Lucas McLay

I help experts sharpen how they show up online and turn their thinking into content people can actually see.

Where I come in

I work with experts who are good at what they do but aren't showing up that way online.

  • Their thinking is stuck in their head
  • Content is inconsistent or non-existent
  • Positioning isn't clear

I help turn that into clear content, direction, and a system so they actually show up.

It's usually not just content

  • Messaging is off
  • Website undersells them
  • Gap between capability and how they come across
  • Missed opportunities sitting there

I spot those gaps and help fix them as we go.

Current engagements

Simon McKenzie-Nickson

Peak Performance Architect

PhD neuroscientist rebuilding performance systems for senior leaders dealing with cognitive overload.

Drew Knowles

Personal Advisor & Behavioural Consultant

Works with influential leaders, founders, and change-makers on stress, behaviour, and the hidden patterns shaping their decisions. His Human Alchemy work helps people see the code underneath how they live and lead.

Who I've worked with

Over the past year, across different projects.

How I got here

Realised early that an expensive piece of paper wasn't going to get me where I wanted.

14 years old

First experiments

Got into e-commerce early. Built dropshipping stores for jewellery, clothing, gym gear. None launched, but picked up skills I still use.

15 years old

Agency internship

Landed a spot at a local marketing agency. After school every day, real client work. Hands-on from the start.

16 years old

Full-time

Went full-time at 16. Saw how agencies run, what clients actually need. Left at the end of that year to do my own thing.

2025

Foot in the door

First year working for myself, doing social media marketing. Getting reps, learning how self-employment actually works.

Now

More aligned

Found what actually provides value and taps into my skillset. Working with people who know their stuff but aren't visible yet, helping them get it out there. Fits better than what I was doing last year.

How we work together

One-Time

LinkedIn Positioning + Content Plan

NZ$500 + GST

One-time planning session for founders and experts who know they're under-showing online and want a clearer plan for how to fix it.

What you get:

  • Review of current presence and LinkedIn profile
  • Identification of weak points and gaps
  • Recommendations on what to fix first
  • Suggested content themes and direction
  • Tailored action plan for next steps

Outside perspective and a tailored plan built specifically for where you're at.

Good fit if you want a practical plan before committing to ongoing support.

3-Month Engagement

Positioning + Presence Advisory

NZ$750/month + GST

NZ$2,250 total

Three months of advisory for founders and experts who want clearer positioning, better content direction, and a stronger public presence without handing over full execution.

What you get:

  • Audit of current presence and positioning
  • Positioning and messaging refinement
  • Content direction guidance
  • Priorities and next steps

Three months from now, you're properly positioned on LinkedIn and growing while you do it.

Good fit if you can execute but want better direction and clearer priorities.

Ongoing Monthly

LinkedIn Presence Buildout

NZ$1,500/month + GST

3-month engagement recommended

Ongoing LinkedIn work for founders and experts who have real substance but need help turning it into a clearer, more consistent public presence.

What you get:

  • LinkedIn audit and profile tightening
  • Website audit
  • Positioning refinement
  • Content strategy and pillars
  • Content shaped from your expertise
  • Scheduling and publishing

Takes it off your plate. You're growing and positioned the way you want to be seen.

Good fit if you want help actually managing the presence over time.

Let's chat

If your online presence undersells what you actually do, send me a message. I'll tell you what looks weak, what I'd fix first, and whether I'm the right person to help.