1st Life Group

1st Life Group is a London based boutique business consultancy also with a second base in South Wales.

Me-I’m a straight-talking Business Mentor specialising in business for Third Sector & Social Causes. As a troubleshooting business turnaround specialist I assist boards & C-Suite to build, navigate crisis & embed change.

As Queen of Compassion DEIB underpins my work & I use my 4Ps (Purpose People Planet Profit or Performance) to futureproof business, this comes from years of strategic experience leading large multidisciplinary teams & multi-million-pound budgets in central government, PLC, private & charitable causes.

SO WHY ME?

When you engage me as a business mentor or consultant, you get:

✨ 3 decades of strategic business experience in DEIB, criminal justice, SEND, disability, social care & high-profile corporation public critical incidents (e.g.London riots, Grenfell, bombings)
✨Understanding of compliance, regulatory inspection, safeguarding & business continuity (most business mentors don’t know these areas well)
✨A passion for social entrepreneurs to be paid for their cause
✨Appreciation of my unique 5 pillar assessment ‘BLEND’ Model, DEIB & Compassion for lasting results.

Working with larger businesses in organisational development i’m the safe, experienced lead having assisted household names such as, Coca-Cola, BBC, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, MIND & NHS.

So yes, I’m the person you want on board in a crisis.! My clients describe me as a”critical friend” i’m compassionate, straightforward & described as Fairy Dust personified.

Notable achievements include:

🎯Identified >£1 million uncharged fees in an audit for PLC company<2 weeks.
🎯An ‘outstanding’ inspection for The Ministry of Justice < 6 months in post
🎯Cut agency staff expenditure by 80k per month (£1 million loss per annum)<2 months.
🎯Delivered diversity training for the Met Police for Stephen Lawrence Macpherson Inquiry
🎯Assisted a start up from minus deficit to £117k in 8 months
🎯Helped an organisation move from Ltd Company to Charity registration in 6 weeks

I take time to understand people whilst inspiring, supporting & empowering. Although working with larger corporations, I share my learning, experience & gifts with social entrepreneurs starting out on their journey.

SO ARE YOU:-

✔️An organisation requiring specialist business advice or inclusive approaches in this sector
✔️ In need of Diversity and Inclusion or Compassion training to drive your sustainability & People agenda
✔️Looking to develop business acumen to secure a C Suite| Board role in this area (100% result)
✔️A social entrepreneur| Start Up wanting advice (ROI< 2 months)

Perhaps curious about my 'BLEND' Model or need some #TonisFairyDust?

If you need a committed, compassionate business mentor or management consultant with decades of experience, making a difference & impact call +44 (0)203 504 0250