Strategic clarity
at moments that matter

I work with people who need decisive thinking, clear judgement, and direction — fast. I step in when thinking has slowed and the next decision carries real consequence.

Strategic clarity
at moments that matter

Personal Strategist for experienced professionals and founders
facing defining decisions.

30+ years of experience...

I’m a Personal Strategist with decades of experience across corporate growth, brand leadership, investing, and board-level advisory work.

My career spans senior roles in high-street retail and brand-led growth businesses, including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Arcadia, and the Burton Group, followed by years working with founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams navigating change, growth, or reinvention.

I’m known for being calm, direct, and grounded — able to cut through noise quickly, get to the heart of what’s really going on, and help people make sound decisions without drama or fluff.

Alongside my client work, I’m an angel investor and board advisor to early-stage and scaling businesses, and a trusted connector within entrepreneurial, investor, and leadership circles.

I’m a trained executive coach, but my work goes beyond traditional coaching. Clients value my judgement, pattern recognition, and ability to bring clarity where things feel complex, emotionally charged, or stuck.

People work with me when the stakes are real — and getting the next decision right matters.

My lived experience includes multiple reinventions — professionally and personally.

Following a mid-life clusterfuck combination of menopause, bereavement, cancer, financial pressure, ageing parents, and anxious teenagers, I have real insight into the challenges facing mid-life women and the toll they take.

That experience shapes how I work: with empathy, realism, and an understanding of what it takes to move forward when the path isn’t obvious.

Book a 15-Minute Clarity Call

My Approach

This is a personal strategy — just for you and your future

I work one-to-one with capable, experienced people who want clear thinking, honest challenge, and decisive direction.

There’s no framework, no fixed process, and no generic programme.
Every conversation is bespoke and shaped by what matters most right now.

My role is to:

  • slow things down when needed
  • challenge assumptions
  • bring perspective and judgement
  • help you review what to do next
  • introduce alternatives and possibilities

Self-awareness is central to my work. Without it, activity becomes busy rather than useful. With it, change becomes possible.

This is calm, respectful, straight-talking work — focused on decisions, not discussion.

Individuals who feel stuck
or uncertain about their
next steps

Businesses & founders
looking to grow while
staying true to their values

Teams & groups who need
a fresh perspective and
realigned vision

Real people, real change.

My Clients

Jackies no-nonsense coaching helped me cut through the noise and see what truly mattered. Her insight is razor-sharp, and she tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Carly A
She epitomises what I would call
an 'unconventional
coach' - cutting through
self-doubt and helping me get
out of my own way.

Amy B
I came to Jackie overwhelmed with two startups. Not only did she help me navigate business challenges, but she also uncovered personal roadblocks I didn't even realise were holding me back.
Marc M

What Next - Business Blitz

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your business?

Whether you’re running a business or planning one, drowning in ideas, unsure where to focus, or lost down a rabbit hole — I can help. I offer a 2-hour Business Blitz 1:1 session designed to cut through the noise, clear the mist, and help you see the mountain — the real opportunity ahead of you and your business.

 

If you’re curious, why not give it a test drive?

In one
session we'll:

Identify what’s keeping you stuck

Pinpoint your next best move

Reveal the real opportunity ahead

Not sure !What’s
next?
Let’s figure it out together.

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