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Élann Consulting

Solutions-based approach to small business and experience consulting

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we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities

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Every business is unique, which is why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our expertise and fresh perspective has been proven to help reveal creative opportunities to exceed guest expectations and boost profitability.

We turn challenges into streamlined processes, re-imagining and implementing a positive experience for the people who matter most: your team and your guests.

We often work with:

  • Small businesses looking to create memorable experiences for their visitors
  • Restaurants and businesses looking for a fresh perspective
  • Hospitality leaders or teams seeking coaching or facilitation in sales, service and experince development
  • Individuals hoping to curate a custom event experiences
  • Couples who are looking to get married

Get to know us through a complimentary consultation and learn more about how we can offer the right support for your hospitality business or tourism experience.

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Restaurants + Businesses

Our primary service is focused on working with hospitality and tourism businesses to curate or enhance experiences for their guests. This work can take place through:

  • Individualized coaching support
  • Business development
  • Project management
  • Brand cohesion and storytelling
  • Communications strategy development
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Specializing in tourism and hospitality, we work hard to empower small businesses to make positive changes and gain confidence. Whether you’re launching a startup or seeking to invigorate your established business, we’re committed to guiding you through challenges and unlocking new possibilities.

Working on your business can be challenging at the best of times. We offer an external perspective and solution-based opportunities to address the challenges you’re facing and help you invest your time wisely and efficiently.

Whether it’s diving deep into your numbers or re-working operational processes, we are eager to help make your job easier and improve your profitability. We offer one-on-one business support through coaching and collaborative working meetings, as well as team or group facilitation.

Team Support

Are you looking to inspire your team but aren’t sure where to begin? Let us help you build a team engagement plan including:

  • Team coaching and collaboration
  • Strategic planning and group facilitation
  • Experience development frameworks and support
It’s all about the people

People are the biggest asset for any business: specifically the team who makes it happen, and the patrons who provide ongoing support. By focusing on genuine ways to appreciate and celebrate people, we pave the way for positivity, productivity and creativity to flow into a workplace, empowering both the individuals and the company as a whole.

As businesses grow, so do the number of team members and skill sets required to make the magic happen. We provide leadership support and guidance to help you develop and nurture an effective team experience.

Education + Seminars

Élann Consulting is a proud partner of the Community Business Development Corporation, and works across Atlantic Canada offering seminars for businesses. Connect with us or your local CBDC for upcoming program dates or funding opportunities to support our work together.

Curated Experiences + Events

We are proud to be the long-time host of the internationally celebrated and uniquely Nova Scotian experience Dining on the Ocean Floor. Reserve your spot at our table.

We love a gathering, and are here to help bring your vision to life

  • Event hosting 
  • Public speaking engagements
  • Experiential tourism development
  • Event planning
  • Private wine tastings
An experience to remember

Sometimes the best party is one that you don’t have to plan yourself! Celebrating special moments can feel like a lot when you’re the host. Let us lift the weight of responsibility off your shoulders so you can focus on making memories and enjoying your guests.

Create an unforgettable evening exploring the world of wine from the comforts of your home. As certified sommeliers, we find joy in building a personalized, educational tasting experience for you and your guests, infused with warm, Maritime hospitality.

Marriage Ceremonies

We love love, and go out of our way to help you celebrate your love authentically here in Nova Scotia. Whether you’re looking to do something zany and different, or would prefer a low-key, more traditional ceremony, we want to help craft a meaningful ceremony that reflects you and your partner. Please note that for Justice of the Peace requests, we require at least 6 months advanced notice.

Let’s get you hitched!

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Builds Capacity and Confidence

Leann brought extensive retail experience, impactful insights, project management skills, and a caring approach to our organization when we really needed it. She was able to guide and coach our cafe management team in a way that built their capacity and confidence so they could take what they learned and extend it to new situations all on their own. It’s so refreshing to work with a consultant that in addition to their “deliverables” is contributing to the people-centred work culture that we are building.

