Unlock the potential of your business.
Build the business you imagined: clearer, calmer, more profitable and, one day, able to run without you. Executive-level coaching meets practical strategy, powered by iCan Grow.
Eight things your business gains.
Clarity
A clear picture of where the business is going and the next steps to get there.
Leadership
You leading with confidence, calm and purpose.
Profitability
Healthier margins and cash flow, with sustainable scaling.
Team performance
A team that is aligned, accountable and engaged.
Efficiency
Systems that make quality independent of you being in the room.
Growth
A plan to grow on purpose, not by accident.
Positivity
A mindset that turns pressure into possibility.
Balance
A business that fits the life you want.
Your Business Health Check.
We begin with a simple assessment across 12 areas of your business, so we are working on what matters most. You receive a personalised report showing strengths, risks and opportunities, and it becomes the roadmap for your coaching.
- Strategy and vision
- Leadership and management
- Team and culture
- Sales performance
- Marketing effectiveness
- Customer experience
- Operations and processes
- Finance and cash flow
- Systems and technology
- Innovation and growth potential
- Risk management and compliance
- Work-life balance for owners
From working in your business to working on it.
Discovery session
Explore your goals, challenges and opportunities.
A tailored growth programme
Strategies built around your business, not a template.
Accountability and tracking
Regular sessions and clear metrics keep you moving.
Sustainable growth
Embed the systems and habits that carry on without you.
Your business plan and user manual in one.
iCan Grow is a business course and programme for owner-managed businesses. Work through it step by step in the iCan app, or with me alongside you for 12 months, so you build the plan, the manual and the mindset to run it.
24 one-to-one coaching and strategy sessions
Unlimited focus or fire-fighting sessions and unlimited messaging
A written summary after every session and a living business plan with quarterly reviews
Your Private Coaching Portal and the full iCan Grow course
Flexible fee deferment for start-ups and businesses going through a tough patch.
Full details and terms are at icanthinking.com. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Coaching that carries on between sessions.
Every client gets a private space shared with their coach, so momentum never drops between calls.
- Goal Boards to keep your biggest goals in view
- Action Boards with coach-set and self-set actions
- Shared Files with tools and templates
- Online Learning with self-paced modules in the iCan app
- Session summaries and a shared agenda for your next session
Strategy, leadership and execution, plus heart and vision.
A resilient, profitable business needs strong strategy, great leadership and reliable execution. It also needs energy, vision and the right mindset. Your business will only grow as far as your thinking allows, so we stretch both together.
What business owners say.
I had considered a mentor/coach for a few years and then I came across Marcus at a networking event, giving a speech about his journey, his ambitions and I was captivated. 6 months later and life is great. I'm grateful for Marcus's support, wisdom and energy and look forward to our weekly meets. My personal life and business are all the better since we have teamed up. Thank you Marcus.
Kyle WilliamsFounder, G&K Heating and Plumbing, Brighton & HoveMarcus is an exceptional mentor and business coach who has exceeded all my expectations. His course is really well planned out and in just the first few weeks I made strides with my business and personal development. I look forward to my weekly meetings with Marcus and can't recommend him highly enough.
Jason HardingFounder, Move Animation, Brighton & HoveI'll start by saying I have worked particularly hard on my personal development over the past 8 years and felt that it would be hard for any life/business coach to add any more value. However, I took a chance with Marcus because he took an interest in me and I can say that his course and systems took me by surprise and I was extremely impressed with the level of thought behind it all. I have had a great experience and it has already started the journey to that next level I was trying to get to. It's really just pieced it all together. Marcus is marvellous and genuinely knows his stuff. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is trying to grow as a person and in business!
Joseph Obeng Dip PFSFounder and Financial Adviser, Q Wealth, LondonThis is the 5th month I am into the online course with Marcus and it has been revolutionary for both my personal development and the impact on the business. What I love the most is that changes are coming in areas where I didn't realise there were gaps, and filling those gaps with the guidance of my coach makes a huge difference. Another bonus is a regular boost of energy and motivation!
Farid GasanovEntrepreneur, Founder of Q Accountants and Q Finds, LondonBring it to your team.
We run hands-on workshops and talks for business owners and their teams. Share your vision and we will shape something that fits.
Quick answers.
What is the Business Health Check?
A friendly initial assessment across 12 areas of your business, from strategy and vision to cash flow and the owner's work-life balance. You receive a personalised report showing strengths, risks and opportunities, and it forms the roadmap for your coaching.
How is coaching different from consultancy?
Consultancy tends to hand you answers. Coaching helps you find and embed the answers yourself, so they fit you, your people and your business, and they stay in place when we step back.
How often do we meet, and for how long?
Sessions begin weekly and move to fortnightly after about three months, with your Private Coaching Portal alongside, over a 12 month programme.
When will I see results?
Many clients notice quick wins in the first month, with deeper change over six to twelve months. Clients have typically seen a profit uplift of at least 3 times the fees they paid. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Is it right for my business?
It suits small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses, whether you are stabilising, scaling or preparing for sale.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the programme and are agreed openly on a discovery call. Flexible fee deferment is available for start-ups and businesses going through a tough patch. Full details of iCan Grow are at icanthinking.com.
Good to know. Coaching is coaching and education. It is not therapy or medical treatment, and it does not replace professional help. If you are struggling, please speak to your GP or a qualified professional. In the UK you can also call Samaritans free, any time, on 116 123.