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Prof Sarah Leberman MNZM, BA, Cert ACE, PhD, CMInstD

Professor of Leadership

Doctoral Mentor Supervisor
School of Management

I am a Professor of Leadership, with a particular focus on women in sport and in academia. Prior to this, I was the Dean Academic for Massey University. I provided strategic and operational advice to the Provost and leadership to the academic, learning, and teaching and student experience portfolios of Massey University. I was the Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Massey Business School, with particular responsibility for teaching and learning, internationalisation and accreditation until the end of 2016. Prior to this I completed a three year term as the Head of School of Management, prior to which I was the Associate Head of School of Management (Manawatu and Wellington), for two and a half years. I started at Massey University as a Recreation Officer and moved on to be Manager of the Recreation Centre, during which time the sport management and coaching qualifications at Massey were developed. Between 1995-1997, I worked at Victoria University in Wellington, before returning to Massey as an academic in the Department of Management.

I have served or am currently serving on numerous committees within the university including Academic Board (including being Deputy Chair), the College Boards of Business and Education, and I have been the Chair of the Massey University Doctoral Research Committee, the Massey University Blues Committee, and the Massey University Disability Committee. Representing the New Zealand Centre for Women and Leadership, I have been a steering group member of New Zealand Woman in Leadership programme since its inception in 2006, and was the Chair between 2012-2015. As a Senior Fulbright Scholar I conducted research at the Tucker Centre for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota. In 2016, I was a finalist in the Diversity category of the Westpac New Zealand Women of Influence Awards. I was a member of the New Zealand Olympic Committee Women in Sport Group and have been the Manager of the Women's Junior Black Sticks and Black Sticks teams. I have been a board member of Volleyball New Zealand and Western Netball and Hockey Manawatu.

I co-founded Women in Sport Aotearoa in 2017 and as an advocate for facilitating opportunities for girls and women in sport at all levels, Sarah was recognised as the ZONTA New Zealand Women of the Biennial 2018-20, NEXT magazine’s Women of the Year (Sport) in 2018 and was a finalist in the 2016 Westpac ’Women of Influence’ awards (Diversity).

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +64 6 9517935
    Location: 3.15, Business Studies Central
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Cambridge (1987)
  • Graduate Certificate in Athelte Career and Education Management (2002)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Victoria University (1999)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, New Zealand Government (Member) (2020)
  • Member, New Zealand Institute of Directors (Other) (2020)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Mentor Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My current research interests are in the areas of women and leadership in sport and academia, as well as the transfer of learning, and in particular the processes and factors which facilitate this. My most recent research publications have focused on mothers in sport leadership roles, and as elite athletes. I was a Fulbright Senior Scholar in 2008, which I tenured at the Tucker Centre for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, at the University of Minnesota. My research is always applied in that I try to make a difference in the areas of sport and academia as a result of my research findings. I am an Editorial Board member for Journal of Sport Management, and regularly review for the Sport Management Review and the European Sport Management Quarterly.

My research draws on the extant literature within leadership and gender, and on early research on the transfer of learning. The main research question focuses on the reasons why women continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions and identifying ways in which this gap can be redressed. An in-depth understanding of their experiences, assists in identifying processes for organisational change. The research has given voice to those underrepresented in the sport management literature - mothers and female inmates. The findings to date suggest that the area of transfer of learning from motherhood to sport and vice versa has been under researched. By addressing this gap, organisations can highlight the mutual benefits in terms of matching skill sets, confront issues around confidence and knowledge and work-life balance, contributing to the growing body of research based on work-family enrichment.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000)

Keywords

My area of expertise is leadership development. My research to date has focussed on women in sport and academia using qualitative methodologies. 

