"When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change;
at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in
saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait."
Paolo Coelho, Lyricist and Novelist
Working together - connection, curiosity and engagement
While the complexities change, the method stays the same - keeping clients at the centre of all we do. Together we build on strengths, counter weaknesses and illuminate blind spots - because it's these, together with unfinished business, that really get in the way.​
When assignments call for different specialisms or more support than she can give alone, Polly draws on her network to deliver as Single Step.
Working with those we’ve worked with and trust, we work as individuals or together - delivering outstanding outcomes and measurable results. ​
Representative Assignments - Role, Sector, and (Challenges)
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Marketing Lead Europe, Tech (Advisor/Mentor - Sounding Board)
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CMO, Tech (situational leadership, human element of change, effective high-performance teams, communication skills)
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CX Manager, Financial Serv. (transitioning to management, leading a team, team performance, boundaries, confidence, remote management)
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CEO, Charity (resilience and wellbeing, boundaries, self-awareness, impact on others, coaching conversations)
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CCO, Media (coach-mentor continuum, clean language, communication skills, active listening)
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CFO, Professional Serv. (responsible leadership, legacy, promotion, derailment, goal personalisation & alignment)
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MD, Wealth Management (career transition, delegation, legacy, purpose)
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Purchasing Director, Retail (emotional awareness, transactional analysis, giving & receiving feedback)
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HR & OD Director, Prof. Services (confidence, planning, cultural awareness, building a team, strengths)
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Financial Controller, Prof. Services (career planning, public speaking, presenting, personal influence, transition to CFO)
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Professional Services and Media
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Ascension Consulting, Brand Counsel, Psychosynthesis Coaching Limited, Capita, Kaleidoscope Group, Future Media, Clifford Chance, Infosys, IBM, Boston Consulting Group, Thomson Reuters, Avery Dennison
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Engineering, Technology & Innovators
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Mitsubishi MCAM, Check Point, Amgen, Oiltanking, Ubisoft, Applied Materials, Fyber, Taboola, SumUp, Haldex, Hostinger, Voicemod, Amazon, Booking.com, GoFundMe, Adverity, ContentSquare, BT Group, Atos, Linde, De Beers, Otis
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Financial Services & Banking
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Lloyds Banking Group, Credit Suisse, Silverpeak, Santander, HSBC, Western Union
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Public Sector, Defence, Education and Health
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Northrop Grumman, Ministry of Defence (UK), Edinburgh University, National Education Scotland, National Health Service (UK), National Galleries Scotland, St. George’s University (Grenada)
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Retail Sector
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Subway, John Lewis Partnership, Coca Cola, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Richemont, Maus Frères, General Mills, JTI
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Environmental and Third Sector
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Earth Watch Europe, Mitsubishi KAITEKI, EcoVadis
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