About Us
We were founded over nine years ago by our founder Richard Hester ChMC (Chartered Management Consultant), who has many years of senior leadership experience. By relentlessly listening to the organisations we work with, we are able to deliver training and other professional services to enable and increase performance, excellence and success. Our incredibly high rates of repeat business with our clients is a testimony to the professional relationships we build along with bringing value.
How We Work
Our bespoke training and consultancy can be delivered in-person or online.
Advise
We work alongside leaders to provide evidence-informed advice, strategic planning, governance reviews, organisational diagnostics, and practical solutions that strengthen performance and support long-term success.
Develop
Through leadership programmes, coaching, workshops, and professional learning, we develop the confidence, capability, and behaviours needed to lead effectively.
Facilitate
We design and facilitate strategy sessions, leadership retreats, executive workshops, and stakeholder engagement events that help organisations make informed decisions and build consensus.
Transform
We support organisations to implement change, strengthen culture, improve collaboration, and embed new ways of working that deliver lasting impact.
Our founder Richard Hester has been awarded 'Chartered Management Consultant, ChMC, status'.
This award has only been awarded to a small and select number of consultants and recognises consultants who:
• Work to recognised professional standards
• Demonstrate consulting competence
• Adhere to a code of ethics
• Have proven impact with clients
What Our Clients Say
“Richard brings a rare combination of analytical rigour, emotional intelligence, and practical judgement to his consultancy work. He builds trust quickly, communicates with clarity and honesty, and consistently acts in the best interests of the organisation and its stakeholders. His approach is inclusive and respectful, and he works in a way that strengthens organisational culture as much as organisational systems. He is adaptable, reflective, and highly resilient in the face of complex and changing environments.”
“Through targeted workshops, interviews, and process reviews, he helped teams establish shared language, clearer roles, and more transparent decision-making structures. He ensured all departments were heard and that differing viewpoints were respected, while guiding the organisation towards more cohesive and efficient systems. His work resulted in a noticeable strengthening of trust across departments, improved workflow efficiency, and a more consistent alignment to organisational priorities and values. Staff across the organisation frequently commented on how his presence promoted collaboration, reduced friction, and enabled more constructive problem-solving.”
“Richard’s consultancy practice reflects the highest standards of ethical behaviour, strategic insight, client focus, and professionalism. He continually develops his knowledge, brings creativity and innovation to his assignments, and demonstrates the ability to lead teams through complex change. He maintains strong relationships, handles ambiguity with confidence, and consistently delivers outcomes that provide long-term value.”