About Us

We created an unparalleled world-class model dedicated to developing high performing leaders and business owners

Tara Lorigan MNZM

Tara is the founder and driving force behind Co.OfWomen, created from a simple conviction: women deserve access to world-class practical knowledge, relationships and infrastructure that make sustained success more possible.

Across more than two decades of working closely with women at every stage of success, Tara has built Co.OfWomen into a globally distinctive ecosystem combining practical learning, strategic support, powerful networks and peer connection. Her work increasingly focuses on the architecture of success itself, including the leadership practices and conditions that shape our capacity to perform, flourish and create what comes next.

“I believe success should expand who we are and what becomes possible for us. My work is about making the ‘how’ of that success visible, practical and accessible, so more women can create success on their terms, and use it as a force multiplier for others."

In recognition of her contributions to Women and Business Tara was honoured as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

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"Being successful is the most exciting part but it can also be a slow, tough road and, at times, a truly lonely one.

I initially joined forces with Co.OfWomen as I could see that this organisation was meeting a real and previously unmet need, offering practical support I would have been very grateful to have at different points in my own journey.

Women often have compelling ideas about doing things differently but can get stifled by the traditional framework of business as well as by our own distinctive Achilles heels.

As New Zealands leading female business brand I'm proud of how far we've come since tara and I sat down over a cup of tea all those years ago to discuss this idea of hers, it is making a big difference for many women.

I invite you to join and take advantage of the myriad of resources developed with your success at the centre of everything Co.OfWomen does."

>> Lee was the founding Chair of Co.OfWomen, it's Chief Patron and longstanding mentor to its founder. A serial health sector entrepreneur, Lee was founder of Birthcare and Labtests and a director and shareholder of Pictor and Tend alongside another of her Mentees Cecilia & James Robinson. She was a significant leader in the healthcare sector and one of the country's most experienced and respected governors until her untimely passing in 2026.

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Membership has had many blessings. It's elevated me to be more strategic about my time and the peer group sessions make the journey less lonely and are a fabulous way to learn.

June Lau

Director, Scissors & Jitbug

It’s about my success empowering other women as well as productive accountability for me.

Sophie Gilmour

Former Co.OfWomen Board Chair (2020-2024)

Membership has helped me lean into what drives my passion and show up as a better leader for my team.

Hannah Lloyd

Head of NZ Sales, Garage Project

What we care about - for profit, for good

Women rising powerfully

The collective socialisation of women is that my job is not me, it's everyone else and the resulting disconnection from my-self and what I need is at the heart of why women often shrink instead of rising.

Co.OfWomen have spent a decade and a half serving women, getting to the heart of what propels or holds us back and built a an unparalleled world-class ecosystem. Our commitment is that any of the 52% of humanity that women represent who become members have the very best support and resources to see them rise.

People at the core

There is a bright side to women's socialisation - the extent to which we are connected to and will prioritise the wellbeing of others. We know that when harnessed powerfully, that capacity makes women epic leaders and happy people, make for profitable businesses.

So it's essential that we commit to fully understanding and internalising that everyone and everything I care about will do better when I ensure I have what I need. If I do not, burnout is a foregone conclusion with no winners. Co.OfWomen's model is built to ensure this.

World-Class Ecosystem

Since 2009, as a founder led organisation, we've brought a driven, passionate commitment to building the world-class model that women deserve. As at 2023 our model is still unparalleled globally because building a support model for a person who doesn't ask for herself is tricky.

Every member has their own Membership Facilitator. Her job is to ensure that whatever is important for her to achieve through membership is supported by a tailored blend of Coaching, Mentoring, Peer Group, Development options and Events for her.