Services

Get in touch to discuss how I can help support you with expertise that can help you to drive your business forward.

Fractional C-Suite Service

Charged as a Daily Rate

  • I offer a Fractional C-Suite Service, providing your startup with strategic leadership, operational expertise, and hands-on execution. With over 25 years of management and leadership experience, including scaling a startup to multi-million-pound revenue, I specialise in delivering high-impact results across strategy, operations, and organisational leadership.

    This service is ideal for startups looking to scale, stabilise, or navigate complex challenges while maximising efficiency and minimising risk.

    • Strategic Growth Planning: Crafting clear, actionable roadmaps for sustainable scaling.

    • Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability.

    • Crisis Management: Guiding startups through operational, commercial or leadership challenges.

    1. Growth Strategy: A clear, executable growth strategy tailored to the company’s unique market opportunities and challenges.

    2. Operational Efficiency: Improved processes and systems that free up resources, reduce waste, and optimise performance.

    3. Crisis Resilience: Effective mitigation of risks and strategic navigation through crises or challenging transitions.

    4. Scalable Foundations: Implementation of systems and practices designed to support long-term success without overextending resources.

  • Startups often lack the budget or bandwidth for full-time executive expertise, yet the demands of scaling require seasoned leadership. A Fractional C-Suite Service bridges this gap, delivering the skills and insights of an experienced leader while remaining flexible to the company’s stage and needs. With Alan, startups gain not just expertise but a partner committed to their vision and success.

Advisory & NED Services

Charged based on total Days per month

  • I provide Advisory & Non-Executive Director (NED) Services for your startup or growing businesses.

    With over 25 years of business experience — including 10 years managing a high-growth startup as a co-founder & COO — leading multi-sector organisations, and navigating complex leadership dynamics, I have a wealth of insights to help businesses overcome challenges, make informed decisions, and drive long-term success.

    As a trusted advisor or NED, I partner with you and your executive teams to guide strategy, risk management, and organisational development.

    I will offering an independent perspective and help you & your team stay aligned with your vision and values while scaling.

    • Strategic Guidance: Offering high-level insights to help shape business direction, vision, and goals.

    • Risk Management: Helping identify and mitigate operational, financial, and market risks while safeguarding the company’s long-term interests.

    • Governance: Establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability.

    • Leadership Support: Providing mentorship to the CEO and leadership team, particularly during periods of growth, transitions, or challenges.

    • Stakeholder Engagement: Advising on investor relations, partnerships, and key stakeholder communication.

    1. Clearer Strategic Direction: A more focused and coherent strategy, developed with an experienced advisor who has the insight to foresee challenges and opportunities in the business landscape.

    2. Increased Investor Confidence: Strengthened relationships with investors and potential partners, enhanced by sound, independent advice and a clear roadmap for growth.

    3. Scalable Growth Plans: Strategic advice on how to scale effectively, ensuring the right systems, resources, and team structures are in place to support long-term success.

    4. Improved Decision-Making: More informed, objective decision-making driven by an external perspective, helping to avoid common pitfalls and costly mistakes.

  • As a startup or growing business, having a Non-Executive Director (NED) or an experienced advisor can provide invaluable external perspective and governance that accelerates growth and mitigates risks.

    But, you have to get these appointments right. I’ve experienced both ends of the scale when it comes to board advisors & NEDs and you need someone supportive who can add real value.

    I offer the experience and strategic oversight necessary to help guide you & your team through the complexities of scaling, navigating challenges, and making the right decisions at crucial moments.

    By leveraging my expertise, you benefit from experienced leadership without the need for a full-time executive hire.

    This service is ideal if you are seeking to grow sustainably, improve governance, and build a foundation for long-term success.

Holistic Executive Coaching for Founders

Charged per 1-hour session or as a course

  • I offer a specialised Executive Coaching Service designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders navigate the unique challenges of building and scaling a business whilst maintaining a work-life balance.

    With over 25 years of leadership experience — including scaling a startup to over £3.2M in revenue with limited investment — I understand the pressures you face as a founder, from managing teams and securing funding to maintaining personal well-being.

    My one-to-one coaching combines practical business insights with a focus on well-being, empowering you to lead with clarity, resilience, and balance.

    • Stress and Burnout Prevention: Building resilience through mindfulness, boundary setting, and personal well-being practices.

    • Strategic Clarity: Helping founders set clear goals and prioritise effectively to drive sustainable growth.

    • Vision Alignment: Ensuring that business goals align with personal values and long-term aspirations.

    1. Improved Clarity and Focus: A clear understanding of priorities and goals, reducing overwhelm and enabling better decision-making.

    2. Enhanced Leadership Skills: Greater confidence in leading teams, building trust, and fostering a positive organisational culture.

    3. Increased Resilience: Tools and techniques to handle stress, uncertainty, and setbacks without compromising mental or physical health.

    4. Heightened Self-Awareness: Deeper understanding of personal triggers, strengths, and weaknesses, enabling more thoughtful and effective leadership.

  • Founding and leading a business can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.

    The pressures of decision-making, rapid growth, and maintaining balance can often lead to burnout, uncertainty, or self-doubt.

    I’ve been there and I bring a unique blend of business expertise and coaching to help you survive and thrive.

    We will address strategic business challenges and your personal well-being, empowering you to lead with purpose, clarity, and resilience — creating a foundation for both personal fulfilment and business success.

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