The Alternative Board North Chilterns

Having a peer board has become a huge asset for me personally and for my business. I can be totally honest and get advice from other business owners who understand what I am trying to achieve, support me, and care about my success. I get amazing advice from businesspeople who have had the experience themselves, and nobody has their own agenda.

James' ability to get to the heart of the issue through listening and asking the right questions helped me achieve clarity of thought and stopped the spinning plates. As a result, I am able to move forward after two months of circling, and all it took was one hour of his coaching. I am forever grateful and, as such, will be joining his peer boards and coaching on a regular basis. It would be short-sighted to stop now, and I highly endorse James and the TAB methodology.

With James’ support, I was able to approach the sale of my business with clarity and confidence. His strategic insight played a key role in maximising value and securing an excellent deal.

My TAB Board has been fantastic. They have given me great advice, lots of laughs and emotional support when I think things are tough. They act as a great sounding board for some of my more madcap ideas and help me balance my priorities in the business. Working with James has given me the confidence to grow the business, change my processes and be bolder with driving the business forward. Having his support has been invaluable to me and I am confident in saying that it has been the biggest gamechanger having his accountability.

David Nield has transformed the way I think about business and has provided me with expert help and advice. He has helped create improved structure, vision, and operational efficiency within my businesses and we are on a clear path to success. I would have no hesitation in recommending David, he makes big challenges solvable, and makes big dreams reachable. His experience and guidance is first-class. The most supportive, genuine, and fascinating bloke around!

James Ross, our business coach from The Alternative Board (UK), has helped us transform BLUEBLOOD in recent years. Pivoting away from our retail space to focus on delivering great-quality personalised clothing and kits to businesses, schools, universities, teams, and clubs has been challenging and rewarding in equal measure, but James’s counsel has proved invaluable in guiding us through it all. If you haven’t tried a business coach before, then you’re missing out. Having a trusted adviser at the end of the phone makes all the difference when you’re running a business. I can’t recommend James highly enough. He’s been instrumental in helping us shape the business we have today.

I’ve worked with David for over a year and his guidance has been genuinely invaluable. He has a calm, friendly way of chairing sessions, but, as you can imagine from someone with a background in finance he's commercially minded. What makes the biggest impact are the questions he asks. David seems to know exactly how to get to the root of an issue, and consistently steers the conversation towards what matters most: and for us that's the value we create, not just what we do. That has brought real accountability for me as an MD, and encouraged me spend more time working on the business, not just in it. He has also challenged the way we work in a constructive way, pushing us to be more commercial while keeping client value front and centre. If you’re an MD who wants thoughtful challenge, clear thinking, and accountability that leads to better decisions, I would highly recommend David Nield.

One of the biggest learnings I have taken away from being an entrepreneur to date is that there is nothing more important than taking a step back and getting perspective. This is often so hard to do in the thick of it, but one of the ways I can highly recommend is speaking to a coach/mentor. I have found James Ross to be invaluable as a sounding board and motivator. Sometimes, you just need that external voice and strategic thinking partner to cut through the noise, and James is exactly that.

I’ve had the privilege of working with David Nield as a coach, and the impact on our business has been remarkable. His guidance is always thoughtful, practical, and rooted in real experience. He has a unique ability to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps, which helped us make better decisions and grow with confidence. Beyond business results, his coaching has also challenged me personally to think differently, lead better, and stay focused on what truly matters. Thanks to his support, we’ve seen meaningful growth and increased revenue, but more importantly, we’ve built a stronger, more sustainable foundation for the future. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your success and knows how to help you achieve it.

Having a Peer Board is an amazing asset to me. It’s a safe and supportive environment where you get the support of other business owners who are committed to your success. It’s allowing me to be candid and get different views on sorting out knotty problems.

In the last 9 months, working one-on-one with James Ross at TAB has completely transformed my business approach. Together, we've developed a robust plan, overcoming long-standing challenges. James' bespoke sales training course significantly improved my sales technique, allowing me to convert leads more quickly and confidently while maintaining my authentic approach. His simple yet effective methods have positively impacted every aspect of my business and life, making me more focused, concise, and confident in all my interactions. Thanks to James, my business is growing, and I'm delivering more targeted value to my clients.