Research Outputs

Journal

Palmer, FR., Leberman, SI., & Erueti, B. (2023). “He ringa raupā - Calloused hands”: Negotiating the intersections and responsibilities as sport practitioners and academics in Aotearoa. Sport Management Review. 26(5), 769-787
[Journal article]Authored by: Erueti, B., Leberman, S.
Kerwin, S., & Leberman, S. (2023). Exploring the complicated and complex factors of evaluating a structured gender equity programme. European Sport Management Quarterly. 23(6), 1781-1799
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Cribb, M., Mika, JP., & Leberman, S. (2022). Te Pā Auroa nā Te Awa Tupua: the new (but old) consciousness needed to implement Indigenous frameworks in non-Indigenous organisations. AlterNative. 18(4), 566-575
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Damon, ZJ., Leberman, S., Wells, JE., Burton, L., Ferkins, L., Weese, J., . . . Peachey, JW. (2022). Privileging Practice in Sport Leadership: Applying Relational Reflexivity. Journal of Sport Management. 36(4), 394-407
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Hurst, J., Leberman, S., & Edwards, M. (2018). Women managing women: An holistic relational approach to managing relationships at work. Journal of Management and Organization. 24(4), 500-516
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Bradford, M., & Leberman, S. (2019). BeWeDō®: A dynamic approach to leadership development for co-creation. Leadership. 15(1), 58-80
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Hurst, J., Leberman, S., & Edwards, M. (2018). The career impacts of women managing women. Australian Journal of Management. 43(1), 132-151
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Hurst, J., Leberman, S., & Edwards, M. (2017). The relational expectations of women managing women. Gender in Management. 32(1), 19-33
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Hurst, J., Leberman, S., & Edwards, M. (2016). Women managing women: Intersections between hierarchical relationships, career development and gender equity. Gender in Management. 31(1), 61-74
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Gill, L., Ramsey, P., Leberman, S., & Atkins, S. (2016). Using world café to enhance relationship-building for the purpose of developing trust in emotional intelligence training environments. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods. 14(2), 98-110
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.
Leberman, SI., Eames, B., & Barnett, S. (2016). ‘Unless you are collaborating with a big name successful professor, you are unlikely to receive funding’. Gender and Education. 28(5), 644-661
[Journal article]Authored by: Barnett, S., Leberman, S.
Gill, LJ., Ramsey, PL., & Leberman, SI. (2015). From chaos to safe transformation: The emotional intelligence learning environment model. Journal of Organisational Transformation and Social Change. 12(3), 257-286
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.Contributed to by: Ramsey, P.
Shaw, S., & Leberman, S. (2015). Using the kaleidoscope career model to analyze female CEOs’ experiences in sport organizations. Gender in Management. 30(6), 500-515
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Shaw, S. (2015). ‘Let’s be honest most people in the sporting industry are still males’: the importance of socio-cultural context for female graduates. Journal of Vocational Education and Training. 67(3), 349-366
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
La Voi, NM., & Leberman, SI. (2015). A rationale for encouraging mothers to coach youth sport. Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching. 15(1), 1-4
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Gill, LJ., Ramsey, PL., & Leberman, SI. (2015). A Systems Approach to Developing Emotional Intelligence Using the Self-awareness Engine of Growth Model. Systemic Practice and Action Research. 28(6), 575-594
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.
Gill, LJ., Ramsey, PL., & Leberman, SI. (2014). Exploring emotional intelligence trainer roles. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management. 14(1), 3-16
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Ramsey, PL., & Gill, L. (2012). Shedding light on trust. Asian-Pacific Management and Business Application. 1(2), Retrieved from http://www.apmba.ub.ac.id/index.php/apmba/article/view/107
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.
Harris, CA., & Leberman, SI. (2012). Leadership development for women in New Zealand universities: Learning from the New Zealand women in leadership program. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 14(1), 28-44
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Harris, C. (2011). Leadership development for women in New Zealand universities: Learning from the New Zealand women in leadership program. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 14(1), 28-44 Retrieved from http://adh.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/11/29/1523422311428747
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & LaVoi, NM. (2011). Juggling balls and roles, working mother-coaches in youth sport: Beyond the dualistic worker-mother identity. Journal of Sport Management. 25(5), 474-488
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Gee, B. (2011). Sports media decision making in France: How they choose what we get to see and read. International Journal of Sport Communication. 4(3), 321-343 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/ijsc-back-issues/ijsc-volume-4-issue-3-september/sports-media-decision-making-in-france-how-they-choose-what-we-get-to-see-and-read
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & LaVoi, N. (2011). Juggling balls and roles, working mother-coaches in youth sport: Beyond the dualistic worker-mother identity. Journal of Sport Management. 25(5), 474-488 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/07Leberman_jsm_2009_0063_474-488.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Burton, L., Cousens, L., Leberman, S., & Misener, L. (2011). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 25(3), 290-292 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/jsm-back-issues/jsm-volume-25-issue-3-may
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Andrew, D., Burton, L., Dixon, M., Greenwell, C., Hancock, M., Leberman, S., . . . Simmons, J. (2010). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 24(5), 608-615 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/08Digest_jsm_2010_0008_608-615.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2010). Managing people in sport organizations: A strategic human resource management perspective. Sport Management Review. 13(3), 305-306
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Andrew, D., Burton, L., Dixon, M., Greenhalgh, G., Greenwell, C., Hambrick, M., . . . Simmons, J. (2010). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 24(3), 367-372 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/18103.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Kihl, LA., Leberman, S., & Schull, V. (2010). Stakeholder constructions of leadership in intercollegiate athletics. European Sport Management Quarterly. 10(2), 241-275
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Andrew, D., Burton, L., Dixon, M., Greenwell, C., Hambrick, M., Leberman, SI., . . . Stover, N. (2010). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 24(1), 106-111 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/17763.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Probert, AM., & Leberman, SI. (2009). The value of the dark side: An insight into the risks and benefits of engaging in health compromising practices from the perspective of competitive bodybuilders. European Sport Management Quarterly. 9(4), 353-373
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Palmer, FR., & Leberman, SI. (2009). Elite athletes as mothers: Managing multiple identities. Sport Management Review. 12(4), 241-254
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, SI., Andrew, D., Baker, R., Greenhalgh, G., Greenwell, C., Hambrick, M., . . . Simmons, J. (2009). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 23(5), 677-683 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/17383.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Palmer, F. (2009). Motherhood, sport leadership, and domain theory: Experiences from New Zealand. Journal of Sport Management. 23(3), 305-334
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Andrew, D., Greenwell, C., Leberman, SI., Baker, R., & Kihl, L. (2009). Sport management digest. Journal of Sport Management. 23(1), 104-109 Retrieved from http://journals.humankinetics.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/Documents/DocumentItem/16693.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009). Bookshelf: through the labyrinth: the truth about how women become leaders. Gender in Management: An International Journal. 24(1), 63-67 Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1754-2413&volume=24&issue=1&articleid=1770640&show=html
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Probert, A., Palmer, FR., & Leberman, SI. (2007). The fine line: An insight into 'risky' practices of male and female competitive bodybuilders. Annals of Leisure Research. 10(3-4), 272-290 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/11745398.2007.9686767
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Voices behind the walls: Female offenders' and experiential learning. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 7(2), 113-130 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14729670701485832
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Probert, A., Leberman, S., & Palmer, F. (2007). New Zealand bodybuilder identities: Beyond homogeneity. International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 42(1), 5-26
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2005). Personal Learning or Prescribed Educational Outcomes: A Case Study of the Outward Bound Experience. Journal of Experiential Education. 28(1), 44-59
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2005). Keeping up with the play : Practicum, partnership and practice. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education. 6(2), 17-25
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, S., & Holland, J. (2005). Visitor preferences in Kruger National Park, South Africa: The value of a mixed-method approach. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 23(2), 21-36 Retrieved from http://js.sagamorepub.com/jpra/article/view/1434
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Martin, AJ., Leberman, SI., & Turcova, I. (2005). Prodobrodrupo [Living adventure in Czech]. Gymnasion. 3, 19-30
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2005). Applying dramaturgy to management course design. Journal of Management Education. 29(2), 319-332
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2004). Adventure the Czech way. New Zealand Journal of Outdoor Education. 1(3), 65-85
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2004). Enhancing transfer of learning through post-course reflection. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 4(2), 173-184
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI. (2003). untitled. New Zealand Journal of Outdoor Education. 1(2), 77-79 Retrieved from http://latestjournalarticles.com/default.asp?tab=5&camefrom=&issn=1176-9149&eissn=blank
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Chu, MM., Leberman, SI., Howe, S., & Bachor, DG. (2003). The Black Ferns: The experiences of New Zealand's elite women rugby players. Journal of Sport Behaviour. 26(2), 109-120
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2003). Let's go holistic. Education Today. 5, 10-11
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Gaskin, CJ. (2003). What drives people up the wall? The case of Indoor climbing (sport climbing) in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Outdoor Education. 1(2), 25-35 Retrieved from http://dro.deakin.edu.au/view/DU:30018473
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Mason, P. (2002). Planning for recreation and tourism at the local level: Applied research in the Manawatu region of New Zealand. Tourism Geographies. 4(1), 3-21
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2002). Does pushing comfort zones produce peak learning experiences?. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 7(1), 10-19
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Mason, P. (2002). Planning for recreation and tourism at the local level: Applied research in the Manawatu region of New Zealand. Tourism Geographies. 4(1), 3-21 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14616680110102166
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Martin, A., Leberman, S., & Neill, J. (2002). Dramaturgy as a Method for Experiential Program Design. Journal of Experiential Education. 25(1), 196-206
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Zink, R., & Leberman, S. (2001). Risking a Debate - Redefining Risk and Risk Management: A New Zealand Case Study. Journal of Experiential Education. 24(1), 50-57
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Mason, P. (2000). Mountain biking in the Manawatu Region: Participants, perceptions, and management dimensions. New Zealand Geographer. 56(1), 30-38
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2000). Adventure the Czech way. Sisco Conscientia. 2(3), 1-17
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Mason, P., & Leberman, S. (2000). Local planning for recreation and tourism: A case study of mountain biking from New Zealand’s manawatu region. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 8(2), 97-115
[Journal article]Authored by: Leberman, S.

