Hello, I'm Christine.
Being a Business Mentor, Author, and Speaker is more than just a job title to me — it's my life's mission.
Hello, I'm Christine.
Being a Business Mentor, Author, and Speaker is more than just a job title to me — it's my life's mission.
When I hear that over 50% of businesses close without achieving their dreams, I don’t just hear a statistic. I hear a call to action that I’m passionately dedicated to driving.
With 30 years of hard-earned business experience, both personal and from the clients I have helped in my work, I give advice based on experience, not textbooks.
My knowledge and expertise is born out of challenges I've passionately grappled with and results I’ve proudly achieved.
Whether it was the relentless hustle to grow my first business to a £4.5m turnover in 15 months or navigating a high-tech engineering company away from looming bankruptcy to an 8-figure success in 18 months, I've lived through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Being named the UK Business Mentor of the Year 4 years running and holding the highest Professional Accreditation as a Business Mentor aren't just accolades for me — they're proof of the passion and unwavering dedication I bring to my work.
My story
I left school with no qualifications and I began developing my skills by qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant before going on to do 4 more post-graduate qualifications in Law and Information Systems Management as well as Business Mentoring.
My career journey began in a high street bank, followed by a proud service with the Women’s Royal Naval Service. Those early days ignited a fierce drive within me.
After cutting my teeth on the disposal of a family owned business that didn’t have the next generation to step into the leadership, I realised that there was a big gap in understanding of business succession and exit planning.
Most people sell one business, their own.
And they don’t think about the journey of the succession planning and exit until it’s upon them - not realising that they could be making their business unsaleable.
It shocks me that only 1 in 2000 businesses sell for their full market value because of lack of preparation. And that over 90% of SME businesses are unsaleable.
Those are very sad statistics that are completely changeable today.
Every business I've seen has left an impression on me and I believe that with the right guidance, any business story can succeed in a profitable and impactful ending.
Let's craft your success story, with passion and purpose.
What Our Clients Say
Christine is a godsend for any business owner/ entrepreneur needing practical commercial guidance and input. She gives her insight with compassion but is also absolutely committed to action and positive momentum. She doesn't shy away from the hard messages but is also incredibly helpful in finding a way forward. She has supported, encouraged and helped me immensely over the last few years. If you are an entrepreneur needing supportive, human, actionable help with your commercials and operating structure look no further.
Emily Shenton Diversity & Inclusion, Coaching, Leadership Development and Social Impact Specialist
Knowing that Christine is there for us, gives us so much reassurance. The best thing about working with Christine is knowing that you will always receive, necessary and unfiltered feedback. She could motivate a sloth and supports the implementation of new ideas to ensure you get it done.
Leah Lewin OBS - #OnlytheBestSupport
I can get a bit internally focused and lose perspective on the potential of the business. I realised I needed some outside help, to get me out of the rut and see the potential again. I've had a series of sessions with Christine. Through them she's given me the kick up the arse I needed, and helped me see and understand the great options in front of me. As well as work out which to focus on.
Chloë Thomas eCommerce Marketing Problem Solver since '04. Author and Podcast Host eCommerce MasterPlan AND Keep Optimising
My business and my mindset have been transformed after just 6 months of working with Christine. Running a business can at times be lonely, confusing and frustrating. Her knowledge and experience have helped guide me through important decisions, to grow both my business and my profit margin. The best thing is having someone to always bring me back to reality, and help me focus on my end goal.
Tamsyn Jefferson-Harvey Small business growth expert 🌱 Progressive small business accountant 🌱
Christine has given me so much support, encouragement and the resources in order to help me get on my path to building my dream business. Together we tore everything apart and went back to basics. I hadn’t realised where I had gone wrong and this exercise was incredibly challenging (and emotional) but hugely productive. I now have incredibly clear goals and strategies in place and am now finally moving down the path to success.
Holly Savage Cert CII Owner at Holly Savage Creative
Christine is much more than just a very experienced business advisor who is always generous with her time and advice. She cuts to the chase quickly, wasting no time in identifying the real issues at the heart of your business challenges. Her vast experience, working in many different industries, means she will help you to find solutions that are just right for your business. She doesn’t make those decisions for you but guides you along the right path to move your business forward.
Jacinta Scannell Managing Director and Proud Owner, The Conference Collective
Accreditations and Awards
Not only has Christine got the business battle scars that make her an experienced Business Mentor – she also has the following accreditations and awards that are evidence of her ability to create big impacts for you and your business.
