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At Make Strides, we are committed to offering end-to-end, whole lifecycle career and workplace skills development. Our digital, self-paced learning journeys are designed to support professionals through every stage of their career, from starting out to retirement planning, with the added benefit of group coaching throughout.

I have spent the last 10 years as a senior leader at Jaguar Land Rover in the Procurement team leading large global teams, working with suppliers, leading Transformation Programmes and running business office functions. Prior to that I lived and worked in Shanghai, China, travelling extensively all over Asia

I now own and run Make Strides, a digital first learning and development company.

Pls refer to my Linked in Profile or don't hesitate to contact me for more details

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At Make Strides, we are committed to offering end-to-end, whole lifecycle career and workplace skills development. Our ...

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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Lorna Bladen is the Chief of Marketing at Enterprise Nation. Lorna has over ten years of experience working in marketing. 

Previous roles include:
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- Head of Partnerships at Moneypenny
- Freelance marketing consultant
- Marketing lead at StartUp Britain

Lorna is based in Brighton, West Sussex and is open to supporting small businesses across the UK.

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I have spent the last 10 years as a senior leader at Jaguar Land Rover in the Procurement team leading large global teams, working with suppliers, leading Transformation Programmes and running business office functions. Prior to that I lived and worked in Shanghai, China, travelling extensively all over Asia

I now own and run Make Strides, a digital first learning and development company.

Pls refer to my Linked in Profile or don&apos;t hesitate to contact me for more details

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At Make Strides, we are committed to offering end-to-end, whole lifecycle career and workplace skills development. Our digital, self-paced learning journeys are designed to support professionals through every stage of their career, from starting out to retirement planning, with the added benefit of group coaching throughout.

Hi, I’m Bontle! As an ex-McKinsey, triple certified coach, speaker, and AuDHD writer, I help leaders future-proof their organisations with bespoke transformation implementations powered by disruptive neurodivergent thinking. I’ve been in the thick of billion-dollar megamergers, rebuilt national education systems during crises, and, yes, even managed to steer digital transformations without succumbing to death by buzzwords. My journey has included +20 global transformations, helping dozens of SMEs on two continents, and coaching leaders from charities, telcos, startups, banks, construction sites, and the wellness world. The last +15 years have taught me that real transformation is messy, unpredictable, and, above all, about people.
I’m all about cutting through the corporate jargon to deliver solutions that actually work. I help leaders tackle the chaos of change by creating strategies that are as pragmatic as they are disruptive. My approach?
<ul>
<li>I solve problems for FREE! You can pick my brain all you want. You only pay for my help to implement or execute. The real value is always in the doing.</li>
<li>No copy-paste solutions. Each transformation is built for your specific context, your challenges, and your team</li>
<li>Focus on innovation-on-a-budget that delivers operational improvements using digital and AI tools and practices that won&apos;t wipe up your cash reserves.</li>
<li>Bring neurodivergent thinking to solve problems others miss</li>
</ul>
Whether it’s mapping out a digital transformation in simple terms, coaching leaders on how to leverage their neurodiversity, or calling out BS when the status quo just isn’t cutting it, I’m here to make sure change sticks in a way that empowers everyone.
One of my favourite things is working with startups at all stages of pre-unicorn growth. As an Enterprise Nation advisor, I offer tailored services for smaller businesses, from digital strategy roadmaps and agile transformation workshops to one-on-one coaching sessions and interim leadership roles. Whether you’re navigating the early stages of getting your first clients or need a fresh, disruptive approach to overcome persistent challenges, my goal is to help you turn chaos into clarity and unlock the full potential of your business.
My background:
<ul>
<li>Ex-McKinsey, ex-Deutsche Bank, ex-Virgin Media O2</li>
<li>AI startup co-founder</li>
<li>Certified professional, ADHD, and Agile coach</li>
<li>Transformation director (directly responsible for budgets of £1.5m - £6m with 3 - 160 employees)</li>
<li>Non-executive director</li>
<li>Professional speaker and expert facilitator</li>
</ul>
Let’s connect, challenge conventional thinking, and turn your big ideas into tangible, lasting impact.
My pronouns are she/her. My name is pronounced BOONT-laire SIN-neh.

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Hi, I’m Bontle! As an ex-McKinsey, triple certified coach, speaker, and AuDHD writer, I help leaders future-proof their organisations with bespoke transformation implementations powered by disruptive neurodivergent thinking. I’ve been in the thick of billion-dollar megamergers, rebuilt national education systems during crises, and, yes, even managed to steer digital transformations without succumbing to death by buzzwords. My journey has included +20 global transformations, helping dozens of

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