Private Advisory for Business Owners
Support for business owners navigating leadership, relationships and big decisions — in the business and at home.
Most business owners come to me because something feels heavier than it should.
A decision that keeps circling, a relationship that feels strained, a pattern at home or at work that’s affecting everything else, or a sense that you’re carrying too much on your own.
You’re capable. You’re experienced.
And you’re human, not meant to hold all of this without support.
I advise business owners on the relational dynamics that drive their decisions across work, partnership and family, because none of these parts of your life operate in isolation.
When one area is under pressure, the ripple is felt everywhere.
Private advisory gives you a place to slow down, be honest, get clear, and work through the conversations and decisions that matter most.
What you are carrying.
Private advisory is for business owners and senior leaders who are carrying a lot in their minds, in their relationships, and in the spaces between work and home that never seem to stop overlapping.
You don’t need to be in crisis to be here. In fact, it’s best to start before you reach that point.
Most people I work with are simply tired of feeling stretched thin, stuck in the same conversations, or unsure how to move forward when things feel tense.
This is for you if:
you want life to feel a little calmer and less reactive
the pressure in the business is starting to spill into home (or the other way around)
conversations with your partner, kids, or key people keep looping or blowing up
you’re carrying responsibility for everyone and everything, and it’s wearing you down
decisions get delayed or avoided because they feel too loaded
you and your partner love each other but sometimes struggle to stay on the same page
you want someone outside your world who genuinely listens and helps you make sense of things
you want deeper connection with the people who matter most
you want to lead well in every area of life, not just in the business
Some people come on their own. Most bring their partner.
Some include a co-founder, successor or other senior leaders into the process.
You don’t have to decide that now.
We figure it out together as we go.
What this work is.
Private advisory is a space where you can slow down, talk honestly, and get clear on the conversations and decisions that matter most.
You’re not here for tips or quick fixes. You’re here because the pressures of business, partnership, and family don’t sit in tidy boxes, and you want support that sees the whole picture.
This work helps you lead yourself well in every area of life.
We take real moments from your world — the decisions, the dynamics, the relationships, the pressure — and we use them to build clarity, steadiness, and connection where it matters most.
It’s thoughtful, practical support for people who carry a lot.
What that might look like.
Advisory with me is calm, personal, and tailored.
There’s no rigid program and no one-size-fits-all plan.
This is an ongoing advisory relationship, shaped around what’s actually happening in your life and leadership, rather than session-based coaching or a fixed formula.
Most people come to me because they want a place where they can talk honestly, feel heard, and get thoughtful, practical guidance for the moments that matter most.
Here’s what our work usually looks like:
We meet privately, either on your own or with your partner or another key person.
We slow things down, so you can breathe and actually see what’s going on beneath the surface.
We untangle the patterns that keep showing up, the stress, the reactions, the conversations that go sideways.
We use the PEACE Method™ to make sense of what’s happening and find a clearer way through.
We practise what to say, how to say it, and how to stay grounded in the moments that usually feel overwhelming.
You get thoughtful guidance, not quick fixes, the kind that helps you show up as the person you want to be.
And we move at your pace, without pressure, shame, or unrealistic expectations.
Our cadence is flexible.
Some clients meet weekly in the early stages, or times when something more urgent emerges.
Some prefer fortnightly or monthly as things stabilise.
We decide together, based on what you need and what’s happening in your world.
Between sessions, you’re not left on your own.
You’ll have a way to reach out if something important comes up or you need support navigating a tricky moment.
This work isn’t about perfection.
It’s about helping you move through life and leadership with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
How we start.
Every client arrives at a different moment in their life and business, so we don’t follow a set timeline. The early part of our work is simply about settling in, understanding the pressures you’re carrying, and getting clear on what matters most right now.
For some people, it means steadying things at home so they can think clearly again.
For others, it’s working through a difficult decision in the business, rebuilding communication with their partner, or untangling a pattern that’s been draining them for years.
We begin with what’s happening in your world today.
From there, the work unfolds naturally — one conversation, one decision, one insight at a time.
The shifts you’ll experience.
When you start understanding what’s really happening underneath the tough moments, things start to shift, often more gently than people expect.
Here’s what begins to change:
conversations that used to spiral turn into something calmer and more honest
the tension between you and your partner softens, and it’s easier to hear each other
the pressure in the business doesn’t follow you home quite so loudly
decisions get made without looping, avoiding, or second-guessing yourself
your kids feel the difference too — they settle when you settle
you stop reacting on autopilot and start responding in ways you actually feel proud of
communication gets clearer, kinder, and more direct
the load you’ve been carrying starts to feel lighter because you’re not carrying it alone
you feel more like yourself again, not stretched thin, not bracing for the next thing
the people around you feel safer, more connected, and more able to show up well
None of this happens overnight.
But it does happen, and it lasts, when we work to get to the root cause, not just the surface.
You don’t have to force change.
You just need the right kind of support to make space for it.
Working together.
Private advisory is an ongoing partnership, designed to support you through the real decisions and relational dynamics shaping your life and leadership.
This work is designed as a year-long advisory relationship, and many clients continue beyond that. The depth and steadiness people are seeking doesn’t come from quick fixes, but from having thoughtful, consistent support as real life unfolds.
Investment: NZD $12,600 per year incl GST.
Generally paid in monthly instalments of $1,050 incl GST.
Rather than counting sessions or limiting access, we work in whatever format best serves the moment — deeper conversations on Zoom, brief phone calls, messaging support, or involving your partner, co-founder, or family when helpful.
We check in early to ensure the advisory feels valuable and aligned. Any decision to adjust, pause, or conclude the work is made through conversation, not assumption.
How to begin.
If you’re considering private advisory, the first step is a 30-minute video chat.
This is a focused conversation to understand what you’re navigating and whether this kind of advisory support is the right fit for where you are now.
When you book the call, you’ll complete a short questionnaire. This helps me understand your context in advance so we can use our time well.
This work is not for everyone. I work with a small number of private clients at a time, and fit matters.
If it’s a good match, we’ll discuss next steps. If not, I’ll let you know honestly.
Common questions.
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The short answer is yes.
This work is designed for long-term clarity, not quick fixes.
Most clients know within the first one to two months that the partnership is right for them, and we’ll check in early to make sure we’re both aligned.
If either of us feels it isn’t the right fit, we’ll discuss it openly and decide the next step together. -
This is high-touch advisory for business owners and leaders who want clarity, steadiness and healthier relationships in the parts of their life that influence everything else.
We work in the present, with the moments and decisions that matter most right now, taking into account how the past might influence your current situation. -
If you’re feeling stretched thin, carrying too much, or struggling to navigate the pressures that sit between business, partnership and family, this work is likely a good fit.
The initial call is a gentle way to explore that without committing to anything. -
There’s no set schedule.
We shape the engagement around what’s happening in your world and the amount of support you need to get the outcomes you are after. -
It’s ok if you don’t feel ready to commit to a year, either way, feel free to book a conversation with me. The initial call isn’t about being convinced or sold into anything — it’s a space to talk through what you’re navigating and to understand whether the kind of advisory I offer is genuinely the right fit for you.
If it’s not the right timing or format, we’ll talk about alternatives. The aim of the conversation is clarity, not commitment.
However you arrive, you won’t be doing this alone.
You bring the courage to look honestly at what’s happening.
I bring the calm, clarity, and practical guidance to help you move through it — with more connection, more confidence, and a little more breathing room in all the places that matter.