We believe that a successful business is not only defined by the services it provides but by the values it embraces.  We love partnering with our clients to explore possibilities, build sustainable and innovative solutions, and make a positive impact that lasts. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality support you can rely on.  From our very first conversation to the final handover, we take the time to listen, understand your needs, and find the best way forward together. We keep things real, share our knowledge, and learn as a team—so the results we create genuinely reflect your vision.

These values are what define us, and they’re the foundation of every project and every partnership we’re part of.

Meet the Team

Cheryl McKay

Owner / Director
Change & Transformation Consultant

Business & Leadership Coach| Team Coaching & Development |Expert Facilitator | Leadership Development |Strategy Development 

Cheryl has 30 plus years’ experience in bringing about change & transformation across public, private and non-profit sectors. Providing bespoke solutions to the most complex and difficult challenges.

Cheryl leads clients carefully and sympathetically through change, using her vast experience and flair for innovation alongside her excellent people skills to achieve lasting results.  Cheryl has the ability of being able to provide objective challenge, make time to listen and yet successfully support those who initially struggle to see the bigger picture.


Dr Julia Sutton-McGough

Associate Consultant

Strategy Development | Project Management | Organisational Development | Expert Facilitator

Julia has an established a record of leading and delivering strategic projects in the business sector, charity sector and NHS, Julia is motivated by delivering results and is able to ‘make things happen’ with her determination and enthusiastic approach.

Current work includes training and organisational development support for Primary Care Networks. In parallel to this Julia is a Non-Executive Director for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.


Julia Wood

Associate Consultant

Quality improvement | Organisational Development | Expert Facilitator

Julia is a quality improvement specialist with substantive experience of implementing a range of improvement methodologies and sustainability approaches across public, private and non-profit sectors.  Julia is experienced in delivering quality improvement programmes to develop teams and organisations.

Julia supports organisations create positive working environments where people enjoy going to work and is skilled in facilitating assessments of team culture.


Ruth James

Associate Consultant

Quality Assurance | Organisational Development | Project and Programme Delivery | Expert Facilitator

Ruth has extensive experience of successful project delivery in the healthcare sector drawing on her experience as an executive director in a large NHS acute trust and a variety of operational and quality management roles.

Ruth is skilled at designing and implementing quality assurance frameworks.