Building more productive leaders and teams

I help professionals direct their effort more strategically, resulting in greater productivity and capacity.

Productivity Needs a Bold Shift

Many think they have a time problem. I believe it’s a productivity problem, and I help them fix it.

We’ve been conditioned for far too long to focus on time management, even though it continues to let us down. This is where shifting our focus to something built for tomorrow is more promising.

When we remodel how work gets done, to the meet the demands of today and the future, we increase our capacity. Many are working with a style that was built for a different era. The future of productivity calls for something new, something that helps you maintain a strategic grip on growing demands.

Does this sound familiar: "We need to work smarter, not harder!"

The smarter way to work isn’t through time management alone, it’s through focusing on time, effort, and capacity. In doing so, you are better prepared for the demands of future, resulting in greater productivity and capacity.

Achieve Greater Productivity Without Compromising

The solution isn’t to exhaust yourself further, but to remodel how you work. It’s not about more hours, it’s about maximizing what you can accomplish within a certain timeframe, properly allocating your effort and resources.

What Others are Saying…

Testimonials

“Hilani is very entertaining, engaging and listening to her for a short hour was very insightful and inspiring.”

Dorianne - Conference Attendee

“It gives you tools to move your mindset towards the change that you want, while also helping you figure out what needs to change to make your goals a reality.”

Kimberly - Conference Attendee

"Hilani had amazing energy! Her talk was extremely thought provoking and she makes you want to lean in and learn more from her!"

Rachel - Conference Attendee

"Could listen to her for another hour! Would love a breakout session with opportunity to engage more in a smaller group.”

Andrea - Conference Attendee

"Hilani needs a few more hours! Great perspective and a fresh way of looking at things!"

Kate - Conference Attendee

"I think Hilani was great as a speaker and kept everyone's attention. The material she provided was valuable."

CEO - Vistage Member (Monterey, CA)

"Hilani provided tangible and actionable tips on how to manage our energy vs. manage our time! It was a great session filled with awesome dialogue to address meeting fatigue, calendar blocking, and how we view the time we have / perception of that time. Loved it! Thank you!"

CEO - Vistage Member (Denver, CO)

"Great speaker and presentation. Super professional, knowledgeable, and thought provoking. Extremely thoughtful with many take-homes that I will use to improve my effectiveness, time management, and intentional communication."

CEO - Vistage Member (Fort Collins, CO)

“I was so impressed by Hilani's facilitation methods and ability to engage with the class, we asked her back to facilitate more sessions for our large group.”

Sarah W. - Talent and Development, US Army

“Her ability to reiterate key points is not only brilliant but also highly engaging for the audience. I wholeheartedly recommend Hilani Ellis to elevate any panel and make it truly shine.”

Christine D. - Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce

“Hilani is a blue chip asset for any corporation."

Bruce C. - TV Production Executive, Paramount

“Hilani’s charismatic approach coupled with her sense of leadership and accountability make her a rarity in today’s business environment.”

Joey B. - CEO Advisor and Entrepreneur

“With every interaction I’ve had with Hilani, I have been impressed with her ability to communicate, engage, and see a vision.”

Michael H. - Entrepreneur, Loclyz Complete Media Services

“Interacting with Hilani and being able to leverage her abilities is an advantage to me and my business. She offers an unmatched level of energy and excitement to her work; it’s infectious.“

Mike V., Executive Coach

“I don’t know if I can say I’ve ever meet someone as passionate about productivity as Hilani. Her level of knowledge and expertise connected to productivity and systems is a huge advantage to someone like me scaling a business. Having a partnership with Hilani gives me much assurance that I’m in good hands.”

Garrett K. - 4x Entrepreneur

“From the moment Hilani and I had our first meeting, I loved her energy, charisma, and straight talking attitude.”

Sarabeth B. - Author and Keynote Speaker

The Capacity Advantage

Capacity is your ability—and your team’s—to handle demands effectively. Like financial capital or technology, it’s a resource that requires strategic management.

Yet for many professionals, capacity is an afterthought, only noticed or addressed when it’s already stretched too thin.

When you factor capacity into your time and effort intentions, you set the stage for greater productivity and stronger outcomes.

Remodel the Way You Work

Peter Drucker, author and speaker, famously said, “In order to start doing something new, you have to stop doing something old.”

Old Work Style

Time Scarcity - Feeling there’s never enough time to complete everything

Overwhelmed Workload - Managing an endless to-do list

At Capacity - Reacting fast to the influx of demands

New Work Style

Time Abundance - Feeling there is enough time to complete everything and more, knowing you aren’t sacrificing output

Proactive Strategy - Planning and prioritizing effort with clarity and foresight

More Capacity - Proactively handling every day with greater intention

Who is Hilani?

Hilani, a Capacity Architect, partners with professionals, helping them increase productivity while preserving quality.

By disrupting outdated work habits, she helps professionals reduce wasted effort, sharpen focus, and deliver measurable gains in productivity and momentum.

“A professionals greatest asset isn’t just time, it’s pairing effort with time, making for greater productivity and capacity.” Hilani