Lyndal Miller | Career Consultant & Speaker | CV & LinkedIn Profile Writing

Presenting yourself to the market is easier when supported by someone with proven writing expertise and a strong track record of client success. With a background in recruitment and years of experience running a successful career consulting business, Lyndal brings the credibility, insight and practical understanding needed to help you communicate your strengths clearly and position your career with confidence.

Lyndal is a highly experienced career consultant who specialises in creating clear, strategic and professionally presented CVs, LinkedIn profiles and supporting documents for senior leaders, executives and governance candidates across New Zealand and Australia. With a background in both agency and in-house recruitment, she brings a practical, insider understanding of how employers assess applications and what genuinely influences hiring decisions.

Although much of her work centres on executive and governance clients, Lyndal supports professionals at every stage of their career. From emerging leaders preparing for their first management step to experienced GMs and board candidates navigating high-stakes opportunities, she helps clients articulate their strengths, showcase results and present a confident, credible career story.

Lyndal’s approach is collaborative, warm and grounded in real-world recruitment knowledge. She works closely with each client to bring clarity to their experience, shape relevant achievements and produce documents that are polished, well-structured and aligned to the roles they are targeting. Whether you are repositioning your career, aiming for promotion or stepping into governance, Lyndal provides the expertise needed to present your capability with confidence and professionalism..

ABOUT ME

Meet Lyndal

Hi, I’m Lyndal. I specialise in helping people present their strengths clearly, position themselves with confidence and move forward in their careers. There is nothing better than seeing a client secure the role they have worked hard for.

My Background

I have spent more than 20 years working across recruitment, talent acquisition and senior-level career consulting, supporting a wide range of Canterbury and national organisations as well as global companies. My work has included roles within respected local businesses and international brands, giving me a strong understanding of how organisations operate, what leaders look for and how hiring decisions are made.

This experience has shaped the way I work today. I bring a practical, grounded approach to every engagement, helping clients at all levels – from emerging professionals through to executives and governance candidates – communicate their capability in a clear, professional and commercially aligned way.

How it all began

The turning point for Lyndal came while recruiting a senior finance role. She had already shortlisted, interviewed and was close to final decision when she received a call from a candidate she had previously placed in the “no” pile. Instead of dismissing the call, she took the time to offer feedback. The conversation shifted her view completely. Once they talked through his background, achievements and experience, it was clear he was far stronger than his documents suggested. Long story short – he got the job.

It raised a confronting question. How many high-calibre candidates were being overlooked simply because their CV or cover letter didn’t reflect their capability? And on the other side, how many organisations were unintentionally missing out on exceptional talent because the system relied so heavily on a candidate’s ability to produce strong, well-written application documents?

The experience stayed with Lyndal. Her business was already established, but this moment sharpened her focus. It highlighted the need for high-quality, strategically written documents at the senior and executive level, where clarity, commercial alignment and professional presentation directly influence hiring decisions. Her work has centred on that space ever since.

Today, Lyndal works closely with clients to produce professionally written CVs, LinkedIn profiles and supporting documents that reflect each person’s unique experience and capability. Her approach is collaborative and practical, grounded in her background in recruitment and her understanding of how employers make decisions. She takes the time to understand where clients want to go and helps them present themselves with clarity and confidence..

Time outside work

Spending time with others is important to Lyndal. She values time with family and friends and especially enjoys being a grandmother to her two beautiful grandchildren. As an early riser, she can often be found in the pool or at the gym before the sun comes up – a routine that keeps her grounded, clear headed and focused.

Lyndal’s interests include open-water swimming, paddle boarding and yoga, all of which help her maintain balance and well-being. Over the years she has also taken part in a range of endurance events, including the Tauranga Half Ironman, five half marathons, multiple 10km relays in the Buller Gorge Marathon and the Nelson-based ‘Loop the Lake’ 25km Trail Run.

She shares these interests because she believes strongly in the value of having a full life outside work. The ability to recharge, stay healthy and maintain meaningful connections contributes to both personal well-being and professional clarity – something she encourages in the clients she works with.

