Strategic Advisory Services
I help leaders fix what matters. In confidence.
Trusted by Oxford, Intelligence Agencies & Family-Aligned Firms
When an important AI or digital initiative is stuck — commercially, operationally or politically
40 years of global roll-outs, from intelligence services to Fortune 500s
Cross-sector patterns bring fresh perspective.
Outcomes that restore confidence with leadership and stakeholders.
Without delays.
Without corporate theatre.
Best when initiatives are:-
• Stalled or haemorrhaging resources
• Not delivering as promised
• Experiencing unexpected delays
The pattern you're experiencing Isn't unique
The Outcome
Teams with new direction and purpose
A simple plan and a clear path forward
The pattern you’re experiencing isn’t unique
Short, focused intervention
• All engagements are confidential
• Decision-maker access - I work only with those who can act
• Rapid clarity - urgent situations assessed within 24 hours
Strategic intervention from £22k
Proven results
"Thanks for the outstanding digital brand strategy created for The Oxford Literary Festival. It transformed our image and continues to produce record sales in 2025"
Special Advisor to The Festival
"This critical MOD project successfully delivered in all areas - people, process and technology"
Rear Admiral Charles R Style, Former Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, CBE
"I haven't got a clue what Steve does, but he's brilliant at it"
Drayton Bird, Former Vice Chairman, Ogilvy & Mather Direct
What Others Say
Need something important unstuck quickly?
Sometimes you need an experienced pair of eyes, fast
- A clear diagnosis
- The real bottleneck
- A practical route forward.
Not every problem needs a full strategic engagement
For organisations, founders and leaders dealing with a specific issue
Best suited to:
- an issue that is underperforming, overcomplicated, or going wrong
- websites or landing pages that are not converting
- offers that sound clever but do not land
- enquiry or customer journey friction
- AI or digital initiatives with no clear commercial value
- service or process confusion
- projects with too many moving parts and no clear priority
Problem-Solving Sprints - 2 options
A tightly scoped short intervention over 2 days
To identify the real issue
- To identify the real issue
- Simplify the problem and
- Give you a practical route forward
1. Problem-Solving Sprint: £1,500
A 90-minute working session on one defined problem
A discussion followed by a short written action note covering:
- what matters most
- what to ignore
- what to fix next
No theatre.
No unnecessary complexity.
Just fast clarity and useful action.
2. Rapid Clarity Session: £750
Long procurement loops
This is not for...
Something important is stuck
If the issue is narrower and more immediate, a Sprint is often the best place to start
These are for you if...
Proven Results
Process, People, Technology
"Thanks for the outstanding digital brand strategy created for The Oxford Literary Festival. It transformed our image and continues to produce record sales in 2026"
Special Advisor to The Festival
"This critical MOD project successfully delivered in all areas - people, process and technology"
Rear Admiral Charles R Style, Former Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, CBE
"I haven't got a clue what Steve does, but he's brilliant at it"
Drayton Bird, Former Vice Chairman, Ogilvy & Mather Direct
Real world - no AI nor digital hype
STRATEGIC CONSULTATION
Describe your situation in confidence. If you would prefer not to share details here, simply request a phone call.
