Feeling overworked & overwhelmed?

Replace chaos with leadership structure.→ profit, performance, freedom.

Vision

Helping business leaders replace chaos with leadership, to increase profit, performance, and freedom. We do this by giving Serious Business Leaders, Simple Strategies that give Solid Results.

Mission:

We raise the value of Business for our Business Leaders, by creating an environment step by step, using the L.E.A.D.E.R. ship & 7 Step Business Growth Roadmap to Success systems, where the individual will reach their potential and be rewarded, because we care about their success.

Practical Leadership for Real Business.

Built specifically for business owners — not generic coaching

Practical tools you can use immediately — simple to implement

Stronger leadership that drives better results — more time, profit, and freedom

Real-world experience, not theory — we’ve lived what you’re navigating

Long-term change — not short-term motivation

Limited seats for a high-impact experience — alongside like-minded leaders

Small groups with direct feedback — real answers to real challenges

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Upcoming Events

Leadership Programs

Practical, in-person leadership programs for New Zealand business owners ready to build stronger teams and lead with confidence.

1-day business events

Focused one-day business events for New Zealand owners to gain clarity, sharpen strategy, and drive results.

Keynote speaking

Inspiring keynote talks for New Zealand business audiences, sharing real leadership lessons and lasting impact.

Limited 1:1 coaching

Limited one-on-one coaching for New Zealand business owners seeking personalised leadership and strategic support.

Janelle & Pete O'Keeffe

Business Leaders & Mentors

With decades of experience across business, finance, and property development, we support business owners to build strong teams and create sustainable, well-structured businesses. Our focus is on helping you develop a business that can operate effectively without requiring your constant day-to-day involvement.

We work with leaders who want to strengthen their decision-making, improve team culture, and put the right systems in place to support long-term success. Whether you are scaling your business, stepping into greater leadership responsibility, or preparing for the next stage of growth, we provide practical tools and clear direction.

For those looking to achieve greater clarity, long-term growth, and more balance between work and life, our coaching offers proven leadership strategies and real-world guidance to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

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Keynote Speaking

1-Day Business Events

Limited 1:1 Coaching

Scale with confidence.

We work with a small number of business owners each year. If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck, install real systems, and build predictable profit — this is where serious change happens. Private. Focused. Implementation-driven. Spots are limited.

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Who This Is For

Revenue-generating businesses lacking structure
Owners tired of inconsistent profit
Leaders carrying too much
People ready to implement
Those open to accountability

This is coaching for execution.

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Applications are reviewed personally. If selected, you'll be invited to a private strategy call.

What Our Clients Say

"When you work with Pete and Janelle you feel valued and know their focus is on you and your business. And I'm sure this is true whether you're a part-time sole trader or a full-time company director with several employees. Pete has a knack for communicating in a way that resonates with you - and his honesty and credibility shine through. If you want to grow your business, I would recommend working with Pete. His direct, no- nonsense approach and breadth of experience set him apart from other business coaches I have spoken to."

— Julia Robinson, Copywriter - More Than Words

"We have now realised that even after a fair time without their direct tutoring, the knowledge we gained while working with Pete and Janelle is truly invaluable and is going to help us for years to come. We are looking forward to being able to work with them again in the future and seeing that interaction propel results into the stratosphere. We have no hesitation in recommending Pete and Janelle to any business owner who wants to take their business to the next level."

— Gary Everson, Member of Faversham BNI

"Pete and Janelle have provided me with many different tools and resources over the past 12 months which I continue to use to date to help both myself, my staff, and in business planning. However long you are in business you can never learn everything and someone else with the relevant knowledge and experience that Pete and Janelle have can prove invaluable for moving your business on to the next stage. I would therefore not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in business."

— Keith Betts, Robson & Co. Solicitors