One-to-one mentoring for tailored support.

Through mentoring, magic happens! Mentoring is where our expertise meets your challenges.

Or to put it another way, mentoring is the support you need, when you need it. It can be lonely running a business. There were two of us, and we found it hard, even though we had the support of each other. Sometimes, tough decisions need to be made. Or even the best team don’t understand some of the challenges and frustrations faced by owners and managers. Family members and friends try to be supportive but don’t have the skills to help. Business advisers don’t understand the intricacies of our sector.

We have been in your shoes. Yes, those same paint-splattered shoes! You support a huge amount of people: children, their families, your team. We are here to support you.

We mentor people in and out of the sector. We are a sounding board, we help solve problems, we listen, we care. We will be by your side to help your business succeed.

Mentoring is growing in popularity. Leaders of the largest organisations are now using mentors. If you have never received mentoring before, you will be amazed at the difference it makes.

"I was struck by Sam's warmth and genuine willingness to share her industry knowledge to assist me in my own business journey. Sometimes in business it can be lonely, but it was great to speak with someone who has walked the path before me and has achieved industry success which I aspire to myself. I can't speak highly enough of Sam and truly thank her for re-igniting a spark in me"

How it Works.

  • Initial Meeting

    We will meet with you so we can understand your organisation.

    You might have a really clear idea about what you want from mentoring. Or, you might not. We will help you to define what you need.

    Although mentoring has been around for years, it is only just starting to increase in popularity for small business owners.

    It’s a way to learn from those who have been there before.

    The introductory call is completely free. And without obligation.

    We are here to support you.

  • Next Steps

    In mentoring terms this is sometimes called ‘contracting’. It means agreeing what you want to achieve from mentoring.

    The differece between consultancy, mentoring and coaching can be seen as a continuum.

    We tend to see it as:

    Consultancy - we do it fo you

    Mentoring - we tell you how to do it

    Coaching - we help you find your own solutions

    In reality we are likely to move between all three, but we will work with you to establish which of these approaches is best for you.

    It’s all about you getting the maximum benefit

  • Delivery

    Together, we will determine what is right for you.

    It might be that you want to book ad-hoc sessions when you need them.

    Or, you might want to book a package of sessions to lock-in a discounted price.

    Or, we might agree that our leadership growth programme is a better choice for you.

    We usually meet online using Zoom or Teams and sessions are 1 or 1.5 hours.

    You can book sessions at a set time, at the end of each meeting, or contact us when you need a session.

    Flexible approach to fit around your needs

  • A Typical Session

    Each session typically starts with an update of what has happened since the last session.

    This might be a review of the agreed actions, and summary of key activities, or a review of an unexpected event.

    From there we will determine what is most useful to talk about. You might be working towards a specific goal (such as opening a new club), or you might approach each session with a different subject.

    Business strategy, HR matters, new club, team management, lack of personal motivation, finance worries are just some of the topics we have supported people with.

    You learn from our mistakes!

Cost: £125 per hour

Or save 20% and pay for a block of 10 sessions for £1,000.

All prices are plus VAT.

Mentoring is so effective, we offer you a money-back guarantee. If you have engaged with the process and are not seeing the benefit after 4 sessions, we will refund your money.

It’s all part of our commitment to removing barriers. We want to help your organisations to succeed.