Evolve Consult
Strategy Sessions
Focused strategic support, when you need it
Work directly with an experienced Evolve strategist in a focused, practical Strategy Session designed to help you make better decisions, work through a challenge or move an opportunity forward.
Available in 60, 90 and 120-minute sessions, Strategy Sessions give you access to senior strategic thinking, independent challenge and practical commercial experience without committing to a longer consulting engagement.
They are particularly valuable for founders and owners of established SMEs, but are equally relevant to senior leaders, marketing and product leaders working through a live question about their market, strategy, growth, product, proposition or organisational capability.
See what clients say“I arrive with one problem and leave with a decision or a clear next step.”
Focused
Each session starts with a clear issue or decision. You'll share some context with us beforehand so we can spend the session making progress rather than establishing the background.
Practical
We work on real business issues. We'll challenge your thinking, bring an external perspective and use relevant models and experience where they add value — always with a focus on what you can actually do next.
Tailored
Your session is built around you, your organisation and the outcome you're trying to reach. There is no standard script and no requirement for a longer engagement afterwards.
Strategy sessions
What we could work on
You bring the issue. We bring experience, fresh thinking and an independent perspective.
Strategy Review
Take a fresh look at your current strategy — what is working, what is not, what has changed and where attention should go next.
Market & Proposition
Explore your market, customers, positioning or proposition and identify where growth, differentiation, opportunity or risk needs attention.
Planning
Work through priorities, choices and actions to create greater clarity around what happens next.
Capability & Development
Work through a capability or development question linked to a real business need — what capability is required, where the gap sits and what needs to change to support stronger performance.
Challenge Session
Bring a specific problem, opportunity or decision. We'll help you unpack it, test assumptions and identify a practical way forward.
Sounding Board
Bring an idea, decision or concern and use the session as an independent sounding board — testing your reasoning, challenging assumptions and helping you decide what to do next.
Book a session
Choose the time you need
60 minutes
£325 + VATFor a focused question, challenge or decision.
Ideal when you know what you need to work through and want an experienced external perspective to help you reach greater clarity.
90 minutes
Recommended£450 + VATFor an issue that needs more context, challenge or exploration.
Gives us time to explore the context, challenge assumptions, consider different options and work towards a clear way forward.
120 minutes
£600 + VATFor a complex issue or several connected decisions.
Designed for bigger strategic questions where you need space to unpack the issue, explore options and begin translating the discussion into action.
The process
How it works
Choose and book
Select a 60, 90 or 120-minute Strategy Session, choose an available time and pay securely online.
Give us the context
Once you've booked, we'll ask you to accept a short confidentiality agreement and complete a Session Brief so we understand your organisation, your issue and what you'd like to achieve before we meet.
Work with a senior Evolve strategist
Your Strategy Session is a focused conversation with an experienced Evolve strategist, bringing experience of markets, strategy, growth and organisational change to the issue you want to work through.
Move forward
You'll leave with clearer thinking, an external perspective and practical next steps.
What clients say
What clients say about Strategy Sessions
“The right questions, honest challenge and a fresh perspective helped me turn complicated situations into clear decisions and practical next steps. I came away with more clarity, greater confidence and a much stronger sense of where we should go next.”
Joanna Palinksi
Managing Director, JP Project Management
“There was no hidden agenda, no promises or hype — just independent, structured and calm discussions about my business and the possible next steps. Louisa helped me restructure my thinking for the benefit of the business overall. Our pipeline is the healthiest it has ever been.”
Kate Dos Santos
Founder, Lacewing Agency
“She'll challenge the thing you've stopped questioning. I came into one session fairly convinced I knew what I was doing and left with a materially different plan — and a decision I could actually act on.”
Ed Driver
CEO, Five Star Enterprise Group
“We spend a lot of time in our own echo chamber from week to week and it's really powerful to have someone from outside the business cut through and help us focus and simplify. We ended the session with a much clearer view of where we are now and what needs to be done next.”
Harry Pass
CEO, Elegant Clutter & ArtStory
“The one-to-one sessions work because they are short and pointed. I arrive with one problem and leave with a decision or a clear next step. Having an independent sounding board who challenges my thinking and then helps me act on it has been worth a great deal.”
Alan Dempsey
Nex Architecture
“Louisa is both relatable and a true visionary. She challenges conventional thinking and inspires me to think bigger. She has been an incredible source of support for our start-up, helping us develop a clear strategic plan with multiple revenue streams. In the fast-paced, constantly evolving fashion industry, Louisa has enabled me to adapt our strategies quickly and remain competitive.”
Danielle Windsor
Founder & Creative Director, Yaitte
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
- Is my Strategy Session confidential?
- Yes. Strategy Sessions are covered by Evolve's mutual confidentiality agreement, so you can speak openly about your business, strategy and challenges. The agreement protects both parties and is provided for you to read and accept before the session takes place.
- Will my Strategy Session be recorded?
- Sessions are not automatically recorded. Recording would only take place if specifically agreed with you in advance.
- Can a colleague join my Strategy Session?
- Yes. Strategy Sessions can include up to two participants in total. If you'd like a colleague to join you, just let us know before the session so we know who to expect. For larger groups, contact Evolve and we'll recommend the right format.
- Can my organisation pay by invoice?
- Card payment is the normal booking route and the fastest way to confirm your appointment. Organisations that need invoice-based payment are welcome to contact us at info@evolve-consult.co.uk to discuss arrangements. Payment is required before the session takes place, and your appointment is confirmed only once payment has been received.
- What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
- You can cancel for a full refund or reschedule once free of charge if you give us more than 48 hours' notice. Within 48 hours of your session, you can request one reschedule, subject to availability, but cancellations are non-refundable. No-shows are non-refundable. Statutory consumer rights are unaffected. See our Booking Terms for full details.
Ready to make some progress?
You don't always need a lengthy consulting project. Sometimes you need the right conversation, with the right person, at the right time.
Choose your Strategy Session and let's get started.
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