Improving Business accountability and Leadership with a SME based in the West Midlands
Transforming Business and Leadership Through the 4S System and Mindset Coaching
Emma Devereux, a business owner of Maintech Recruitment of three years navigating the complexities of starting and scaling a company, faced a series of personal and professional challenges, including a team in need of structure, a demanding management buyout, solo parenting responsibilities, and the emotional toll of these overlapping pressures.
The Challenge:
- Overwhelmed mindset, leading to reduced clarity and confidence.
- Lack of structure and processes causing operational inefficiencies.
- Reactive rather than strategic hiring, impacting team dynamics.
- A team overly reliant on the business owner for results.
- Absence of a clear long-term vision, causing fear around future planning.
The Solution:
A Combined Approach of the 4S System and Mindset & Emotional Resilience Coaching
Karen Haywood implemented a dual-focused strategy addressing both business structure and personal resilience:
- Mindset & Emotional Resilience:
- Provided mindset coaching to rebuild confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience.
- Created space for the client to focus on personal well-being alongside business goals.
- Strategy:
- Developed a clear business roadmap with defined priorities.
- Shifted focus from reactive to proactive growth planning.
- Structure:
- Implemented streamlined processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Reduced reliance on the business owner as the primary driver of results.
- Sales:
- Introduced accountability frameworks to ensure team ownership of performance.
- Developed targeted hiring strategies aligned with long-term goals.
- Staffing:
- Built a team culture focused on results and mutual support.
- Leveraged DISC profiling to enhance team dynamics and communication.
The Results:
- Improved Mindset: The client regained clarity, resilience, and confidence to lead effectively.
- Operational Efficiency: Clear structures and processes reduced dependency on the business owner.
- Strategic Hiring: Hiring practices became intentional, resulting in a stronger, more capable team.
- Empowered Team: Team members owned their responsibilities and contributed to results independently.
- Future Planning Confidence: The client now approaches long-term planning with excitement rather than fear.
Karen’s support has been transformational, both personally and professionally. From rebuilding my mindset during one of the most challenging periods of my life to implementing structures, processes, and a results-driven culture, the change has been incredible. For the first time, planning for the next three years feels exciting rather than scary. Karen’s impact has been invaluable, and I can’t recommend her enough.
Key Takeaway:
By combining the 4S System with Mindset & Emotional Resilience Coaching, Karen Haywood provided holistic support, addressing both the business and personal challenges faced by the client. This approach created a sustainable foundation for growth, resilience, and long-term success.
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