Helping People Lead with Confidence & Curiosity

| Supporting consulting business to grow | Creating thriving working environments | Building stronger client connections

| Supporting consulting business to grow | Creating thriving working environments | Building stronger client connections

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Who we are

I founded Beard Insights in 2022, after 25 years of senior leadership in HTA / HEOR / Market Access commercial consulting - building and leading teams, and mentoring / coaching others to lead and manage in their own way.

We provide development support and practical training for consultants and leadership teams - to help them act with self-confidence, resilience, and curiosity – to be the best of themselves!

I believe sustainable growth in the consulting space depends on three key ingredients:

  • I act as a trusted thinking partner for CEO/Founders and leadership teams - helping them to shape and deliver sustainable business change and team growth, ensuring people are at the heart of the journey.

  • I support businesses in building healthy, supportive working environments where early-career leaders and consultants can stay true to their nature - feeling equipped to thrive in complex, demanding situations with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

  • I support both individual and team growth through tailored professional guidance, mentoring, coaching, INSIGHTS Discovery and practical skills workshops — grounded in over 25 years of hands-on consulting leadership experience.

If you want someone who’ll work with you with warmth, clarity and the occasional raised eyebrow - I’d love to hear from you.

Steve

What we support you with

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I work directly with CEOs and senior leadership teams, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support in business planning, change management, and the development of consulting teams

- helping you to build collaborative, well-led workplaces that enable sustainable, organic growth.

Business Growth & Organisational Change

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I work closely with individual leaders, senior managers and technical leaders, using coaching, mentoring and training, to develop non-technical professional skills

- supporting your individuals to find their own authentic, collaborative leadership styles.

Leadership Effectiveness & Management Skills

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Team Effectiveness & Consulting Skills

I work with consulting teams, delivering bespoke professional skills training and mentorship, focused on self-awareness, role empowerment, and valuing individual differences

– supporting your teams to enhance effectiveness and build resilience, especially during times of change.

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Client Engagement & Commercial Skills

I work with external-facing teams, delivering training focused on the development of active commercial awareness, and a better understanding of how to be effective in all aspects of client relationships

– supporting your teams to build relationships, collaborate, work within boundaries, and maintain a commercial mindset.

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Integration of INSIGHTS Discovery®

I deliver, powerful INSIGHTS Discovery® team workshops and integrated programmes, for companies looking to unlock self-awareness, improve communication, and strengthen their team dynamics.

Our typical clients

  • Founder-owned consultancy start-ups

    Consultancy businesses under merger or acquisition

    Consultancy businesses planning organic growth / change

  • Pharma or biotech, multidisciplinary teams

    Third-party collaborative project teams

    Expert teams consulting within an academic or NGO setting

    Professional services, in-house teams 

  • Senior leaders and line managers – recently promoted

    Individuals in new lead roles - taking on people / project responsibilities 

    Graduate-entry cohorts within consultancy

How we work with you

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    Consulting Engagements

    Flexible, consulting-style partnerships that offer structured thinking time, honest challenge, and hands-on support - ranging from focused strategic input to leading key change initiatives, as part of your senior team. Delivered through project blocks or retained time, depending on what fits best.

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    1-1 Coaching

    Forward-focused, structured sessions that help your leaders and consultants explore challenges, set goals, and take action - empowering them to find their own solutions and unlock their potential.

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    1-1 Mentorship

    Practical, honest conversations grounded in real experience—supporting your leaders and consultants to navigate challenges, build confidence, and grow into their roles with clarity and purpose.

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    Consulting Skills Workshops

    Focused, interactive sessions that develop non-technical consulting skills needed to thrive - building confidence and real-world capability in a supportive, energising environment.

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    INSIGHTS Discovery®

    A powerful, preference-based tool, that builds individual self-awareness and fosters stronger teams – using profiles and group sessions to explore strengths, blind-spots, communication, collaboration, and leadership impact.

Next steps

  • Explore

    Let’s kick things off by scheduling a convenient exploratory call, we’ll introduce ourselves and dive into your business challenges, project needs, budget, and timeline.

  • Propose

    Based on your needs, I’ll craft a clear proposal outlining the solution, fee structure, timeline, and payment schedule, ensuring we’re fully aligned before work begins.

  • Initiate

    Once scope and terms are agreed, we’ll launch the project with a transparent roadmap and regular updates as we bring your vision to life.

  • Review

    On completion, we’ll schedule a review meeting to ensure you’re fully satisfied, discuss feedback, and explore any ongoing support needs.

Ready to explore how we can support you?

Please contact me to arrange a free intro chat