I work alongside mid-market business leaders when strategic execution matters most. Whether you’re scaling rapidly, managing complex transitions, preparing for major opportunities, or simply want to accelerate performance from your current position, I provide practical support to help business leaders multiply their effectiveness and achieve their ambitions.
Strategic Support Packages for CEOs and MDs
Strategic support for Business Leaders navigating growth, complexity, and change.
Strategic Clarity. Operational Excellence. Trusted Partnership.
Choose the level of support that matches your situation and timeline.
No lock-in. Flexible support, designed around what matters most.
Executive Clarity
Get clarity on what matters most, without the commitment
Two focused 60-minute sessions designed to cut through complexity and get to the heart of your current situation, plus a written action plan to accelerate your progress.
This isn’t a sales call disguised as advice. It’s a working partnership where we tackle the specific opportunity or challenge that needs strategic clarity.
We cover what matters to you, such as:
- Board prep when you need to articulate strategy or performance clearly
- Growth opportunities that require focused execution planning
- Priority setting when multiple opportunities are competing for attention
- Market positioning when competitive dynamics are shifting
- Investment preparation when stakeholders need confidence in your direction
- Team alignment when scaling is creating communication gaps
- Cash flow optimization during expansion phases
- Strategic pivots when market conditions require course corrections
- Leadership transitions when new responsibilities need quick mastery
- Operational bottlenecks that are constraining your growth potential
- Partnership or acquisition opportunities requiring rapid assessment
- Exit preparation when timing and positioning are critical
How it works:
Session 1 (60 minutes) – We’ll work through your specific situation and identify the core opportunities and challenges that need addressing.
Session 2 (60 minutes) – We’ll map out practical next steps and create a clear path forward that maximizes your position.
Written Action Plan – You’ll receive a concise, actionable summary with clear priorities and strategic next steps.
The outcome: Clarity on what needs to happen next. No fluff, no theoretical frameworks, just practical direction from someone who’s navigated these opportunities and challenges before.
Executive Clarity is available once per client relationship to help us both understand if there’s a good strategic fit. Two focused sessions to cut through complexity and get to the heart of your current situation, plus a written action plan.
Strategic Coaching
For leaders who need a strategic thinking partner at the top
Monthly support for CEOs and MDs who want someone who understands what it’s really like to carry ultimate responsibility – whether you’re scaling rapidly, navigating complexity, or positioning for the next phase of growth.
This is for leaders who:
- Are managing sustained growth while keeping the business stable
- Face ongoing board or investor pressure around performance
- Need to maintain team stability while scaling operations
- Are navigating market volatility that’s affecting their growth trajectory
- Handle monthly board reporting when every number is scrutinized
- Are managing cash flow during expansion phases
- Need strategic clarity when growth creates new complexities
- Are executing ambitious growth plans that require new capabilities
- Are leading through periods of significant change or transformation
- Want to accelerate performance from an already strong position
- Are preparing the business for investment, acquisition, or exit
- Need thinking time away from operational demands to focus on strategic priorities
- Want support from someone who’s actually carried the full weight of leadership
What you get:
- Comprehensive leadership assessment (SHL OPQ) to identify development priorities and create baseline
- 3 x 60-minute weekly sessions (scheduled to suit your calendar)
- 1 x 2-hour monthly deep dive session for complex issues
- Full ad hoc access – calls, WhatsApp, email when issues arise
- Board pack support – help structuring your narrative and key messages
- Leadership priorities – clarity on what matters most when everything feels urgent
- Strategic perspective – keeping sight of the bigger picture when operational demands pull you in
- Quarterly SMT meeting attendance – I’ll join one senior team meeting per quarter to provide perspective and support team alignment
How it works: This isn’t coaching theory or frameworks. It’s practical support from someone who understands the reality of leading under pressure. Whether you’re managing rapid growth, board dynamics, or operational complexity, you get consistent access to thinking time and strategic perspective.
I know what it feels like when everything rests on your shoulders — when the board, investors, and your team are all looking to you for answers. You’re not just building a business, you’re securing a future. For your family, your people, the things that matter most.
The outcome: Clear thinking when decisions feel overwhelming. Someone who gets what you’re carrying and helps you stay focused on what really matters.
I ask that we commit to at least three months, but there’s no lock-in. If the value isn’t there, we stop.
Strategic Reset
A 4-week intensive framework to crystallise direction and accelerate momentum
When you need to move from where you are to where you want to be – whether that’s capturing growth opportunities or restoring operational control – this 4-week program gets you there faster.
This is for leaders who:
- Are ready to scale but need operational clarity before accelerating investment
- Face board expectations to demonstrate clear growth trajectory and execution capability
- Need to translate strategic ambition into actionable plans their teams can execute
- Are managing stakeholder confidence while positioning for the next phase of growth
- Must balance growth investment with operational discipline and cash management
- Are aligning senior teams around direction before committing resources
- Need to build momentum – either from a strong base or after a challenging period
- Are preparing for significant market opportunities that require focused execution
- Want to accelerate decision-making and eliminate strategic drift
- Are integrating acquisitions or managing post-merger integration challenges
- Need to pivot strategy in response to market changes or competitive pressure
- Are preparing the business for investment rounds or due diligence processes
- Want to establish clear priorities when too many opportunities are creating confusion
- Are taking over leadership and need to quickly assess and set new direction
The 4-week process:
- Week 1: Current State & Opportunity Assessment – Get clarity on actual position and realistic growth potential
- Week 2: Strategic Direction & Planning – Create a practical path that works for your market position and resources
- Week 3: Team Alignment & Capability – Ensure your leadership team can execute the plan effectively
- Week 4: Implementation & Momentum – Lock in the direction and build sustainable execution rhythm
I’ll work directly with your FD or CFO where needed to ensure we’re building plans on solid financial foundations and realistic resource assumptions.
What you get:
- 4 x 75-minute weekly sessions
- Written situation assessment after Week 1
- Detailed strategic direction plan after Week 2
- Team alignment framework after Week 3
- Direct liaison with your FD/CFO to understand MI and financial positioning (where relevant)
- 2 weeks of follow-up ad hoc support (calls/messages as needed)
What this delivers: This isn’t theoretical strategy work from someone who’s never had to execute under real market pressure. It’s practical direction-setting for leaders who need to multiply their strategic thinking into operational results.
I’ve used this same approach with CEOs and MDs preparing for growth phases, positioning for investment, managing through market transitions, and recovering from difficult periods. It works when you need to demonstrate clear direction to stakeholders while ensuring your team can actually deliver.
The outcome: Strategic clarity, an execution plan that actually works, and team momentum that accelerates rather than burns out. Plus the confidence that comes from knowing your direction is both ambitious and achievable.
I ask that we commit to at least three months, but there’s no lock-in. This support is designed for periods of high complexity and change, not permanent dependency.
Accelerated Support
For leaders who need an experienced operational partner accelerating their business
Accelerated support for CEOs and MDs managing significant complexity, whether that’s rapid scaling, major transitions, challenging stakeholder situations, or when multiple priorities demand immediate attention.
This is for leaders who:
- Are managing rapid scaling that’s stretching systems and capabilities
- Face complex stakeholder management during critical periods or major transitions
- Need someone who can step into operational detail while maintaining strategic perspective
- Are navigating acquisition integration or major business transformation
- Have team or performance issues that need immediate, hands-on attention
- Face board or investor situations requiring careful management and preparation
- Are executing major growth initiatives that require tactical and strategic support
- Want someone who can handle critical situations while keeping the bigger picture in view
- Need tactical support alongside strategic guidance during intense periods
- Are managing multiple competing priorities that all feel urgent
- Are preparing for significant events like fundraising, exits, or major contract negotiations
- Want an experienced operator embedded in the business during pivotal moments
What you get:
- 16 hours of structured support per month – delivered how you need it most
- This could be 1-to-1 sessions, team meetings, calls with your FD, stakeholder meetings, or whatever the situation demands
- Strategic ad hoc access – calls and messages for urgent decision support
- Direct involvement in critical situations as they arise
- Support with difficult conversations and stakeholder management
- Real-time problem solving when operational challenges hit
- Team intervention support when dynamics become critical
- Crisis communication guidance when reputation or relationships are at stake
I’m not a clock watcher – the 16 hours is a guide to ensure we both understand the commitment level, but when critical situations arise, we focus on getting the job done.
How it works: This isn’t traditional coaching – it’s having an experienced COO-level advisor accelerating your operation. You get someone who can move between strategic oversight and tactical problem-solving, depending on what the business needs most.
Whether you’re scaling rapidly, managing complex transitions, or executing major initiatives, you have immediate access to someone who’s navigated these challenges before. When critical decisions can’t wait or multiple stakeholders need managing, you’re not handling it alone.
I work directly with your situation as it unfolds – no rigid frameworks, just practical support from someone who understands what you’re carrying and can help accelerate execution.
The outcome: You stay focused on leading while having operational backup when complexity peaks. Initiatives move faster, stakeholders stay aligned, and you maintain momentum during pivotal periods.
I ask that we commit to at least three months, but there’s no lock-in. This accelerated support is designed to have immediate impact to help accelerate strategy, not permanent dependency.
Not Sure which one you need, or need something specific?
Not sure which package fits, or need something specific? Let’s have a quick call. I’m happy to talk through your situation and see if this kind of support could help. If I can point you in the right direction, that’s good enough for me. No charge, and we’re both happy.