Andy Bourne Consultant

Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

I recently contributed to an article by Connor Campbell from www.nerdwallet.com

We considered what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and investigated whether experience or innate ability matters more.

I concluded that after some considered self-reflection to establish your personality traits, strengths and […]

Delivering mentoring support to small business leaders

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The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a huge strain on the nation, and it’s no exaggeration to suggest that we’re in the midst of a wellbeing crisis. Small business owners are suffering from financial worries, stress and feelings of isolation.

It often […]

KitBrix announced as the Official Sports Luggage supplier of British Cycling and the Great Britain Cycling team

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As a brand ambassador for KitBrix I wanted to share some very exciting news with you!

KitBrix are so proud to announce that they are the Official Sports Luggage supplier of British Cycling and the Great Britain Cycling team.

Managing Waste in Care Homes

Managing a busy care home is a 24/7 commitment and throughout the pandemic the challenges have been immense. Alongside balancing the […]

Generating leads in a disrupted environment

The Pandemic Crisis has disrupted business in many ways. Daily habits, schedules, thoughts and feelings have changed. Not only are sales teams […]

Developing a new career after retiring from elite sports

In October 1982 my identity changed over-night, I was transformed from being ‘Andy Bourne […]

Appointment as a Sundried brand ambassador

I’m delighted to announce my appointment as a Sundried brand ambassador. Here is a short interview I gave at the end of 2020.

https://www.sundried.com/blogs/triathlon/andy-bourne-athlete-ambassador?_pos=1&_sid=435f12b2f&_ss=r

How business leaders control their emotions

Giving feedback

Relax back in your chair and soften your tone
Uncross your arms and adopt an open posture
Be present and take a breath
Give them a moment and give yourself a moment
Recognise their emotion, “I see you’re angry and I hear what you’re saying. What’s really troubling […]

John Oxley - Chief Operating Officer at Places Leisure

Feedback from Business Leaders

"Andy provided a fresh pair of eyes on some our business challenges. We
worked together to identify the problems. He provided robust support as a
neutral sparring partner to develop a new way ahead."

Rob Hingston - Managing Director Origin Workspace

Feedback from Business Leaders

"Andy and I have worked on various projects together and his efforts have
contributed to us substantially increasing sales. He continues to provide
invaluable strategic advice and consultancy support."

Jarrod Lupson - Managing Owner of Coconut

Feedback from Business Leaders

"Andy has worked with us for 3 years now and his efforts have contributed
to us substantially increasing our year on year sales. He continues to support
the strategic development of the business and provides executive coaching
support to the senior team."

Steve McClafferty - Managing Director & Business owner 1st Waste Management Consultants

Feedback from Business Leaders

Rob Kendell - Business owner of Donau

Feedback from Business Leaders

"Andy has become my go to guy and provides insight and advice that supports
my day-to-day running of the company. Working with Andy we have turned
around the company and are now generating healthy cash and profits, and
Cara is set for an exciting future."

Gary Marsh - Managing Director & Business owner Cara Telemarketing

Feedback from Business Leaders

Peter Mountford - Chairman Heropreneurs

Feedback from Business Leaders