Supporting founders when
you need fresh inspiration
The Leader’s Diagnostic helps service business founders who are frustrated and can’t seem to generate new momentum.
Our complete focus is to support SME leaders in breaking through to the future they want.
Helping leaders to
be free from stagnation,
understand what’s holding them back,
build straightforward, achievable plans,
and enjoy the results they really want.
Some common problems
we solve together
We have worked with many founders over the years.
Though they are all unique individuals, it won’t be a surprise to you that there are common problems many face.
Here are 6 of the more frequent circumstances we fix using
The Leader’s Diagnostic.
One Hour Works
Our proven process built for you
to rediscover your way forward
from where you are now
Four sessions in one month for renewed clarity.
Understanding the sources of your issues is the number one challenge you face.
It’s a very important piece of work.
Getting this right is the gateway to your more productive, successful, and fulfilled future.
The One Hour Works process we have designed creates fast, structured insight.
It uncovers the unseen connections you need to fix that are unique to you and to your circumstances.
We know time is tight. So we’ve built a powerful structure that respects it.
One Hour Works is a focused four-session format designed to get you insight, clarity and momentum quickly.
Each session is one hour, delivered remotely.
Between sessions, you use structured tools to reflect, assess and refine.
And across just one month, we guide you through a full diagnostic process.
Success we've helped
founders achieve
Every founder and business are unique, so these achievements might not be where you’re headed. And it’s not always about money, but it is for many.
Here are some of the metrics that SME leaders have achieved where The Leader’s Diagnostic service has contributed significantly over an extended period of time.
The early insights identified in the first stages of our relationships have gone on to be applied, mostly together but sometimes solo, to create the outcomes you see here.
A calmer, more fulfilled
life plan may be more important
Along with a stronger financial outcome, leaders often want to operate differently, have greater fulfilment, reduce the load and move into new areas of interest.
Your priorities are just that, very personal, and by taking a whole-life view of your current challenges and circumstances, you become aware, forward-looking and focus on the results you want.
Reducing stress and anxiety
As the key decision maker it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Increased clarity through the diagnostic process is empowering. Clients have benefited from solutions ranging from full succession planning through to stronger delegation and processes.
Stop doing everything
Businesses grow and change as does the outside world. So new expertise is needed, often expensive expertise. Getting this right really matters. Through diagnosing the business issues, clients can accurately identify and successfully on-board and manage new senior hires.
Better relationships
Balancing the demands of your business with personal commitments can cause guilt, stress and a sense of frustration in relationships. By including both personal and organisational considerations, you can map out a more balanced life while still achieving success.
New clarity and direction
It may be time to pivot a business or, for example review go to market strategy or positioning. Lot’s to think about to create a fresh momentum. You benefit from improved decision-making by understanding competing priorities and aligning these to your personal goals.
Beating Imposter Syndrome
Feeling out of your depth or responsibilities are a too much can be debilitating. The Leaders Diagnostic Service provides access to experienced business leadership expertise throughout the process, allowing you to grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Reducing the fear of failure
Fear is associated with two things, the unknown and consequences of actions. Leaders benefit from a building confidence, knowing that their decisions are based on a thorough consideration of their situation, un-earthing key priorities to create actionable plans.
Clarity and support
in 4 one hour sessions
Our sector experience
We are service business specialists and have supported business across the spectrum.
Our deepest knowledge is in the digital, tech and creative sectors.
But evidence tells us that The Leader’s Diagnostic is equally impactful wherever it is used.
A founder's testimonial
“As 15 year founders we needed fresh direction, and wanted an exit for our web platform studio. The Leader’s Diagnostic helped me to develop in my role as business leader, and to significantly improve our business performance. Working together, we fixed some key business challenges and achieved our exit expectations on schedule. We couldn’t have done it without David and his service.”
-Louis, Co-founder, Code Computerlove, UK