FAQs

I help founders grow intentionally, sustainably and profitably. As a business consultant and former CEO with over a decade of leadership experience, I support business owners with practical, high-impact advice across strategy, sales, operations, finance, marketing, team structure and more. This is not just theory. I offer hands-on help to build a better business.

Whether you're scaling up, resetting, or preparing to sell, OpenDror brings structure, insight and momentum to your next stage of growth.

That’s more common than you think and often it’s why people find their way to OpenDror. If you’ve previously felt unseen, overwhelmed with frameworks, or pressured into a model that didn’t fit, this will feel different.

Many of my clients come to me after disappointing experiences elsewhere that are too fluffy, too generic or too abstract. OpenDror is different: it’s rigorous, personalised, and grounded in real-world leadership experience. I’ve led teams, run P&Ls, navigated exits, and managed crises. This is growth work done properly.

The simplest first step is to Get In Touch. You can do that directly via opendror.com or reach out through LinkedIn. You can also join the newsletter or come along to a roundtable. However you start, we’ll keep it light, useful, and grounded in real support.

You’re not alone. Most of my clients arrive feeling overwhelmed or overstretched. That’s exactly why this support exists. We’ll design a system that helps you build better habits, reduce noise, and get focused on what matters most. You don’t need willpower - you need rhythm and clarity.

There are no guarantees in business but I can promise clarity, momentum and unwavering support. I’ll give you a clear plan, honest feedback, and full commitment, but you need to meet me there. That means showing up, sharing openly, and doing the work. If you do, you’ll almost certainly move forward faster.

That’s okay. This work only works if the timing feels right. In the meantime, sign up to The Founder Reset, a fortnightly newsletter packed with practical insights and calming perspectives. You can also follow me on LinkedIn for regular reflections and updates. When the moment comes, you’ll know.

OpenDror is a premium, small-batch service. That means fewer clients, more attention. Pricing depends on what kind of support you need, whether that’s a short-term strategic sprint, a one-off advisory block, or longer-term mentoring. Whatever the engagement, you’ll receive clear pricing options before you commit. There are no hidden costs or lock-ins.

Not in the traditional sense. Coaching is just one part of the picture. OpenDror combines business consultancy, executive mentoring, and strategic advisory. It’s a practical, structured and outcomes-driven service.

I draw on deep experience across sales, marketing, finance, M&A, brand, legal, compliance and operations. This isn’t about endless reflection. It’s about making the decisions that create growth.

Typically, I work with founder-led businesses across the UK. Some are preparing to scale, others are navigating complexity, transition, or burnout.

All want clarity, confidence and commercial growth, and they’re ready to take action. Sectors vary, but many are in B2B, creative services, consultancy, or purpose-driven industries. I also support founders preparing for exit or recovery.

They all share one thing: a desire to lead their business more intentionally, and make it work for their life, not the other way around.

It’s a fair question, and one I get asked a lot. Here’s my take:

• A consultant dives deep into a problem and helps you solve it, hands-on.

• An advisor supports higher-level strategic thinking, often with less day-to-day involvement.

• A mentor shares experience and insight from having walked a similar path.

• A coach focuses on your personal development, leadership mindset and emotional clarity.

I integrate all four roles depending on what you need and what will drive the biggest shift. It’s not theoretical. It’s useful, grounded, and delivered in partnership with you.

Not at all. Most clients begin with a no-pressure Clarity Call, where we explore what’s going on in your business and what might help. Others sign up to the Founder Reset newsletter or meet me at a roundtable event. We work at a pace that suits you.

Yes. That’s exactly what the Clarity Call is for. If you’re unsure where to begin, I’ll help you get a sense of your options, and what kind of support might suit your stage, pace and ambitions.