Turn Strategy Into Confident Action

I help leaders and organisations turn strategy into effective delivery through clearer decisions, stronger governance and practical leadership insight.
My work connects business and work, leadership and organisations, and strategy, governance, risk and delivery. The focus is simple: helping people make better decisions and move important work forward.

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Strategy

Governance

Delivery

Area of Expertise

Combining practical experience with proven coaching methodologies
Business and Work

Practical insight for professionals navigating change, independent work, consulting and meaningful career decisions.

Leadership and Organisations

Support for leaders, boards and teams working through accountability, organisational effectiveness and responsible decision-making.

Strategy, Governance, Risk and Delivery

Help turning strategic intent into coordinated delivery through governance, risk awareness, transformation and programme leadership.

How I Help

A systematic approach that delivers consistent results while respecting your personal boundaries.
Clarify

Identify the real decision, challenge or opportunity.

Structure

Bring together the relevant evidence, priorities, risks and options.

Mobilise

Turn the agreed direction into practical action, ownership and delivery.

Learn

Review what happened, strengthen the approach and improve future decisions.

Success Stories

  • “Michael’s practical and bespoke advice laid the foundation for my contracting career“
    Demi Akintewe
    Independent UX Consultant
  • “He clearly knows his stuff and his offering is great! More people need to know about him!”
    Bukky Balogun
    Public Health Specialist
  • “I highly recommended Michael for anyone who has unsuccessfully tried to do it on their own!”
    Rosemary Bonnie
    Project Management Consultant

Sound Familiar?

Many high-achievers face these challenges. The good news? They’re all solvable with the right strategy and support.
Strategy exists

but delivery is inconsistent

Leaders are making decisions

without enough evidence

Governance and accountability

need strengthening

Important change

is not translating into practical progress

Your professional direction

or offer needs clearer positioning

You need an experienced thinking partner

for a complex decision

How we can work together

Start with clarity. Continue with mentorship if it makes sense.

Clarity Call

Roadmap • Report • Recordings

A paid, two-part clarity engagement designed to help you think clearly, assess your options, and decide your next steps with confidence.

This includes a:

  • 90-minute 1:1 clarity session
  • written summary and recommendations
  • follow-up session to review and refine direction
  • video recordings

This is not a discovery call or a sales conversation. It’s a structured diagnostic designed to help you move forward with intention.

Who it’s for:

  • Professionals at an inflection point
  • those exploring independent or portfolio-based paths
  • contractors or consultants who feel capped or uncertain
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Strategic Portfolio Career Mentorship

Bespoke • Personal • Focused

Ongoing 1:1 mentorship for professionals who want support beyond clarity, through decision-making, positioning, and execution over time.

Mentorship is:

  • get same from the clarity call
  • bespoke and adaptive
  • delivered in 3 or 6-session blocks
  • focused on your real-world context, not generic frameworks

While many clients begin with a Clarity Call, mentorship is offered by alignment, not obligation.

Who it’s for:

  • Professionals already independent or moving that way
  • People who value structured thinking and honest challenge
  • Those who want a trusted strategic sounding board
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Who This Is For And Not For

  • People who are not values-driven
  • People wanting a quick fix or result
  • People who are demanding
  • People not committed to the process
  • People who are complete novices
  • Professionals who are values-driven
  • Professionals having at least 5-10 years industry experience
  • Professionals wanting to explore the contracting or independent consulting space
  • Ambitious professionals ready for a career change

Organisations I’ve worked with

Here is a list of clients I worked with through training, consulting or employment

Common questions

Everything you need to know about transforming your career trajectory

My approach combines hands-on experience managing multi-million-pound health tech programmes with strategic career coaching. This unique blend means you get practical insights from someone who’s actively working in the field, not just theoretical advice. I also apply my proprietary frameworks including the Pillars of Masteri ® and MPI ®.

While every client’s journey is unique, most clients see initial improvements within 4-6 weeks. Significant career transitions or salary increases typically manifest within 3-6 months of committed engagement with the program.

No, while I have deep expertise in health tech namely in the NHS, I work with ambitious professionals across various sectors. My methodology for career advancement and leadership development applies broadly, with the added benefit of insights from the innovative health tech space. I do however have a keen interest in helping people within digital and operations working on a programme of change.

Programs include 1:1 coaching sessions, personalized career strategy planning, leadership assessment tools, access to my network of industry contacts, and practical resources from my experience in public sector transformation.

Sessions are conducted via video call and last 60 minutes. We focus on your specific goals, whether that’s career advancement, portfolio development, or leadership challenges. Between sessions, you’ll have action items and access to support via email.

85% of my clients achieve their primary career goal within 6 months. This includes securing promotions, transitioning to portfolio careers, or improving their leadership impact. I maintain this high success rate through selective client acceptance and a focused coaching approach.