I am a semi-retired coach in Management techniques and I run two businesses here in France. My background is in the Nuclear Industry, acting as the conduit between reprocessing and its customers, shipping radioactive material around the world and managing two programmes of work with a lifetime value of over £5b.  Trained in Change, Portfolio, Programme and Project Management I also have an accountancy qualification.  My first real job was in an accountancy firm and this is where my passion for small businesses started. I did the accounts for them and learnt from the advice the partners were giving. Latterly, I coached other professionals within the nuclear industry to deliver their change programmes.  Before heading off to sunnier climes in France. It wasn't easy as we moved right in the middle of the Covid pandemic. 

 

I noticed in my first few years here in France that there are so many businesses looking for work and not being noticed except on Facebook,  additionally, I noticed many members of local Facebook groups trying to find a tradesmen or outlet and finding it frustrating when scrolling through endless posts and comments. Facebook is great for word -of-mouth recommendations, but there had to be an easier way of finding something.  So I started this business which is just for English speakers (whatever nationality) to connect with ready-to-buy customers.

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The other business is called 'the Lead Coach- Business Management', part of this one is writing pocket-sized business guides to help fill the skills gaps that individuals may have. ​My skills in Business Management topics include, Project Management, Change Management, Programme Management, Portfolio Management, Accountancy, the list goes on a bit. Recently I have undertaken some market research work in the village I work, this is ongoing. 

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I provide coaching to individuals, consultancy and facilitation of workshops to larger businesses.  Ultimately, I am passionate about business generally,  and making each business successful. 

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I have also tried to capture tips and techniques in the blogs I have developed through which, I share my experiences, gained through a lifetime of working in  businesses, all of which are backed up with appropriate qualifications, and which have helped me to be where I am today.​​ ​

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My main goal, for both businesses, is to help other business-minded people to succeed. I firmly believe that knowledge should be accessible to all. By sharing my journey and experiences, these businesses can learn and navigate their own paths.

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