I've spent 20 years helping grow businesses through growth strategies, business improvement and governance. Throughout this career, I've helped innovate and introduce new products to market, including completely disrupting the email marketing industry, leading the evolution towards marketing automation. I developed the first-ever marketing automation business model and innovated in the areas of media attribution and databases, creating the UK first Customer Data Platform (CDP).
All my businesses have shown significant growth and part of that comes from my skills in sales & marketing. I have a strong passion for these areas, I believe they should be the centre of any business and everything works around them, as this is the thing that drives company growth. I think string, thought leadership is key, through both written evidence and strong presenting, where you understand the client need and articulate how you can solve it.
As an executive & non-executive director, as well as a founder & entrepreneur, I've always put a strong emphasis on building the company culture of my businesses and working hard with teams to build inclusive working environments where I believe people work best when they feel appreciated. I've been a mentoring for people within my businesses, but also for business owners in other companies, who I have helped in their personal development, as well as the business they work for.
I've written the go-to-market and business strategies for multiple businesses, taking ownership of their delivery and ensuring that the whole business is bought into the strategy. I have done extensive market research to ensure propositions are aligned to not just the business but the industry as a whole.
My current business is all about helping startups and small businesses to grow and take control of marketing. I coach and train people so that they can do the work themselves, avoiding large agency fees and expensive marketing budgets. I firmly believe people can do more if they understand a subject and are encouraged to take control of it. Working efficiently is a big part of what I teach and a lot of this is about knowing what not to work on because the choices and options are so vast they often make people and businesses feel overwhelmed.
As part of this, I've developed a unique set of tools for small businesses, allowing them to work like big brands but with less effort or budgets. These include a marketing plan for small business, audience avatars, social media conversation starters and a channel mapping tool.
Throughout my career, I have written extensively about these subjects, in industry journals & magazines, for company blogs, in white papers, on publications like Medium.com, as well as presenting on the subjects at key industry events.
I left my role as CEO at RedEye to focus on setting up a new business dedicated to helping business owners take control of their working lives but also to dedicate more time to my passion for writing, in whatever format. I intentionally took the decision to offer my writing skills below what I am told they are worth because my goal in leaving my executive role was to help more people and businesses at all levels. Previously I'd helped massive global brands make millions more, but in reality, billion-dollar companies don't appreciate that as much, so I wanted to work with businesses that I can have more of an impact on. I put this into my writing and hourly rate, but only working with businesses where I think I will help them and add value.
Finally, my non-work passion is sport. Basketball, football, soccer, athletics, martial arts and trail running are some of the things that I love to participate in, watch and write about.
Business Plan
Marketing Automation
Career Coaching
Business Coaching
Digital Marketing
Business Writing
Entrepreneurship
Sports & Recreation
Sales & Marketing
Email Marketing
Warren J.
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
$240/hr
5.0
147 jobs
Top Rated Plus | Expert Vetted offers business consultancy across the world.
Hi, I’m Warren,
I am an Executive Coach and Business Mentor specialising in helping entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential. Through my coaching, clients experience significant personal and business performance growth, resulting in high revenue growth, increased clarity of direction, and stronger leadership capabilities.
What My Clients Achieve:
• Clarity on vision, goals, and strategic direction
• Accelerated business growth and faster execution of plans
• Increased confidence in achieving ambitious targets
• Enhanced leadership and decision-making skills through personalized coaching
What I Bring to the Table:
• Accountability Partner: I ensure my clients stay on track with their goals.
• Proven Senior Leader and Mentor: Extensive experience in high-stakes corporate and startup environments.
• Productivity and Performance Specialist: Expertise in the GTD (Getting Things Done) methodology for optimized productivity.
Areas of Expertise:
• Executive & Leadership Coaching: ICF-certified coaching to help leaders reach new heights.
• Business Mentorship Specializing in Retail, Property, Startups, and Technology.
• Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Crafting and executing strategic GTM plans.
• Productivity Coaching: Leveraging GTD methods for peak personal and professional performance.
Career Highlights:
• Led a Managed Services Organization for a Global IT Services company, focusing on scaling and operational excellence.
• General Manager responsible for launching and expanding new business areas.
• Co-Founder of three UK-based businesses in Property, Retail, and Consultancy.
• Successfully raised over £300k on Seedrs for a retail business, scaling it from £0 to over £1m in revenue within two years.
• Extensive experience in GTM planning, strategic development, and execution.
• Mentorship roles with Virgin StartUp, Henley Business School, and TechStars Global Mentor.
Industry Experience:
With a diverse background across IT Services, Government, Startups, Travel, Retail, Consultancy, and Property, I bring a unique perspective to each client engagement. My industry insights allow me to tailor strategies that resonate in today’s complex business landscape.
In an ever-evolving business environment, traditional education only gets you so far. My mission is to support your journey by unlocking new clarity, growth, and performance levels.
If you’re ready to elevate your leadership and business to the next level, let’s start with an initial consultation to discuss how to partner to achieve your goals.
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” - Aristotle.
