Coaching & Mentoring for Innovation Leaders

Support for those building the future inside complex organisations

I spent over a decade leading innovation teams inside large, complex organisations — and I’ve lived every high and low that comes with the role.

Innovation jobs are often romanticised, but the truth is more complicated:
High expectations. Vague mandates. Tight budgets. Political landmines. And a workforce that can be sceptical, territorial, or just tired of change.

It’s a tough, high-stakes, and often lonely job — but when it works, it’s one of the most meaningful and energising careers you can have.

I’ve launched platforms, killed ideas that were too early, steered impossible stakeholder groups, fought for budget, and delivered real results in environments that didn’t always want to change. Along the way, I built up a battle-tested toolkit of models, strategies, and insights — drawn from theory, sharpened by experience, and shaped by what actually works in the wild.

Now I help other innovation leaders go faster, stay focused, and make a bigger impact — without burning out, selling out, or giving up.

This Is About Delivery

In innovation roles, your credibility lives and dies by one thing:
What can you make happen?

That’s where I come in. I focus relentlessly on traction, visibility, and outcomes. That means helping you deliver work that is:

  • Grounded in what matters
  • Aligned to business strategy
  • Visible to the right people
  • Measured in real terms

No vanity projects. No wasted effort. Just clarity, momentum, and trust.

Where I Can Help

Navigating Complex Stakeholders

Build alignment across the business, read the politics, and influence without authority.

Crafting and Communicating a Vision

Turn early-stage thinking into a story that gets buy-in and brings people with you.

Choosing the Right Frameworks

Apply practical tools like Lean Startup, Three Horizons and others — in ways that actually work.

Partnering with Startups & Innovators

Avoid innovation theatre. Set smart terms, pick the right partners, and unlock real value.

Budgeting, Finance & ROI

Scope tightly, prioritise effectively, and prove the value of your work — pound for pound.

Staying Motivated & Credible

Protect your energy and influence across long cycles. Innovation is a marathon. Let’s pace it well.


What You’ll Get

  • Coaching & Mentoring – One-to-one sessions focused on what really matters to you. Space to reflect, with strategic guidance grounded in lived experience.
  • Frameworks, Tools & Approaches – Access to proven models, templates and tactics — plus support to make them stick in your day-to-day work.
  • Workshops & Brainstorms – Optional add-on sessions to align teams, generate ideas, or unstick stalled initiatives. Virtual or in-person.
  • Project Support – Hands-on help for critical delivery work, from deck reviews to executive briefings. (Charged separately.)
  • Network Building & Introductions – Access to trusted startups, agencies, and collaborators who can help accelerate your progress.
  • On-Demand Support – Email and phone support during office hours (48hr SLA), so you’re never left hanging when things get urgent.

This Offer Is For You If:

  • You’re in an innovation role that’s bigger than your job title.
  • You’re under pressure to prove value — and fast.
  • You’re leading without clear authority.
  • You’re stuck, burnt out, or questioning the next step.
  • You want to lead boldly and deliver outcomes that matter.