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Where to stay near Foundry Farm: our recommended local accommodation

Updated 29 July 2026

Top local stays near Foundry Farm: from cosy inns to self-catering cottages, all personally recommended by Monkhouse & Company.

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Why your leadership team agreed with you and changed nothing

Published 25 July 2026

Your team agreed because agreeing costs nothing. Nothing changed because you asked them to think differently, when what changes a

The 4 jobs you know you should do and never do

Published 23 July 2026

It’s not the workload that you’re afraid of. It’s what happens when you put it down. I know because that’s

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Why CEOs need a business coach (and why I became one)

Updated 23 July 2026

The skills that got you to 50 employees will sink you at 250. Here is why every scaling founder needs

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What makes a great chief of staff?

Updated 19 July 2026

Scaling fast? A Chief of Staff helps CEOs stay focused and effective. Driving strategy and impact as teams grow.

Your Calendar Is Killing Your Strategy

Published 16 July 2026

I was talking to a founder last week. £13m turnover.  Got the whole team in a room and decided a

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Maximising Impact with a CEO Mentor: Your Blueprint for Leadership Development

Updated 14 July 2026

70% of CEOs with formal mentoring report greater career satisfaction. Leadership success requires continuous personal growth.

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Executive team coaching: build a team that leads

Updated 14 July 2026

Executive team coaching starts with six habits: trust, a charter, cross-functional ownership, rhythm, customer conversations and zero triangulation.

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Start with ‘Who,’ Not ‘Why’: The Strategic Path to Building a Profitable Business

Updated 13 July 2026

Forget “why”. Start with who. Get the right people first, and building a profitable business gets a hell of a

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Market Positioning: Find your place, or get lost in the crowd

Updated 13 July 2026

Nail your market positioning or get drowned out. Clarity here means customers know exactly why to choose you.

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How A Value Proposition Canvas Will Give Your Business The Edge

Updated 13 July 2026

A Value Proposition Canvas cuts the guesswork. Showing exactly why customers should pick you over the competition.

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Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your business

Updated 13 July 2026

Talent assessment drives growth: spot A‑Players, fix gaps, and align your team to scale.