Testimonials

"Vito has been an essential part of my leadership journey resulting in better relationships between me and my team. He has helped me to recognise my unconscious biases and given me tangible strategies to overcome challenges I face. After initially coaching me on a 1:1 basis we decided to invite Vito to work with the rest of our leadership team to help understand each other better and work in a cohesive way towards our shared goals. The outcomes have been a more empathetic approach to working with each other, deeper trust and a cohesive approach to the leadership of Storypark. I would recommend Vito to anyone in a leadership position looking to better understand and equip themselves to build high performing and motivated teams."

"Vito has been my business coach /mentor during my transition into self employment. He's a real enabler. He doesn't see barriers; he sees possibilities and identifies multiple solutions. Vito is a very active listener. He provides me with a mixture of advice, practical tips and inspirational stories to lift my confidence and help me to become a really successful consultant. I would say that I would most certainly be several steps behind in my current career path if it was not for working with Vito and I certainly recommend him to others."

"Vito has a knack for bringing his considerable experience to bear effectively on the important issues in today's environment. He also has a particularly strong understanding of what it takes to work collaboratively in both internal and external/client relationships. His management of our staff over the time we worked together was exemplary."

"Vito is an absolute legend. His genuine authenticity, integrity, and uplifting positive energy are remarkable. His insightful perspectives consistently provide fresh viewpoints. Working with Vito has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend him."

"Vito is the most visionary leader I have worked with! His strategic and creative thinking led to the development of a high performing Major Events Team (within NZTE) that assisted New Zealand to leverage significant trade opportunities from global events such as the Americas Cup and APEC. He was then invited to establish New Zealand's first dedicated Major Events Unit and Strategy, as part of the Ministry of Economic Development and under his leadership, New Zealand went on to successfully bid for the Rugby and Cricket World Cups and a range of other major events that brought New Zealand to the attention of the world. Vito's management style was always inclusive and empowering and his professional integrity and leadership as his team went through various restructures, was quite inspiring and something I have tried to emulate in my own career. I can honestly say that Vito must be the most well networked person I have met, across so many different industries, disciplines and countries and, at all levels of Government. He has been a wonderful role model and mentor and I am truly delighted to recommend him for a Senior Management role within any organisation."

"Vito is an experienced executive committed to improving the way businesses connect, serve and transact with their clients. He is a visionary leader with the ability to effect change at the highest level in an organisation, and in the marketplace. He has the confidence to explore the unknown, to iterate through conceptually and organisationally challenging issues to arrive at something that breaks new paths. He is also an exceptional individual with probably the best relationship skills I have ever seen. He has an infectious enthusiasm and gets the best out of his team. He is also fair, honest, and fun to work with!"

"My experience with Vito was nothing short of awesome. After a brief interaction and following a few questions from him Vito was able to accurately summarise what was really important to me and my key drivers on both a professional and personal level. With this information he was able to give me some concrete actions to address my main professional concerns and help focus and re energise me on my goals and future. Vito was very easy to talk to, he made the whole experience really comfortable and although we did not spend an extended period of time together, I took away lessons I will use for the rest of my professional career! Thank you Vito."

"Vito Lo Iacono was the manager responsible for developing the newly established Major Events Unit at the Ministry of Tourism/ Ministry of Economic Development. He was my manager from December 2005 until January 2008. Vito is a creative thinker and an experienced relationship manager. As an employee, I was given good guidance but also empowered to take responsibility. Vito actively encouraged my professional development."

"Vito brings a wonderful dynamic to the office with his compassion and ability to develop great interpersonal relationships. In my experience working with him I have observed him as being someone who manages his tasks well, invokes new motivations in others and most of all helps other members of staff to grow through seeing their potential. He has wonderful foresight... a fantastic ability to see the future environment that an organisation is stepping into."