Book

Leberman, S., & Hurst, J. (2024). The connection between success, choice, and leadership for women. In SR. Madsen (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership. (pp. 259 - 274). Cheltenham, United Kingdom, and Northampton, United States of America: Edward Elgar Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Ritondo, T., Leberman, S., & Trussell, DE. (2024). Re-imagining mothers exercising leadership in sport management. In Research Handbook on Gender and Diversity in Sport Management. (pp. 291 - 303).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Hurst, J. (2022). “Is training with your children a double-edged sword?”: Motherhood and martial arts. In Motherhood and Sport: Collective Stories of Identity and Difference. (pp. 30 - 47).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Shanks, A., Leberman, S., Shaw, S., & Watson, G. (2021). Symbolic equality in Aotearoa New Zealand sports organisations.. In D. Sturm, & R. Kerr (Eds.) Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand: Contested Terrain. (pp. 81 - 94). London: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S., Watson, G.
Leberman, S., & Hurst, J. (2019). Women and elite coaching in New Zealand: Challenges, benefits, and opportunities. In Routledge Handbook of the Business of Women's Sport. (pp. 352 - 363).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Astle, A., Leberman, S., & Watson, G.(2018). Sport Development in Action: Plan, Programme and Practice. London, United Kingdom: Routledge
[Authored Book]Authored by: Leberman, S., Watson, G.
Leberman, S., & Hurst, J. (2017). The connection between success, choice, and leadership during women's careers. In Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership. (pp. 254 - 267).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Burton, LJ., & Leberman, S. (2017). Women in sport leadership: Research and practice for change. (pp. 1 - 171).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Burton, LJ., & Leberman, S. (2017). New leadership: Rethinking successful leadership of sport organizations. In Women in Sport Leadership: Research and practice for change. (pp. 148 - 161).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S. (2017). Future sport leaders: Developing young women to lead. In Women in Sport Leadership: Research and practice for change. (pp. 116 - 129).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Burton, LJ. (2017). Why this book? Framing the conversation about women in sport leadership. In Women in Sport Leadership: Research and practice for change. (pp. 1 - 15).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Hurst, J. (2024). The connection between success, choice, and leadership for women. In Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership. (pp. 259 - 274).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Burton, LJ., & Leberman, SI. (Eds.) (2017). Women in sport leadership: Research and practice for change. (Vol. 1) United Kingdom: Routledge
[Edited Book]Edited by: Leberman, S.
Burton, LJ., & Leberman, S. (2017). An evaluation of current scholarship in sport leadership: Multilevel perspective. In Women in Sport Leadership: Research and practice for change. (pp. 16 - 32).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Hurst, J. (2015). New Zealand Women in Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges. In SR. Madsen, FW. Ngunjiri, KA. Longman, & C. Cherrey (Eds.) Women and Leadership Around the World. (pp. 207 - 226). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc.
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Burton, L., & Leberman, S. (2015). Diversity in sport leadership. In Leadership in Sport. (pp. 139 - 152).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Hutchins, HM., & Leberman, SI. (2014). Transfer of learning. In R. Poell, T. Roco, & E. Roth (Eds.) Routledge Companion to Human Resource Development. (pp. 329 - 340). New York: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Hutchins, HM., & Leberman, S. (2014). Transfer of learning. In The Routledge Companion to Human Resource Development. (pp. 329 - 340).
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L. (2012). Emerging trends and developments for sport management in the future. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. (pp. 378 - 395). Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S. (2012). Leadership. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. (pp. 160 - 177). Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Walker, S., & Leberman, S. (2012). Structure of sport and its management in New Zealand and Australia. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. (pp. 24 - 53). Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L. (2012). The sport business industry. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. (pp. 2 - 23). Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L. (Eds.) (2012). Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. Victoria, Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Edited Book]Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L.(2012). Sport business management in New Zealand and Australia. Victoria, Australia: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited
[Authored Book]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S.(2011). Women and sport leadership in New Zealand. United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand: Human Kinetics
[Authored Book]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Palmer, FR. (2008). Mothers realising choices as leaders in sport. In C. Obel, T. Bruce, & S. Thompson (Eds.) Outstanding research About Women and Sport In New Zealand. (pp. 31 - 50). Hamilton, New Zealand: Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, University of Waikato
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, S., McDonald, L., & Doyle, S.(2016). The transfer of learning: Participants’ perspectives of adult education and training.
[Authored Book]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., Trenberth, L., & Collins, C. (2006). Sport management trends, challenges and the future. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport Business Management in Aotearoa/New Zealand. (pp. 401 - 422). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Dunmore Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L. (2006). Introduction. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport Business Management in Aotearoa/New Zealand. (pp. xv - xvi). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Dunmore Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Collins, C. (2006). Strategic alliances. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport Business Management in Aotearoa/New Zealand. (pp. 298 - 314). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Dunmore Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Gratton, C., & Leberman, SI. (2006). Sport in the global marketplace. In S. Leberman, C. Collins, & L. Trenberth (Eds.) Sport Business Management in Aotearoa/New Zealand. (pp. 89 - 105). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Dunmore Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., Collins, C., & Trenberth, L. (Eds.) (2006). Sport business management in Aotearoa/New Zealand (2nd Ed.). South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson Dunmore Press
[Edited Book]Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., Collins, C., & Eds, LT. (Eds.) (2005). Sport business management in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Southbank, VIC: Thomson/Dunmore Press
[Edited Book]Edited by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Ratcliffe, B. (2002). Brains and brawn: A sporting partnership - The New Zealand Rugby Football Union and Massey University. In G. Berridge, & GM. Eds (Eds.) Partnerships in Leisure: Sport, tourism and management. (pp. 77 - 91). Eastbourne, UK: Leisure Studies Association
[Chapter]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Mason, P., Leberman, SI., & Barnett, SJ. (2000). Walkway users, activity patterns, issues of conflict and management dimensions: An urban based case study from New Zealand. In M. Robinson, P. Long, N. Evans, R. Sharpley, & JS. Eds (Eds.) Motivations, behaviour and tourist types: Reflections on international tourism. (pp. 301 - 320). Sunderland, UK: University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Centre for Travel and Tourism
[Chapter]Authored by: Barnett, S., Leberman, S.

