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Strategy That Delivers.
Profits That Last.

Over the last ten years Lead Talent has helped SME’s realise their business worth and generate over £250M of additional profit.

From Finance to Ops, People to Brand, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with you to map a strategy that sticks — and more importantly, gets delivered. Ready to build your plan?

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Are you an entrepreneurial
leader of an SME who is:

We get it. We understand the challenges keeping business leaders up at night. If some (or all!)
of these sound familiar, let’s talk…

  • Struggling to create a clear strategy that everyone can get behind?
  • Repeating the same year, over and over again?
  • Working 70+ hours a week, feeling overwhelmed and that everything sits on your shoulders?
  • Unable to pivot in ever changing market conditions?
  • Spending too much time ‘in’ the business, not ‘on’ the business?
  • Failing to drive the plan consistently?
  • Too reliant on a few key stakeholders to get things done?
  • Lacking ownership and accountability across the business?
  • Experiencing problems where you don’t have the right people on the right seats?

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Your Forward Thinking Hub:

Strategic Thinking, actionable insights and practical tools to help you plan smarter, move faster, and deliver results.

  • Blog
  • Case Study

As Neemar continues to scale, they’ve recognised that sustainable growth isn’t just about hitting numbers, it’s about the quality and cohesion of their people.

  • Blog

There’s a myth in leadership that once you’re “senior enough”, you should have it all figured out.

You’re the MD. The founder. The director. The one everyone looks to. So you should be confident. Certain. Unshakeable. But here’s the truth…

  • Blog

As 2026 approaches, business leaders face a critical choice: drift or decide. This article outlines where to focus your energy this year: strategy, talent and brand, to build clarity, confidence and sustainable growth in uncertain times.

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Even the best Leaders dont have all the answers. Running and growing an SME can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s be honest, some days it can feel really heavy. Here’s the truth: the best leaders know they don’t need to have all the answers, they just need the right people around them. Thats where a business coach comes in…

  • Blog
  • Tips

It can be easy to convince ourselves we’re leading strategically. When in reality, most SME leaders are often buried in operations, reacting to the next challenge.

  • Blog
  • Tips

Across the UK right now, too many SME leaders are falling into the same trap: indecision.

  • Blog

For many SMEs, the day-to-day grind of servicing existing clients can easily overshadow the crucial task of driving new business. But balancing both is key to sustainable growth. Here are proven strategies to not only keep your current clients engaged and satisfied but also ensure your lead pipeline stays healthy and ready for the future…

  • Blog

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business landscape, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Yet, achieving sustainable, profitable growth can feel like navigating uncharted waters, especially for SMEs striving to stand out in competitive markets. The good news? Success isn’t about luck; it’s about having a solid plan.

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  • Tool

It’s easy to focus on individual performance. We celebrate top performers, invest in leadership development, and push people to be their best. But here’s the real question: Is your team working at its best—together?

  • Case Study

A clear leadership strategy, structure and plan to continue to drive sustainable international growth for this major Yorkshire manufacturing business.

  • Blog
  • Case Study

How Lead Talent Helped a Specialist Recruitment Business Refocus, Realign, and Reignite Growth

  • Case Study

Through support on Strategy, Talent and Brand, Lead Talent helped unlock our success with a more confident leadership team, a powerful brand presence, and a business that’s more aligned, more strategic, and more profitable than ever before…

Our Process

Using our proven process, our strategy team will work with you and your senior team to produce a structured road map, from strategy through to execution and beyond.

From Reacting To Leading,.. A High Performing Team.

“Patrick helped me move from reacting to leading. His honest, commercially sharp coaching gave me the clarity, structure, and accountability to scale. In just 18 months, we’ve grown into a high-performing team with the systems to sustain success.”

 Tom Neely, Founder & Managing Director, Neemar Search

Aligning Team To A Singular Vision For Success

“Patrick and the team at Lead Talent helped us define our core values, vision and strategy with real clarity. Supported by a series of tailored operational tools and focused guidance we started delivering results aligned to our vision at pace – even while navigating major leadership challenges. Patrick’s energy, focus and ability to pull us back to our North Star kept momentum strong and the whole team moving forward. We are now in a far stronger position with clarity, direction and results to show for it.”

Richard Knight
CEO, ABG International (Retired)

Driving A Masterplan For Future Growth

“Emmerson Kitney was at a critical crossroads, lacking true direction and grappling with market challenges. With a promising proposition but lacking unified team support, our path to success and consistent growth seemed unclear. Enter Lead Talent and Patrick. Their impact has been transformative.”

David Kitney
CEO, Emmerson Kitney

Driving The Plan To Success

Patrick has been a catalyst in helping us develop our strategic vision and most importantly helping us drive the plan forward. Any leader will find huge value in working with such an insightful specialist.

Deb McCain
CEO, Hallam Medical

Building The Business On A Solid Foundation Of Process and Knowledge

I could quote some truly incredible financials but what is difficult to quantify is how much more soundly I sleep at night, knowing that we have built a solid foundation. If you are a creative entrepreneurial leader, I cannot recommend Lead Talent enough!

Mike Chester
Owner, CONKER Furniture

Helping Me Reach My True Potential

Patrick’s abilities within the Recruitment industry are truly unique and it’s rare that you meet people with his leadership talent and business acumen. Patrick believed in me and my ability to develop my career and took me out of my comfort zone where he knew I had potential. His energy and drive are infectious and his sense of humour and fun makes him a pleasure to work with.

Liz Edwards
Managing Director, Tradewind Recruitment

What Our Clients Say

Patrick was integral to building our strategic direction supporting us in understanding our position and our opportunities. Most importantly he then assisted us in making a clear plan of how to get there, to deliver a games fitting of one of the world’s biggest brands.

Andy Dalby-Walsh, Chief Executive,
London Youth Games Foundation

Our UK & Overseas Clients