Today we’d like to introduce you to La Tonya Roberts.
Hi La Tonya, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My work in human capital consulting began in 2006 at Booz Allen Hamilton, a global consulting firm, where I focused on strategy and process improvement while living in Northern Virginia. I was brought into large-scale organizational initiatives meant to change how companies operated, but what quickly became clear to me was this, the technical plan was rarely the problem. The people were.
I saw firsthand that when leaders failed to prepare their teams for change, even the most well-designed strategies fell apart. That realization shifted the direction of my career. I moved deeper into change management, learning and development, and eventually executive coaching, because sustainable growth only happens when people are equipped to carry the vision forward.
After more than 15 years working inside top consulting environments, I knew I was ready to build something of my own. I founded Harmony Consulting Group to support leaders more holistically, not just with strategy, but with the systems, leadership practices, and decision frameworks required to make that strategy real.
In 2020, during the pandemic, I relocated to Marietta and partnered with two other HR consultants to grow our businesses collaboratively. Within a year, we surpassed $1 million in revenue, and I stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer alongside my consulting work. That experience solidified what I already knew, I thrive in the operator seat.
Today, I partner with service-based businesses as a Fractional COO and AI consultant, helping founders build infrastructure that supports growth without burnout. I bring together operations, leadership, and intelligent systems to help CEOs step fully into their role, without carrying everything alone.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Entrepreneurship has never been a straight line for me, and I don’t believe it’s meant to be. It’s an adventure that requires discernment, flexibility, and the willingness to let go of what no longer fits. One of my biggest challenges has been navigating market shifts and changing buying patterns. Earlier in my business, I worked closely with international nonprofit organizations that relied heavily on government funding. When government priorities changed, that funding disappeared, and with it, budgets for leadership development and DEI work, which had been a significant part of my offerings.
Losing that revenue forced a reckoning. I had to make decisions quickly, reassess where demand truly existed, and release work I cared deeply about. Over time, I leaned more intentionally into operations, which ultimately became the most aligned move I could have made. Operations allowed me to combine what I do best, solving complex problems, coaching leaders through change, and building strategies that connect people, processes, and technology in a way that actually works. What initially felt like a setback became the foundation for the work I’m most proud of today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Harmony Consulting Group?
Harmony Consulting Group exists for leaders who are done being the chief everything officer of their businesses and pretending burnout is a badge of honor.
At our core, we help service-based business owners, especially coaches, consultants, and boutique firms, build companies that actually work without them having to be everywhere, all the time. I specialize in operations, leadership infrastructure, and what I call hybrid workforces, humans and AI working together in a way that supports real capacity, not just more output.
What we’re known for is bringing clarity where things feel messy. Most of our clients don’t have a motivation problem. They have a structure problem. I come in as a Fractional COO and strategic partner to stabilize the backend of the business, clean up decision-making, install systems that match the CEO’s actual energy, and help leaders stop being the bottleneck in their own growth.
What sets Harmony apart is that we don’t just install tools or hand over templates. We look at how the business is being led, how decisions are being made, and whether the infrastructure supports the life the CEO says they want. Strategy without capacity is a setup, and I refuse to sell people another plan they don’t have the bandwidth to execute.
Brand-wise, what I’m most proud of is that Harmony is known for being both sharp and human. We can talk dashboards and AI agents in one breath, and boundaries, discernment, and leadership integrity in the next. Our work helps clients scale revenue while also reclaiming time, rest, and authority.
What I want readers to know is this. Harmony Consulting Group isn’t about doing more. It’s about building a business that can hold you, your growth, and your next season without costing you your health, your joy, or your mind.
Any big plans?
The next chapter for Harmony Consulting Group is all about access, depth, and sustainability.
I’m expanding how leaders can engage with my work through monthly masterclasses designed to give CEOs practical systems, decision frameworks, and leadership clarity they can apply immediately. These sessions are for people who don’t need more inspiration, they need guidance that actually works in real life, with real teams, and real constraints.
I’m also launching the Systems That Set You Free podcast, which I’m especially excited about. The show will be a space for honest conversations about leadership, operations, capacity, and what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t consume you. We’ll talk systems, yes, but also discernment, boundaries, and the internal shifts leaders have to make as their businesses grow. It’s about giving language to the things leaders feel but don’t always say out loud.
And finally, I’m writing a book. That feels big to say, and it feels right. The book will bring together everything I’ve seen over nearly two decades working behind the scenes with founders and executives, the patterns that keep people stuck, the systems that actually create breathing room, and the leadership choices that change the trajectory of a business. It’s not a “do more” book. It’s a book about building in a way that supports both success and sanity.
What I’m most looking forward to is reaching leaders earlier in their journey, before burnout forces a reset. The future of Harmony is about helping people build businesses that can grow without demanding constant sacrifice, and creating spaces where leaders feel supported, clear, and steady as they step into what’s next.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://harmonyconsultinggroup.org
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelatonyaroberts
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelatonyaroberts
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-tonya-roberts
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheLaTonyaRoberts
