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Strategic People Leadership for SMEs

Build high performing teams.
Accelerate your business growth.

When you're growing a business the bottleneck is often leadership 

You're trapped in day-to-day operations instead of focusing on growth 

You're the decision making hub; everything requires your approval

Managers lack confidence or struggle with people management

You don't have the people strategy you need to support your plans

How do you build a high performing team that drives business success?

You need a strategic people partner who understands both people leadership and business growth - who can help you develop the confident managers and high performing teams your business needs to thrive.

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With over 20 years of experience of working with leaders and people managers and developing leadership capabilities, I now work with established businesses, typically with 15-50 employees, who have clear growth plans but are held back by leadership bottlenecks or management capability gaps. 

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My approach focuses on creating cultures where managers lead confidently and authentically - enabling you to focus on growth rather than firefighting people problems. 

How I can help you build high performing teams

Strategic HR Consultancy

Starting with a thorough gap analysis, I develop tailored people strategies aligned with your growth plans. Whether you need ongoing strategic partnership or targeted project support, I help you build an infrastructure that enables sustainable growth. 

Line Manager Training

A programme of bite-size modules or one off workshops on specific topics, my training develops confident, capable managers who drive team performance. Through interactive workshops, your managers learn to lead authentically and confidently to develop high performing teams. 

Leadership Coaching

My 1:1 coaching programme helps leaders find their authentic management style. Using DISC profiling and targeted coaching, I help you build confidence, manage stress, and develop the mindset needed for effective leadership. 

How we work together 

1. Where you are and where you're heading

We start with a thorough assessment to understand your growth plans, leadership structure and the specific challenges you're facing. 

2. Develop Your People Strategy 

We create a tailored approach that addresses your specific needs, whether that's strategic HR support, management training, or leadership coaching. 

3. Implement, Review and Evolve

We put solutions in place through consistent, practical support that evolves as your business grows - ensuring your leadership capabilities keep pace with your growth. 

What this means for you and your business

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For Your Business

A leadership structure that supports your growth ambitions 

 

​A culture that attracts and retains top talent​

 

High performing teams that consistently deliver results​

 

Fewer costly people problems disrupting operations​

 

Smoother transitions as you scale and expand

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For Your Managers

Confident leaders who make decisions independently​

 

Authentic management styles that feel natural, not forced.

 

Skills to provide meaningful feedback that drives improvement​

 

Ability to handle difficult conversations effectively 

 

​Reduced stress and overwhelm in their leadership roles

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For You as a Leader

Freedom from day to day operations to focus on strategic growth ​

 

A culture that attracts and retains top talent​

 

High performing teams that consistently deliver results​

 

Fewer costly people problems disrupting operations​

 

Smoother transitions as you scale and expand

READY TO BUILD THE HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO GROW? 

Let's start with a conversation about your business goals and how the right people leadership approach can help you achieve them.

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