Isla has worked as a consultant for some of the biggest names in business: Virgin, Sainsburys, Volkswagen, Balfour Beatty, Enterprise, Nokia to name just a few. She has fantastic breadth of knowledge of the approaches taken by businesses in a really wide range of industries. Isla prides herself on making things happen. Isla founded Ruby Star, selects our associates and is the person you are most likely to meet at your initial meeting. Connect with Isla on LinkedIn.
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Rachel is the master of supreme-systems and effortless organisation. If disorder is holding you back, or you don’t have the right things in place to keep track of your business Rachel can get everything back in control in no time. When she isn’t supporting our clients Rachel also keeps a lid on the creative chaos that we generate at Ruby Star Associates. Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn.
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“Presenting Queen” Catherine specialises in moving people from panic to poise when it comes to how their present themselves and their business. She understands how vital it is to be able to communicate confidently and effectively if you want to develop and grow your organisation. Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn.
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Adrian is our resident expert on not-just-for-profit structures and charities. He is a recognised, approved and accredited provider of advice, consultancy, training and research to various social enterprises, charities, sector bodies and other organisations. Adrian brings great knowledge of the changing environment and policy context in which social enterprises and charities operate. Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn.
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Kate Carney is the voice, eyes and ears of your customers. She can quickly put herself in your customers shoes to give a perspective that it’s hard to get when you’re busy building your business. If you need strategic marketing input and advice, it’s Kate you need. With a background of all things, marketing, innovation and customer Kate brings boundless energy and enthusiasm paired with in depth knowledge and high levels of challenge to get you great results, quickly. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn.
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Nina is a performance and communications specialist has supported a range of public sector and blue chip organisations to improve how they get the best out of conversations, deliver effective feedback, collaborate and co-create. She has a background in education, training and events and is an experienced facilitator. Connect with Nina on Linked In.
Simon is an expert in behavioural psychology, elite performance development and developing growth mindset. He has a background in working with Creative and Digital businesses to unlock their potential and achieve growth. Connect with Simon on LinkedIn.
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Sallie is an experienced executive and non-executive leader with a proven track record of success in in a range of public, private and social sector organisations. She is an expert in aligning strategy, governance and culture to transform teams and deliver better outcomes. Connect with Sallie on LinkedIn.
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Allan is an entrepreneur with extensive experience of business development, marketing and growth consultancy across a range of creative and agency businesses. He is passionate about getting results and building great teams. Connect with Allan on LinkedIn.
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