CREATE A THRIVING ORGANISATION That drives sustainable and responsible growth.

Many Business Leaders reach a point where things just aren’t clicking the way they should.

You might notice that your team isn’t firing the way you want it to, and it feels like there’s a disconnect. What you say you are and what you want your business to become, isn’t matching the reality of where things stand right now.

It’s a situation I hear about, often.

In the early days, or start-up phase, rapid progress is made via the collective energy of good people who know what needs to happen to get stuff done.

When momentum slows and activity veers in different directions it can feel like opportunity is being missed.

What got you here isn’t getting you there.

The temptation is to blame individual behaviours and the culture. But the truth is, culture is just one piece of a bigger, intriguing puzzle.

That’s where I come in.

  • Incredibly Insightful

    “Her coaching was incredibly insightful and pushed me to really understand my strengths and what was holding me back.”

  • Practical Solutions

    “Dayle has the rare capacity to flex between conceptual approaches and practical solutions. Her clients are stretched but remain focused on workable outcomes.”

  • Diagnosis & Interventions

    “Dayle has a great knack of being able to diagnose what’s going on in an organisation’s culture and determine the right intervention.”

Dayle O’Brien

An Organisational Designer & Developer, and sometimes I refer to myself as an Organisational Ecologist.

I believe organisations work like living ecosystems where every element plays a vital, yet not always visible role in helping the business thrive.

When one part of the system is unhealthy or out of whack, it impacts the whole system.

Most businesses find temporary solutions by trying to fix symptoms instead of working to understand the real issues and underlying causes.

Similarly, the strength in one part of the system can be leveraged for the health of the whole system. And yet, we don’t pay enough attention to where this strength is and how to unlock it.

The challenge is to design the “perfect” system that allows your business to thrive.

I work with you and your team to reveal the underlying issues and what’s getting in the way of meaningful progress. Along the way, we re-design to unlock the collective power and generate outcomes that support your goals.

Then, I work alongside you and your whole team—bringing it all to life.

Engagement Options

Culture

Designing for and building a culture that’s aligned with, and fully supports your business aspirations and goals.

Leadership Development

Building leaders that are the future of your organisation. Through workshops, coaching and an environment in which they can thrive.

Bringing your corporate strategy to life by building capability and a sense of ownership throughout the whole business.

Organisational Design

Three things I know to be true

  • Culture isn’t just about the way people behave—it’s about the messages you send through your organisation’s design. When you co-create the culture with your people, everyone knows how they fit into the bigger picture. That’s how you empower people to take ownership and move the business forward.

  • Your brand is more than a logo or marketing message; it’s the promise you make to your stakeholders. Your people, and the culture of your business, are what you rely on to deliver that promise. If the entire organisation is not designed to align with this promise, it will fall short. When culture and strategy are out of sync, the outcomes you want won’t be fully realised.

  • As your business grows, what worked in the early days no longer suffices. Founders often rely on their vision and hands-on management, but as you scale, a more structured approach is essential. You can’t outsource your culture—it must be built internally. By investing in leadership development and culture early on, you lay the foundation for sustainable success.

Ready to create a thriving organisation that drives sustainable & responsible growth?

Let’s work together to grow a business that works better, and feels more aligned to the business you imagine. Get in touch today to explore the ways that support you and your people.

What Clients are Saying

"Dayle worked with the founders to develop an organisation design and a pathway for succession, transitioning the business from founder-reliant to leadership group-led over time.

She helped define our purpose, values, and behaviours, ensuring the culture evolved on a solid foundation and creating a framework that would endure beyond leadership changes.

A key part of her work was developing the team’s change management, personal, and team leadership capabilities. For our rapidly growing business, shaping a sustainable, adaptable, and innovative culture was crucial.

Dayle worked equally well with the three founders, emerging leaders, and experienced professionals to co-create our collective culture.”

Jamie Cook, Founder & CEO, Stone & Wood Brewing Co.

"We wanted to distribute leadership across the team and give employees a bigger role in shaping the business.

After several failed attempts at organisation design, we turned to Dayle for help. She brought fresh thinking and guided us in co-designing an organisation that improved business functions and created roles that deliver results without hierarchy.

With Dayle’s help, we’ve clarified our beliefs and aligned on the outcomes we seek. Our values-driven culture is reflected in everything we do, from our commitment to profit with purpose, even when profits were low.

Dayle facilitated workshops that helped us design our plan while staying true to our beliefs. It hasn’t been easy, but her coaching and support have been invaluable as we adapt to new ways of working.”

Matt Nation, Founder & MD, Nation Partners