Meet Ian
Executive Coach, Mentor & Consultant

I have done a lot in my life; I’ve set up a number of businesses, some successful, some… not so much. Lucky, then, that they say you learn more from your mistakes…. Life always brings both failure and success; and we have much to learn from both.

I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge, skills and experience with others navigating their professional journey.  From my personal experience of Coaching & Mentoring, I have come to understand first-hand the value of independent, expert support and advice.

From the beginning of my career in the education sector, through to my work with business leaders today, my mission has always been to help people get more from themselves.

I don’t put a lot of emphasis on qualifications; but if you do, here are mine.

Qualifications & Achievements

- Bachelor’s Degree (with Honours in the First Class) in Education
- Currently studying for my Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
- Certified Xero Advisor
- Founder & CEO of two consulting practices, and multiple other businesses

Unlocking Potential, Shaping Success

Ian is a seasoned Operations professional with over two decades of experience in management consulting, Executive Coaching, and Mentoring. His journey includes founding and leading multiple businesses, including two consulting practices. Ian is excited by turning assignment objectives into measurable, real-world results that align with your vision.

about Ian

A Track Record of Success

Recent engagements include:

- entrepreneurial Mentoring on an international programme for the Royal Academy of Engineering

  • - entrepreneurial Mentoring on a national programme for Fidelity Bank Ghana

- comprehensive seed stage analysis for a clinical product, on behalf of a prestigious Russell Group university

- redesigned the finance function of an international NGO/Entrepreneur Support Organisation

- writing and editing the Annual Report for an international NGO operating in the humanitarian aid delivery space

- editing and proofreading a book on Entrepreneurial Mentoring for an international Social Enterprise

These (amongst other assignments) have been conducted alongside his ongoing Coaching clients, many of whom have now been working with Ian for years.

Ian Sheppard - your strategic partner


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