High-level business consulting to help you grow with confidence
Running a business can feel heavy when you're making big decisions without a clear perspective. The stakes are high, the numbers matter, and everyone is looking to you for answers.
My role is to help you see what really matters and move forward with confidence.
I provide business consulting that’s practical, tailored, and grounded in real-world experience. Whether you need strategic direction, stronger systems, or sharper leadership, this hands-on support is designed to create momentum and long-term results.
Based in Auckland, I work with ambitious owners across New Zealand, Australia and further afield who want clarity, structure, and accountability.
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Trusted by business owners
around the world
I work with a wide range of businesses, from founder-led companies through to more established organisations with leadership teams, boards, and complex stakeholder environments. my clients span professional services, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, technology, advisory-led businesses and more, operating across New Zealand and internationally.
"I thank her for what she did because we wouldn't be in the position that we are now. The business has never been in a better position. We've got full ownership, our destiny is in our hands. It just feels fantastic to have that ultimate control, but also at the same time have the confidence to kind of push forward. We're not looking backwards. We are in a position of growth. We're expanding into Australia this year."
Stu Hartley
Director of Event Cover
"Lani helped establish a complete accounting system in Xero, including automated invoicing with payment portals and recurring invoices. That gave me so much visibility into my finances, which I previously didn’t even know anything about Having someone in your corner who can actually take all of this data that you have inside your brain, all these ideas and visions, and just turn them into a solid roadmap, a solid plan."
Tarana
LYNKD
"I could have ended up losing all the sponsorship, certainly lost a lot of reputation. I've been screwed by the best of them. I honestly do not trust anyone, but I totally trust Lani. I know we keep it on a business level, but I view her as a mentor or a business advisor. I honestly know that she's got our best interests at heart. "
"Without Lani, we would never have been able to achieve our dreams, essentially. Achieve our goals. "
TK
TK Offshore Fishing
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next move. The feedback I hear most is that our work together brings clarity, and confidence, and they finally feel supported in the decisions that matter most.
Why 1:1 business consulting works
Generic advice doesn’t work when every business is different.
That’s why 1:1 support is at the core of my business consultancy services.
Many business owners are reacting to problems instead of leading proactively. They’re juggling people, numbers, systems, and strategy. Often alone. My role as a business management consultant is to help you slow things down, prioritise what matters, and take action with intention.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about making better decisions, faster, with someone in your corner who understands the bigger picture.
From small business consulting services designed for owners who want to run their business with more control and confidence, to leadership teams, boards and CEOs.
I work with:
Founder-led and owner-operated businesses navigating growth or change
Established businesses with leadership teams and increasing operational complexity
Service-based and technical organisations operating in regulated or high-stakes environments
Businesses expanding into new markets or restructuring for scale
This is a good fit if you:
- Are leading a growing business and feel stretched or reactive
- Want clearer strategy and stronger decision-making
- Need support across people, systems, structure, or financial performance
- Value straight-talking advice from experienced business consultants
- Are looking for trusted business consulting that’s grounded and practical
Who I’m not a good fit for:
- This isn't the right fit if you're looking for a one-size-fits-all framework or quick fixes.
- This isn't the right fit for business owners looking for generic advice, rigid frameworks, or someone to simply tell them what to do.
- This isn't a fit for businesses that aren't ready to engage at a decision-making level.
Many of my clients operate in environments with multiple moving parts - including regulatory considerations, layered ownership structures, external partners, and competing strategic priorities. I'm comfortable working at this level of complexity and helping business owners cut through the noise to make clear, grounded decisions.
This includes working across multiple entities, jurisdictions, or revenue streams where clarity and sequencing matter just as much as the strategy itself.
A consulting approach built around your business
There’s no single formula for success. My approach to business management consulting is flexible, collaborative, and shaped around your business, not a predefined framework.
As a business management consultant, I meet you where you’re at and focus on what will make the biggest difference right now.
That might include:
- Strategic planning and business direction
- Leadership and team structure
- Systems, processes, and operational clarity
- Financial performance and profitability
- Decision-making, accountability, and focus
While my work is grounded in business consulting in NZ, I also draw on principles from global business consulting, bringing wider perspective where it adds value without losing sight of local realities.
Choose the level of support that fits your business
Pricing is shown in NZD. Discounted rates apply to ongoing consulting for businesses with turnover < $1m.
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What it’s like working together
Working with me is collaborative, direct, and grounded. I’ll challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and help you focus on what actually moves the needle.
Clients often describe the experience as having a trusted advisor who sees both the detail and the big picture. You’ll get honest input, structured thinking, and practical next steps.This is business consulting designed to support real decisions, not just good intentions.
