JustOptimise • 1:1 Business Coaching

Business coaching for operators who think clearly alone but need someone to think with

A structured monthly sounding board. Not therapy, not cheerleading. A calm, experienced second brain.

Remote sessions via video call. Isle of Wight and UK-wide. If you prefer in-person, on-site sessions are available on the Isle of Wight.

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Is this for you?

You probably don't need more information. You need a better thinking environment.

Business coaching works best for operators who:

  • ✓Think out loud — you work through problems by talking them through, but there's no one suitable to talk to
  • ✓Carry decisions alone — you make the calls, but you'd benefit from a structured challenge before committing
  • ✓Get stuck in loops — the same three problems keep coming up because the root cause hasn't been named
  • ✓Want progress, not process — you don't need a framework, you need momentum

Need to get a whole team aligned at once? That's a workshop, not coaching. See Facilitation & Workshops.

Graham Thompson, business coach and Managing Director of JustOptimise

Graham Thompson, Managing Director

Straight talk

What this isn't

Not every coaching offer is the same. Here's what you won't get:

Not therapyWe focus on business decisions, priorities, and execution, not personal development work
Not cheerleadingIf your plan has a hole in it, you'll hear about it
Not a courseNo frameworks to study, no homework, no modules to complete
Not generic adviceSessions are built around your situation, not a script
Who you're working with

Graham Thompson

Graham has built and operated multiple businesses across the private and public sector. He holds PRINCE2 Practitioner and Programme Management credentials, and is an AJ&Smart certified Workshopper Master in accelerated decision-making.

He's worked with businesses from start-up to multi-million pound turnover, covering staffing decisions, process redesign, technology procurement, and offer positioning. He brings the same rigour to a 60-minute coaching call as to a full-day strategy session.

That facilitation background means coaching sessions have structure even when they feel conversational. You always leave with something clear.

20+
Years in business and leadership
AJ&S
Workshopper Master Certified
PRINCE2
Practitioner
UK
Remote delivery, nationwide
All prices are +VAT

Monthly coaching options

All plans run month-to-month. No long-term contracts.

Sounding Board
£295 /month +VAT

1x 60-min call per month + up to 5 questions via email (48h turnaround). Best for: solo operators who need a regular check-in.

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Advisory
£595 /month +VAT

2x 60-min calls per month + up to 10 questions via email. Best for: business owners in active growth or transition.

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Fractional Growth Partner
£950 /month +VAT

4x 60-min calls (or 2x 2-hour blocks) + priority email support + quarterly planning session. Best for: operators who want consistent strategic input.

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Not sure which level fits? Start with a free discovery call and we'll work it out together.

What to expect

How a typical month works

Before the callYou send a brief note on what's on your mind: challenges, decisions, wins, stuck points
During the callWe work through it. No script, no slides. Just a structured conversation that moves things forward
After the callYou get a short written summary of what was agreed, decided, or identified, within 24 hours
Between callsEmail questions within your plan's allowance, with 48-hour turnaround
Free discovery call

Not sure if coaching is the right fit?

Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk through where you are, what you're trying to achieve, and whether working together makes sense.

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