 AM)

LOCATION

Level 8, 88 Shortland street

Catering

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.

Dress code

Smart Casual

What Others Are Saying

“I attended Million Dollar Marketing led by inspirational ex-diplomat turned marketing impressario, Cythia Dearin (to understand read her book "Business Beyond Borders). Laid out before me was a carefully crafted blueprint to help me devise my strategy. Talks by skill-specific experts helped. Those attending the class were a mixture of founders and seasoned marketing executives, each wanting to "go global'. For myself, it was a chance to reset my business strategy. Thank you Cynthia. I am still reading your book and grateful for it.”

Phillip Brooks

“I attended the International Capital Advantage intensive and found it a really insightful and useful training to attend. Very knowledgeable presentations that were straight to the point and clearly had a lot of experience in expanding into international markets.”

Hayden BrassZea

“Privileged to participate in the Vision 2022 Intensive program with Cynthia and a diverse range of entrepreneurial business owners looking to fast track international expansion. The team offer highly experienced guidance in identifying risks, uncovering blind spots, and thinking about growth challenges in new ways. Safe hands for navigating uncharted territory.”

Danielle NugentCapitaliz

“Just wanted to say thank you for inviting me to your Global Reach Forum. Even though I worked for NZTE for nearly 10 years I don’t think I have been at a more illuminating day on international expansion. Congratulations to you and your team for a great day. If we have any clients looking to go offshore you will be on our speed dial.”

Steven CronshawBentley Partners

“Very fortunate to have been introduced to Cynthia Dearin and her team. Great timing and grateful for the clarity and acceleration of our plans into a massive international market.”

Clare VoitinHeathcote Gin