Helping Directors and C-suite Executives who are in role or in-between roles

For those ‘in role’, our programmes help executives be proactive with their careers and not rely upon recruiters or internal organisational change.

We believe if you set a North Star and have the right approach to personal development, marketing and networking you can get there.

This may be within your current company, a new company, or be a glidepath into a new phase of their career, as a NED, coach, advisor or entrepreneur.

For those in-between roles, we meet you where you are. Some people want to stand back, look at different option and take their time working out the next stage of their career, whilst others want a more assertive and directive approach, so they get back into work quickly.

This might start right in the thick of an exit process through to careful direction and challenge through a structured return-to-work process.

Our core programme themes:

1. Developing a Portfolio Career

Understand the opportunities and find what’s right for you.

Aspirations & goal setting - Mastery and transferable skills - Working style / needs - Security and stability - NED, Interim, Coach, Trustee, Chair, Author, Advisory deep dive - Portfolio mapping - CV structure - LinkedIn - Channel marketing strategy - Head-hunter lists

2. Proactive Career Management

Take responsibility for your career goals and get there.

Career review - Aspirations & goal setting - Mastery & development plan - Career pathways - Network mapping - Key people of influence - Personal development plan - CV structure and pitch - LinkedIn - Channel marketing strategy - Head-hunter lists - Online tools - Decisive action plan

3. Effective Job Hunting

Understand and apply principles to positive exits and effective returns.

Settlement agreements - Self-esteem reset - Personal situation review - Aspirations & goals mapping - Personal brand and proposition - CV and pitch - Network mapping - Key people of interest targeting - LinkedIn - Channel marketing strategy - Head-hunter lists - Online tools - Job hunting communities

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4. Becoming a NED, Chair and Trustee

Get the insider track on making this a successful career.

Landscape overview - Typical executive profiles - Finding work - Pay - Company set up - Value proposition - Personal brand - CV structure - Strategic marketing plan - LinkedIn - Personal networks - Key people of interest targeting - NED head-hunter lists - Online networking tools

5. Becoming a Interim and Advisor

Creating your value proposition and finding ongoing work.

6. First 100 Days High Impact

Start a new role with confidence and impact.

Leadership Vision - Stakeholder Expectations - Team Dynamics - Quick Wins - Establish Strategic Priorities -Strengthen Executive Presence - Build Key Relationships - Communication - Organizational Culture - Performance Metrics

How much does it all cost?

We offer three levels of support, tailored to your goals, time and budget. Our prices are designed to be affordable to individuals paying for themselves in role and in-between roles. To do this we absorb the cost of VAT. When businesses pay, we charge VAT on top.

121 Personal Programmes

Navigate: Our self-guided starter kit for career planning and job hunting. Includes practical tools, templates, and a 30-minute intro call to help you get started. Ideal for those confident coaching themselves and working independently.

Elevate: Everything in Navigate, plus structured 1:1 coaching tailored to your programme. We guide you through each step with focused sessions, personalised support, and actions to build clarity, momentum, and results.

Transform: Our most immersive experience. Includes everything in Elevate, plus a 2-day private deep-dive at our coastal base in Devon. Ideal for those seeking space to reset, explore new directions, and make bold, strategic decisions with expert support.

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FREE	£3,500	£7,000
30-min introductory review \| Basic career development guides \| Headline recruitment agency details (Exec, Interim & NED)	30-min personal review \| 3 x 1.5hr 121 career programme \| Career capital review \| Key programme assets development \| Full recruitment agency details with contact details (Exec, Interim & NED) \| Marketing channel strategy including LinkedIn \| Networking guidance \| Role referrals \| Communities	30-min personal review \| 2-day career immersion (½ board inclusive) \| Career capital review \| Key programme assets development \| Full recruitment agency details with contact details (Exec, Interim & NED) \| Marketing channel strategy including LinkedIn \| Networking guidance \| Role referrals \| Communities
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Group Programmes

Alongside our personal 121 service, we offer group online and retreat programmes.

Getting the make-up right for these groups is important. We want them to be small, safe environments for people to participate comfortably.

If you would like to register your interest in a group session, please register here highlighting the programme you are interested in and your seniority.

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Why Investing in Your Career Makes Strategic Sense

At Sideminds, we help senior executives pause, reflect, and take control of their careers — so they move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. For some, this means securing a higher-paying or more senior role.

For others, it’s about finding renewed purpose, improved work-life balance, or simply returning to work faster after a career break. For many, it's a combination of all three. The outcomes are highly personal — but always valuable.

Given the high earning potential of senior roles, it’s surprising how few executives actively invest in their own career development.

With average C-suite salaries ranging from £150k in smaller firms to £750k+ in larger companies, the investment in a Sideminds programme typically equates to just a few days salary.

A few days salary which can accelerate your return to work or make an exponential impact on long-term salary and satisfaction.

“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” – Robin Sharma

Helping Directors and C-suite Executives who are in role or in-between roles

Helping Directors and C-suite Executives who are in role or in-between roles

Our core programme themes:

1. Developing a Portfolio Career

2. Proactive Career Management

3. Effective Job Hunting

Deliverables:

Deliverables:

4. Becoming a NED, Chair and Trustee

5. Becoming a Interim and Advisor

Deliverables:

6. First 100 Days High Impact

Deliverables:

Deliverables:

How much does it all cost?

121 Personal Programmes

Navigate: Our self-guided starter kit for career planning and job hunting. Includes practical tools, templates, and a 30-minute intro call to help you get started. Ideal for those confident coaching themselves and working independently.

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