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When things
are changing
  I hold the centre  

I help organisations and leaders navigating change—as a creative leader, consultant, coach and advisor

It can be hard to see clearly from the inside.

When you’re close to a decision, an organisation, or a transition, your view can narrow. That’s where an outside perspective helps: someone who can hold the centre and see what’s really going on.

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I help you think clearly when it matters.

I hold the centre to look across perspectives—between what's being said and what's actually happening, between the immediate situation and the pattern behind it.

I can help you join the dots, find clarity and move forward with intention.

Trusted by:

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Experience at the centre

I’ve spent nearly 30 years across the creative industries as a practitioner, leader, consultant, coach, mentor and adviser—working inside organisations and with individuals navigating change.

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Builder of creative businesses, teams & advisory practices

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Creative leader at FTSE100 level

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Consultant & adviser to global brands & in-house creative agencies

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Business & personal coach (ICF-accredited Level 2)

How I can help

Creative Leadership

For organisations that need experienced leadership inside the creative function—to build it, strengthen it, or lead it through change.

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Consulting

For organisations who want to understand what their creative function is capable of—and what needs to happen to get it there.

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Coaching

For individuals or groups who need space to think clearly, see what they can’t from where they’re standing, and move forward with intention.

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Mentoring

For individuals looking for more directional guidance drawn from real experience of the industry and the challenges it brings.

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Board Advisory

For SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups who want experienced, independent challenge before important decisions are made.

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Thought Leadership & Speaking

For events and organisations who want an honest, experienced perspective on the realities of creative leadership.

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Let’s talk
Let’s talk

  • “He has vision; a trusted and capable business leader. Michael is a rare combination of creative and business understanding.”

    T.R.
    Ecommerce Director

Change is constant

If you need someone to hold the centre, let’s talk.

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