“We rise by lifting others.”
Robert Ingersoll
Peer Groups
‘What if’ is a community of people who want to go above and beyond leadership in their own businesses.
To explore their potential, and what’s possible for their colleagues.
We challenge and support each other, bringing what we’ve learnt in business and in life.
It goes wide and deep - from obvious stuff like winning new business, or working with all kinds of colleagues, to less obvious but fantastically important things like eating well, doing the right exercise and getting good sleep.
You’ll be in good company
“There’s an incredible bond that has formed in my CEO peer group and that’s invaluable. In addition I measure the value of the group by the number of high level speakers from outside that come into the meetings and the number of issues that each of us individually in the group raise. I think its incredibly valuable.”
Nancy Thomson
CEO Thomson Environmental Consultants
“Being part of a CEO peer group is so valuable for realising that your issues are common issues. Then when that’s superimposed on exposure to outstanding experts in their fields who share their insights and knowledge then its fantastically valuable.”
Rod Moore
CEO A&O IT Group
“Our peer group is very strong and the galvaniser of all of that is Kate. We trust each other without question. We accept errors and mistakes and human frailties within each other which is pretty empowering.”
Alan Smith
Chairman Commtel & CEO GAM
…who needs it?
Business leaders who want to achieve more.
When you’re the leader of a business all eyes are on you.
When you speak, people listen.
When you act, they take note.
When they need you, they expect you to decide what to do.
You have to know everything about the business, its people, its market, its customers and its competitors.
You have to look inside and out, be aware, be vigilant, and be ready.
If you can do all that, your business will be OK.
Is OK enough for you?
What if you pushed harder?
…you say yes?
You find out what you can do as an individual, and you get the benefit of the collective wisdom and experience of men and women like you, pushing themselves and their businesses to the heights.
And when you reach them, the next and higher height comes into view.
Go on and conquer it.
It takes energy and ambition - but you’ve got that. Courage too - I’ll make you walk towards adversity, not shy away from it.
I might be the last thing you want, but the first thing you need.
You have it within to be more than just a leader, and I’ll help you get there. It won’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it.
And it’ll even be fun!
“It was lovely to be welcomed into a very close knit group. I’ve really learnt a huge amount which has been great for my personal development. Kate leads us in the way that brings out the art of the individual together with working through the science of the business problem.”
Fran Rutter
Principal & CEO Nescot
“I’m part of a tremendous peer group with a very strong and deep bond between the members, including as new people come in. Kate has that pretty unique skill of being able to get people to bring the best out of themselves and she knows how to manage the group well. I mean managing a whole bunch of Chief Execs… herding cats would be easier than that! Kate makes it look simple. She leads us well and it’s a tremendous group.”
Julian Ranger
Chairman digi.me
“Kate leads us with great knowledge, experience and compassion. She creates an environment where you bring your whole self and is always in it with you, working with you to bring more success. There’s also a huge amount of holding each other to account in my peer group and that’s one of the best things about it.”
Julie Cohen
CEO Across the Pond
Work With Me
If you’d like my input with your leadership and your business, let’s discuss how I might help.
The first step is a 30 minute call for us to discuss what you’re looking for and whether I’m the right fit for you.
I’ll only work with clients when the fit is right and outcomes are favourable for us both.