Report

Leberman, SI. (2007). Provision of support services to carded athletes in the New Zealand Academy of Sport - Central region: Athlete perceptions.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2006). Final report to OPC on physical activity research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2004). Outward Bound New Zealand course outcomes: A final report on courses C464, C464 mature, D248 & D249, MBS37. Massey University, Department of Management.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Chu, MM. (2000). Report to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union on the experiences of the Black Ferns. Massey University, Department of Management.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2000). Wahine Toa: Women in action evaluation report. Massey University, Department of Management.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leberman, S.

Conference

Rao, V.The sponsoring relationship: New Zealand women’s experiences of sponsoring. . Sydney, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Leberman, S., Rao, V.
Ramsey, PL., Gill, L., Leberman, S., & Atkins, S. (2016). Using relationship-building methodology for developing trust: World café in action. Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Research Methodology. (pp. 99 - 107). Reading, UK: 15th European Conference on Research Methodology
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S., Ramsey, P.
Bradford, MJ., Leberman, ., Preston, ., & Schleser, . (2014, October). BeWeDō: A new way of ‘co-creating possibilities’ to guide leadership development. Presented at International Leadership Association's 16th Annual Global Conference 2014. San Diego, United States of America.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Bradford, M., Leberman, S., Preston, J., & Schleser, M. (2014). BeWeDō: A new way of co-creating possibilities to guide leadership development. 16th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference 2014 Proceedings. (pp. 1 - 14). [Interactive design experience] Silver Spring, USA: 16th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Shaw, S. (2013). Preparing female sport management students for leadership. , ILA Inaugural Women and Leadership Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Shaw, S. (2013, June). Preparing female sport management students for leadership. Presented at ILA Inaugural Women and Leadership Conference. Pacific Grove, California, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Harris, C., & Leberman, SI. (2012). Leadership Development for Senior Women in New Zealand Universities: Participant Perspectives and Experiences. , Advances in Human Resource Development Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.Contributed to by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Shaw, S. (2012). Career experiences and expectations of female sport management graduates in New Zealand. In NASSM Conference Abstract Archive: Professional Preparation(pp. 451 - 452). , North American Society for Sport Management Conference [NASSM 2012] United States: North American Society for Sport Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Shaw, S., & Leberman, S. (2012). Examining senior women's experiences in New Zealand sport organisations: a critical perspective. In The 20th European Association for Sport Management [EASM] Conference: Sport between business and civil society: Abstract Book(pp. 182 - 182). , The 20th European Association for Sport Management [EASM] Conference: Sport between business and civil society Denmark: University of Northern Denmark (UCN) (in co-operation with the Danish Institue for Sports Studies
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Shaw, S. (2012, September). Examining senior women's experiences in New Zealand sport organisations: a critical perspective. Presented at The 20th European Association for Sport Management [EASM] Conference: Sport between business and civil society. Aalborg, Denmark.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S., & Shaw, S. (2012, May). Career experiences and expectations of female sport management graduates in New Zealand. Presented at North American Society for Sport Management Conference [NASSM 2012]. Seattle, WA, United States.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S. (2011, June). Why play sport in your underwear? Children's perceptions of athlete photos. Presented at 2011 North American Society for Sport Management Conference. London, ON, Canada.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S. (2011). Why play sport in your underwear? Children's perceptions of athlete photos. In 2011 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 302 - 303). : North American Society for Sport Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Holland, R., Leberman, S., Palmer, F., & Walker, R. (2011, June). Pacifika and Maori leadership in New Zealand sport: Barriers and strategies. Presented at 2011 North American Society for Sport Management Conference. London, ON, Canada.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Holland, R., Leberman, S., Palmer, F., & Walker, R. (2011). Pacifika and Maori leadership in New Zealand sport: Barriers and strategies. In 2011 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 103 - 104). : North American Society for Sport Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, S., & Harris, C. (2010, November). NZWIL Alumni Research Elevators, Swings and Roundabouts: NZ WIL 3 years on. Presented at New Zealand Women in Leadership (NZWIL) Alumni Conference 2010. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Holland, R., Leberman, S., Palmer, F., & Walker, R. (2010). Diversity in sport governance/leadership roles in national sport organisations. In 16th Sport Management Association of Australia & New Zealand Conference(pp. 21 - 21). : Sport Management Association of Australia & New Zealand
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, SI. (2010). Children's perceptions of New Zealand Olympic athlete photos. In 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport 2010(pp. 183 - 183). : International Working Group on Women and Sport
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2010, May). Mothers as youth sport coaches: Barriers & strategies. Presented at 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport. Sydney, NSW, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2010). Children's perceptions of New Zealand Olympic athlete photos. Poster session presented at the meeting of 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport. Sydney, NSW, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2010). Mothers as youth sport coaches: Barriers and strategies. In 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport 2010(pp. 95 - 95). : International Working Group on Women and Sport
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Bell, FS., & Leberman, SI. (2010). Cooperative education in governance: A small business case study. New Zealand Association Cooperative Education Conference Proceedings. (pp. 7 - 11).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2010, April). Leadership in university halls of residence: Developing people of influence. Presented at Australasian Association of College and University Housing Officers. Brisbane, QLD.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009, November). Becoming a person of influence. Presented at New Zealand Association of Tertiary Accommodation Conference. Massey University, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & LaVoi, N. (2009). Developing mothers as youth sport coaches: motives, benefits, barriers & strategies for change.. In North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Conference(pp. 382 - 383). : University of South Carolina
