You didn’t build this to do it alone
You know your business better than anyone. That was never the problem.
The problem is that running a business — or taking on more responsibility as a leader can be surprisingly lonely. Whether you are a sole trader or have a whole team looking to you for answers, there are very few people beside you who carry the same pressures, understand the trade-offs or can give you a genuinely objective view.
And when you are this close to the work, it is difficult to see everything clearly. There is rarely anyone whose job it is to sit alongside you, ask the question no one else will, challenge what needs challenging and help you actually move.
That’s where I come in.
Whether you are just starting out or have been leading for years, this can be one honest session or a run of them with someone who has built businesses, not just studied them — and who will tell you the truth, not simply what is easiest to hear.
Which one are you?
Just getting going
You’re wearing every hat. Everything’s urgent, nothing’s in order, and you’re not sure what to actually do first. You don’t need another course or tutorial. You need someone to help you stay accountable, build the structure and get moving. One clear step at a time.
Already established
You’ve been doing this a while. It works, mostly — but you’re carrying something you can’t quite untangle on your own, or you’ve stopped growing and you’re not sure why. You don’t need hand-holding. You need an outside eye that isn’t afraid to say the thing out loud.
Wherever you’re starting from, the work is the same underneath: you leave knowing your next step, someone’s holding you to it, and the weight actually lifts.
This is the same experience I bring to running major regional programmes and partnerships for organisations like South of Scotland Enterprise and local authorities — now available to you, one conversation at a time.
How it works
Support that holds up once the session ends
There’s no fixed programme and no long tie-in.
Some people need one session to get unstuck. Some want to meet weekly while we build something. Others check in every few months, exactly when the timing’s right. We shape it around what you actually need — not a template.
In person, online, whatever works. Straight talking, proper listening, and real accountability in between — not just a nice chat that fades by Friday.
Rhona Robinson, Learning & Development
"A short consultation with Katie proved far more valuable than we expected. Sharp, practical insight delivered with clarity and confidence."
Helen Thornton, Community Centre Manager
"Katie's advice, knowledge and abilities got me into the right mindset and inspired my passion for the role. I went from needing a job to loving my position within community work."
Kerry,
Small Business Owner
"Starting my own business has been incredibly daunting, however Katie has made those first few months so much easier and clearer for me to navigate."
Practical support, one step at a time
Decisions and priorities
Cutting through competing demands to work out what actually matters right now, and what can wait.
Positioning, messaging and brand direction
Sometimes the business is stronger than the way it is being presented. I can help you clarify what you offer, who it is for and how to communicate it more confidently through your business or personal brand.
Where specialist branding, design or marketing support is needed, I can also help you shape the direction and develop a clear brief, so you invest in the right work and get a better result from the professionals you appoint.
Business systems and procedures
Building the practical systems and processes that let the business run without everything depending on you.
Offers, positioning and growth planning
Getting clear on what you offer, who it's for, and how to grow it without losing what makes it work.
Practical implementation
Not just a plan — hands-on help putting it into action, alongside you.
Accountability and follow-through
Keeping the momentum going after the session ends, so good ideas don't quietly stall.
What you leave with
Clarity on what’s actually going on — not just what’s on the surface
A next step you can start on today, not a 40-page plan you’ll never open
Someone in your corner who’ll check you’re actually doing it
The weight lifting, because you’re no longer carrying it wrong, or carrying it alone
Why Work With Me?
I bring:
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Over 25 years of experience across sectors
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Direct experience owning and running six- and seven-figure businesses, not just advising on them
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Honest, practical challenge — not just encouragement
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Hands-on implementation support, not just a plan
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Plain-English communication — no jargon, no frameworks for the sake of it
Worth saying...
You’ve probably spent money on tools, courses, stock, kit — things for the business. This is no different. It’s an investment in the person running it.
Growth rarely comes from working harder alone. It comes from someone outside it, holding you to what you already know you need to do. That’s what you’re paying for — not a chat, an outcome.
Investment
Sessions start from £150.
Every situation’s different, so we’ll talk it through properly before anything’s agreed — no surprises, no hard sell.
F.A.Q.
Who is In Your Corner for?
It is practical, one-to-one business support for founders, sole traders and leaders who need clearer priorities, an outside perspective and help turning decisions into action.
Is this only for start-ups?
No. I work with people at different stages, from new businesses finding their direction to established owners who need stronger systems, clearer positioning or a fresh approach to growth.
Is this business coaching or consultancy?
It combines elements of business mentoring, coaching and consultancy. I will ask the right questions, but I will also share practical experience, honest opinions and workable solutions.
What can we work on together?
We can work on priorities, decision-making, business systems, offers, pricing, growth, visibility, personal brand, business positioning, messaging or any specific challenge that is slowing you down.
Can you help with my business positioning or personal brand?
Yes. I can help clarify what you want to be known for, sharpen your messaging and improve how you or your business are presented. I can also help create a brief for branding or marketing professionals.
Do I need to know exactly what the problem is?
No. Many people know something is not working but cannot see the cause clearly. We can start by identifying the friction, deciding what matters most and agreeing practical next steps.