40+ years of real-world experience across three countries — translated into practical frameworks for growth.
My name is Andre Fredericks. I'm a productivity and personal development coach, systems thinker, and framework builder — based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
But before all of that, I was a trades apprentice in South Africa. I spent years working in food manufacturing, naval shipbuilding, infrastructure, and facilities management across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. I've worked with local government, run e-commerce businesses, and spent five years as an Uber driver — a role that gave me over 5,500 conversations with strangers, and taught me more about human psychology than any textbook ever could.
"Real insight comes from real experience. The frameworks I teach aren't borrowed from business school — they're forged in 40 years of doing, failing, adapting, and growing."
Over my career, I noticed a pattern. Whether I was working with tradespeople on a factory floor, professionals in a corporate office, or individuals navigating a personal crossroads — the same problems kept appearing: lack of clarity, disconnected effort, poor systems, and low autonomy.
These weren't motivation problems. They were structure problems. And I believed — still believe — that the right frameworks, applied consistently, could solve most of them.
10BrilliantThings™ was born from that belief. It's a practical growth system designed to help individuals and teams move from confusion to clarity, from effort to progress, and from isolation to aligned teamwork.
Apprenticeship in food manufacturing and naval shipbuilding. Learned the value of precision, systems, and accountability.
Facilities management across local government environments. Developed deep expertise in operational systems and risk management.
Built and ran e-commerce businesses across NZ and Australia. Applied systems thinking to sales, operations, and growth.
An intentional deep-dive into human psychology, motivation, and real-world life challenges. One of the most insightful periods of my career.
Coaching individuals and teams, building the 10BrilliantThings™ platform, and sharing 40+ years of lived insight through courses, content, and community.
I integrate systems thinking with practical application. Every framework I teach is designed to be implemented — not just understood. I draw on influences including The Personal MBA, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, ISO management standards, emotional intelligence research, and decades of real-world operational experience.
My coaching is direct, structured, and deeply personalised. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all answers. I believe in asking the right questions — and building the structure that helps you find your own.
These three values guide every conversation, every framework, and every piece of content I create.
Understanding before advising. Listening before problem-solving. Meeting people where they actually are.
Giving freely of knowledge, time, and insight. Believing that a rising tide lifts all boats.
Shared goals. Mutual accountability. The belief that we always grow faster and further together.
The flagship coaching and education platform. Courses, guides, and community.
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