About Us

WHO WE ARE

We are both Air Force Veterans and have decades of combined experience in Executive Leadership with the Federal Government.

Partner

Barbara Ortiz

Barbara Ortiz is the Co-Founder and CFO of Ardaithe Consulting, LLC. An Air Force veteran with over 35 years of service, Barbara began her career as an aircraft mechanic and rose through the ranks, eventually retiring as a Colonel in 2020. Barbara utilizes her unique perspective as a successful woman in a male-dominated field to mentor both men and women to better communicate and operate with each other, resulting in improved professional success and increased organizational outcomes.

Recognized for her transformative leadership style and highly effective communication skills, she has honed her mentoring style by skillfully blending hard and soft skills and adopting a reflective approach. As a mentor, Barbara has guided hundreds of individuals in achieving success in diverse settings, both professionally and personally.

Barbara’s mentoring method emphasizes open and honest communication, self-reflection, and problem-solving, providing a creative and practical approach that motivates individuals to strive for success. She inspires her clients to achieve their goals while maintaining balance and perspective, enabling them to succeed both personally and professionally.

Through compassionate guidance, results-oriented mentoring, and practical strategies, Barbara helps clients foster meaningful and long-lasting change.

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TJ McGrath

Partner

TJ McGrath

TJ McGrath is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardaithe Consulting LLC. A licensed Attorney and retired Air Force Colonel, TJ has a proven track record of effectively identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex management challenges. With more than a decade of experience in executive leadership, TJ has a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of organizational management, with a particular focus on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of workplace diversity.

Drawing on her extensive experience with the legal system and Federal Government (both within the Executive and Legislative Branches), as well as her expertise in Management, Communication, and Collaborative Workplace and Engagement, she is adept at developing innovative solutions for organizations that optimize resources, mitigate risks, and achieve positive outcomes.

As a highly skilled communicator and facilitator, and with an unparalleled ability to handle sensitive and highly visible situations with tact, diplomacy, and discretion, TJ excels at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels. She fosters a culture of open dialogue and constructive feedback that drives continuous improvement and sustainable results.

Whether working with internal teams or external partners, TJ approaches every challenge with a results-driven mindset and a commitment to excellence that inspires those around her to do their best work. She incorporates micro mindfulness practices daily and is a Pilates devotee.

Our Specialties

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  • Strategic Leadership
  • Training Development and Delivery
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Collaborative Workplace and Engagement
  • Investigative Services
  • Ethics
  • Compliance & Internal Policy

 

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What We Do

Ardaithe—A Gaelic Word That Means To Lift Up Or Elevate

Our goal is to help you elevate your workforce and executive leadership team by fostering a culture of professionalism, mutual respect, and continuous growth within your organization. We offer individualized consulting on strategic leadership and management practices, ensuring your teams are aligned with organizational goals and values. Our services include addressing internal concerns and resolving workplace disputes through thorough, impartial reviews of personnel matters and compliance with internal policies. Additionally, we design and deliver customized training programs on a range of topics, including Ethics, Workplace Conduct, Professional Standards, and proactive approaches to maintaining respectful work environments, such as Bystander Intervention.
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