Why choose me as your business mentor?

I understand the challenges and issues you face as a business owner – because I have faced similar ones!

Before I started working as a business mentor 10 years ago, I spent more than 15 years working in owner-managed small businesses. I also set up, ran and led, a marketing B2B communications agency in London, serving large global clients, taking it from start up to a profitable, sustainable business in 5 years.

I do understand how difficult it is to take a step back and look at the larger strategic picture of your business. As your business mentor, you will find me a safe pair of hands, full of ideas and creative solutions, that will help you move your business forward.

Together, we will work as a team, so that you make the changes that your business needs to thrive. I work with you to identify your core challenges and find actionable solutions to ensure you're building a profitable, sustainable business.

Philippa Seal is a Professional Business Mentor, London UK

My Experiences

I am a valuable business mentor because I am able to get the best out of people and people create, develop and lead businesses. My mentoring approach is underpinned by my extensive, 25 year plus, direct and practical business experience as well as my excellent specialist business education and professional qualifications.

    • a PR consultancy working across the creative industries;

    • an architectural practice for the arts and heritage sector;

    • an Interior design studio for hospitality sector;

    • a threat screening and detection business selling X-ray and metal detection scanners;

    • a natural, organic, scientifically evidenced, skincare manufacturer;

    • an independent building services design and build consultancy;

    • a SasS customer marketing technology for beverage brands;

    • a Salesforce IT consultancy;

    • an interior design business working on with residents on communal spaces;

    • an online global auto parts retailer;

    • an internal communications agency;

    • a food and restaurant PR agency;

    • a not for profit independent consultancy collaborating with the building industry to improve standards;

    • an award winning organisation dedicated to supporting women and girls on the autistic spectrum;

  • an MA Marketing (Distinction). I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Chartered Marketer. I hold an executive MBA, Master’s in Business Administration (Distinction), from Bayes Business School in London, ranked 3rd best in London and 29th best in Europe (Financial Times 2022). Bayes is an elite ‘triple crown’ accredited global business school.

    I am qualified as a business mentor and hold an ILM 7 (Masters equivalent) in Mentoring and Coaching. I am also qualified as a ‘supervisor’ for other business mentors (a ‘mentors’ mentor’) with an ILM7 (Masters equivalent) in Coaching Supervision.

  • clients say I am. I am there to help you succeed and feel empowered to go out and DO!

What is a business mentor?

Business mentoring is the process where one person offers help, guidance, advice and support, using empathy and practical experiences of their own, to facilitate the learning and development of the business owner which transforms their business. As a qualified and experienced business mentor I offer real value for money through the guidance, support and advice I bring to your business and to you as its leader.

Typical areas and issues I help with:

    • build a realistic strategy, considering resources, drawing on my extensive, cross-sector, business experience;

    • use me as a sounding board for your business aspirations;

    • develop business plan and strategy forecasts whether for organic growth or growth through acquisition or partnership;

    • gel relationships as business partners around a common goal;

    • be a critical friend by being an extra pairs of eyes and ears in the business

    • create focus around what needs to be done first to achieve strategic ambitions

    • plan growth for next 12 months with realistic actions;

    • define key targets to increase sales by agreed percentage;

    • develop understanding of what is unique and different about products and/or services;

    • segment and target discrete markets, audiences and customers;

    • identify opportunities.

    • review branding and communications to ensure consistent messaging

    • ensure the right people are engaged for company growth;

    • assist with human resourcing issues: hiring, letting go

    • develop skills: training, facilitation, workshops

    • identify how to look for the right people and retain them with the correct incentives.

    • ensure financial and bookkeeping systems are understood;

    • show how to obtain real time data to demonstrate business performance across different products, services and customers;

    • demonstrate cash flow and profit and loss performance.

    • share knowledge, experience and connections on funding, grants and loans

    • grow understanding of business risks such as cash flow

    • analyse competitors

    • review changing business environment

    • mitigate client and employee loss

    • understand any personal situations that affect the business.

What My Clients Say About Me

  • I chose Philippa to be a deliberate counterpoint to my own experience and because of her obvious experience in the field of mentoring. Philippa was great from both a personal and professional perspective - easy to work with, but astute in her observations, questioning and advice. She was empathetic to the challenges of my role as a Director of an SME, whilst challenging me to make incremental improvements in manageable chunks. Highly recommended.

    Andy Moores
    Executive Director of Research
    CIRIA (not-for-profit building services organisation)

  • When we first started our relationship I hadn’t anticipated the level of dedication that you would give and how much I would learn, grow and develop. In just a year you helped me through a journey to confidence that I didn’t think was achievable, combined with actionable insight and clear steps to take that would help me to become so much better in my role heading up a marketing function. From your advice on leadership through to your support on crafting a really slick presentation. Thank you - for your honesty and for your wisdom, you have helped me to be a significantly better version of myself.

    Rachel Preen MCIM
    Head of Marketing
    Ecotricity (Green energy company)

  • Philippa is a personable, very talented mentor and business advisor. Her ability to focus and prioritise coupled with a sense of humour is hugely appealing. She draws on her considerable experience to help your business grow and is generous about sharing her knowledge. Philippa is a strategic and disciplined thinker who has achieved great results for my business. I highly recommend her.

    Sophie Toumaris
    Owner, Tpr Media

  • Philippa came in at a difficult time when we tragically lost a key member of our business strategy team. She helped us to quickly identify how and where we should be applying our focus and helped us get back on track. We are grateful for the help we received and believe we are are in a stronger position for her support.

    Martin Spencer
    Co-Managing Director, Syon Creative

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Questions? Let’s chat.

I always give prospective clients a complimentary mentoring session. It’s important that you find the right mentor for your business. So, during this free call, we talk all about your goals, expectations and challenges.