Angie Farrow: Creative Leader
Creative Leader
Angie Farrow is a visionary creative leader and accomplished playwright who has been the recipient of numerous national and international awards both for her writing and teaching. Her work sits at the intersection of bold storytelling, collaborative process, and human connection.
As a creative facilitator and mentor, Angie excels at enhancing skills of communication and leadership. She creates spaces where creativity thrives and individuals feel both supported and challenged to do their best work.
As a playwright, Angie’s work is known for its emotional intelligence, sharp dialogue, and fearless exploration of identity, power, and belonging.
Coaching in Leadership, Presentation & Communication
Angie Farrow offers creative leadership, presentation and communication coaching for people who want to lead with confidence, originality and authenticity. Working one-to-one and with small groups, Angie helps clients find a voice that feels natural, grounded and compelling — whether they are presenting ideas, leading teams or stepping into new professional roles.
Her work blends rigorous teaching with creative practice, drawing on decades of experience as an educator, facilitator, mentor and playwright. The result is learning that is practical, imaginative and deeply human.
Presentation & Leadership as a Creative Practice
Angie approaches presentation and leadership communication as a creative act, one that involves presence, intention, story and connection. Rather than teaching rigid formulas, she helps people understand how their own voice works and how to use it with confidence and authenticity.
Clients learn to:
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Speak with clarity and originality
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Present ideas in ways that engage and resonate
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Lead a small team with authenticity and dynamism
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Communicate under pressure without losing authenticity
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Develop a leadership presence that feels natural and grounded
This work is especially powerful for people who are thoughtful, capable and creative, but want their communication and leadership to match the depth of their thinking.
Image suggestion: Angie working one-to-one with a client — table, notebooks, attentive listening.
Student and Participant Feedback
“Angie is an exceptional teacher. She creates a learning environment that feels both expansive and precise — I learned more than I expected to, and enjoyed every minute.”
— Senior Manager, Professional Services
“Her facilitation is intuitive, intelligent and deeply respectful. Everyone in the room grew.”
— Organisational Development Consultant
“Angie is an exceptional teacher. She creates a learning environment that feels both expansive and precise — I learned more than I expected to, and enjoyed every minute.”
— Senior Manager, Professional Services
“Her facilitation is intuitive, intelligent and deeply respectful. Everyone in the room grew.”
— Organisational Development Consultant
Experience
Playwright
Angie Farrow is an award-winning playwright whose works have been performed nationally and internationally. Her plays explore social, environmental, and human themes with creativity and insight.
Educator
Angie has extensive experience teaching drama, theatre, and creative practices in academic and community settings. Her workshops empower participants with practical skills and confidence in performance and expression.
Mentor
Angie mentors emerging writers, performers, and theatre practitioners, guiding them to develop their voice and craft. She provides one-on-one and group mentorship that nurtures creativity and professional growth.
Speaker
Angie Farrow is a sought-after speaker. Angie shares her expertise in creativity, theatre, and leadership. She delivers engaging talks that inspire audiences to think critically and creatively.
Environmental & Climate-Focused Theatre
Angie creates theatre that addresses pressing environmental and climate issues. Her plays engage communities and audiences in meaningful conversations about sustainability and action.
Award Recipient
Angie has been recognized nationally and internationally for her contributions to theatre and education. She was appointed Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to the arts.
Education
Leads workshops and masterclasses in leadership, and public speaking
Mentors emerging artists and theatre practitioners, helping develop voice, craft, and confidence.
Extensive experience teaching drama, theatre, and creative practice in academic and community settings.
Designs custom programs in creativity, leadership, and public speaking for schools, festivals, and organizations.
Key Achievements
National Teaching Excellence Recognition
Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Award
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
Honoured with multiple teaching awards at Massey University, including the Vice‑Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award, for her outstanding commitment to theatre education and mentoring students.
Recognised at the Manawatū Regional Theatre Awards for her long and influential career in theatre and community arts.
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Honoured for her services to theatre and the arts.
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Internationally Performed Works – Plays performed in multiple countries, bringing New Zealand theatre to global audiences.
More than 20 National and International Playwriting Awards
Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival
Best Play by a Female Playwright at the Adam NZ Play Awards
Her short plays have won prizes in Canada, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand for The Blue Balloon, Lifetime, Tango Partner, and others.
Her play Privitus earned one of the most respected honours at this major international arts festival.
Before the Birds won this award in 2018, highlighting her impact on New Zealand theatre
Contact
→ Book a Conversation
If you’d like to have a conversation with Angie about her workshops and mentoring, please call 021515270 or email: a.r.farrow@massey.ac.nz
