“The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.”
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer/statesman
About AROI
Our Mission
Empowering NZ businesses to thrive
Focus on Family Owned Business
Plain talking, no jargon
Honesty and Integrity
Meet the team
Natalia Valentino
Mentor & Coach
Inspiring Growth, Elevating Potential
Key Career Highlights:
With over 30 years experience spanning Health, Education, Business Coaching, and Personal Development, Natalia is a powerhouse of transformation. Her true gift lies in forging deep connections and empowering individuals at every level. Whether coaching staff and managers or guiding teams through critical transitions, she inspires confidence, clarity and success.
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Mentor, Business Mentors New Zealand
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Leadership Coach, Waitamata DHB
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Senior Service Development Manager, Health NZ
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Health Excellence Awards Finalist Auckland & Waitamata DHB
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Green Belt in Lean Management
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Service Development Manager, Arthritis New Zealand
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Bachelor Course Developer
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Dean of Science, College of Natural Therapies
Mail: info@vitalsigns.co.nz
Social: LinkedIn
2018 Auckland DHB Excellence in the Workplace Awards Finalist
2021 Waitemata Health Excellence Awards
Exceptional Achievement Toastmasters ICP
Tongariro crossing
Ready to unlock your potential?
Connect with Natalia today and discover how she can help you and your organisation thrive.
Gerald Delany
Business Advisor
40+ years experience in engineering, business development, coaching and mentoring, and adult education. Positive, humourous, engaging, with highly developed observational and analysis skills to help your business identify issues, and solve them with practical, hands-on advice.
Gerald’s background is in engineering and his first engineering business experience was at the age of 19 in the UK.
Phone: +64 27 298 0629
Gerald has a very wide knowledge of small and large enterprises in many different industries including:
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Engineering and Manufacturing.
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Food and General Retail.
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Building and Construction Trades.
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Automotive Industry.
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Health Practitioners and Therapies.
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Education and Training.
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Particular areas of focus are:
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Profitability
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Staff development and performance
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Business systems
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Quality control
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Marketing and branding
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Mail: info@vitalsigns.co.nz
Social: LinkedIn
Published articles on business in a variety of publications
Drives change through direct, plain speaking, addressing those difficult topics
Massive experience in business coaching in all types of business, especially trades, engineering and technical
An enthusiastic Wet Blanket is the approach to start-ups - providing a reality check and solid grounding for your project.
Years of experience with Government initiatives, including ‘BIZ’, MSD, and BYOB programmes
Our process
Step 1 - Initial Assessment
We meet to understand your vision, goals and challenges, setting the foundation for a tailored plan.
Step 4 - Support program
We offer in-depth assessments, tailored to your specific needs, including staff, customer, and management evaluations.
Step 2 - On-site review
We explore your operations to gain firsthand insights into your customer experience, processes, and potential areas of improvement.
Step 5 - Action plan
We collaborate to create a clear plan with specific actions, goals, and timelines to guide your journey toward success.
Step 3 - Clarity & Barriers
We identify and discuss roadblocks to achieving your objectives, clarify your vision and setting clear goals.
Step 6 - Periodic review
We regularly assess progress, ensure alignment with your expectations, and adapt to evolving needs and opportunities.