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & LaVoi, N. (2009, May). Developing mothers as youth sport coaches: motives, benefits, barriers & strategies for change.. Presented at North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Conference. Columbia, SC.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., McCarthy, D., & McGregor, J. (2008, July). Leadership development for female academics in New Zealand: Paticipant perspectives and experiences. Presented at Engendering Leadership Conference. Perth, WA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, March). Making a difference with sport management research: The changer and the changed. Presented at Massey University Postgraduate Sport Research Conference. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, May). Gender equity in Olympic sport. Presented at North American Society for Sport Management. Toronto, ON.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, May). The Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2007 - beyond medals to athlete perceptions. Presented at North American Society for Sport Management. Toronto, ON.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Kamphoff, CS., Arementrout, SM., & Leberman, SI. (2008, May). Barriers experienced by female elite coaches : Strategies for sport and social change. Presented at To Remember is to Resist: 40 Years of Sport and Social Change. University of Toronto, ON.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Young, A., Pajo, KB., & Leberman, SI. (2008). Leadership training in practice: Exploring multiple perspectives in leadership development training. In 7th International Studying Leadership Conference(pp. 89 - 89). : University of Auckland Business School,
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & de Castro, A. (2008, November). Developing your internal capacity and resilience. Presented at New Zealand Women in Leadership (NZWIL) Inaugural Conference. Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). Making a difference with sport management research: The changer and the changed. In Post Graduate Sport Research Conference(pp. 7 - 8). : Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health Massey University
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., McCarthy, D., & McGregor, J. (2008). Leadership development for female academics in New Zealand: Participant perspectives and experiences. In Proceedings of Engendering Leadership Through Research and Practice(pp. 47). : University of Western Australia
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). Gender equity in Olympic sport. In Proceedings of the 2008 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 92 - 93). : Brock University
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). The Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2007 - Beyond medals to athlete perceptions. In Proceedings of the 2008 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 129 - 130). : Brock University
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Kamphoff, CS., Armentrout, SM., & Leberman, SI. (2008). Barriers experienced by female elite coaches: Strategies for sport and social change. In To Remember is to Resist: 40 years of Sport and Social Change, 1968-2008 - A Three-day Research Conference(pp. 61). : University of Toronto
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Managing high performance sport in New Zealand: Athlete perspectives. In 2007 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 118 - 119). : North American Society for Sport Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007, May). Managing high performance sport in New Zealand: Athlete perspectives. Presented at 2007 North American Society for Sport Management Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Palmer, FR. (2007, May). Mothers in elite sport: Caring, competitive and capable. Presented at 2007 North American Society for Sport Management Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, SI., & Palmer, FR. (2007). Mothers in elite sport: Caring, competitive and capable. In 2007 North American Society for Sport Management Conference(pp. 316 - 317). , 2007 North American Society for Sport Management Conference (NASSM 2007): North American Society for Sport Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI.(2005). Practicum, partnership and practice: A New Zealand case study. . Northeastern University, Boston, MA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2005). Practicum, partnership and practice: A New Zealand case study. 14th World Conference on Cooperative Education, including the 3rd International Conference on Practice-Oriented Education. (pp. 1 - 8). Boston, MA
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Palmer, FR., & Leberman, SI. (2005, August). Mothers leading the way: A valued resource in New Zealand elite sport. Presented at 15th Congress of the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women: Learning and Leadership. Edmonton, AB.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S., Palmer, F.
Leberman, SI. (2005). Facilitating the transfer of learning: Participant perspectives. (pp. unpaged). , A new vision of management in the 21st century: Academy of Management Sixty-Fifth Annual Meeting: Conference proceedings Briarcliff Manor, NY: Academy of Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2005). Practicum to practice: Ten years of the sport management practicum@Massey. In RKC. Ed (Ed.) Conference proceedings: Workplace learning, integrating with the classroom: Annual conference, New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. (pp. 1 - 6). Palmerston North, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Martin, AJ., & Leberman, SI. (2005, June). Practicum, partnership and practice: A New Zealand case study. Presented at 14th World Conference on Cooperative Education: Includes 3rd International Conference on Practice-Oriented Education. Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI. (2005). Facilitating the transfer of learning: Participant perspectives. 65th Academy of Management Annual Meeting. (pp. unpaged). Briarcliffe Manor, NY
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Downey, JE., & Leberman, SI.(2004). The age of the volunteer: A comparison of motivation for volunteering in sports organisations in a New Zealand provincial centre between older and younger adults. Paper presented at the meeting of 10th Conference of the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2004, December). Applying learning to the world of work: Massey University's sport managment programme. Presented at 5th Asia Pacific Cooperative Education Conference: Learning Partnerships in the Global Classroom. Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2004). Applying learning to the world of work: Massey University's sport management programme. In CE. Ed (Ed.) 5th Asia Pacific Cooperative Education Conference: Learning Partnerships in the Global Classroom: Weaving the Threads of Knowledge. (pp. unpaged).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.
Mason, P., & Leberman, SI. (2000). Recreation and tourism research: Developing an applied approach. In M. Roche, M. McKenna, & PH. Eds (Eds.) Proceedings of Twentieth New Zealand Geography Conference. Vol. 20 (pp. 207 - 211). Hamilton, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Leberman, S.

