Our impact

Credibility grounded in experience

We look for evidence in the decisions leaders make, the ownership teams demonstrate and the ways organisations put their priorities into practice.

Relevant experience

Context matters.
So does evidence

Our work spans financial services, luxury hospitality, engineering and entrepreneurial businesses. We bring an understanding of people-intensive organisations and the demands placed on their leaders.

At the start of an engagement, we agree on what meaningful progress would look like. Feedback, reflection and review help clients assess changes in leadership practice and ways of working, alongside relevant business measures where available.

We distinguish intended outcomes from verified results. Client stories and measurable claims are included only when substantiated and approved.

Experience across leading organisations

At IB Consulting, we have worked with leading organisations across financial services, luxury hospitality, retail, technology and manufacturing. Together with our experienced consulting and coaching associates, we bring diverse perspectives, deep commercial understanding and practical expertise to the organisations we support.

Executive perspectives

What our clients say

“Ian and his team bring exceptional insight and a highly practical approach to developing our people at JTC. Through his work, we have seen our leaders grow significantly in confidence, self-awareness, and in the way they engage and inspire their teams. His style is thoughtful, credible, and particularly well suited to a professional services environment, while remaining equally impactful for individuals at the very start of their careers. Ian adds real value across all stages of professional development, and I would strongly recommend his work.”

Ben PhelpsSenior Director of HR | JTC Group

“IB Consulting has been an exceptional partner in helping us shape and develop our global leadership development strategy at Belmond. Their ability to understand our business, challenge our thinking and bring fresh perspectives has been invaluable throughout the process.

What sets Ian and his team apart is the depth of their expertise, the quality of their thinking and their genuine commitment to creating meaningful, lasting leadership development. They bring a level of insight and partnership that stands out from other providers I have worked with in this space.

They are also an absolute pleasure to work with: collaborative, responsive and genuinely invested in our success. We look forward to continuing our partnership as we develop our leaders across Belmond.”

Jane Palmer-WilliamsGlobal Learning & Development Director | Belmond

“Working with Ian and the coaches at IB Consulting over the past year has made a real difference to our business. Through their ability to ask the right questions, challenge our thinking and facilitate honest, constructive conversations, we have made meaningful progress in how we operate as a team.

We have seen improvements in efficiency, accountability and overall team effectiveness, alongside a stronger culture of ownership, collaboration and shared responsibility. IB Consulting has helped us move beyond simply identifying what needs to change to actually changing how we work together.

Their understanding of people and business, combined with their practical and engaging approach, has been invaluable to us.”

Dudley HornManaging Director | Beluga Hospitality

“I’ve worked with Ian as my executive coach for the past ten years, and he's been a consistent, trusted sounding board throughout. He gives me the space to step back and think, challenges my assumptions when I need it, and helps me cut through the noise on complex leadership and commercial decisions.

Our work has played a real part in some significant decisions that have driven revenue growth and strengthened key relationships. What I value most is that Ian asks the right questions. He doesn’t give me the answers. He helps me find them and own them.”

Alan CaldwellDirector

What meaningful progress can look like

Observable changes.
Relevant measures

Illustrative outcome categories, to be verified against individual engagements:

  • Clearer accountability and ownership
  • More constructive collaboration and challenge
  • Stronger everyday leadership practices
  • Better alignment around strategic priorities

These are examples of the outcomes we may work towards, not reported client results.

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