About the
Strategic Circle

Our Mission - Fueling Your Ambition

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Fueling Your Ambition

The Strategic Circle was born from the belief that ambitious founders deserve an unparalleled support system.

We know that building a business alone is exhausting. It is hard to explain the pressure to friends or family who suggest you just get a "normal" job when things get tough.

We decided to create the space we couldn't find. We built a private boardroom where you can drop your guard and get real, unfiltered support from people who actually get it. Our goal is to help you step out of the daily grind so you can lead a business that supports your life instead of taking it over.

  • The Mission

    Our mission is to equip ambitious founders with an unwavering support system for the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster.

    We deliver this through a powerful blend of strategic coaching, curated peer boards, and exclusive experiences designed to unlock the clarity, connection, and growth needed to fuel their ambitions.

  • The Vision

    Our vision is simple: To be the leading, most effective support system where every female founder can achieve sustainable success without sacrificing their well-being.

    Growth is abundant.

    Vulnerability is welcomed.

    Support is real.

Our Unstoppable Pillars of Success

Every element of The Strategic Circle revolves around our three core pillars:

  1. Coaching: Dedicated 1:1 and group time with expert coaches who truly get you.

  2. Strategy: A clear roadmap, planning, and a tried-and-tested framework you actually want to follow.

  3. Peer Support: A safe, inspiring, perfectly curated peer group for cross-accountability and celebration.

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Built on Credibility and Experience

The Strategic Circle is a sister company of Real World Consultancy (RWC), a multi-award-winning business with seven years of experience supporting over 1000+ business owners.

The Tried & Tested Approach

All our support revolves around the Ambitious Growth Model - a proven framework developed and refined over years of coaching.

This tailored approach integrates your personal, professional, and business goals to create a comprehensive growth strategy.

(We even have a book on it!)

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Meet Your Chair

Our founder is the MD of Real World Consultancy, Co-Founder of the Ripple Effect, and an author with 10+ years of senior-level experience in Strategy and Governance.

“My role is to provide the perfect balance of support and challenge, without any of the corporate bureaucracy.” - Emma Fishlock

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An Approach Built for all brains

Not every successful founder's brain works alike.

Because we understand that learning, processing, and strategising happen differently, our structure is designed to be fully neurodivergent friendly.

We support the unique strengths of divergent thinkers by centring our framework on:

  • Structure, Not Rigidity,

  • Flexible Delivery,

  • Empathy and Understanding.

    We even have a specialist neurodivergent coach on our team.

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It starts with Ambition

It grows with Strategy

Cymone Wood
MD and Founder
www.Malvernserenity.co.uk


Achieved: Expedited growth from one room self employed operation, to two floors, 10 members of staff multi award winning salon in under 3 years.

We think her business is amazing because: Despite the rapid growth the same values are evident throughout

" Before working with The Strategic Circle, I felt overwhelmed by the very idea of scaling my business.

Thanks to Emma's expertise and support, I gained the confidence and knowledge I needed to succeed.I'm now more settled, productive, and happier than ever in my thriving business.

Emma and the team have been instrumental in my growth. They've helped me think strategically, improve my operations, and achieve my ambitious goals."

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