Other

Leberman, S., LaVoi, NM., & Shaw, S. (2020). As sport resumes after lockdown, it’s time to level the playing field for women and girls.. The Conversation
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Shaw, S. (2012). Preparing female sport management students for leadership roles in sport. (pp. 1 - 41). Ako Aotearoa
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, S. (2012, June). Preparing for leadership. In The Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week, Hasting.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009, October). Developing internal capacity and resilience. In NZ Women in Leadership Programme. Presented at Bolton Hotel, Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009). Mothers as elite athletes.
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009). Seeking utopia: juggling balls & cognitive acrobatics - women in universities.. Presented at AUT Business School, Auckland, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2009). White blokes hog media limelight. (pp. 4 - 4).
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). Women in sport. TV 3
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). Making a difference through applied research: developed power and passion. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008). Gender equity in Olympic sport. Presented at Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, July). Athlete career education and high performance rugby players. In Junior Development Players' Course. : Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, August). Athlete career education and high performance rugby players. In IRANZ - Advanced Players' Course. : Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2008, August). Folllow your passion - become a person of influence. In Napier Girls Highschool. Presented at Napier, NZ. : Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Coach leadership in New Zealand. Presented at University of Minnesota, MN.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Research as a journey: Purpose, question, design and process. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Team building for coaches. Presented at University of Minnesota, MN.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Gender balance in New Zealand Olympic sports. Presented at University of Minnesota, MN.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007). Journeys in experiential education: International perspectives. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007, August). Career planning. In International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) Advanced Course. Presented at Massey University Sport and Rugby Institute, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI. (2007, April). Career planning. In Advanced Players and Coaches Course. Presented at Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Leberman, S.
Leberman, SI., & Martin, AJ. (2004). Final report to Outward Bound New Zealand on courses C464, C464 Mature, D248 & D249, MBS37: Analysis of first, last day and 3 month post course questionnaire responses. (pp. 1 - 17). Massey University, Department of Management
[Other]Authored by: Leberman, S., Martin, A.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • French
    Last used: last week
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average
  • German
    Last used: last week
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

My focus in teaching is providing high quality high impact learning experiences, which enable students to challenge themselves, so they can grow and develop, in a supportive environment. Drawing on my PhD research which focussed on how to maximise the transfer of learning, I am always looking for ways to maximise the transfer of learning from the myriad of situations our students find themselves in. I have taught papers in sport management and management from 100 level through to postgraduate over the past 29 years. I am  currently responsible for teaching postgraduate sport sociology and sport management, plus the 15 credit internship in business.

Graduate Supervision Statement

I feel very privileged to be able to work with PhD students and guide them through the doctoral journey. Each student is unique and so my style is to adjust to the student's needs. My belief is that each student needs to know why they want to do a PhD and be passionate about their topic – they need to drive it. There is no one size fits all. I ensure that the supervision team is just that a team - where we work collectively to bring our strengths to the topic at hand. All the students I have worked with have brought their own topic about which they are passionate. Many focus on women in leadership in some form or other and many have been related to sport. However I have also relished the opportunity to work with colleagues from other disciplines (creative arts, history, natural resource management, matauranga Māori) where the topic has benefited from a multidisciplinary approach. Outside of Massey I have been part of supervision teams at the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota. I have supervised both traditional PhD and those by publications.


