About Marianne

The person you call when the wheels are turning but nothing's actually running.

Most operational chaos isn't a people problem. It's a systems problem - and usually, nobody's ever sat down to design how the work should actually flow.

That's exactly where I come in. 

There's a moment a lot of admin professionals and business owners hit where they realise: things are working, but they're not working well. The inbox is a disaster. The files are everywhere. The team keeps asking the same questions. And somehow, you're still the one holding it all together.

You're not disorganised. You're just operating without a system.

I work with the people who are done winging it - who want clean, repeatable, documented ways of working that don't fall apart when they step away. Whether that's an EA who wants to be seen as more than just the person who "does the admin," or a founder whose business can't grow because they are the business.

The result isn't just more productivity. It's the kind of operational confidence that changes how you show up at work - and what you're able to take on next.

 

This is a personal brand. Which means it's personal.

I'm Maz - and I've spent my career inside the engine room of businesses: as an executive assistant, an operations manager, and eventually the person others called when things needed untangling.

I built my business because I kept seeing the same problem: smart, capable people running their work on memory and habit instead of actual systems. Not because they didn't care. But because nobody had ever shown them a better way to set it up.

What started with helping overwhelmed clients streamline their day has grown into a full suite of training, strategy, and membership support for admin professionals and growing businesses across Australia and beyond.

I'm a Systems Strategist first. Microsoft 365 is the toolkit I build everything in - but the thinking comes before the tools, every time.

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- MEET
Marianne Tansley

Knowing the difference between a quick fix and a system that actually lasts.

Has genuinely built a spreadsheet to decide whether she was ready to go all in. (Spoiler: she was.)

Believes that your business shouldn't depend on your memory - and will help you prove it.

You don't need more tools.
You need a system that runs.

Structure first. Tools second. That's the approach to everything I do - from live bootcamps to deep-dive strategy to my flagship memberships.

If you're ready to stop holding it all together by sheer force of will, you're in the right place.

Work with Maz

What matters most

Integrity

Doing the right thing for your work, your goals, and your time - even when the honest answer is "that's not the right fix".

Transparency

Clear scope, clear pricing,
no surprises. You'll always know what you're building and why.

Community

The best systems get built when people share what's working. That's the culture I'm building - in everything I do.

The receipts

  • Marianne Tansley | Thrive Admin Services

    “She delivered fantastic ideas and practical solutions that our team has already started to implement. The improvements in streamlining our communications are proving to be a real asset.”

    Corporate Training Client

  • Marianne Tansley | Thrive Admin Services

    “Marianne from Thrive led a series of Microsoft workshops for our local business community, covering Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. She was able to demonstrate how we can be using these programs more effectively every day. ”

    Corporate Training Client

  • Marianne Tansley | Thrive Admin Services

    “Marianne was able to cut through the complexity and show me a simple, easy to implement solution - and she walked me through the process step-by-step.”

    Hour of Power Client