Leladijo Consulting

Empowering Associations and Leaders to Excel Through Strategy, Training, and Coaching

Our Services

Empowering Associations & Professionals: Strategic Growth, Optimized Teams, and Transformative Training

Association Consulting

Training and Development

Beyond consulting, we provide hands-on training in communication, leadership, AI literacy, and strategy. Through workshops and coaching, we help professionals sharpen skills and drive impact.

About Us

At Leladijo Consulting, we specialize in empowering associations to navigate growth, optimize team dynamics, and implement effective change management. Co-founded by Johanna and Diederick Roodt, our consultancy brings a wealth of experience and a people-centric approach to help associations achieve their strategic goals.

At Leladijo Consulting, we combine decades of experience in management consulting, association leadership, and professional coaching. We believe in empowering organizations and individuals—whether through strategic association consulting or cutting-edge training and development. Our tailored approach ensures real impact, fostering growth, efficiency, and leadership excellence.

Our Mission

We love what we do, and we will help you love what you do too! Our mission is to foster a collaborative, supportive environment where associations can thrive. We believe in doing everything with love and ensuring that everyone involved feels valued and engaged.

How Can We Help?

Growth and Mission Alignment

Helping associations stay true to their mission while evolving and growing

Operational Efficiency

Conducting comprehensive audits and 360-degree scans to optimize processes and resource utilization

Team Structures and Hiring

Advising on optimal team structures, hiring strategies, and balancing the dynamics between long-term employees and new hires

Communication and Collaboration

Enhancing communication between teams, staff, volunteers, and members to ensure effective collaboration and member satisfaction

Volunteer and Employee Integration

Facilitating smooth transitions from volunteer-led to employee-run operations, ensuring continued volunteer engagement

Event Management and Sponsorship

Improving event outcomes and growing sponsor income through strategic planning and execution

Desired Outcomes for Our Clients

  • Improved team performance and streamlined processes

  • Successful change implementation and enhanced operational efficiency

  • Clear growth plans and performance metrics for employees

  • Better alignment between volunteers and paid staff

  • Increased sponsor income and effective event management

  • Founder & CEO

    Johanna Roodt is a Certified Coach with the Association for Coaching, recognized for her expertise in mentorship, leadership training, and team dynamics. With a career dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening organizations, she has helped leaders and teams navigate change, optimize performance, and foster well-being in high-impact environments.

    As Head of Engagement, Communications, and Events at the European Association of Research Managers & Administrators (EARMA), Johanna has played a pivotal role in the association’s rapid growth. She successfully expanded the team from 5 to 17 employees, implemented strategic restructuring, and led key initiatives that significantly enhanced the organization’s reach and financial sustainability. Her achievements include:

    • Expanding the annual conference attendance from under 1,000 to over 1,500 participants

    • Increasing sponsorship income by 600% in just four years

    • Conducting comprehensive 360-degree association audits to optimize strategy and operations

    • Restructuring teams and refining processes for multiple associations to enhance efficiency and engagement

    Before this, Johanna managed a well-being business, where she designed and delivered teacher training programs across various disciplines. She is also a Certified Mental Health First Aider and actively supports professional communities as a mentor in two EU initiatives for event professionals. Additionally, through the ‘She Starts’ program at the University of Cambridge, she mentors women at different stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.

    Johanna’s expertise extends beyond leadership and mentorship—she works with companies and associations on both short- and long-term engagements, providing tailored training, coaching, and strategic support to help organizations and individuals grow with purpose.

  • Co-founder & Director

    Diederick Roodt is completing his certification as a Certified Coach with the Association for Coaching, further deepening his expertise in high-impact communication, leadership development, and AI strategy. His passion for coaching and training has been a constant throughout his career, from lecturing at the University of Pretoria to mentoring professionals in high-pressure, fast-paced international environments.

    As a former global team leader at McKinsey & Company, Diederick built, managed, and supported a 40+ member research team across multiple continents and time zones. He played a pivotal role in recruiting, developing, and coaching talent, helping individuals grow from early-career professionals into senior experts.

    His leadership extended beyond strategy and operations—he provided weekly coaching sessions to team members, guiding them through complex challenges and career development.

    Diederick has also served as faculty for McKinsey’s internal training programs, leading sessions on structured problem-solving, executive presence, and impactful communication. His experience in high-performance, high-expectation environments allows him to help individuals and teams thrive under pressure, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.

    Together, Johanna and Diederick design and deliver engaging, transformative, and results-driven training programs, ensuring organizations and individuals achieve lasting growth and success.

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