Prof Sarah Leberman is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Marcella Gleeson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Board Gender and Ethnic Diversity - Is Transformational Allyship the Key
  • Miriama Cribb - Doctor of Philosophy
    Decolonising management practices in non-Indigenous organisations

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Alida Shanks - Doctor of Philosophy
    Shifting the focus from gender diversity and inclusion to belonging and gender equity in Aotearoa New Zealand community football organisations: How di
  • 2023 - Rhema Chatiya Nantham - Doctor of Philosophy
    The experiences of women of colour who were Third Culture Kids and their implications for global leadership development: an exploratory study
  • 2019 - Vasudha Rao - Doctor of Philosophy
    Rethinking sponsoring: Evidencing and conceptualising sponsorship as a relational practice for women’s career development
  • 2019 - Ellen Nelson - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Social Well-being of Women Officers who have Left the NZ Army
  • 2017 - Jane Hurst - Doctor of Philosophy
    It's all about relationships: Women managing women and the impact on their careers
  • 2016 - Mark Bradford - Doctor of Philosophy
    BeWeDo®: Co-creating possibilities with movement
  • 2015 - Bevan Erueti - Doctor of Philosophy
    NGA KAIPARA MAORI: NGA PUMAHARA O TE TUAKIRI MAORI ME TE AO HAKINAKINA Maori Athletes: Perceptions of Maori Identity and Elite Sport Participation
  • 2015 - Alec Astle - Doctor of Philosophy
    Sport Development - Plan, Programme and Practice: A case study of the planned intervention by New Zealand Cricket into cricket in New Zealand
  • 2013 - Ryan Holland - Doctor of Philosophy
    Governance of New Zealand National Sport Organisations: Pasifika and Maori Voices
  • 2011 - Warren Smith - Doctor of Philosophy
    Athlete satisfaction over time: Adapting the athlete satisfaction questionnaire (ASQ) to a New Zealand setting
  • 2011 - Arnold Young - Doctor of Business and Administration
    Insight: Leadership training, an organistaional context, and transfer of learning - a case study
  • 2009 - Anne Probert - Doctor of Philosophy
    Competitive Bodybuilders and identity: Insights from New Zealand

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2015 - Lesley Gill - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring trainer perspectives of emotional intelligence training program design
  • 2009 - David Harris - Doctor of Business and Administration
    A discourse analysis of the nature of institutions in New Zealand rugby 1985 and 2005
  • 2009 - Abigail Allan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Decision-Making in Conservation: A model to Improve the Allocation of Resources amongst National Parks
  • 2001 - Andrew Martin - Doctor of Philosophy
    Outward Bound, New Zealand: Process and Outcomes.