Executive Coaching
Business Planning & Strategy
Leadership Development
Leadership Training
Market Planning
Business Coaching
Leadership Coaching
Career Coaching
Life Coaching
Business Consulting
Coaching
Sales Leadership
Marketing
Coaching Session
Clare B.
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
$150/hr
5.0
61 jobs
Holistic Coach for Founders & Ambitious Professionals | Focus, Execution & Behaviour Change | ACCPH Accredited
I am a seasoned holistic Life & Business Coach with over 10 years in Corporate Leadership at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. For 12 years I've been a solopreneur, digital nomad with a boutique coaching practice supporting entrepreneurs, executives and teams globally.
I've been corporate and I've flown solo. I know how intelligent people get stuck - and I know how to build the structure and support to get you moving again.
I'm 'holistic' because I bring in lifestyle shifts and daily physical, mental and spiritual practices to support your A game. My work combines:
Strategic big picture planning and accountability
Executive function optimisation
Identity-based habit change
Time and energy management
Decision quality improvement
Focus training for active minds
Behavioural psychology and mindfulness
I do not offer 10X surface level motivation, cheap or quick fixes. We build systems, structure, emotional intelligence and disciplined action.
This is partnership. You bring your ambition, I bring precision, challenge, practical frameworks and a little lightness.
Do less, better. Make progress on one thing that matters.
Executive Coaching
Business Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Skills
Leadership Coaching
Content Marketing
Personal Development
Business Coaching
Life Coaching
Copywriting
Ifeoma O.
London, United Kingdom
$100/hr
5.0
18 jobs
Operations & Executive Consultant, Business Analyst, Product Manager & Business Management Consultant with 15+ years leading £50k–£100m projects in finance, healthcare, SaaS, retail, public sector. Strategy, GTM, BPMN, SOPs - clarity that ships.
I help organisations gain clarity fast - working as an Operations & Executive Consultant, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Management & Operations specialist, Business Management Consultant, Management Consultant, and Business Manager.
I deliver strategy, GTM structure, and predictable delivery.
I blend strategy with hands-on execution: process mapping, process improvement, business systems, SOPs, and delivery frameworks - covering business process design, operational alignment, GTM readiness, and product delivery.
As a Leadership Coach and Executive Coach, I help founders and managers strengthen leadership, communication, and process ownership.
As an IT Startup Guide, I support enterprises and startups with roadmaps, business plans, GTM strategies, and SOPs that scale.
🎯 What I actually do
- Operations & Executive Consulting - operating models, C-level advisory, scale-readiness
- Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst & Business Management Consultant work
- Product Manager - discovery, roadmap delivery, user stories, stakeholder alignment
- Business management, business operations & strategy execution
- Process mapping, business process redesign, BPMN diagrams & business systems optimisation
- SOP creation, GTM plans, operating models & organisational workflows
- Project Manager across Agile & Waterfall - full lifecycle
- Leadership development as a Leadership Coach, Executive Coach & Executive Consultant
- Digital transformation guidance as an IT Startup Guide
- Operations support as a Business Manager, Operations Manager & Operations Consultant
- Executive Virtual Assistance for founders and C-level
- UX/Service design, roadmap planning, requirement analysis & documentation
- Cross-functional team leadership (2–10 people, onshore/offshore)
⚙️ How I deliver
- Turn strategy into execution with frameworks, processes & GTM steps
- Rebuild business processes end-to-end for predictable delivery
- Map requirements into BRDs, HLD/LLD, SOPs, user stories & playbooks
- Redesign business systems & operations for cross-team alignment
- Drive product delivery as a Product Manager — discovery to launch
- Guide teams as a Leadership Coach, Executive Consultant & operational partner
- Advise early-stage teams as an IT Startup Guide
- Hands-on ownership as a Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst & Operations Consultant
🌍 Industries
Tech, finance, healthcare, energy, education, government, retail, eCommerce, SaaS, pharmaceuticals, logistics - £50k pilots to £100m digital programmes across UK, US, EU, Africa & Asia.
🏆 Highlights
- 174 global digital launches supporting $3.6bn in revenue
- Operational redesigns for global enterprises as a Business Manager, Executive Consultant & Operations Consultant
- SOPs, BCDR documentation & compliance frameworks for regulated sectors
- Transformation reviews for AstraZeneca, BP & HMCTS
- Founders and CTOs supported as IT Startup Guide, Product Manager & strategic operations partner
💡 Why clients choose me
I combine multiple senior roles that companies usually hire separately: Executive Consultant, Operations Consultant, Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Manager, Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Manager, Project Manager,
Online Business Manager, Business Management Consultant, Management Consultant, Content Writer, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Executive Virtual Assistant, Leadership Coach, Life Coach, Executive Coach, Career Coach, IT Startup Guide - plus a Strategy, GTM, BPMN, SOPs, roadmap delivery, operating models, business process design,requirements, user stories, process improvement, stakeholder management, leadership training & capability building expert across finance, healthcare, SaaS, retail & public sector.
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HubSpot
Odoo
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Digital Project Management
Business Analysis
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Communications
Implementation Plan
Product Roadmap
Decision Making
Team Management
AI Product Management
Product Management
Status Reports
Go-to-Market Strategy
Market Research
Business Operations
Operational Plan
Tiffiny D.
