Your people people .

Organisations grow, change and succeed when their people do.

We're here to help make it happen for you.

WHAT WE DO

You and your business have come a long way.
We'll help you go even further.

We partner with founders, CEOs, investors and people leaders in high-growth businesses across the UK and Europe. Whether it’s leadership capability, team alignment, organisation design, or embedding scalable people systems, we don’t just advise, we roll up our sleeves and deliver. Together, we unlock the clarityenergy and velocity your business needs to grow faster and healthier.

The journey may be challenging, but in our experience, it can be truly transformational, too. And, as your people people, we’ll be with you, your team and everyone else who matters, every step of the way.

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OUR AMBITION

We're out to transform the world of work.

Nothing less. We help scale-ups become places where everyone can contribute their energy, skill and talent to driving growth – and keep the flame that started it all burning brightly.

OUR MODEL

Where Velocity meets Vision.

Using our proven Velocity Framework, we help scale-ups accelerate and sustain growth by embedding scalable processes while equipping leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to thrive. Whilst doing this, we’ll always be here when you need us. Aware there’s something slowing you down? Let’s find it and fix it.

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TESTIMONIALS

Why our clients believe in us.

Hear from our incredible customers who are thriving, you could be next!

Mark Sherman

"I've had the privilege of working with Kelly and Start Inspiring for 10 months through a period of rapid growth, acquisitions, and investment. They've supported us with leadership programmes, incentive schemes, EVP, pay benchmarking, policies, and culture. Personally, Kelly's guidance in my first Chief Exec role gave me confidence and support. Their impact has been transformative."

Mark Sherman

Chief Executive at Drax Executive

Charlotte Kao

"Start Inspiring are amazing to work with. Their passion for people and ability to unlock potential through kindness and mentorship is inspiring. I've learnt so much in a short time. They bring honesty, wisdom, and positivity - delivering real value. I highly recommend them and look forward to continuing our journey."

Charlotte Kao

Head of Talent and Performance at Anyvan

Ian Dean

"Start Inspiring support me as a business leader in many ways - knowing when to offer gentle guidance and when to be direct. They establish what needs to be done and partner to achieve it, acting as a sounding board, sense check, and solution provider. Their powerful coaching makes them invaluable partners in driving leadership success."

Ian Dean

Managing Director at Marshalls

Shona Martin

"I've worked with Start Inspiring for nine months and can say with confidence they are outstanding. The team deeply understands people, unlocking sustainable performance by balancing candour and care. They help managers inspire their teams to be engaged and deliver real results. Start Inspiring's impact is measurable and lasting - I highly recommend them to anyone seeking transformational leadership growth."

Shona Martin

HR Business Partner at The LCAP Group

Jerome Perez

"I had the pleasure of working with Start Inspiring during the integration of Infare into OAG. The team played a key role in designing and implementing the new HR structure for the combined group. They brought clarity, structure, and empathy to a complex transition—making a real impact at a critical time. True professionals and a trusted partner throughout."

Jerome Perez

Chief Innovation Officer at OAG

Alison Kiernan

"Start Inspiring recently led development and team-building sessions for our Board and Senior Leadership Team during a time of growth and change. They quickly identified key challenges, delivered engaging and insightful sessions, and earned universal trust and respect. Inspiring yet constructively challenging, the team at Start Inspiring added real value. We look forward to working with them again."

Alison Kiernan

VP People at detectortesters

Dan Hulme

"Start Inspiring have supported our charity through a period of huge change, growing from eight to sixty staff and opening a multimillion-pound facility. Their guidance has built strong foundations, trust, and a positive culture across all levels. The value they bring in reducing stress and miscommunication is immense. The team are brilliant partners."

Dan Hulme

CEO at The Sports Trust

Nick Sharpe

"We had a fantastic strategy and leadership away day facilitated by Start Inspiring. The brief was delivered perfectly, with engaging and impactful sessions that met our needs fully. I would highly recommend Start Inspiring to anyone looking for support with leadership or strategy development."

Nick Sharpe

Global Stone

Davender Sharma

"We spent two days with Start Inspiring exploring my DISC profile and energy levels, and their expertise as coaches and strategic partners were clear from the start. The team combine empathy with methodical insight, making concepts practical and impactful. They unlock potential at both individual and team levels, driving growth and collaboration. I wholeheartedly recommend them."

Davender Sharma

Technology & Strategy Leader – Plentific

Josh Guest

"I recently completed the Start Inspiring leadership course with colleagues and highly recommend them. In our high-growth, high-expectation environment, balancing performance with engagement and culture is vital. Their practical, real-world tools strengthen leadership capability and help organisations achieve business goals."

Josh Guest

Partner - Life Sciences at Drax Executive

Hattie Forbes-Lange

"I recently completed Start Inspiring's leadership programme with our Partners, and it was truly inspiring. Unlike many courses, the impact translated into daily work. Our once-siloed leadership team is now connected, collaborative, and aligned. The team's practical tools drive real change, building culture and growth. I highly recommend their programmes and have already shared them with clients."

Hattie Forbes-Lange

Partner - Consumer at Drax Executive

Nils Gelbjerg-Hansen

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Start Inspiring during a pivotal period as we brought together two organisations. From day one, the team at Start Inspiring stood out—not just for their deep expertise in people strategy, but for their ability to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. What you get with the team is substance, clarity, empathy and an unwavering focus on outcomes that actually make a difference. The integration was complex, but thanks to Start Inspiring's leadership, pragmatism, and ability to drive alignment, we came out stronger."

Nils Gelbjerg-Hansen

Chief Data Officer at OAG

Hannah Wilcox

"Working with Start Inspiring and our senior leadership team was an enlightening and proactive experience. The two days were tailored to our needs, leaving us aligned and motivated to achieve our goals together. The team's energy, intelligence, and enthusiasm are second to none. They continue to support us on our growth journey - I recommend them highly."

Hannah Wilcox

CEO Activate Group

Ian Stokes

"Start Inspiring guided us in shifting our culture to support growth, introducing a programme focused on building a winning mindset across the organisation. Through recognition, positive change initiatives, and embedding success in every area, the programme was highly effective. The result has been a genuine cultural shift with lasting impact."

Ian Stokes

CEO Knauf

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