Our story
Ora [awr-uh, ohr-uh]
(Latin) noun: coastline; edge
At Ora, we believe bold thinking drives real progress. We’re not just consultants, we’re experienced industry leaders who partner with, challenge and achieve exceptional outcomes for, our clients.
Our founders, Ross and Lisa, formed Ora Advisory with the vision of bringing together diverse, talented and passionate people, to deliver exceptional solutions and drive positive change. They wanted to create a bold, cutting edge company that pushed boundaries in consulting and advisory services, not what the industry has come to know and expect.
From this vision, Ora is now a team of down-to-earth honest advisors who solve problems with intelligence, integrity and a sense of fun.
We’re proud to be professional, adaptable and deeply experienced. When clients come to us with complex problems, we show up with a practical and bold mindset to deliver.
From strategic advisory, learning and development, financial audits, strategic communication and human resources, we deliver a wide range of services in both short term advisory or longer term embedded teams – and always with the same bold, reliable, and human approach.
We're a Canberra-based small to medium enterprise (SME), wholly owned and operated in Australia.
Our services
Our mission
To deliver bold and innovative advisory and consultancy services to help our clients achieve their goals, and support our team to consistently learn, develop, and have fun doing it.
Our values
At Ora, our values shape everything we do. They’re not just words, they’re how we show up for our clients, and each other, every day. At Ora, we believe in:
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Freedom: We think differently, challenge convention, and embrace bold ideas.
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Balance: We honour people and priorities, creating space for what matters most.
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Honesty: We speak truthfully, act with integrity, and keep to our commitments.
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Fun: We bring energy, joy, and connection to our work and relationships.
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Courage: We speak up, stand out, and lead meaningful change.
Why choose Ora?
A partnered approach
We're all in this together. We believe all successful engagements are built on shared respect and communication. We value our client’s organisational knowledge and experience, and we take pride in seamlessly integrating into teams, collaborating and delivering impact.
A plan for success
Opportunity + Planning = Success.
Our frameworks are based on industry methodology (e.g. Prince2, Prosci and Agile delivery) but we are not beholden to them. When we start a project, we tailor and adapt them to ensure they’re fit-for-purpose, provide a clear blueprint for engagement based on our clients’ needs, operating environment and context, and ensure we deliver on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
A growth mindset
We grow together.
We work alongside our clients’ teams and we’re committed to sharing our insights and experiences and uplifting capability to ensure sustained success. We like to leave our clients better than when we started working with them.
A bold approach
We speak with clarity and courage.
Supporting our clients is in our DNA. Our strategic, evidence-based and authentic approach empowers us to offer bold insights and real solutions – and is often what others may shy away from. We’re committed to helping our clients succeed by always being honest, constructive and deeply invested in their outcomes.
We bring professionalism, flexibility, and a wealth of experience to every project. But more than that, our team brings clarity, energy and a human touch. When you engage Ora, you're not just engaging a team, you're joining one.