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Trusted Advisor & Mentoring

Gain clarity, direction and confidence with an Experienced Mentor.

Overview

Running a business can often feel lonely. When you’re faced with difficult decisions, growth challenges or uncertainty about the next step, having an experienced, trusted advisor by your side can make all the difference.

With over 30 years of experience in senior business leadership roles, more than 14 years supporting business owners as a mentor and advisor and appointed to numerous LEO mentoring panels, I help entrepreneurs and business owners develop confidence and gain clarity.

Through confidential one-to-one mentoring sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can discuss challenges openly, explore opportunities and develop practical solutions.

Sometimes what you need is a fresh perspective from someone who can challenge your thinking. At other times, you simply need an experienced sounding board who listens, understands, and helps you work through your thoughts.

Whatever stage your business is at, mentoring can help you move forward with greater focus and confidence.

How I Can Help

As your business mentor, I will help you:

  • Gain clarity when the path forward isn’t obvious.
  • Identify blind spots and barriers that may be holding you back.
  • Access an independent perspective from someone who is not emotionally involved in day-to-day challenges.
  • Benefit from over three decades of business experience.
  • Turn ideas and ambitions into practical plans.
  • Navigate difficult business decisions with confidence.
  • Develop accountability and maintain momentum.
  • Build confidence in yourself and your business.

Why Work with Me?

My clients say they value having someone who listens carefully, asks the right questions and provides honest, impartial guidance. I won’t always tell you what you want to hear. However, I will help you find the best path forward for you and your business.

In addition to mentoring private clients, I am regularly engaged by numerous Local Enterprise Offices to facilitate Business Advice Clinics, providing tailored guidance and practical support to business owners across a wide range of sectors.

Is Business Mentoring Right for You?

Business mentoring may be exactly what you need if you’re thinking:

  • “I need someone experienced to talk through my business challenges with.”
  • “I feel stuck and need clarity on my next steps.”
  • “I need accountability to keep me focused.”
  • “I want an independent perspective.”
  • “I know where I want to go, but I’m not sure how to get there.”
  • “I need someone who can see the bigger picture.”

If any of these sounds familiar, please get in touch.

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In their words

What clients say

Lucy’s guidance was invaluable in helping me put together a solid business plan for my new business, giving me the foundation I needed to secure funding and launch with confidence. But what really made the difference was everything beyond that: she got me thinking about marketing in ways I hadn’t considered and helped me figure out where the people who need my services are.

Social media was an area I was unsure about, and Lucy helped me see it as a core part of my strategy from day one, giving me practical, actionable advice. With her encouragement, I built a genuine presence across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn that has helped me grow an engaged audience.

She also encouraged me to get out and connect through local business networks and associations. I honestly don’t think I’d have launched with as much confidence or direction without her. I’d recommend Lucy to anyone starting out.

Start-up business owner, Cork

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