Media and Links

Media

  • 30 Oct 2018 - Newspaper
    'Sport for the many, not the few'
    Article by George Heagney on the launch of Sport Development in Action, Manawatu Standard, 30 October 2018, p. 3. Online version of story published 29 October 2018 https://www.stuff.co.nz/ma
  • 30 Jul 2019 - Online, Newspaper
    Male dominated sports organisations getting despar
  • 30 Jul 2014 - Newspaper, Online
    The Power of 1
    Quoted in article in The Press and Marlborough Express (30-Jul), Manawatu Standard and Taranaki Daily News (2-Aug), Timaru Herald and Waikato Times (9-Aug) discussing whether single sex schooling is b
  • 29 May 2008 - Radio
    Gender Equity in Olympic Sport
    Interviewed by Teddy Katz from CBC National Radio at NASSM conference in Toronto on my presentation Gender Equity in Olympic Sport see ROs. From: Canadian National Radio
  • 29 Jun 2017 - Online
    Women sport and leadership
    Interviewed as part of blog for Global Women.
  • 28 Feb 2019 - Radio, Online
    How to prevent sexual violence through and in spor
    Pos cast for Radio New Zealand Fair Play Show
  • 28 Aug 2017 - Radio
    How to boost women's sport
    Radio interview with Mike Hoskin on Newstalk ZB morning radio on how we can improve the situation for womens sport.
  • 27 Apr 2014 - Radio
    The Week in Sport
    Panel discussion with Zoe Ferguson and Wallace Chapman for 'Sunday Morning' programme, RadioNZ.
  • 26 Jul 2015 - Radio
    Smashing the Glass Ceiling - RNZ's Sunday Morning
    Professor Sarah Leberman was interviewed on Radio NZ’s Sunday Morning programme about the Young Women’s Leadership Programme and her research into the reasons for the low number of women in leadership
  • 22 Mar 2017 - Radio
    Valued, visible and influential
    Radio interview with Kathryn Ryan on what is required to shift the needle for women in sport in New Zealand.
  • 21 Sep 2014 - Online
    Women in Leadership
    Invited presenter for Massey Business School's 'Big Issues in Business' series
  • 20 Nov 2019 - Other
    Understanding privilege
    Podcast as part of Uncomfortable is OK
  • 20 May 2019 - Newspaper, Online
    Why we are challenging the system for equality in
  • 20 Dec 2014 - Magazine
    Crash Hot: Are confidence and self-belief really..
    Quoted in article in The Listener (p.18) on whether confidence and self-belief are the keys to success.
  • 18 Jan 2015 - Radio
    Growing Grass Root Talent
    Panel discussion on developing young people in sport through to elite level Panel discussion on developing young people in sport through to elite level on 'The Week in Sport' RadioNZ January 2015
  • 18 Feb 2008 - Television
    Women in Sport feature.
    Interviewed as part of feature on women in sport. This was based on my research conducted during my Fulbright Scholarship and linked to NROs 1, 2 and 3. From: TV3 - Campbell Live
  • 17 Nov 2013 - Radio
    The Place of Women in Sport in NZ Society
    Interviewed by Zoe Ferguson for 'Sunday Morning' programme with Chris Laidlaw, RadioNZ.
  • 16 May 2013 - Radio
    Parenting with Sarah Leberman and Billy Harris
    Interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on how to be a good sideline supporter for the 'Nine to Noon' programme, RadioNZ.
  • 15 Aug 2019 - Online
    Stop saying no one watches womens sport
  • 13 Jul 2013 - Newspaper
    I am Woman, Hear me Roar
    Quoted in article in Taranaki Daily News (and stuff.co.nz) discussing what difference it would make if there were more women in government and on company boards.
  • 13 Aug 2015 - Newspaper
    Young women helping the community
    Interviewed by North Harbour News, Auckland, re the 8 week Young Women's Leadership Programme for Year 12 girls that was held on Albany Campus
  • 13 Apr 2017 - Online, Newspaper
    Women still on the outside of NZ sport
    Interview based on data collected about women in leadership positions - both board and as CEOs - within New Zealand sport.
  • 12 Sep 2009 - Radio
    Mothers as elite athletes
    Interviewed by Daniel Conifer, as a result of the article published in Sport Management Review - see NRO 3. From: SBS Radio, Sydney, Australia
  • 11 Mar 2008 - Radio
    Encouraging Women as Sports Coaches
    Interviewed by Heather Jarvis as part of the "In the Loop" programme. This was based on my research conducted during my Fulbright Scholarship and linked to NRO 2. From: Australian Broadcasting Corpora
  • 10 Sep 2014 - Television
    Professor speaks on issue affecting all women
    Interviewed on issue of pay inequality for television programme 'Good Day Utah', Fox13, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  • 10 Sep 2008 - Newspaper
    How Media Showed us Games
    Quoted in news brief in Domion Post on my research into how media depict Olympic athletes, p.3
  • 10 Oct 2014 - Radio
    Quiet achievers-getting more women into leadership
    Interviewed on quiet achievers and getting more women into leadership for radio programme 'Nine to Noon', RadioNZ National.
  • 10 Mar 2007 - Magazine
    View from the top
    Quoted in article in New Zealand Listener: Leading New Zealand women share their strategies for success, p.22
  • 10 Jul 2013 - Newspaper, Online
    Sports Bodies Still Largely Boys' Own Territory
    Quoted in article in Dominion Post (p. 6) discussing the low number of women in sports management in New Zealand. Article also online at stuff - businessday.co.nz
  • 10 Feb 2022 - Online
    Emotional Leadership
    Interview for Emotional Culture Deck TV on Emotional Leadership - shared widely via LinkedIn
  • 10 Dec 2021 - Online, Video
    Emotional Leadership
    Invited to be contributor to Season 2 of ECDTV by Jeremy Dean founder riders & elephants - will screen in Feb/March 2022
  • 10 Aug 2012 - Television
    Turning medals into money
    Interview on TV 1 'Close up' with Alison Mau
  • 10 Aug 2012 - Television
    Turning Medals into Money
    Interviewed by Alison Mau on TV 1 'Close up'
  • 08 Mar 2017 - Online, Newspaper
    Under valued, under funded, under the radar
    Reuters article picked up by India Times, New York Times Yahoo!, New Straits Times, SBS news and EuroNews. 'Under valued, under funded, under the radar - women's sport seek change in New Zealand.
  • 08 Mar 2008 - Radio
    Mothers as coaches
    Interviewed by Gary Lord. This was based on my research conducted during my Fulbright Scholarship and linked to NRO 2. From: NewsTalk ZB
  • 08 Jul 2013 - Newspaper
    Sideline Behaviour Could Turn Kids Off
    Quoted in article in Manawatu Standard (p. 3) discussing why women are under-represented in the coaching ranks.
  • 08 Aug 2016 - Radio
    Low number of New Zealand women coaches Rio 2016
    Interviewed on NewstalkZB and The Hits on the low number of New Zealand women coaches at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
  • 07 Sep 2017 - Television
    It's time we all stopped ignoring sexism
    TV interview for Seven Sharp TV1 on what can be done about sexism in women's sport.
  • 07 May 2009 - Newspaper
    White blokes hog media limelight
    Newspaper interview discussing research on how children's perceptions of sport are influenced by the media
  • 06 Mar 2008 - Newspaper
    Lack of Confidence Stops Women Coaching - Study
    Interview for article that appeared in NZ Herald, 6-3-2008, and Manawatu Standard, 2-4-2008, p.24
  • 06 Mar 2008 - Radio
    Mothers as Coaches
    Interviewed by Bill Ralston. This was based on my research conducted during my Fulbright Scholarship and linked to NRO 2. From: Radio Live Auckland
  • 06 Aug 2008 - Newspaper
    Games Not about Looks
    Interview for Manawatu Standard on representation of sportswomen in the media, p.1
  • 04 Mar 2020 - Radio, Online
    Sport system failing top women coaches
  • 03 Jul 2013 - Newspaper
    New Zealand Lagging over Women Leaders
    Quoted in article in New Zealand Herald (p. B16) highlighting the success of the Achieving Career Excellence (ACE) programme.
  • 02 Jan 2016 - Radio
    Sport: New Zealand Sport Women
    Part of panel discussion on Radio New Zealand with Lynn Freeman about women in sport in New Zealand.
  • 01 Sep 2007 - Magazine
    Cover Story: Home Team Advantage
    Interview for NZ Management for article 'What can business learn from sport?', vol 54(8), pp. 26-31
  • 01 Nov 2018 - Magazine
    NEXT Women of the Year Sport Award
    Awarded NEXT Women of the Year for my 20 years of advocacy and research for women in sport.
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    Interviewed for the Australian Women's Weekly New Zealand edition based on my research - see NROs 1, 2 and 3 - for an article focusing on New Zealand's female sporting stars to coincide with the Commo