Representative Client Partnerships

O’Brien Industries has partnered with government agencies, businesses, and community organizations to deliver measurable improvements in performance, leadership, and communication.

  • Ministry of Education

    Delivered national leadership development programs in schools, equipping educators with the capability to lead effectively, improve communication, and enhance student learning outcomes.

  • Hastings District Council

    Led a strategic civic initiative that brought together leaders from diverse socioeconomic groups to strengthen collaboration, governance, and long-term community resilience.

  • Community Welfare Initiative | Hastings District

    Designed and facilitated a multi-sector community engagement program that secured sponsorship funding, aligned local stakeholders, and fostered stronger collaboration across the region.

  • The Stella Trust

    Partnered in delivering nationwide resilience workshops to address New Zealand’s drug crisis, working alongside government leaders, business representatives, and community organisations.

  • District Health Board

    Implemented leadership and cultural change initiatives, strengthening governance practices and driving measurable improvements in healthcare delivery.

  • Aukaha

    Provided leadership performance and communication training that embedded cultural awareness and created long-lasting organisational impact.

  • Guild Mortgage (U.S.)

    Facilitated training for hundreds of mortgage brokers, improving client engagement, sharpening communication skills, and driving measurable gains in organisational performance.

Case Study #1

Our generative learning approach has delivered results across industries, equipping individuals with the tools to lead, communicate, and make decisions with greater confidence and effectiveness. To assess the long-term impact of our programs, we conducted a follow-up study with a cross-section of thousands of individuals we’ve worked with across various industries. Three months after completing the training, we revisited their progress to evaluate how effectively they had implemented what they learned and the improvements they had experienced in their professional and personal lives.

Key Challenges Identified

  • Ineffective communication and fear of speaking up

  • Lack of self-belief and confidence

  • Procrastination and poor time management

  • Fear of change and resistance to growth

  • Toxic environments and negative influences

Real Outcomes from Our Programs

  • Strengthened ability to inspire and influence others

  • Improved communication across diverse professional settings

  • Developed a decisive and action-oriented leadership approach

  • Increased productivity and workplace efficiency

  • Overcame fear and built self-confidence

Solutions Delivered

  • Designed and implemented effective leadership programs

  • Applied content with real-world application

  • Reviewed performance across all levels of the organisation

  • Focused on results through proven strategies

  • Delivered multiple modes of accessibility: in-person, online, workshops, individual coaching

  • Ensured continued review with real-world action and implementation

Case Study #2

Problems Faced: Common Challenges in Leadership, Communication, and Professional Development

Through our research and discussions with professionals across industries, we identified several recurring challenges organisations and individuals face in leadership, communication, and personal growth. These insights were gathered from research, interviews, case studies, and real-world experiences, highlighting the gaps in existing training programs and development opportunities.

Real Outcomes from Our Programs

  • Leadership prioritised but lack of effective programs

  • Content-heavy training with limited real-world application

  • Narrow focus on senior leadership

  • Chasing trends instead of proven strategies

  • Limited accessibility due to in-person training only

Solutions Delivered

  • Creating effective leadership programs

  • Aligning content to practical application

  • Reviewing and engaging all levels of the organisation

  • Focusing on strategies that deliver proven results

  • Offering accessibility through in-person, online, and hybrid training formats

  • Continuous review to ensure implementation and measurable outcomes