Guidance and decision making support for growing businesses
Most businesses saturate. I know how to break this to take your business to the next level.
right decisions
continuous support
confidential
Advising board for:
With Stephen’s guidance, we secured a critical outsourcing deal at Optus and navigated billion-dollar transitions at Citibank and Ericsson. His strategic vision and tactical execution along with the deep knowledge that he shares openly, make him an invaluable partner, earning trust and respect from all.
Dave Mathes
Global Client Director, HP
Optimal deal setting
To grow 10x, doing business deals is a non-negotiable. But when ego gets in the way, bringing people to terms becomes hard. I know how to navigate this tough land to help you craft (and navigate) complex deals that make your business grow.
Resource mapping for growth
I know how to make effective use of the available resources so that EBITDA increases without any additional expenditure. So I'll help you allocate resources in the most optimal way to increase your profits without increasing costs.
Navigating people
Business is all about people. Investors are people, employees are people and customers are people. I know human psychology and what drives people to meaningful action. So I bring in the strategy to align everyone together (in harmony) to move towards achievement rather than engaging in meaningless quarrels.
At Gartner Consulting, Stephen was the stand-out person in the business. A true asset to the business through the results he delivered. His calm equanimity and balanced leadership style positively influenced morale and the team dynamics on bids, in client relations, on delivery engagements and within the office environment.
Andrew Bremner
Managing Partner, Gartner
Know how to act
Most companies have data and information, but don't know what to do with it. With my military intelligence background, I know how to convert information into intelligence so you know how and what to act on, always.
Increase your reputation
To increase market adoption, get more investors and close deals effortlessly, you need a high reputation. I know how to actually increase reputation so that investors trust you, customers buy from you and other businesses desire to close a deal with you.
Confidence to make decisions
Most companies go down the slow path of going out of business because they keep avoiding harsh truths. I don't sugarcoat. I advise on what's right and what's a blunder (even if it's hard to accept) to make sure you don't go out of business, rather, you get the confidence to make the hard, but right move.
Stephen is a true global leader, supremely able to produce business results across cultures. Stephen was generous and supportive, and his expertise was key in closing several big deals with key financial services clients. Ultimately, it is Stephen’s contribution beyond the international business world that impresses me the most.
Charlotta Oberg
Program Director, Asialink
Navigate the unknowns
I don't make projection slides that look fancy but remain far from reality. Rather, I understand your business challenges to identify the right move that avoids falling into vicious traps and gets you closer to your future vision of increased market penetration.
Become the best version of yourself
As your business grows, so must you. I help mentor you and guide you so that you grow to handle growth without slipping on current revenue levels. When you become more capable, so does your company.
Confidentiality to protect your growth
I remain a confidential asset of your journey, challenges and future plans so that you remain protected from getting outplayed by competition. Being from a military background, I know how to protect information.
Stephen is one of the highest calibre Board and C-Level advisors I know. While at Unisys, I engaged him to lead a critical multi-million-dollar program. He secured buy-in from global leaders and delivered unparalleled results, setting a new internal standard for use on global service accounts. He is highly productive, a thought leader, and a reliable hard worker.
Trevor Lewis
VP & BHP Billiton Global Account Executive, CSC (now DXC)
Simple Procedure
01.
Analysis
I analyse the issues you are facing and the success metrics you've been wishing for.
02.
Strategic guidance
Based on known (and unknown) geopolitical trends, complex legality and unobvious economic factors, I help you make informed decisions through a series of advising sessions.
03.
Navigation
I don't hand over a spreadsheet of projections and say goodbye. Rather, I keep up with you to help you navigate new challenges from unknown factors that try to get you off track. I win only when you win.
Stephen Pitt-Walker unlocks growth through innovative strategy. His systems thinking approach with a focus on practical implementation has empowered our board to develop, communicate, execute, and sustain winning strategies.
Stéphane Nappo
Vice President, Groupe SEB
Frequently Asked Questions
I do both. With 40+ years of experience in leading global companies and as a board member of 300+ companies, I know what makes for a meaningful board advisory. As an outside advisor, I provide decision support and confidential planning for your business to act upon to avoid failure traps. Plus, I also provide 1:1 advisory, consulting and coaching to board members to help break the mental barriers and have the confidence to see (and act) with clarity.
Hiring in-house creates a company-employee relationship. When you hire an inside employee to help you clear the mess and make decisions, power dynamics affect the advice. Office politics and personal agendas filter out the right advice that should have been implemented. By staying outside, I ensure personal bias doesn't affect the decisions.
With the understanding of geopolitics, legal dynamics and economics, I bring the outside perspective that helps me see the forces acting against your growth. And my military experience helps me spot hidden traps and make decisions to be safe from unknown risks. Together with my experience and skillset of questioning, I help you see the missing links and become the next version of you that's capable of handling increased growth.