It's not about the Leader you want to become. It's about the Leader your organisation needs you to become!

Ask people what a great leader looks like and, chances are, you will hear the same collection of words: strong, inspiring, leading from the front, setting a personal example.
 
Blah-de-blah-de-blah…
 
The truth?
 
Becoming a great leader is not about ticking word-salad “leadership” boxes, but about shaping your mindset and behaviours.  Recognising that it’s not about serving your needs, but serving the needs of others. 
 
About being able to set a vision and strategy that everyone can understand and buy into, then ensuring that every single one of your team has everything they need to show up as the best version of themselves. Every day.
 
It’s about learning that vulnerability is a super-power that creates trust and models integrity.  That helps ensure you are all working together towards a greater good: for the business, for your customers, for your suppliers, and for the world.
 
At Growth Circles, we help conventional leaders become transformational leaders. Do you want to become the leader your business needs? Find out how..

The truth is, you cannot create tomorrow's leaders using yesterday's ideas...

Why is it that so many coaches/mentors/business support/talent management agencies are still wedded to the concepts and thinking of the last century? 
When we last looked, it was 2023 not 1993 – or even 2003 (that’s soo 20 years ago!)… 
 
So our aim here at Growth Circles is to drag the whole business of coaching and mentoring into the 21st Century. 
 
If you’re looking for corporate male, pale and stale coaches, quoting platitudes, telling you that “the answer is inside yourself”, and making you feel all cozy and safe – whilst stealing your watch to tell you the time – then probably best to leave now.
 
If – on the other hand – you value new ideas, relish a challenge, and want someone who’s happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into helping you be the best leader and role-model that you can be, then stay around for a while.
 
And find out how we’ve combined 60 years’ of multinational, multicultural business experiences and insights, across several continents, to create world-class leadership development and support programs that are not only fit for purpose, but specifically designed with the 21st Century Leader in mind.

Growth Circles at a Glance

Take advantage of our deep expertise and extensive experience to flatten the learning curve and get to where you want to be.

We’ll let the numbers speak for themselves!

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What we can do for you

At Growth Circles, we deliver an entire smorgasbord of support to you and your leadership team, including CEO and C-Suite mentoring, executive and leadership coaching, succession planning and exit strategies. Click on the images below to find out more about all the things we can do for, and with, you and your team.

12Squared Leadership ™

Helping STEM Founders & CEOs overcome their Leadership blindspots. 

 

Exit Optimized™

Building the foundation for a successful and profitable exit.

 

Exit Optimized C Suite™

Helping you build the foundations for a graceful, successful exit on your terms and timescale.

Infinite Horizon Mentoring™

Helping Business owners see the big picture, learn and grow and be the boss your business deserves.

 

Clarified Leadership Coaching™

Working hip-to-hip with leaders and transforming them into exceptional leaders.

PROTECT Talent Tools™

World class Aptitude, Personality and Psychometric tools Talent Acquisition, Transformation and  Engagement.

 

Can't see what you are looking for? Just ask us.
We know we can create the right journey for you.

Why work with us?

So, you’re probably wondering why you should consider working with us, right? Well, let us give you the lowdown on what makes us awesome…

We've Got the Experience

We’ve been around the block, gaining over 60 years of valuable industry experience along the way. Our team knows their stuff, and we’ve got the results to prove it. When you work with us, you’re tapping into a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Tailored Solutions Just for You

We get it. Your business is unique, and you need solutions that reflect that. That’s why we take the time to listen to your specific needs and craft customized solutions that fit like a glove. No cookie-cutter approaches here. We’re all about personalization.

We Respect Your Time

Deadlines matter. We understand the importance of delivering projects on time and keeping things running smoothly. With our efficient project management, you can rest easy knowing that we’ll meet your deadlines without compromising on quality.

We're Fully Certified

Our Coaches and Mentors are fully qualified and certified by International societies including the International Coach Federation, American Bureau of NLP and the British Psychological Society, among others.  With us, you get the whole enchilada.

We're in this Together

When you work with us, you’re not just a client; you’re a part of our team- and we become a part of yours. We believe in collaboration and value your input. We’ll work closely with you throughout the entire process to ensure that we’re on the same page and that the end result matches your vision.

We've Got Your Back

Our commitment to you doesn’t end when the project is done. We’re here for the long haul. If you have questions, concerns, or need support, we’re just a phone call or email away. We believe in building lasting relationships, and that means providing exceptional customer support, always.

Meet the Leadership Team

It’s time you know who you would be working with in the days ahead. Let’s get acquainted…

Carri Nicholson

Leader whisperer®️

Carri Nicholson has more than 3 decades’ experience of founding, leading and managing public, private, and third sector organisations of all shapes and sizes.

Known to her clients on both sides of the Atlantic as The Leader Whisperer®️, Carri has worked with more than 1,000 businesses and their leaders over the last 33 years: from pre-start, pre-revenue enterprises to multi-billion dollar, multi-site, multi-national corporations. 

And although she has mentored, advised, and consulted with virtually every single business or industrial sector (apart from minerals extraction), over 80% of her clients are either running STEMM*-based businesses or have a STEMM-focused background.

Carri’s extensive experience in economic development, coupled with her encyclopedic business knowledge and her understanding of human nature and psychology, gives her a unique collection of insights into the skills and mindset that leaders need to successfully scale then exit their businesses.

Additionally, her role as a strategic advisor to local, regional and national Governments in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, including significant transnational assignments for the European Commission, means that she has a strong understanding of the geopolitical issues that impact international business development and growth.

As a mentor and advisor to CEOs and business owner/founders Carri has specialist expertise in:

  • The Leadership Mindset
  • Managing People and Teams
  • Business creation, scaling, and exits
  • Company transformation
  • Growth during economically challenging times

You can find a back catalogue of Carri’s published articles, and subscribe to her newsletters at: https://theleaderwhisperer.substack.com  

She’s also a recognised and published expert on leadership, business strategy and exits in magazines such as Business Leader, and Be Your Own.

You can also hear Carri share her thoughts on leadership and other business topics in the following podcasts:

Shiva Venkateswaran

Executive Coach | TEAM COACH

Shiva has over 25 years of rich corporate experience having built and led business areas and having held a P&L in excess of US$ 100 Million annually. Shiva has worked for global corporations including Xerox, Novartis , LG and Reliance Industries and lived in multiple countries including India, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
 
As a certified executive coach and a holistic life, career & business coach, Shiva has coached hundreds of people over thousands of hours. Shiva is also a Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner as well as a fully certified Personality Test User by the British Psychological Society.
 
Shiva specialises in Leadership development coaching and mentoring. As a Brinkerhoff certified Architect for high performance learning journeys, Shiva creates custom development paths for C suite executives, senior directors and business owners.
 
Over the years, Shiva has also worked as a consultant on a variety of projects related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Workplace Culture and Cultural Transformation, Organisational Development (OD) and Objectives & Key Results (OKR).
 
You can find a back catalogue of Shiva’s published articles and subscribe to the Clarified Leadership Newsletter at:
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