Build a great business & have a great life.
You don’t have to choose.
Strategic support for service-based small business owners and consultants who are good at what they do, but know something needs to change.
If you want to make more money, work less hard, and actually enjoy running your business, you're in the right place.
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200+ BUSINESS OWNERS SUPPORTED
20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
When working harder stops working.
There comes a point when working harder is not the answer anymore.
Your business is still working, but it is starting to feel more complicated, more demanding, and more reliant on you than you want it to be.
That's when you need to step back, focus on what matters, and build a business that is more profitable, easier to run, and less dependent on you.
I left with a spring in my step, full of beans and enthusiasm for the next steps. Having someone like her looking into my business from the outside is just invaluable — she really is a pocket strategist and I think everyone should have Katherine in their pocket. Don't delay — I did, and I wish I hadn't.
- Clare Suttie, Managing Director, Atlas Translations
Find the right support for you.
Whether you want tailored 1:1 support, a structured space to step back and plan, or practical tools you can use in your own time, there’s a way to get the right level of support for where you are now.
Work with me.
If you're ready for proper strategic support, tailored to you and your business. This is where the real work happens.
Workshops.
If you want a focused, structured space to step back, plan ahead, and think more clearly about your business.
Free resources.
If you're not quite ready for 1:1 support, start here. Practical tools and weekly tips to help you build a stronger business.
Why clients choose to work with me.
HELPING YOU BUILD A GREAT BUSINESS AND HAVE A GREAT LIFE.
Hi, I’m Katherine, founder of The Pocket Strategist.
If your business is making money but feels harder, messier or more dependent on you than it should, that’s usually a sign that you don’t need to work harder; you need to step back and look at what’s really going on.
That’s where I come in. I help you get clear on what matters, make better decisions, and strengthen the business in a way that works for you, not someone else’s version of success.
I’ll challenge you, bring ideas, and help you see the things you can’t always see when you’re in the middle of it. But I won’t push you into a business you don’t want, or a plan that looks good on paper but doesn’t fit real life.
My clients want honest advice, clear thinking, and practical support from someone who understands the pressure of running a business and knows how to help them move forward.
What it’s like to work with me.
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“I had hit a crossroads whilst pivoting our services and Katherine put some perspective as to the best path to take.""
Hayden Allen-Vercoe, MD, Orbital Digital
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“Exactly what I needed to gain clarity and move the business forward.”
Rebecca Ridler, MD, Your digital Future
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“I have clarity about where we'll get to and HOW we are going to get there.”
Emily McGuirk, MD, Small Steps Big Vision
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““As a small business owner who is looking to grow it was a fantastic mix of support and challenge.””
Steve Foster, MD, Foster Leadership
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"I left clear about where to focus to make major progress in my business."
Sonita Reese, CEO, First By Five
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"It helped me to refocus and prioritise my strategy."
Hannah Palmer, Director, Stand Against Violence
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