ABOUT PETER & BE UNCOMMON
Who Peter is
Peter Makara - Founder, Be Uncommon
High-performance Partner & Leadership Practitioner
New Zealand’s Unbeatable Mind® Certified Coach.
I partner with executives, athletes, leaders, teams, and organisations who want to operate at a high level with clarity and composure. My work is grounded in more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across education, health, utilities, governance, high-performance sport, not-for-profit, and the military — environments where people are tested, culture matters, and capability determines outcomes.
I have served as a director and trustee across not-for-profit and purpose-led organisations, including those supported by volunteer workforces.
Being Māori shapes how I think, lead, and serve. My values of whānau, respect, authenticity, empathy, courage, and humility guide every relationship I hold. I bring a steady, relational presence and a commitment to strengthening the people, teams, and organisations I work alongside.
The Be Uncommon approach
High-performance is built through clear purpose, values-aligned action, and the ability to stretch beyond comfort zones into the uncommon.
My Be Uncommon approach integrates:
Whole-person development — physical, mental, emotional, and relational capacity
Performance psychology & flow science — focus, presence, and flow
Values-based leadership — clarity, alignment, and integrity in action
Mātauranga Māori — grounding, balance, and relational strength
Military principles — discipline, front sight focus, and composure
High-performance sport methods — purpose, mindset, and resilience
This integrative model strengthens how people think, decide, and perform in complex environments. Whether supporting an executive, developing leaders, coaching athletes, or strengthening teams, the aim is the same: build clarity, unlock potential and perform optimally in any situation, including peak performance in the presence of flow.
Why Be Uncommon
Be Uncommon exists to strengthen people and organisations who want to operate with clarity, capability, and purpose, whether in leadership, sport, work, or daily life
Growth is disciplined, values-led, and earned over time. When individuals, teams or organisations align their actions with values, good habits, and develop the capacity to perform under pressure, they create everlasting, authentic change.
Whether you're leading others, improving team performance, pursuing personal growth, or competing at an elite level, Be Uncommon helps you grow with intention, act with integrity, and have a positive impact on others.
If you’re ready to grow with intention, I’m ready to work alongside you.
Our Brand: Twin Mangōpare
The Be Uncommon logo is centred on the twin Mangōpare, a traditional Māori symbol representing strength, agility, leadership, resilience, and determination. The dual forms symbolise partnership and balance, the relational foundation of high performance.
The circular form reflects interconnection and harmony, acknowledging that genuine performance requires integration of mind, body, and spirit.
Three koru extend into the circle, representing the pillars of the Be Uncommon whole-person model:
Tinana — body
Hinengaro — mind and emotions
Wairua — spirit and connection
The brush-stroke aesthetic gives the symbol a grounded, human quality, a reminder that excellence is both disciplined and deeply personal.
Begin your journey
Let's explore what matters most to you, and determine whether working together is the right fit.