“Even today, human potential is the most untapped resource on the planet. When we unleash it, we don’t just drive performance—we elevate humanity, fostering innovation, resilience, and a future where everyone thrives.”
– Tara Lorigan MNZM
Co.ofwomen
Founder/CEO
THE GENDERED EDGE
An Unparalleled Operating System,
Built for Women, Designed for Impact
With over 20 years of research backed expertise in gender dynamics, and having served more than 5200+ leaders, Co.OfWomen is uniquely positioned to partner with organisations to maximise the potential of its female talent. We have a deep understanding of what will propel that success and it’s corresponding impact on retention, performance and succession planning.
Co.OfWomen’s evidence based Operating System (OS), with The 3 Pillar Model at the core is designed to foster high-performance, both at the individual and organisational levels. Our comprehensive ecosystem offering provides leaders and teams with access to world-class development programs, a powerful commercial network, peer support, tailored leadership coaching and an on-demand digital-tools platform—all of which are aligned with fostering sustainable, profitable organisations.
We bring unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities women face in leadership and the activation know-how to ensure that female leaders not only succeed but excel. So when it comes to the priorities of succession planning, enhanced gender equity, or building a culture of leadership excellence, Co.OfWomen is the strategic partner of choice to drive lasting impact.
Hall of fame
Founder
New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs
Te Whare Whakahōnore i Ngā Rakahinonga Wāhine o Aotearoa
Created in 2012, the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs honours the exceptional achievements of women who are shaping the future and breaking down barriers in Aotearoa and beyond. Each year, three wāhine are inducted in recognition of their extraordinary accomplishments. By spotlighting their success, we not only celebrate their achievements but in doing so, also provide accessible role models to invigorate the success journey’s of other women.
The Ceremony and Taonga
Deep respect is given to Te Ao Māori and we have woven tradition and taoga into the Hall of Fame ceremony with the guidance and support of wāhine Māori within our community, including Kiri Nathan MNZM, Kim Muriwai, and Miriama Kamo and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
The ceremony features a karakia composed and gifted to the Hall of Fame by Stacey and Scottie Morrison, widely respected Te Reo Māori proponents – three Kākahu (cloak) designed and crafted by renowned Māori fashion designer Kiri Nathan MNZM – and Pounamu (a unique carved greenstone breastplate), crafted by master carver Jason Nathan, which are gifted to inductees.
Nomination Criteria
Nominees are selected for induction by a panel of Inductees, which is Chaired by Dr Lee Mathias ONZM against these four criteria:
Business Success: Has achieved significant national or global success
Impact on Industry: The business has had significant, tangible impact on the industry, leading to positive change and innovation.
Supporting Women: Actively involved in initiatives dedicated to championing female success.
Making a Difference: Applies resources or profits for the good of others and is committed to philanthropic causes or community-based initiatives.
Co.ofus
Founder/CEO
A High-Performance Consultancy
High Impact, Optimal Results
Co.OfUs specialises in transforming senior leaders, teams and organisations into high-performance powerhouses. In today’s dynamic high-stakes environment, burnout has become an all-too-common feature of the professional journey. We focus to eliminating this cycle, replacing it with proven practices that ensure executives and teams operate at peak potential.
Our approach is grounded in cutting-edge strategies that harmonise energy, time, thinking and focus—the core drivers of sustainable performance. Through world-class thinking and frameworks we help organisations build momentum, achieve focused results, and create lasting, positive change.
Our Key Impact Areas
Eliminate Burnout: We work to replace chronic stress with sustainable energy practices, ensuring that executives have the resources they need to lead with buoyancy, without
Optimise Energy & Time: We introduce practices that enable leaders to manage their energy and time with precision, prioritising what matters most and creating alignment.
Strategic Focus: Using insights from leading frameworks we equip leaders with optimal thinking practices as the paramount contributor to outstanding results.
Distinctive Engagement for Lasting Results:
At Co.OfUs, we engage through tailored coaching, training, and consulting. Our programs are designed to create understanding and to drive measurable, impactful outcomes—ensuring that your leaders and teams are equipped to achieve profitable, sustainable, outcomes. Our initial engagement is with top-level executives to address their own high-performance practices. Once your leadership team is at optimal we cascade these principles throughout your organisation to ensure alignment and peak performance at all levels. From coaching to team workshops, we equip your organisation to operate at its highest level, ensuring long-term success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Dr. Lee Mathias ONZM
Leading in today’s busy unusual times takes a special type of sensitivity and high emotional quotient. Tara has both in spades and she uses it to compliment her strong knowledge base, coaching, and support training.
Tara has been instrumental in leading the change to feminine equity in business in New Zealand and teaching us all how to celebrate our success. When Tara found me, she had the seed of an idea about supporting women during their entrepreneurship journey. 15 years ago there was very little support for women to be in business in a woman-friendly way.
Founding Board Chair
Dame Theresa Gattung CNZM
Tara has led the way in reimagining and supporting female success. Applying her full energy to everything she does, Tara is eloquent in her expressions, curious and enquiring in her approach and, of course, necessarily resilient. She is a great marketer and connector of people which is always done in a very considered and genuinely caring manner. Tara was very early to the table in seeing how to really make a partnership with wahine Maori work. I really enjoyed my time working with her as Chair of Co.OfWomen’s board
Former Board Chair.
Kaz Staples MNZM
As a long term member I’ve had the pleasure of receiving from the Co.OfWomen as my own business grew and evolved. I also loved being able to give back, which is a big part of my ‘Why’. As a member of Co.OfWomen’s board I cannot express enough how proud I am to work alongside Tara. It’s a privilege to support the quest to help women find their ‘success’, whatever that looks like for them.
Ranjana Patel ONZM
I have had the pleasure of working with Tara since 2013. First as a member of Co.OfWomen and then on the advisory board. She brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the membership, and has supported some amazing women grow their potential. I have seen the growth and development of women and their companies go from strength to strength. There are many shining examples of individuals who have succeeded with Tara’s coaching and mentoring.
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