Find your Shirlaws coach
At Shirlaws, the sky’s the limit when choosing a coach from our global community. Whether they’re based within a 10 or 10,000 mile radius, it’s all about finding a coach that is right for your business.
Shirlaws coaches are experienced business professionals who can coach, mentor, facilitate and train.
Some specialise in defined sectors, business issues or size of business; all are happy to discuss whether they are the right coach for your business. And if not, they can recommend a Shirlaws coach who is.

Andy Ripley
Andy is a first-class presenter who provides unique thought provoking insights, raises challenging questions and inspires people to take action.
Focused on the source of issues, not just the commercial or cultural outcome, he is well versed at running businesses and the challenges and opportunities that present themselves during economic cycles.

Shekhar Varma
Shekhar coaches business owners that want to grow their business from lifestyle to scalable, with revenues of between £1M – £5M.
With 30 years’ experience working with, and in, all sizes of business, Shekhar is committed to finding the right strategy for each business and its unique challenges.

Andy Hurst
Andy is passionate about the power of great brands, their ability to build equity value and how business transformation happens via the people within an organisation.
Known for his calm and collected approach, Andy aligns teams to achieve faster and more profitable implementation of their brand and business strategy.

Michael Osborne
In 2021 Michael will celebrate 40 years of business experience across sectors such as distribution, franchise, telecoms, IT/managed services, construction, property, healthcare and investment.
Currently a Director in a portfolio of businesses that advise and support business owners with critical challenges, Michael specialises in working with SME business owners with £1-10M turnover.

Nigel Hartley
When your business is stuck and needs to pivot or if you want to scale your business, Nigel will give you clarity and focus by developing a vison and strategies.
Nigel leverages his experience of owning and running businesses, starting at the age of 14, utilising the world-class Shirlaws IP to provide structure.

Carter Welch
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Tom McCallum
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Phil Reakes
Phil inspires small to medium sized technology companies to succeed by sharing his 30 years’ experience in the sector, bringing added value and alternative perspectives designed to support and generate growth.
Happy to be a sounding board or deploy a more complex approach, Phil improves businesses with his expertise, enthusiasm and commitment.

Fergus King
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