Operations & Strategy Support for Growing Founders
Let’s Talk…
Every client relationship starts with a complimentary 30–45 minute Discovery Call. Think of it as your chance to hit pause, step back, and get honest about what’s working in your business—and what’s quietly holding you back.
If you’re in the growth stage, you probably have more opportunities than time. Your team is stretched thin. Projects are slipping through the cracks. Decisions keep getting pushed because there’s never enough clarity on who’s doing what—or when. You’ve got a vision for where you want to be in a year, but the day-to-day chaos keeps you in constant reaction mode.
On our call, we’ll dig into the bottlenecks, the missed handoffs, and the “we really should have fixed this months ago” issues. We’ll talk about where you’re wasting energy, where you’re leaving money on the table, and what it would look like to run your operations with more intention and less stress.
This isn’t a high-pressure pitch—it’s a conversation. You’ll walk away with insight into what’s slowing you down, ideas for how to fix it, and a clear picture of how I approach helping founders in your stage of growth.
The next step is a Strategic Planning Session, utilizing our Strategic Mapping Model™. That’s where we roll up our sleeves, map out your next 365 days, and create a game plan that turns all that potential into real, measurable momentum.
If you’re ready to stop running your business from the passenger seat and start steering it with clarity and confidence, let’s talk.
Who We Are…
We are a boutique operational consulting practice for founders who are done with the hustle-for-hustle’s-sake and are building businesses with intention, impact, and a long-term vision.
Our work is designed for the inflection point — that messy middle where growth reveals growing pains. The systems that once worked are straining, your team needs more leadership, and you’re operating more like a firefighter than a CEO. That’s where we come in.
Led by a seasoned Director of Operations and former HR executive, our founder brings nearly two decades of experience in federal consulting, human capital strategy, and high-growth operations. With a deep understanding of people and process, we specialize in building not just scalable systems, but strong, aligned teams to support them.
We act as your strategic right-hand — helping you translate your vision into executable plans, clean SOPs, streamlined workflows, and a people infrastructure that empowers your team to lead confidently. Whether you’re drowning in decisions, struggling to delegate, or watching culture slip through the cracks, we help you reclaim your time and your role as a true leader.
Our approach blends operational clarity with human-centered strategy. We understand that no system works without the people behind it — and we bring the tools, frameworks, and insight to ensure both are thriving.
Because scaling isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things — with clarity, purpose, and the right people in the right seats.
This is for the founder who’s ready to move from reactive to intentional…
From team manager to company visionary…
With a partner who sees the big picture, understands the human layer, and builds from the inside out — precisely, discreetly, and with care.
About the Founder…
Tadeja Frank is the founder of Orchid Consulting and a seasoned Director of Operations, known for bringing calm to chaos and clarity to complexity. With nearly 20 years of experience in federal consulting, human resources, and operational strategy, she has supported businesses ranging from Fortune 500 giants to fast-growing small enterprises. Her career began in corporate HR, leading domestic and international teams for global consulting firms, where she built systems, shaped policies, and navigated the intricate balance between people, compliance, and performance.
In 2011, she launched Orchid Consulting with one goal: to help visionary business owners scale sustainably—without losing control, burning out, or disconnecting from their purpose. Her approach is strategic but grounded, blending operational rigor with a deeply intuitive understanding of people and process. She has partnered with founders to streamline operations, align teams, secure government contracts, and create infrastructure that supports long-term growth.
What sets her apart isn’t just what she builds—it’s how she listens. Every engagement begins with understanding the heart of the business and the human behind it. She believes great operations aren’t just efficient—they’re liberating. They protect your energy, elevate your team, and make space for your best work.
Our Values
Efficiency
We create systems that eliminate chaos, reduce waste, and get it done — fast, clean, and with purpose.
Value
Every move we make is designed to create real ROI — not fluff. We bring results that make sense on paper and in practice.
Methodical
We break big visions into bite-sized actions. Everything is structured, prioritized, and executed with precision.
Authenticity
No copy-paste strategies. We operate with honesty, depth, and integrity — honoring what’s true for you and your business.
Accountability
We follow through. Period. You can count on clear communication, aligned expectations, and mutual ownership of outcomes.
Intuitive
We read between the lines. Beyond the data and systems, we tap into the deeper currents guiding your business decisions.
Innovative
We don’t default to “how it’s always been done.” We build fresh, strategic solutions that match your unique vision and evolve with your growth.
Resourceful
We find a way — even with limited time, money, or team. Solutions over excuses, every time.
Harmonious
We create flow where there was friction — aligning people, processes, and purpose so your business runs with rhythm and ease.
Now that you know who we are …..
Let’s talk about where you are. If your business is growing but you’re still in constant reaction mode—juggling priorities, patching processes, and putting out daily fires—it’s time to get a plan. In our free 30–45 minute Discovery Call, we’ll pinpoint what’s slowing you down and explore how to make the next 12 months more strategic, structured, and sustainable. No pressure—just a real conversation about how to run your business without running yourself into the ground.
