Clarity. Integrity.
Confidence in every workplace conversation.
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Moving Forward with Purpose
Navigate today's landscape with the assurance that you have a partner who brings practical, grounded support to you and your business.
Across Aotearoa & globally we are experiencing a significant shift in the way we approach our business and personal challenges.
Change demands adaptation, flexibility, and sound judgement — yet knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming.
Author Mary Engelbreit said "If you don't like something change it. If you don't change it, change the way you think about it"
Making considered and well informed decisions, and staying focused on what matters most are critical in times of uncertainty.
Scroll down to see how I can support you.
Mediation
Confidential, structured mediation designed to support respectful conversations and workable outcomes when workplace relationships become strained. Facilitated with impartiality and care, the process focuses on restoring clarity, understanding, and a way forward.
Workplace Investigations
Independent, procedurally fair workplace investigations conducted with care, neutrality, and clarity. When serious concerns arise, a structured and transparent process enables relevant information to be gathered, evidence to be assessed objectively, and findings to be made on the balance of probabilities — supporting informed and defensible decision-making.
HR & Employment Relations Support
Supporting employers and employees through complex workplace matters with clear, practical advice and a balanced approach. Guidance is grounded in current legislation and focused on helping all parties move forward with confidence and care.
Leadership Training & Development
Tailored John Maxwell–inspired coaching, training, and masterminds designed to strengthen leadership capability, build connection, and help individuals and teams lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Coaching
Professional coaching designed to help individuals gain clarity, overcome barriers, and move forward with confidence. Grounded in practical reflection and purposeful action, coaching supports meaningful growth in both professional and personal contexts.
TESTIMONIALS
I have had the pleasure of working with Roanne across several of her roles in the last few years. As an occupational physician, my assessments of employees often have implications for employee and employer. I have seen many levels of capability from an HR perspective due to the many companies I have consulted with over the years. Roanne has been an essential part of ensuring good robust outcomes for all parties form an HR perspective.
She can be direct and firm when she needs to be to ensure fairness and a legally defensible process. She fights back when necessary and is compassionate when required. She is good in the difficult situations that medical issues cause in workplaces. We have had different perspectives on issues, and she can push back to me when needed to clarify things for her employer. I have seen her develop good networks in businesses and often observe the friendly greetings she receives from managers, her departmental co-workers, and staff alike when walking around a site with her.
She has my respect and I witness the respect of others in her business dealings. She is one of the good ones.
Jim McLeod
Occupational Health Clinician
WorkSafe New Zealand
Discerning Solutions, particularly Roanne, has helped me gain a range of tools, such as understanding my core values, clarifying the path I need to achieve my goals.
Family, work or other, if you want help to create a self-determined future, I highly recommend checking it out.
Anna
Got A Minute Education Ltd
Rowie took me on my goals journey just about when lockdown started in March 2020. It was a challenging time generally but she proved to be an excellent communicator and certainly pointed me in the right direction. Her attention to detail and professionalism is amazing and the way she takes you through the challenges really gives you a positive perspective. I would recommend Rowie to anyone who wants clarity, direction and a professional and personal service.
Thanks Rowie, you’re a star!!
Mark Hill
Auckland
I have the pleasure of working with Roanne at Jet Park Hotels. Roanne excels in HR in all areas. She is versatile, innovative and professional. She is supportive at all times and an excellent communicator. Roanne has extensive knowledge in HR policies and has made huge improvements within the company. I can highly recommend Roanne.
Steve Woods
Director of Marketing, Sales & Distribution
Jet Park Hotels
Roanne (Rowie) is a very genuine and talented coach. She is a great listener and is very insightful and perceptive. I found Rowie to be a warm, kind, patient and empathetic person who made my coaching experience very positive and helped me find practical solutions to problems I was facing, She understands the importance of values and knew just the right questions to ask to help me move forward towards my goals. Thank you Rowie for a positive experience and for making me feel empowered.
Kylie, General Manager,
Health Industry
I was fortunate to experience Roanne’s coaching. When you work with Roanne she creates an environment that puts you immediately at ease and makes you want to share with her as a trusted partner, invested in your growth. Her carefully crafted questions flew easily and brought new awareness around the issues I was trying to get clarity around. Thank you, Roanne, for supporting my growth!
Irina S.
Roanne (Rowie) creates a supportive environment for you to explore her soulful questions. This enabled me to gain new perspectives and self-awareness on something I've been struggling with for years. You can trust that she will see you through the action steps as you move forward with your ambitions. - a grateful Alice L
Alice Liley
Learning Capability Manager / Yoga Teacher / ICF Accredited Coach.
At Discerning Solutions, my focus is on creating clarity, restoring connection, and supporting people to move forward with confidence. I bring guidance, balanced support, and a respectful process that helps individuals and organisations navigate even the most challenging situations.
Whether you're addressing a workplace issue, building leadership capability, or seeking a more constructive way through conflict, you don’t have to do it alone. By combining professional expertise with a genuinely people-centred approach, I work alongside you to navigate complexity, restore clarity, and strengthen workplace wellbeing.
My aim is to restore communication, rebuild trust, and create the conditions for practical, sustainable outcomes grounded in integrity and fairness. Whatever challenges you are facing, you can be assured of a process that is consistently respectful, balanced, and focused on achieving meaningful, practical results.
Get in touch
roanne@discerningsolutions.co.nz
+64 27 316 3011
Services
Workplace Investigations
Mediation
HR | ER Consulting
Leadership Training
Team | Individual Coaching