Business Leader Group

Quarterly peer workshops

218

Hours of 1:1 coaching in 2024

Why choose our Business Leader Group?

Profitability improvement

Increase your margins by identifying and reducing costs, increasing revenue, and improving efficiency.

Strategic planning

Develop a clear and actionable plan for your business that aligns with your vision and goals.

Growth implementation

Turn your growth ideas into reality by providing guidance on market research, product development, and marketing strategies.

Time management

Optimise your time and prioritise your tasks so you can focus on what’s most important.

Employee engagement

Boost employee morale and productivity by creating a positive work culture, providing training and development opportunities, and recognising employee achievements.

Work-life balance

Achieve a healthy balance between your work and personal life by setting boundaries and delegating tasks.

What our members say

I’ve been a member of the Henderson Loggie Business Leader Group since 2018, and it’s been hugely valuable for my leadership development and our business growth. The peer sessions are thought-provoking and reflective, offering real insight across a range of industries.

Leadership can feel isolating, but these sessions remind me we all face challenges. The one-to-one coaching brings accountability, support, and a safe space to talk things through. David and Jacqueline have been a tremendous support to me, my partners, and the wider business.

Ruth Croman

Partner, Thorntons

Joining the HL Business Leader Group has been a game-changer for me. It’s a place where I can hit pause on the everyday stresses of running a business and connect with other leaders and learn from David and Jaqueline. The conversations are always eye-opening and provide new ways to think about business and success.

Every time we meet, I walk away with fresh ideas, practical solutions, and a renewed sense of focus. It’s like a reset button that helps me stay sharp and keep growing.

Niall Chapman

MD / Strategic Director, Altar

It’s a privilege to be a long-standing member of the Business Leaders Group. David and Jacqueline create a safe, supportive space to share business challenges and benefit from the group’s collective experience. We regularly explore and question our visions and strategies, while the coaching sessions help maintain focus and momentum.

Their practical advice, encouragement, and insight are consistently valuable. Making time for the sessions and follow-up learning is always worthwhile for anyone serious about their business growth and personal development.

Lorraine Boyle

Partner, Lockton

I’ve been a member of the Business Leaders Group for five years. Since joining, my business’s turnover has grown by around 20% per year. The access to other non-competing business leaders is invaluable for sharing challenges, solutions, and support.

David and Jacqueline’s training consistently sparks new ideas, and the one-to-one sessions add real depth. The tools and resources provided help improve business structure, focus, and direction. Membership has been a wise investment in growth and clarity.

Mark Allan

Director, MAPC

When is the next BLG workshop?

If you’d like to join us at our next Business Leader Group workshop, please register your interest, and David or Jacqueline will be in touch.

📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025

🕦 11:30am – 4:30pm

Register your interest

Our Business Leader Group Facilitators

David Smith

Managing Partner &
Head of Consulting

I lead the firm’s Consulting team, advising clients on growth and profit improvement, strategic planning, leadership development, personal development, lean management, implementing change and blended learning to coach and support our clients to achieve their goals.

As an accredited business facilitator and coach, I have been supporting, coaching and training businesses and business leaders for over 20 years. This includes our Business Leader Groups, providing leaders and owners with the opportunity to free themselves from the day-to-day, to focus and prioritise, build their skills and capabilities, while holding them accountable. I offer guidance and support as a coach, and further support is available through the Business Leader Group peer network.

Jacqueline Watson

Partner & Head of Marketing

I am an expert facilitator in our Consulting team, and I provide strategy support, marketing and coaching to high-performing business owners and senior leaders across Scotland. I provide support and guidance on marketing and sales, strategic planning, leadership development, lean management and change success. I also deliver Business Leaders Groups to businesses in Edinburgh, Dundee & Fife.

I have over 20 years’ experience in marketing, business development and sales and have reached the highest level of coaching & facilitation accreditation through Mindshop, a global management consulting and training firm.

How much does it cost, and what’s included?

Standard

£333

per month + VAT

Includes:

1 hour face-to-face meeting
with your coach every quarter

Plus…

Growth

£400

per month + VAT

Includes:

2 hours of face-to-face meetings
with your coach every quarter

Plus…

Premium

£533

per month + VAT

Includes:

1 hour face-to-face meeting
with your coach every month

Plus…

Our Training Partner, Mindshop

Our Board and Senior Management teams have used Mindshop to grow and develop our staff since 1999. We work with Mindshop to deliver our Business Leader Groups which have been running for 9 years and we use Mindshop tools and training to provide our clients with strategic support and direction.

Mindshop have delivered business and leadership training to over 10,000 people since it was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1994 and over 1600 people have used their online training programs since 2009. It has successfully provided strategy tools, methodologies and support to thousands of businesses and senior people for over 20 years and has clients in over 10 countries providing it a wealth of international experience.