Our Methodology

Assessment-led. Sprint-structured.
Measured.

Every engagement follows a proprietary methodology forged across 11 Olympic Games and refined with 100+ PE-backed leadership teams. We don't offer open-ended coaching. We deliver measurable performance shift — either through a full performance sprint or through our standalone Pressure Profile.

Engagement Architecture

Four phases. Measurable shift.

PE buyers purchase process. Here's ours — designed to produce clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes within a defined timeframe.

Weeks 1–2
Pressure Profiling
  • Individual Pressure Profiles for each team member
  • Three data inputs: 90-minute conversation, 360 feedback, proprietary pressure survey
  • Three reports per leader: PE/Board, Individual, Coaching Roadmap
Weeks 2–3
Team Diagnostic
  • Environmental scan of team dynamics
  • Propulsions, drags, and collective patterns mapped
  • Co-designed interventions based on evidence
Weeks 4–16
Performance Sprint
  • Structured coaching cadence with fortnightly sessions
  • Targeted 1:1 coaching on specific performance shifts
  • Environmental changes, not personality fixes
  • Mid-point measurement against baseline
From Week 16
Baton Pass
  • Embed self-correcting systems
  • Baton pass to the wider organisation
  • Exit assessment vs. baseline
  • Board-ready summary of performance improvement
The Three-Report Architecture

Three audiences. Three reports. One shared reality.

Every assessment produces three distinct deliverables. Each is designed for a different audience with different needs — creating alignment without ambiguity.

I

PE Firm Report

Management team capability assessment, risk profile, and performance trajectory. Written for operating partners and portfolio directors. Designed to inform investment decisions, board conversations, and talent strategy.

II

Individual Leader Profile

Personal performance profile including pressure response patterns, behavioural strengths, and specific development areas. Confidential to the individual. Built for honest self-awareness and targeted improvement.

III

Coaching Roadmap

Structured intervention plan for the sprint phase. Maps the assessment findings to specific team sessions, 1:1 coaching priorities, and measurable milestones. The operational blueprint for performance shift.

Typical Engagement Shape

From scoping call to measured outcome.

Every engagement begins with a scoping conversation. We need to understand the PE context, the leadership challenge, and whether our methodology is the right fit. Not every situation requires what we do — and we'll tell you if that's the case.

We typically work with leadership teams of 5–12 in PE-backed businesses and partnership groups in professional services firms where performance under pressure determines commercial outcomes.

Week 0
Scoping & Alignment
Initial conversation with operating partner or CEO. Understand the PE context, investment thesis, and leadership challenge. Mutual decision on fit.
Weeks 1–2
Pressure Profiling
Individual Pressure Profiles deployed across the leadership team. Three reports per leader produced and delivered.
Weeks 2–3
Team Diagnostic
Environmental scan of team dynamics. Co-designed interventions based on evidence. Sprint plan agreed.
Weeks 4–16
Performance Sprint
Structured coaching cadence through team sessions and 1:1 coaching. Mid-point review and recalibration.
From Week 16
Baton Pass
Embed self-correcting systems. Exit assessment vs. baseline. Board-ready summary. Clean baton pass to the organisation.
Engagement Models

Different challenges. Different structures.

The full performance sprint is our core engagement. But not every situation requires it. We also work through standalone assessments, individual coaching, and ongoing advisory relationships.

I

Full Performance Sprint

Pressure Profiling through to Baton Pass. For 10-person leadership teams facing investment transitions, accelerated growth, or high-stakes moments. From £100k per team.

II

Pressure Profile

Standalone diagnostic for individuals. Ideal for pre-deal due diligence, CEO transitions, or leader development. From £5k per individual. Learn more →

III

Pressure Match

Final-candidate assessment for the hires that cannot miss. Finalists matched against the team's pressure map and the hiring leader's profile. Quoted per engagement. Learn more →

IV

Individual Coaching

Ongoing 1:1 coaching built on Pressure Profile insights. Includes the Pressure Profile. Structured development for leaders navigating high-pressure roles.

V

Ongoing Advisory

Quarterly retainer for sustained leadership performance support across your organisation. Assessment, coaching, and portfolio-level insight on a continuing basis.

Discuss a portfolio company

We work with a select number of PE-backed leadership teams at any one time. If you have a portfolio company where leadership performance is the lever, let's talk.

Schedule a Scoping Call