About
Kelly
I’m a Venue Consultant, Business Coach and Confidante to land, property and service based business leaders creating impact.
I’ve been at the vanguard of the UK’s venue, rural business diversification and wedding industry for 2 decades.
An international keynote speaker, business consultant and trainer as well as certified master and success coach. I’ve a skill & passion for supporting others to elevate and achieve their potential whether in business or in creating their personal blend of a life well-lived.
PROVEN RESULTS
From Our Clients
Kelly and her team have been a part of our journey from humble beginnings to the award winning, 10 employee business we are today.
When we first heard about Kelly it was through editorial she was writing and her advice just made sense so we got in touch and never looked back. There have been times where wanted Kelly’s input to a change or an idea or a problem. She hasn’t let us down yet. Kelly’s wider connections mean that we can talk to her about our issues and she can recommend a course of action that is suitable to us. As a business owner you’re looking for professionals who can help you but who also have deep interest in your business. We’ve commissioned Kelly for a full venue consultation and we’ve commissioned her for change projects, for problem solving and for general sense checking.
As a business owner you will sometimes need expert advice, just like you do from an accountant or solicitor. We count Kelly among those trusted advisors for our business.
Venue Founder & Owner
Buckinghamshire
I was entrusted a few years ago to completely transform the way we hosted weddings here at Berkeley Castle, with an entirely new business strategy. I am thrilled to say that not only has this project been wholly successful it has gone above & beyond the initial business goals we set. I can honestly say that this would not have been possible without the help of Kelly. Her coaching style has led to huge breakthroughs and ultimately a better and more sustainable business for a heritage property that is still primarily a family home. The consistency of Kelly’s ongoing support in between our regular monthly consulting sessions is invaluable and has been a large part in enabling further growth and success.
I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Kelly if you want to succeed in the world of weddings
Pippa Crossman
Berkeley Castle
Kelly joined us at a pivotal time and really supported us with some difficult decisions we needed to make. On a personal level it was akin to being in couples therapy! She got 'us' very quickly and helped us develop our business partnership (and friendship) to help us grow both personally and professionally.
Kelly's excellent blend of coaching and consulting really worked for us.
Entrepreneur & Business Owners
Suffolk
Since working with Kelly, we have managed to freshen and modernise our offering. We have noticed a considerable upturn in conversion rate with 50% of visiting couples now booking the Fort (previously this was more like 20%).
This resulted in achieving our best sales month in the history of Polhawn Fort
one month after Kelly’s consulting. As a result of this increase in bookings we received deposits of £30,000 above our sales targets which negated any reservations we had about the cost of instructing Kelly.
Sarah Turpitt
Polhawn Fort
Proven ResultsVenue Founder and Owner
Buckinghamshire
PROVEN RESULTSBerkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
Proven ResultsEntrepreneurs and Business Owners
Suffolk
PROVEN RESULTSPolhawn Fort
Cornwall
More about Kelly
My client roll-call features some very special places and spaces. My first business consulting client was the commercial team behind infamous French chateau style Waddesdon Manor, part of The Rothschild Foundation . My connection to preserving heritage is strong as I consult for the custodians and teams behind many of the UK’s finest stately homes & privately owned country houses.
I’m a fluent French speaker, lived briefly in Paris and am a keen Francophile
A diversified business owner and multi-revenue steam entrepreneur of 20 years, I’ve owned and operated a wedding planning business, training & membership organisation and an event prop hire company before creating one of the UK’s earliest dedicated consultancies for wedding venues.
I founded and managed boutique wedding planning company (The Bespoke Wedding Company) for 15 years, delivering over 150 weddings, often with 6-figure budgets to discerning couples across the UK.
I’ve a thirst for the new and the challenge ...
I’m a mum to a spirited pre teen daughter; demonstrating confidence and empowering the next generation to live their version of a great life runs through all that I do.
Going back 20 years I was last traditionally “employed” in 2003, working agency side in event project management in the global luxury travel, conference and incentive markets for clients in automotive, tech and pharmaceutical sectors.
I’m a certified Master Coach, Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Master Practitioner in Hypnotherapy.
I’ve a thirst for the new and the challenge – I’ve recently climbed Mount Snowdon, zip wired in Costa Rica and tried my hand at Clay Pigeon shooting.
I’ve visited 42 countries so far with Japan and South America front and centre on my vision board.
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