HOW I HELP

When businesses feel stuck, it’s rarely because people don’t care or aren’t capable.

It’s usually because pressure has increased, complexity has crept in, and the leadership rhythm that once worked no longer fits the business you’re running now.

That’s where I help.

I work with founders and leadership teams in £5M+ businesses to solve people and execution problems when momentum has slowed — and clarity feels harder to come by.

How I Help

When businesses feel stuck, it’s rarely because people don’t care or aren’t capable.

It’s usually because pressure has increased, complexity has crept in, and the leadership rhythm that once worked no longer fits the business you’re running now.

That’s where I help.

I work with founders and leadership teams in the £5M+ businesses to solve people and execution problems when momentum has slowed — and clarity feels harder to come by.

How This Work Actually Helps

This isn’t about adding more process or introducing another framework.

It’s about addressing what’s really getting in the way — calmly, directly, and without drama.

Bringing Calm to Complexity

Under pressure, everything can start to feel urgent at once.

Conversations blur together.
Decisions stall.
Leaders react instead of choose.

I help slow things down just enough to separate signal from noise — clarifying what matters now, what can wait, and what’s distracting from progress.

Calm isn’t passive.

It’s what allows leaders to think clearly and act decisively when others are overwhelmed.

Getting Teams Aligned & Moving Again

Misalignment doesn’t usually show up as conflict.

It shows up as hesitation.
Mixed messages.
Inconsistent follow-through.

I work with leadership teams to surface what isn’t being said, reset expectations, and re-establish trust — so people know what matters, who owns what, and how decisions actually get made.

Alignment isn’t about harmony.
It’s about momentum.

Fixing Execution at the Root

When execution slips, most teams look for better plans.

In reality, the blockers are usually deeper:

  • Unclear ownership

  • Avoided conversations

  • Leadership drift

  • Competing priorities

I help identify what’s actually slowing progress across people, sales, marketing, and operations — and deal with it directly.

Once the real issue is addressed, execution tends to follow naturally.

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Momentum, Not Theory

This work isn’t about slides, reports, or performance theatre.

It’s about restoring forward motion:

  • clearer decisions

  • stronger leadership behaviour

  • faster execution

  • less weight on the founder

Because when momentum returns, confidence follows — and growth becomes possible again.

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Ways I Work With Founders

  • There isn’t one fixed model or programme.

    The work adapts to what the business actually needs — not the other way around.

  • For founders who want a trusted external perspective as they navigate pressure, growth, or change.

    This is confidential, focused work where I help you:

    • think clearly about what’s really going on

    • make better decisions with less noise

    • address people and execution issues before they harden

    Sometimes this is short and sharp.
    Sometimes it runs alongside a period of change.

    Always practical. Always grounded.

  • When the leadership team is capable, but execution isn’t consistent.

    I work with teams to:

    • surface unresolved tensions

    • clarify roles, standards, and ownership

    • reset how decisions are made and followed through

    The aim isn’t harmony.
    It’s clarity, trust, and forward motion.

  • Sometimes the right place to start is from the stage.

    In these moments, a keynote isn’t about motivation — it’s about:

    • naming what everyone feels but hasn’t articulated

    • creating shared language

    • unlocking honest conversations inside the business

    Keynotes often act as a catalyst for deeper alignment and change — not the end point.

  • When something specific needs fixing — quickly.

    This might include:

    • supporting a founder through a critical decision

    • resolving a leadership bottleneck

    • helping a team navigate a moment of change

    The work is contained, intentional, and designed to restore momentum without unnecessary disruption.

  • There’s no formal intake process.

    It starts with a conversation.

    A quiet, confidential discussion about:

    • what’s not working

    • what’s changed

    • and what needs to happen next

    From there, we decide together if I’m the right person to help — and how.

If you want to talk it through, I’m here.

A short, confidential conversation to bring clarity and next steps — no obligation, no pressure.

You don’t need fixing, the business doesn’t need drama.

Sometimes it just needs calm thinking, honest conversation, and a clear way forward.

That’s the work I do.

Two men in suits holding glasses in a distillery, standing beside a barrel with tasting cups.

Paul has a rare ability to bring calm and clarity into complex situations.
He doesn’t add noise — he helps people see what actually matters and move forward with confidence.” 

~ Patrick Rigney - The Shed Distillery, Founder & Owner