Formby, United Kingdom
$35/hr
4.4
19 jobs
I support founders, coaches, consultants, executives, and growing business owners stay organised, focused, and supported by bringing structure to their operations, projects, communication, and day-to-day responsibilities.
Many leaders are carrying too much alone: too many moving parts, too many unfinished tasks, unclear follow-up, scattered systems, and not enough time to focus on growth. My role is to help create calm, clarity, and accountability so the right work keeps moving forward.
I support clients across executive operations, founder support, project coordination, team communication, CRM management, process improvement, and business administration. I am often the person clients rely on to organise the details, track priorities, follow up with people, improve workflows, and turn ideas into clear action steps.
I am highly tech-savvy and confident working across digital tools, CRM systems, project management platforms, AI tools, automations, and collaboration software. I learn systems quickly and enjoy helping businesses reduce manual work, improve visibility, and create smoother ways of working.
My background also includes coaching, client services, holistic health, EFT, marketing support, and business administration. This gives me a strong people-first approach. I understand that good operations are not only about tasks and systems; they are also about communication, trust, consistency, and helping people work better together.
Core Areas of Support
Executive & Founder Support
Calendar and schedule management
Inbox and communication management
Meeting preparation and follow-up
Travel planning and logistics
Personal administration and life organisation
Research and information gathering
Confidential executive support
Operations & Project Support
Business operations management
Workflow and process improvement
SOP creation and documentation
Project and task management
Team coordination and accountability
Reporting and operational tracking
Documentation and follow-through
CRM, Marketing & Business Development Support
CRM management and maintenance
Lead tracking and pipeline follow-up
LinkedIn relationship management
Prospect research and lead generation
Content coordination and scheduling
Speaker, podcast, and partnership outreach
Stakeholder communication
Technology, AI & Systems Support
AI-assisted workflows
CRM setup and optimisation
Process automation support
Digital business systems
Data tracking and reporting
Technology adoption and documentation
Workflow streamlining
Clients work with me because I am organised, proactive, calm under pressure, reliable, and genuinely invested in helping the business succeed.
I do not just complete tasks. I help create the structure, communication, and accountability that allows leaders and teams to move forward with more confidence.
If you are looking for a trusted operational partner who can combine executive support, business operations, technology confidence, strong communication skills, and a people-first approach, I would be happy to hear more about your business and how I can help.
Project Management
Canva
Calendar Management
Email Management
Administrative Support
WordPress
Social Media Management
Nutrition
Coaching
Task Coordination
Travel Planning
Online Research
Google Workspace
Trello
Notion
Andy A.
London, United Kingdom
$100/hr
5.0
94 jobs
Hey there 👋🏻.
I am Andy, Founder & CEO of CareerHigher, a job search optimization agency on a mission to help talents land their best job.
On average, I've helped talents achieve a 10.5% comp increase, land their next job 27% faster, and save 207 hours of job search effort.
Specifically, ex-clients have been hired by Meta, Amazon, Virgin, ITW, and Revolut amongst other employers.
Since 2020, I've managed more than 1000 job search projects and I'd love to help you too.
Before founding CareerHigher, I worked in Recruitment & HR with employers including Oracle, BP, and Pearson.
Also, I am a chartered member of the CIPD with an MSc in HRM from the University of Edinburgh's Business School and a Certified Career Coach and Resume Writer.
WHAT I OFFER
🚀 career clarity coaching
🚀 job search documents writing
🚀 personal branding & networking consulting
🚀 job search operations management
🚀 interview preparation & salary negotiation
WHO I CAN HELP
🎯 Ambitious professionals looking to reach the next level in their careers.
🎯 Professionals looking for a purpose-driven job.
🎯 Entrepreneurs looking to shift to permanent employment.
🎯 Candidates who are looking to break into a new line of work.
🎯 Individuals who are seeking to relocate as expats.
HOW I AM DIFFERENT
🥇 Featured in Forbes, LinkedIn, and Business Insider
🥇 Ex-clients hired by top employers
🥇 Significant experience in recruitment, resume writing, LinkedIn development, interview preparation, and career coaching
🥇 Broad understanding of several industries in both the services and the manufacturing spaces
🥇 Strong US, UK, EU, GCC, and APAC job market expertise
🥇 Motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic about YOUR SUCCESS
WHAT UPWORK CLIENTS SAY
"Andy has raised my confidence in the freelancer community. [...] He was exceptionally professional and friendly. He far surpassed my high expectations of quality. [...] Such a pleasure working with Andy."
"Andy is easy to communicate with, he is knowledgeable on writing CVs and Cover Letters and created high quality deliverables very timely. 5/5"
"Andy did an amazing job. He took the time to understand my career aspirations, provided valuable advice and created a very professional, tailored CV and LinkedIn profile."
Career Coaching
Interview Preparation
Cover Letter Writing
Resume Development
Resume Writing
LinkedIn Development
Human Resource Management
Copywriting
Article Writing
Content Writing
Resume Design
Resume
Blog Writing
CV
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