Business Mentoring
You didn’t start this to run a committee. You started it to build something valuable and yours. Now the stakes are bigger, the calls are heavier, and everyone wants a piece of your brain. If you feel like you’re one wrong move away from everything falling apart, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to go it alone. That’s where business mentoring comes in.
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At Monkhouse & Company, we offer straight-talking business mentoring for founder-CEOs ready to level up. Think of it as having an experienced entrepreneur in your corner – someone who’s been through the chaos, climbed the mountain, and has the scars (and successes) to prove it. This isn’t corporate advice from afar or fluffy cheerleading. It’s honest, experience-driven mentoring from someone who’s been in your shoes and knows how to help you move forward.
We offer CEO mentoring, executive leadership team coaching, and scale-up business coaching for ambitious companies like yours. If that gets your blood pumping, let’s talk.
What is business mentoring?
Business mentoring is a one-to-one relationship where a seasoned business leader guides and challenges a less experienced CEO or owner. It’s learning from someone who’s already been where you’re trying to go. A mentor shares practical advice, spots potential pitfalls, and asks the tough questions you might be avoiding.
Think of it as a shortcut to wisdom. Unlike generic training programs or consultants, a mentor walks alongside you over time. They listen to your vision and struggles, then give unfiltered feedback – including the stuff no one else dares to say. It’s part strategic sounding board, part confidant, and part kick up the arse when you need it. The goal? Better decisions, stronger leadership, and faster growth.
Why choose Monkhouse & Company for your business mentoring?
Our founder, Dominic Monkhouse, isn’t just a mentor – he’s a battle-tested entrepreneur. Dom has built and led tech scale-ups that exited for hundreds of millions of pounds. He’s navigated hyper-growth, leadership crises, and everything in between. When he mentors you, you’re tapping into real-world experience, not textbook theory.
Our mentoring is direct, pragmatic, and tailored to you. We won’t sugar-coat or hold your hand. We listen deeply, ask hard questions, and call you out on what’s holding you back. You don’t need another yes-man – you need someone who tells it like it is. We’ll help you see what you’re missing, make the tough calls you’ve been dodging, and get out of your own way. If that’s what you’re after, we’re probably a great fit.
Benefits of business mentoring
Sure, you could slog it out solo and learn everything the hard way – or you could get a mentor and shortcut years of trial and error. Here are some big benefits of business mentoring:
Clarity
Cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. A mentor helps you identify true priorities and blind spots so you make decisions with clarity.
Confidence
Stop second-guessing yourself. By sanity-checking ideas with someone who’s seen it all before, you’ll build stronger conviction in your choices – even in uncharted territory.
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Focus
It’s easy to get pulled in a million directions. A mentor keeps you honest about where your time and energy go, so you spend more time on high-impact work and less on paperwork and politics.
Accountability
When you’re the boss, who holds you accountable? A mentor will. They set high expectations, check your progress, and push you to follow through.
Growth (for you and the business)
The ultimate benefit: you grow as a leader, and your business grows with you. You develop the skills and mindset to scale without burning out or hitting a ceiling. Better leadership drives better results – higher revenue, a stronger team, and a business that thrives without your micromanagement.
Business mentoring vs business coaching
Not sure whether you need a business coach or a business mentor? Here’s how we see it:
Business coaching
A structured process focused on improving performance and execution. You set the agenda; the coach guides with questions and keeps you on track. It’s ideal when you need development in specific areas or an outside perspective.
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Business mentoring
Experience-based guidance from someone who’s walked the path. The mentor shares advice, war stories, and sometimes tells you exactly what they’d do. It’s less formal and ideal if you’re a first-time founder/CEO facing new territory where you’d value insight from someone who’s been there. Many clients blend both – starting with hands-on mentoring to get unstuck, then shifting into coaching.
Ways we can work with you
We offer different types of business mentoring depending on your specific needs. These include:
CEO mentoring designed to help you run your business better.
Leadership team coaching that can help your senior team take more of the load, freeing up your time.
Scale-up business coaching that focuses on helping you grow your business.
Who we work with
We’re selective about our mentees. We work exclusively with growth-minded leaders – typically founder-CEOs, co-founders, and managing directors of high-growth businesses. Most are scaling or preparing to scale: some are first-time CEOs learning to lead as they build; others are on their second or third venture wanting to avoid past mistakes. All share one thing: ambition, openness to challenge, and hunger to learn. Our best clients want to change and are ready to be challenged.
Where we work
We offer business mentoring across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered. We can meet in person – many clients visit our Management Lab in Salisbury (a no-bullshit space designed for big thinking and breakthrough conversations) – or we can connect online if that’s easier.
FAQs
Who is this for, exactly?
Founder-CEOs and MDs of ambitious SMEs and scale-ups. If you make the big calls and want sharper thinking and faster decisions, it’s for you.
How do I know if I need a business mentor?
If you’re stuck, second-guessing big calls, or hungry to move quicker — you’re ready.
What does a business mentor do?
Gives you experienced, no-nonsense guidance. A sounding board who challenges your thinking and helps you make better calls, faster.
What are the benefits of having a business mentor?
Clarity, confidence and accountability. Fewer unforced errors; faster progress on what actually moves the number.
Is business mentoring the same as business coaching?
No. Coaching builds your skills through questions; mentoring adds lived-experience advice and clear recommendations.
Do you offer CEO-specific mentoring?
Yes — start with CEO mentoring if you want a seasoned sounding board focused purely on the top job.
How do I find a business mentor (and can Monkhouse & Company help)?
Fit first, pedigree second. Yes — we offer founder-focused CEO mentoring. Let’s talk and see if it clicks.
Do you offer business mentoring in London?
Yes. London, UK-wide and remote. In person or online — whatever keeps momentum.
Is this remote or in person?
Both. We work via Zoom, on site, and at our Management Lab in Salisbury. Your call.
Do you sign NDAs and keep things confidential?
Yes. Absolute discretion. NDA on request.
How quickly will I see results?
Often within a few weeks. Expect cleaner priorities and better decisions first; bigger wins compound quarter by quarter.
Will you tell me what to do?
Sometimes. We’ll offer options, share what’s worked, and—when needed—give a clear recommendation. You still own the decision.
How is this different from a non-exec or “advisor”?
NEDs govern. Advisors opine. A mentor rolls up sleeves, shares lived experience, and holds you to commitments.
What does success look like?
Fewer unforced errors, faster decisions, clearer strategy, and tangible movement on one or two critical metrics.
What should I bring to the first session?
Your biggest decision or constraint, current numbers, and a frank view of what’s getting in the way.
How do we start?
Simple: quick intro call, agree the focus, book the first session, and get moving.