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Founder/CEO/Executive mentoring
Leadership can be a lonely place. Our experienced executive mentors work one-on-one with senior leaders to help them navigate complex challenges, refine their leadership style, and achieve their professional goals. Through personalised and tailored guidance and feedback, we facilitate transformative growth, offer an unbiased perspective and support leaders in maximising their impact.
Testamonials:
Peter's mentoring sessions have been invaluable over the past two years for me and have helped to organise my daily routine, maximise my productivity, boost clarity of thought and develop the skills needed within a busy organisation.
At times, it is easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of day to day business but the coping mechanisms Peter has suggested to elevate me above that are simple but effective. Peter's calm and logical approach to solving key issues has helped me implement improved practices/processes in the business as well as allowing me to mentor my own team in a similar fashion.
It's refreshing that Peter focuses on wellbeing, and the long-term benefits of a healthy body and mind, as well as delivering results. I look forward to continuing my work with Peter and receiving more of his invaluable constructive feedback. M (Sales Director) UK based Manufacturing and Services Company.
I want to express my gratitude for your invaluable mentorship and assistance. Your guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate both the mental and physical aspects of our work. I appreciate your prompt and decisive manner in responding to my queries, particularly when I felt a bit lost last time. Your quick arrangement of our meeting for the very next working day was immensely helpful. S (Product Manager) UK based Technical Solutions company
Founder/CEO/Executive mentoring
We provide specialist mentoring for PE and VC backed Founders and CEOs highlighting that true leadership development goes beyond surface-level skills, requiring a dedicated space for introspection and a deeper reflective understanding and the organisational context. I adopt a pragmatic, results-oriented approach, focusing on building robust leadership capabilities that directly translate into tangible business outcomes.
The Challenge:
Even the most talented Founders and CEOs can face significant leadership challenges:
Scaling Pains: Navigating rapid growth, organisational complexity, and evolving team dynamics.
Strategic Execution Gaps: Translating vision into effective strategies and ensuring consistent implementation.
Identifying their own blind-spots: Being able to understand where they do not have strengths enabled self-development and growth.
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Making critical choices with incomplete information and high stakes.
Talent Management & Retention: Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in competitive markets.
Personal Resilience & Well-being: Maintaining peak performance amidst relentless demands and potential burnout.
The Solution: Targeted Leadership Mentoring
My mentoring approach emphasises deep reflection aligned with practical application, providing a confidential and tailored partnership to address these challenges head-on. I work with Founders and CEOs to:
Foster Strategic Clarity: Facilitate deep reflection on their vision, values, and strategic direction, enabling them to articulate a compelling narrative and drive focused action.
Enhance Decision-Making Capabilities: Provide a sounding board for complex decisions, offering frameworks and perspectives to improve judgment and mitigate risk.
Develop High-Performing Teams: Equip leaders with the skills to build cohesive, motivated, and effective teams through improved communication, delegation, and talent development strategies.
Cultivate Resilience and Well-being: Support leaders in managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining the energy required for sustained high performance (recognising the personal toll leadership can take).
Accelerate Leadership Growth: Provide targeted feedback, share best practices, and challenge assumptions, leading to faster and more impactful leadership development.
Proven Data & Benefits:
The impact of effective leadership mentoring is well-documented:
Increased Company Valuation: Studies have shown that companies with strong leadership teams attract higher valuations and are more likely to achieve successful exits (Source: Harvard Business Review, various PE/VC industry reports).
Improved Portfolio Performance: Mentored CEOs demonstrate enhanced strategic execution, leading to better operational efficiency and revenue growth within portfolio companies (Source: The Mentoring Group, proprietary data from leadership development consultancies).
Reduced Founder Burnout & Turnover: Providing dedicated support helps Founders navigate the immense pressures of building a company, leading to greater longevity and stability within your investments (Source: Founder mental health surveys, VC exit analysis on team stability).
Enhanced Investor Relations: Well-mentored CEOs are better equipped to communicate their vision and progress to investors, fostering stronger trust and transparency.
Stronger Organisational Culture: Leaders who prioritise their own development often cultivate more positive and productive cultures within their companies.
Why Choose Me?
I bring 25+ years of executive leadership & mentoring, specific industry expertise, and a deep understanding of the PE/VC ecosystem. I offer a tailored, confidential, and results-oriented partnership focused on empowering your Founders and CEOs to lead with greater impact and drive superior returns for your investments.
NED mentoring & guidance
Do you have aspirations to become a Non-Executive Director?
Have you made the specific decision to move into a Portfolio or Plural career seeking a blend of variety, challenge, and the opportunity to help drive start up or scaling companies? Are you unsure of how to make this happen?
At Black Dog Leadership, we can help you achieve your goals.
We offer mentoring for aspiring NEDs yet to start their journey, and for 'new to role' NEDs who want support in the early stages of their Portfolio career.
In addition to 1:1 mentoring and guidance, we can help you craft your NED CV, understand how to look for NED roles, and how to use LinkedIn to your advantage.
Leadership assessment and development
We offer comprehensive leadership development programs designed to cultivate and enhance the skills and competencies needed to lead effectively. Our programmes combine cutting-edge research, practical insights, and experiential learning to empower leaders at all levels.
Strategic advisory services including Commercial Due Diligence
Our strategic advisors work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive growth and deliver measurable results. From market analysis including commercial due diligence to business planning and execution, we provide the expertise and guidance to ensure your organisation stays ahead of the curve.
Team building and collaboration
We specialise in building high-performing teams through customised workshops and team development programs. By fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration, we help teams reach new levels of productivity and synergy.
Organisational culture and engagement
We help organisations create a thriving culture that attracts and retains top talent. Our culture and engagement services encompass assessing and aligning values, developing effective communication strategies, and fostering a positive work environment.