Joey Pittoello
Executive Director, Just Us! Coffee Roasters

Exceptionally Professional

Leann is an exceptionally professional leader who has a wide range of skill sets from public relations to facilitation and project management.  We have hired Leann as project manager to oversee our FoodArtNature project after having worked with her for a year on a few different projects.  Leann impressed us with her capacity to think creatively while thoroughly managing details and coordination between people.   Leann is kind, with the humility to listen and confidence to forge forward.  You just really cannot expect more or better.

Kelly Marie Redcliffe
Executive Director, Wolfville Farmers’ Market

Thoughtful Encouragement and Guidance

Leann has not only been a pleasure to work with over the last several years on the startup of our charitable organization’s work in Nova Scotia, she has carried it out with excellence on communications strategy and overseeing its implementation, including the thoughtful mentoring of an intern student. As the founder of an innovative new charitable organization I have learned to count on Leann for responsive and thoughtful encouragement and guidance. Her contributions have contributed markedly to our growing success.

Marc Langlois
Founder and CEO, Food Vibes

Responsive and Helpful

Collaborating with Leann is an exercise in being with someone who listens well, is very detailed, and is well-organized. Her written and verbal communication approach seeks to clarify continuously, and is a hallmark of how I have learned that she manages projects from beginning to completion. Open to new ideas, and bringing new ideas, all within a practiced and comfortable hosting and event management context, Leann creates a responsive and helpful approach to everyone she works with. It is a treat to be involved in projects with Leann, whether directly hosting visitors, or planning events.

CELES DAVAR
FOUNDER, EARTH RHYTHMS

A Great Experience

Working with Elann Consulting was a great experience for our business. We leveraged the knowledge and expertise that Leann provided to help set proper standards and operating procedures for our day-to-day operations. Elann Consulting provides a variety of business services that can cover many industries and we were fortunate to have her guidance when making changes to our business. We would recommend her to anyone from a start-up business to a well run, experienced business to see where there can be opportunities to improve.

Karl Coutinho
President / Operations Manager, Avondale Sky Winery & Restaurant

Anticipates your every need

Leann Grosvold – the fun-loving, personable team member you first encounter when you arrive at the park, leads the Meet & Greet. She impressively doesn’t forget a name and anticipates your every need (before you do sometimes). Leann, along with the entire Dining on The Ocean Floor team go out of their way to ensure the day unfolds precisely as planned.

Coreen Hildebrand
Maritimes Maven Travel Blogger

In Capable Hands

Leann has a robust first-hand experience of every aspect of the food, wine, and tourism industries. I’ve never felt more in capable hands with her consultation, and even when handed something outside of her wheelhouse she rises to the occasion and produces exceptional work. She has an incredible sensory palate and is passionate, personable, and kind. Her professionalism and creativity are exceptional and I will work with her at every available opportunity moving forward.

Gabrielle Pope
Owner, Dr Kombu Brewing

A Real Gift

Leann’s charisma and easy-going but yet professional disposition have been a real gift to our team. She has the ability of being able to make everyone welcome and comfortable. Her knowledge of the industry and her eyes for smaller details have been really important to us to refine our experience and services for our guests. I truly believe that any company working with Leann will discover the missing ingredients in their teams to go to the next level.

DOMENIC PADULA
OWNER + CHEF, DINING ON THE OCEAN FLOOR

Mentorship and professional development

I was introduced to Élann Consulting through my local Chamber of Commerce, through an informational two-part webinar on food costing for restaurants. After connecting with her for a consultation, she was able to help identify the two largest problem areas of my business: food costs and labour. We began working together on an hourly basis and I received great insights, direction and problem solving outcomes. During these initial meetings I realized that I needed more of this style of mentorship, direction and professional development and Leann was a fantastic fit. Over the past two years, we have conquered many of my business goals from food costs and labour management, to relocating and growing my restaurant. She continues to help me with succession planning, helping me to spend fewer hours working in my business to working strategically on my business for continued growth. She has given me the confidence, clear direction and support I needed to navigate these new adventures.

Angela Bowles
Owner + Founder, Fresh Food Matters

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