Business Details
Leadership Development Experts in Scotland
Established to support business growth and leadership development across Scotland, we specialise in creating tailored programmes that enhance organisational capability and individual performance. Our team of experienced professionals delivers strategic leadership training, mentoring, and team development solutions designed for the unique challenges of rural enterprises. With over two decades of expertise in both local and global business environments, we combine place-based knowledge with innovative digital learning methodologies to foster sustainable economic growth.Our programmes, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, focus on building leadership clarity, improving team dynamics, and developing practical skills through interactive workshops and peer learning networks. We work closely with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to deliver accredited leadership qualifications that directly address regional business needs while maintaining a strong commitment to community impact and environmental sustainability.
Services
Leadership Programmes
Business Mentoring
Team Development
Individual Coaching
Knowledge Brokering
Workplace Learning
Strategic Planning
Wellbeing Support
Digital Training
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in rural business development across Scotland
- Our programmes combine place-based knowledge with digital learning innovation
- We deliver ERDF-funded leadership qualifications accredited by ILM and universities
- Our team includes specialists in wellbeing, team dynamics, and organisational change
- We provide knowledge brokering services connecting businesses with 1000+ experts
Services
Leadership Programmes
Our accredited leadership development programmes combine live workshops, peer learning, and individual coaching. Delivered online and in-person across Scotland, they build strategic decision-making capabilities and team leadership skills. Participants gain practical tools for post-pandemic business recovery through 6-9 month programmes supported by learning resources on our digital platform.
Business Mentoring
We connect business leaders with experienced mentors for tailored guidance through challenges. Our matching process ensures chemistry fit while maintaining confidentiality. Sessions address strategic planning, leadership style development, and organisational change management using flexible formal or informal arrangements to suit individual needs.
Team Development
Our team development services use diagnostic tools and facilitated workshops to improve collaboration. We focus on clarifying team purpose, enhancing communication, and building trust-based cultures. Programmes include team coaching and experiential learning to address specific performance challenges while aligning with organisational goals.
Individual Coaching
One-to-one coaching sessions develop personal impact, emotional intelligence, and stress management capabilities. Our coaches use evidence-based approaches to enhance leadership effectiveness, time management, and workplace wellbeing through structured programmes that combine challenge and support.
Knowledge Brokering
We connect businesses with our network of 1000+ specialists across all sectors. This service provides access to niche expertise through our curated contacts when we cannot deliver specific requirements directly, ensuring comprehensive support solutions for complex business challenges.
People
Shona Mitchell
Managing Director
Passionate about rural economic development, Shona leads initiatives that build Scottish business leadership capability. With 20+ years' experience, she specialises in creating collaborative learning environments that drive organisational transformation and sustainable community impact.
Rachel Ross
Director
Combining SME ownership experience with strategic insight, Rachel focuses on place-based business solutions. Her cross-industry networks help connect rural enterprises with tailored support that addresses specific operational challenges and growth opportunities.
Derek Penman
Associate
Specialising in digital learning and leadership development, Derek designs innovative programmes that enhance team performance. His approach combines technological solutions with place-based strategies to grow businesses while sustaining local communities.
Suzanne Neville
Associate
Focusing on workplace wellbeing, Suzanne delivers coaching that improves organisational performance through stress reduction and resilience building. Her expertise helps leaders optimise personal effectiveness and team productivity.
Angela McCusker
Associate
Using mindfulness techniques, Angela coaches leaders through transformative change. Her board-level experience informs practical approaches that balance compassionate support with challenging development frameworks for executive growth.
Questions
What leadership programmes do you offer?
We deliver ERDF-funded Strategic and Emerging Leaders Programmes through online workshops, peer learning, and coaching over 6-9 months with ILM accreditation options.
Do you support rural agricultural businesses?
Yes, we provide specialist programmes for farm businesses seeking diversification and value-added income opportunities through practical leadership development.
How does your mentoring service work?
We match you with experienced business mentors for tailored guidance, offering flexible formal/informal arrangements to address specific leadership challenges.
Can you help develop high-performance teams?
Our team development combines diagnostics, facilitation, and coaching to improve collaboration, clarify roles, and build trust-based organisational cultures.
What wellbeing support services are available?
We offer stress management coaching and workplace wellbeing strategies to enhance individual performance and organisational resilience through mindfulness approaches.
