Kevin McDonnell - Advisor, Coach, Consultant
Unlocking potential. Unleashing performance.
I’m an advisor, coach and consultant that helps leaders and businesses unlock potential and be more successful. Sign up to ‘The Curiosity Catalyst‘, for curious, ambitious and growth-minded leaders. Each week you’ll receive the latest strategies, trends and expert insights to help you unlock your potential and grow faster.
- Hi, I'm Kevin McDonnell
Helping leaders and businesses unlock potential and be more successful.
I spent over two decades building and growing several businesses into global market leaders. From startup to several exit(s), raising venture capital, internationalising to 10+ countries, £60 Million of sales in just 20 months, scaled and captured 80% of a market in 3.5 years, several mergers & acquisitions, right through to £5 Billion in revenues and 75,000 people. I’m now a trusted advisor and coach supporting leaders to unlock their potential and grow faster. I also serve on the board as Non-Executive Chairman / Director or Board Advisor for several companies.
Decades of Experience
25+ years of global business and organisational building, leadership, growth and advisory expertise. 100’s of coaching, advisory and consulting engagements delivered across industries.
My Everyday Values
Independence, Integrity, Action, Pragmatism and Knowledge form the basis of everything I do. My values, commitment and focus on delivering value and transferring knowledge sets us apart.
A Pragmatic Approach
Successful change is not improved with the dogged adoption of process or uncompromising methodologies. We apply a pragmatic approach that ensures needs are met first and foremost.
Unique Perspective
Real experience building, funding, growing, scaling, internationalising, acquiring and exiting companies. The successful experiences and approaches to help you deliver meaningful change and results.
Integrity Drives Me
Success is not only measured by the outcome but by the interaction and legacy. I am transparent in everything we do together, and deliver solutions designed around your needs.
No Substitute
Knowledge coupled with expertise reduces risk and adds value to the entire process. Allowing you to focus on core business whilst safe in the knowledge that I am looking after your interests.
Realisable Value
Real and actionable value through a collaborative approach of understanding what’s important at your strategic and operational level and providing pragmatic solutions to deliver results.
Decisively Actionable
I believe success is underpinned by action that is carefully planned, takes into account soft and hard requirements, utilizes knowledge and evidence and is decisively executed.
Challenging the Status Quo
My clients tell me I am different – not only do I actively listen to your needs and form opinions, but I will challenge the status quo and focus on what I believe will truly help you to deliver success.
In a world full of advisors, coaches and consultants all telling you they can help, Kevin stands apart - because he has already been exactly where you are and has successfully made the journey to where you want to be. Kevin is one of those rare people who can say they can help and really mean it.
Steve Butcher
Serial Entrepreneur
- 6 Ways I Can Help You
Strategies that work. Experience that proves it. Catalysing meaningful change.
Whether you are a new CEO looking to embed your leadership, an organisation undergoing major strategic and transformational change, or an executive team that wants to improve performance, I can help you and your team unlock your potential and grow faster. I work with leaders and businesses who are shaping their future, not hiding from it.
Mentor
Consultant
Coach
Speaker
Advisor
Working with your leadership team as they tackle real-world challenges I provide you with independent strategic advice to help you and your team develop and execute your commercial, financial and growth plans.
Board
As your Chairman, Non-Executive Director or Board Advisor I assist you, your board and your leadership in setting and executing the strategies of the business that will accelerate your growth, success and value creation.
- Testimonials
What People Say
“I have no hesitation in saying that Kevin is one of the most inspirational leaders I have ever had the privilege of working with.”
“Meeting Kevin has been one of the most pivotal moments of building our business. Kevin moves the needle from day one.”
“Kevin’s vast experience and his counsel has been absolutely invaluable. There are few people, if any, I hold in higher esteem.”
“Business insight from real experience! It has become a “badge of honour” for a business to have Kevin associated with them.”
“Kevin’s coaching, executive optimisation and commercial acumen are outstanding. I’d highly recommend working with Kevin.”
“There are very few leaders that I would unreservedly endorse and recommend, Kevin falls into that very rare category.“
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Unlocking potential. Unleashing performance.
I’m an advisor, coach and consultant that helps leaders and businesses unlock potential and be more successful. Sign up to ‘The Future of Leadership‘, for curious, ambitious and growth-minded leaders. Each week you’ll receive the latest strategies, trends and expert insights to help you unlock your potential and grow faster.
- Hi, I'm Kevin McDonnell
Helping ambitious leaders and businesses unlock potential and be more successful.
I spent over two decades building and growing several businesses into global market leaders. From startup to several exit(s), raising venture capital, internationalising to 10+ countries, £60 Million of sales in just 20 months, scaled and captured 80% of a market in 3.5 years, several mergers & acquisitions, right through to £5 Billion in revenues and 75,000 people. I’m a trusted advisor supporting leaders to unlock their potential and grow faster.
Unique Perspective
Real experience building, funding, growing, scaling, internationalising, acquiring and exiting companies. The successful experiences and approaches to help you deliver meaningful change and results.
Integrity Drives Me
Success is not only measured by the outcome but by the interaction and legacy. I am transparent in everything we do together, and deliver solutions designed around your needs.
No Substitute
Knowledge coupled with expertise reduces risk and adds value to the entire process. Allowing you to focus on core business whilst safe in the knowledge that I am looking after your interests.
Decades of Experience
25+ years of global business and organisational building, leadership, growth and advisory expertise. 100’s of coaching, advisory and consulting engagements delivered across industries.
My Everyday Values
Independence, Integrity, Action, Pragmatism and Knowledge form the basis of everything I do. My values, commitment and focus on delivering value and transferring knowledge sets us apart.
A Pragmatic Approach
Successful change is not improved with the dogged adoption of process or uncompromising methodologies. We apply a pragmatic approach that ensures needs are met first and foremost.
Realisable Value
Real and actionable value through a collaborative approach of understanding what’s important at your strategic and operational level and providing pragmatic solutions to deliver results.
Decisively Actionable
Knowledge coupled with expertise reduces risk and adds value to the entire process allowing the organisation to focus on core business whilst safe in the knowledge that we are looking after your interests.
Challenging the Status Quo
My clients tell me I am different – not only do I actively listen to your needs and form opinions, but I will challenge the status quo and focus on what I believe will truly help you to deliver success.
- 6 Ways I Can Help You
Strategies that work. Experience that proves it. Catalysing meaningful change.
Whether you are a new CEO looking to embed your leadership, an organisation undergoing major strategic and transformational change, or an executive team that wants to improve performance, I can help you and your team unlock your potential and grow faster. I work with leaders and businesses who are shaping their future, not hiding from it.
Mentor
As a mentor to CEO’s, founders and executives I help you fortify today and develop future success. I help you maximise your potential and exponentially improve personal and business performance.
Coach
Advisor
Working with your leadership team as they tackle real-world challenges I provide you with independent strategic advice to help you and your team develop and execute your commercial, financial and growth plans.
Consultant
I offer creative and practical solutions to support you solve your toughest challenges and address your most important opportunities that deliver meaningful and sustainable change and exponential results.