"Often what it 'says on the box' promises more than what you find inside. With Lyndal the complete opposite is true. Lyndal has a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences when it comes to people, organisations and roles. This is brought to bear by Lyndal from your very first meeting with how quickly she helps you get to the knub of who you are and what makes you tick when it comes to the work environment. Generous with time, advice and expertise Lyndal helps you convert this into strong value propositions for potential employers through targeted, succinct and aligned presentation. This is what you get from Lyndal, its what's in the box, and if you are ready to explore what role might be next for you then I could not recommend Lyndal highly enough to help start your journey."

Tony - CEO

"Working with Lyndal was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She helped me create both my personal and governance CVs and restructured my LinkedIn profile. What stood out most was the way she captured the essence of who I am and translated that into a professional narrative that feels both sharp and authentic. Lyndal combines strategic insight with a genuine understanding of people, a rare blend that turns what could be a transactional process into something genuinely transformative. Lyndal is clear, efficient, and delivers with precision, but also with a warmth and confidence that makes you feel completely at ease throughout the process. For anyone looking to sharpen their professional appeal, strengthen their brand presence, or simply ensure their story lands the right way, I can’t recommend Lyndal highly enough."

Aaron - Independent Director & Business Advisor

"Working with Lyndal was one of the smartest decisions I ever made. Pre-Lyndal, my CV was a decade old, my Linked In profile did me no favours and the thought of “marketing” myself to prospective employers overwhelmed and paralysed me with fear. She met me where I was at, laid out the steps we needed to get to where I needed to be and coached me on how to approach every step. She gave me space and time as needed and prioritised my CV when an opportunity suddenly popped up. Her guidelines on approaching and preparing for interviews has left me asking “where has she been all my career?” She is professional, knowledgeable, highly experienced, but also empathetic and very real. As her client she makes you feel like a priority, not one of many. I cannot recommend Lyndal highly enough. Working with her has changed my approach to job hunting completely, given me confidence and skill to advocate for myself. I am so grateful!!"

Sonya - R&D Specialist

"I’ve recently worked with Lyndal on my governance profile (cv) and LinkedIn profile. I felt rapport after an initial coffee catch up (equally this would have been possible over a Teams call). Lyndal ran a good process accumulating information from me and then has been hands on helping me develop my key “sales documents” into something which is my voice but positions me better towards my target audience. I’m learning along the way about the skill set Lyndal offers in her deep understanding of the LinkedIn algorithms and the way Lyndal has had these in mind when structuring my profile. I am after return on investment, and early signs are good, with lots more interaction on my LinkedIn profile. It will be interesting to see my governance CV getting break through moments, and through Lyndal’s help. I know I am putting a better foot forward."

Dave - Director & Executive Leader

"I was recommended by a friend to try Lyndal's services to help me shift forward after feeling stuck in my role & had a low level of confidence after applying for positions with no response. After a very easy, fast, well communicated process, I was presented with a new CV & Linkedin profile that blew me away! I had no idea I could present myself in such an outstanding capacity! Armed with these new tools, I have confidently reached out to my contacts & a whole range of companies; I’ve had very positive coffee catch ups with prospective hiring Managers, and have had so many new views on my profile. I now have the confidence to apply for roles that resonate with me and my unique skill set, and align with my own personal values. I can't speak highly enough about working with Lyndal – she is so professional but also positive, encouraging and supportive through the process. I honestly can not recommend her enough."

Anita B – Sales & Marketing

"A colleague and friend recommended Lyndal when I found a new leadership role I wanted to apply for. My CV was long, and it needed to be shortened and tailored to this specific role. It was super easy working with Lyndal. She has incredible skills and insights, and she not only helped me with my CV, but also helped shape my cover letter and refine my LinkedIn profile. The good news is, I got the job! Yes, I did the hard yards throughout the interview process, but it was my CV and LinkedIn presence that secured the opportunity. I have recommended Lyndal to a number of friends and colleagues since, and I would seek her support again in a heartbeat."

Tina K – Business Development & Partnerships

"Thank you Lyndal! I had typically left sorting my CV until the last minute. You met with me and after several email exchanges you put all the information together to create a very professional CV. The Cover Letter you wrote was also amazing! You had listened to everything I said and combined that with the job description and it sounded great. I couldn't have done it without you and will definitely use your services again and have no hesitation in recommending you to others. Thanks again."

Hayley - Health Professional

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