Over 30 years of experience growing some of New Zealand’s largest businesses.
If you’re running a fast-growing $10M+ business, you already know growth brings complexity, noise, and risk. As your Growth Partner, I help you cut through the chaos. With a clear strategic focus, confident leadership team, tight operational control, and stronger cashflow, you will scale with confidence.
Years leading and coaching high-growth businesses
Scaled Hawkins Construction from a regional builder to market leader, successful exit, increased enterprise value 15x
Revenue growth at over twice the industry average with A-Players and aligned teams.
Together we establish:
Clarity
Sharp strategy that everyone understands
Confidence
Strong leadership and alignment with your people
Control
Clear priorities and metrics to stay on track
Cashflow
Stronger margins and cash to fund your growth
Services
Strategic Clarity & Simplification
Transform complexity into a clear, actionable strategy that everyone understands and can execute.
What this includes:
- One-Page Strategic Plan development
- Quarterly planning sessions with leadership teams
- Clear goal-setting and priority alignment
- Brand promise definition and KPI establishment
Leadership Development & Team Confidence
Build strong leadership cohesion and ensure your team can execute strategy effectively.
What this includes:
- Executive and leadership team coaching
- Function Accountability Chart (FACe) implementation
- Meeting rhythm establishment
- Leadership succession and transition management
Operational Control & Execution
Embed reliable operating rhythms, accountability systems, and metrics to stay on track.
What this includes:
- Process Accountability Chart (PACe) optimization
- Rockefeller Habits implementation
- Dashboard and scorecard development
- 13-week sprint planning and execution
Cashflow & Financial Optimisation
Optimize financial management to reliably fund your strategic growth initiatives.
What this includes:
- Cash acceleration strategies
- 13-week rolling cash forecasting
- Billing cycle optimization
- Inventory and working capital management
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What my clients say
My business and I have benefitted hugely from John’s expertise and structured approach to growth. While running a growing company puts pressure on multiple aspects of the business at once, John’s approach has helped to define the priorities, and clarify the message and direction for our staff.
John's approach is exactly what we were looking for at Civil+Build. He brought together and aligned the leadership team behind a clear strategy and provided us with the tools to execute it with focus. I would strongly recommend the John to all growth-minded businesses; his guidance has been a game-changer!
After a year of working with John, my team is more aligned than any I’ve led before. We have a clear strategy, with the processes and execution to support it. He brings board chair skills to our growing company as we rapidly scale up to reach maturity. We couldn't have done this without the mentorship of John and the Scaling Up methodology.
Frequently asked questions
You can book a Discovery Call on this site, or download the free GrowthAudit to quickly assess your current position and where to focus first.
Yes, I bring deep experience in family business dynamics, governance structures, succession planning, and balancing legacy with growth, helping family businesses transition smoothly and successfully.
While most clients see meaningful results within 6-12 months, significant transformation often requires a 2-3 year journey to fully embed sustainable practices and strategy.
Most clients benefit from clearer strategic focus, tighter leadership alignment, consistent operating rhythms, and improved cash flow and profitability. While outcomes vary by business, measurable gains typically appear within 6–12 months.
Scaling Up™ provides proven, flexible tools and processes for growth. I tailor these specifically to your needs, culture, and objectives, ensuring clarity and alignment across your leadership team around four key areas: Clarity, Confidence, Control, and Cashflow.
I work best with thoughtful, self-motivated founders and CEOs of mid-sized, growth-focused businesses, including family-owned enterprises, who are navigating critical leadership or strategic transitions and want a clear, disciplined path to scale.
Resources & insights
Unlock strategic insights and actionable frameworks to grow faster and smarter.
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Ready to take your business to the next level?
Let’s get started and explore how my coaching can drive your success.