Coaching & Mentoring
Unlock Your Potential with Mentoring, Guided by the Koko Model™
Your goals are as unique as your journey, and they deserve an approach that honours your identity, values, and aspirations.
At PEP, we offer personalised 1:1 mentoring grounded in Salā Marie Young’s Koko Model™, a transformative framework inspired by her Samoan upbringing among the Koko (Cacao) trees of Le’auvaa, her father’s village in Upolu.
Salā’s role as a matai (chief) from Le’auvaa further deepens her connection to Samoan values of service, collaboration, and leadership, which shape every aspect of her mentoring approach.
The Koko Model draws from the intricate process of creating Koko Samoa, which mirrors the mentoring journey.
Specialising in mentoring Pasifika and Māori women leaders, Salā creates a safe, empowering space for reflection, growth, and transformation. The Koko Model ensures mentoring goes beyond goal-setting to build trust, cultivate more profound understanding, and align your vision with meaningful actions.
By the end of your mentoring journey, you’ll feel confident, equipped, and inspired—empowered to lead and thrive. Each relationship begins with a conversation tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.
Are you ready to uncover your potential and redefine your future? Contact us today using the form below, and let’s begin your transformation.
"The guidance, advice and support I received from Salā Marie's business mentorship were both professionally valuable and deeply personal. It came at a critical juncture in my career when I needed it the most. What resonated with me was Salā's empathetic and caring approach. I was able to add practical tools to my toolbox/kete to use in challenging times. Despite her demanding schedule, she met with me online and in person. Her support reassured me and rekindled my passion for my business and future goals. I will always be profoundly grateful for our meaningful connection."
Pauline Fotu-Moala
Managing Director
Ikuna Taste
As a Business Mentor, [Marie is] encouraging and creates a safe space to host a talanoa (conversations). Marie builds rapport very easily, which enables me to trust her, especially when navigating topics that takes courage. She also provides strategic solutions and ideas that perhaps we haven't explored yet. I would definitely recommend her as a Business Mentor and her company".
Sylvie Salanoa
Managing Director, Mailelani Samoa Skincare
"It was a pleasure to have Marie at the PACIFICA conference. Your personal story was powerful in its honesty!”
Sina Wendt-Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Leadership New Zealand
"Marie has worked voluntarily with our leadership teams with several community projects. She’s passionate about what she believes, and communicates well not only amongst the business corporate world, but within our community.”
Lui Ponifasio, QSM
Senior Pastor, LifeChurch
NZCounties Manukau Police Chaplain