Hi, I’m Dan. I'm a thinking partner for charities and mission-led organisations.
I help teams tackle complex challenges when things feel stuck, unclear, or at a crossroads — creating the space and structure for better thinking, fresh perspective, and new possibilities.
When I'm most useful
- You’re facing a tricky challenge
- Impact or growth has stalled
- The team feels stuck or divided
- The path forward isn’t clear
- You need fresh thinking and outside perspective
- You want to explore new possibilities
- You need space to think but haven't got the time
Things I've done
- Built and sold a seven-figure business
- Led a SaaS product from launch to acquisition
- Developed and scaled new services for a social care brand
- Helped a healthcare business unlock new markets and prepare for acquisition
- Designed and launched a new B2B value proposition for a national charity
- Led the design of a new customer experience strategy for a housing charity
- Supported founders through the launch and growth of multiple startups
Through facilitated, creative problem-solving experiences, I help teams step back from the day-to-day, explore what’s really going on, and discover practical ways forward.
Sometimes it’s spotting new possibilities. Sometimes it’s helping people see things differently. Sometimes it’s getting unstuck on something that’s been slowing you down. And sometimes it’s simply clearing enough fog to take the next step forward.
My approach is collaborative, creative, and grounded in real-world experience. I don’t arrive with pre-packaged answers. I bring structure, curiosity, and an outside perspective — helping teams think differently and go somewhere new.
I believe you know your organisation best. My role isn’t to prescribe solutions — it’s to help you and your team explore, discover, and decide what makes sense for you.
The work often includes
- Clarifying direction when the path forward isn’t obvious
- Exploring new possibilities for growth, services, or impact
- Supporting teams through moments of change or uncertainty
- Creating alignment around priorities and focus
- Generating breakthrough ideas
- Turning messy questions into structured exploration
- Solving tough and complex problems
It’s all about moving from stuck → possibility → forward movement.
"Dan helped us answer questions we've been wrestling with for 25 years."
How I work
I design and facilitate focused, collaborative sessions that help teams understand where they are, explore possibilities, and shape a practical way forward. Most start with a single, structured session (that could be a one-hour intervention or a full-day workshop). From there, support can continue if useful — but the goal is always the same: create clarity, unlock new thinking, and build momentum quickly.
Alongside this work, I’m also training as a counsellor — which shapes how I listen, how I facilitate difficult conversations, and how I support leaders through moments of uncertainty and change.
If you're staring down a big decision, a tough challenge, or a moment of uncertainty, let's talk.