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Business Coaching with Martin Riley

See your business clearly. Focus your energy. Move forward with confidence.
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Step Back. Pause. See The Bigger Picture

Many of the business owners I work with are already running successful businesses. They’re experienced, focused, and proud of what they’ve built.

But they also sense there’s a better way of doing things, more clarity, more traction, and a way of working that feels purposeful rather than reactive.

That’s where my coaching makes the difference.

I help business owners pause, step back and see their business, sometimes for the first time. Together, we simplify complexity, focus on what really matters, and create the space and structure to help you grow with confidence.

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This Isn’t Off-the-Shelf Coaching. It’s Clarity by Design.

My approach is built around what I call the advanced fundamentals of business: the essential elements that must be present for any business to work at its best. They’re simple, powerful, and often overlooked.

When you can see a system clearly and simply, you can diagnose problems faster and fix them more effectively. And once you understand these fundamentals, you can share them with your team and apply them consistently across the business.

With a background in design, I’ve developed visual tools and models, like The Business Jet Engine®, that break down complexity and make business strategy feel like common sense. It’s taken years to refine these tools, but they allow you to grasp and apply key ideas quickly and confidently.

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Measurable Results, Lasting Impact

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"I'm more excited about my business than I've ever been. I'm not only doing what I love, but delivering high performance for my clients at the same time."
Stu Lane
Founder and Managing Director, StuLane.com
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"What's really nice is getting off-site for a couple of hours, totally focused, with someone who wants to help and is inspiring us to drive our business forward."
Sharon O'Shea
Managing Director, Ingenious Design Ltd
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"Martin helped me re-energise the focus and direction of the business at a critical time. And together with our leadership team, we continue to go from strength to strength."
Simon Groves
Managing Director, PRG
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"When I first came to Martin, though we were great at what we did, we weren't in a good place. But with some remarkably simple changes, we turned the business around. And now have an enviable reputation!"
Mark Vaesen
Founder & Managing Director, Tomango

What You Can Expect

This is coaching with a clear structure and a practical focus, always tailored to your goals and working style.

Together, we will:

  • Strengthen your business model so it supports your goals
  • Identify your most valuable clients and how to serve them better
  • Set clearer priorities so you can use your time and energy more effectively
  • Develop a leadership approach that motivates and aligns your team
  • Create a practical plan for growth that feels right for you

And above all:

  • Get clear on your numbers and confident in managing them
  • Build a credible, achievable plan for sustainable profit

This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about making better decisions, with less noise and more direction.

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A Designer’s Mindset. A Strategist’s Experience. A Focus on What Works.

I began my career as a product designer, trained to solve complex problems by creating clear, elegant systems. That way of thinking now shapes everything I do as a coach.

For over 20 years, I’ve helped business owners simplify, clarify and strengthen their organisations. Initially I learnt my craft at Gil Dove Associates, a leading coaching company in central London, serving global clients including Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC. I then moved on to ambitious founders of smaller businesses and teams across the South East.

Everything I offer is built from experience, not templates. I don’t deliver generic training. I work with you to understand what’s really going on and what needs to change to move forward.

Why It Matters

When your business lacks clarity, priorities blur, momentum slows and energy gets lost.

However, with the right support, you can focus your attention, act with confidence, and move your business forward with purpose.

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Let's Talk

The first step is simple. A conversation. No pressure. Just space to explore what’s possible, and whether we’re a good fit.

If you’re ready to refocus, simplify and move your business forward with clarity and confidence, get in touch today. Let’s start the conversation.

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