Motivated Minds - for your HR Solutions

Who are we?

At Motivated Minds we offer sound HR Solutions. With over 17 years experience in both public and private sectors, my work is grounded in understanding what truly drives behaviour, motivation, and performance — and using that insight to resolve conflict, strengthen capability, and create workplaces where people thrive.

I offer independent, evidence‑based expertise that cuts through complexity and supports confident, timely decision‑making. I partner with leaders and their teams to build clarity, momentum, and the skills needed for long‑term professional success. Whether it’s navigating tough conversations, mentoring emerging leaders, or embedding practical HR frameworks, my focus is always on solutions that are strategic, grounded, and achievable.

I know the pressure leaders face when immediate or unexpected people challenges arise. That’s where I come in. Let me take care of the emerging or urgent HR requirements, so you can stay focused on what you do best — leading your organisation forward.

Motivated Minds exists to lift performance, strengthen culture, and create workplaces where people are motivated to deliver results.

I’m here to help you make that happen.

What we can do for you

Strategic. Psychology‑Informed. Results‑Driven.

At Motivated Minds, we partner with you to strengthen performance, lift capability, and create a workplace where people are motivated to deliver results. Whether you’re navigating complex change, building a high‑performing culture, or needing clear, practical HR frameworks, we bring independent, evidence‑based expertise that cuts through complexity and supports confident decision‑making. We help leaders handle tough situations, build clarity and momentum, and embed the behaviours and systems that drive sustainable organisational success. Our focus is simple: practical solutions, strategic alignment, and measurable outcomes that move your organisation forward.

  • If you know you need support but not sure exactly what help you need? It could be as simple as a quick call with me and together we can make a plan or we might need some more focused time. Let me help you stay on the right track.

  • Strategic, commercially aligned policies and procedures that provide clarity, consistency, and protection for your organisation. I assess your current frameworks, identify gaps and risks, and design practical, legally robust documents that leaders can apply with confidence. The outcome is a streamlined, high‑performing policy environment that supports accountability and strengthens culture.

  • Motivated Minds HR Solutions delivers A strategic, insight‑driven assessment that gives leaders clarity on what’s driving performance — and what’s holding it back. Using a psychology‑informed approach, I analyse leadership behaviours, employee experience, and organisational dynamics to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities. You receive a clear, actionable roadmap to strengthen engagement, lift capability, and build a culture aligned with your strategic goals.

  • Independent, strategic guidance to help organisations navigate complex change with confidence. I partner with senior leaders to manage the people, culture, and capability challenges that determine whether change succeeds. With objectivity and evidence‑based insight, I help you maintain momentum, reduce disruption, and embed the behaviours and systems needed for sustainable results.

  • Targeted support for leaders navigating challenging situations, performance issues, or high‑stakes conversations. I bring a calm, professional, psychology‑informed approach that builds confidence, sharpens decision‑making, and ensures outcomes are fair, clear, and aligned with organisational expectations.

  • Practical, evidence‑based support to help individuals and teams build motivation, clarity, and confidence. Whether developing emerging leaders or supporting established teams, I focus on the behaviours and mindsets that drive performance and create lasting impact.

What People Are Saying

“Adrienne provided invaluable support when I started in a senior management role in local government – an area I had not worked in before. Our people are our most important asset, and this mindset was modelled and reflected in the professional and compassionate advice and guidance she provided; especially when supporting me through delicate situations and tough conversations.

Adrienne's attention to detail, breadth of knowledge, common sense and understanding of the human condition combined with an end to end support was pivotal in rebuilding a team, and developing strong, meaningful workplace relationships. It directly contributed to a lift of professionalism and increased trust. Her recommendations for restructuring the way the team delivered support to the organisation has resulted in a more strategic focus, with more measurable outcomes.

This has been enhanced by her ability to balance business objectives with the needs of people and to support managers to achieve good outcomes equally for our teams and our community.”

Sarah Crysell

Communications & Engagement Manager

““I am a new start up and felt overwhelmed as my practice grew and I didn’t know what to do or where to start. Everything was unstructured and jumbled, I had contracts saved everywhere, half completed policies, no direction. Adrienne is kind, friendly, and immediately put me at ease. She is non-judgmental and says things in a way that make sense and are easy to understand.

With Adrienne’s help and an affordable HR platform (rosterELf I went with) which links with Xero for payroll and has policies, procedures, I can load up employee contracts and their qualifications and practicing certificates, my HR is more structured and less scary.

Adrienne is very experienced in HR and was able to answer my unusual questions with kindness and support. She bought up things I hadn’t considered (what could go wrong) which ruins small start-ups.

I would highly recommend Adrienne. She is knowledgeable, kind and professional.

Thank you for giving me some confidence in my HR.”

Raylene Grant      Owner Practitioner, RAISE Physio Pilates

What you can expect

Lets Talk - Confidentially

We will take time to understand your needs, your organisation and your desired outcome.

Build a Strategy‍ ‍

We will put together a strategy for how together, we can get to the desired outcome.

Execute the Strategy

Support your organisation to execute the strategy to achieve your desired outcome in a practical and supportive way.

Review

A short, structured reflection with senior leaders that identifies the next steps to maintain momentum. This approach ensures the organisation continues to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Adrienne@Motivatedminds.co.nz

0274 414 501

Let’s Work Together

If you’re ready to move forward, let’s work together and make it happen. Either call me directly or simply complete the form with a few details, and I will be in touch.

Information provided in this form will be confidential and only accessible by Motivated Minds for the purposes of responding to your request.