Stonebridge Partners HR

Stonebridge Partners is a small business built to serve small businesses. Our focus is simple — provide smarter, fairer solutions for benefits, staffing, and payroll, while keeping people and relationships at the center of everything we do. We understand the challenges owners face because we face them too — and that’s exactly why we care a little more, respond a little faster, and always put integrity before profit.

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Elite PEO LLC

Directed Elite PEO to 3 consecutive years of over $50M ARR, with yearly increases of 12%+.

Planned, directed and oversaw Elite PEO's operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. I helped the organization execute long-term and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership.

I helped the company executives to manage all clients in New School ways utilizing a work ethic infused by Old School principles.

Chief Operating Officer

1P410 Sports Ventures, LLC

1P410 Sports was a fully integrated sports services company committed to structuring a balanced athletic plan for all. Within the 5500 square foot training facility, we provided personal and group fitness training, sports psychology, sports therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and a golf performance center. We utilized technology to help all members attain their goals.

Investor/Board Member

Invesco US

Managed over $80B (topping at $100B) in assets across multiple short-term fixed income sectors and currencies including Prime funds (US Dollar), Canadian, Tax-Exempt, US Dollar Offshore, US Gov't & US Treasury funds. Assets Under Management across Invesco topped $700B.
Authored weekly economic commentaries, presented data analysis on various market segments and provided strategic plan for ongoing portfolio management implementation.
Developed strong rapport with broker/dealer community and maintained attuned ear to market news and movement.
Interacted and collaborated with many internal departments to effectively manage, negotiate and excel through extreme periods of market volatility.

2002-2005 Invesco Fixed Income Internal Wholesaler

1999-2001 Senior Portfolio Assistant

Portfolio Manager

The Briarwood School

Taught Economics, World History, and World Geography to a dynamic group of high school students.  Briarwood is a unique environment with kids who need a more focused and targeted setting in which to learn and thrive.

Teacher

CEO Stonebridge Partners. Simple guidance for complex humans.

After two decades in big and small business — managing billions, scaling startups, and chasing someone else’s definition of success — I realized what was missing: purpose.

In 2019, I co-founded Stonebridge Partners to do things differently. We help small businesses cut through the noise of overpriced benefits, complex payroll systems, and the staffing chaos that never seems to end.

Our mission is simple:
Build real partnerships. Craft smarter solutions. Keep business human.

Because at Stonebridge, we believe small businesses deserve big-league support — without the big-business nonsense.

I share what we’re learning (and unlearning) here on LinkedIn — join me, and let’s build something better together.

I am only a DM away. And you are inching closer to better services from someone who knows and understands the challenges of small business.

Tom Gerhardt

Daniel Findlay

You see your colleagues navigating conversations with ease, projecting confidence in every room they enter. 

Meanwhile, you’re left feeling like you’re not enough, questioning whether you’ll ever feel comfortable in those situations. I know that feeling well—it’s exhausting.

What you really want is:

- To feel confident in yourself, no matter who you’re talking to
- To have social skills that match your technical expertise, so you can thrive in your career
- To gain clarity and direction in both your career and life

That’s exactly why I created my 6-month program—to help introverts like you become the confident, authentic professionals they aspire to be. Over 200 people have transformed through this program, and here’s what’s included:

- A Customized Growth Plan: Tailored specifically for you, focusing on the areas of life that matter most to you, from your career to your personal life.

- Building Unshakeable Confidence: We’ll work on changing the relationship you have with yourself, so you can stand tall and own every room you walk into.

- Mastering Social Skills: From networking and small talk to building rapport and handling difficult conversations, you’ll develop the emotional intelligence you need to elevate your career.

- Overcoming Social Anxiety: We’ll tackle the anxiety that holds you back in social situations, helping you finally feel at ease in both professional and social settings.


And that’s just the beginning.

If you’re an introvert in an established role who’s ready to build the confidence and communication skills to thrive in every area of your life, send me a DM, and let’s explore if this program is right for you.

I also provide corporate training focused on building confidence and communication skills in the workplace.

For inquiries, reach out at daniel@danielfindlay.co.uk

Founder

SOLVi Migration

As a Client Success Partner at Solvi Migration, I guide skilled professionals,particularly nurses and midwives through the process of migrating to Australia. I lead them from initial discovery through to legal onboarding, ensuring they understand their visa options, eligibility requirements, and long-term settlement pathways.

My role involves end-to-end client management, including conducting structured guidance calls, handling objections, and aligning individuals with the most suitable migration pathways. I manage and track all client interactions through a central CRM system, ensuring timely follow-ups, data accuracy, and smooth transitions into the legal process.

I collaborate closely with legal teams to align strategy and case preparation, while maintaining a high standard of service and communication throughout the client journey. My goal is to deliver clarity, support, and confidence at every step, ensuring successful migration outcomes and long-term satisfaction.

Client Success Partner 

ScaleYourImpact

I help corporate professionals like you turn their skills into thriving coaching and consulting businesses. 

Over the years, I’ve worked with over 350 clients, consulted and trained global companies, and built my own business from the ground up. Now, I’m passionate about guiding others who are ready to make that leap.

Here’s How I Help

Whether you’re an experienced leader, strategist, or consultant, you have the skills to make a difference. But turning those skills into a profitable business requires a clear plan—and that’s where I come in. I’ll help you define your niche, structure your services, and attract clients, so you can build a business with purpose, profit, and freedom.

Why Work With Me?

I bring years of experience running my own coaching and consulting business. I grew my business to six figures, working with individuals and global companies alike, and now I’m here to help you do the same.

If you’re ready to explore how your expertise can become the foundation of a fulfilling coaching or consulting business, send me a message here on LinkedIn or email me at daniel@danielfindlay.co.uk.

Rapid Transformational Therapy Ⓡ

Sales Executive

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

I trained the team at Skadden on how to communicate and collaborate with more confidence.

Communication Skills Consultant

I worked with Skadden to help their employees advocate and speak up in meetings. We worked on skill development, along with building confidence and awareness. The overall goal was to improve employee contribution.

Workshop Facilitator

GrowthSpace

I work with individuals and companies from across the world to help them improve their social skills and confidence.

I work on a range of different areas:

Conversational skills
Working well with others
Building rapport
Assertiveness 
Confidence
Self-esteem
Leadership

I combine social skills with confidence and deep coaching, so that the individual can see a real transformation in themselves.

Communication Skills Trainer

EF Education First

My responsibilities at EF are:
Helping Adults across the world improve their English and communication skills.
Improving conversational skills.
Interview techniques.
Presentation skills.
Confidence and self-belief.
Role-playing real-life work situations.
Helping people in high role corporate jobs to get across their message in meetings.

I've worked with people across 20 different countries.

English consultant

iTutorGroup

My responsibilities at iTutorGroup included:
Teaching English in both 1:1 and group lessons.
Recruiting teachers.
Giving presentations to large groups of students; upwards of 500 people in each webinar.
Giving demo classes to potential clients.
Helping people to improve their conversational skills so they felt confident communicating in English.
Preparing students for speaking and written exams.

Senior Consultant

Helping introverted professionals build confidence and communication skills. Proud introvert .Corporate Trainer.250+ clients. DM ⬇️

You’ve built an impressive career, developed expertise, and earned respect in your industry. But as an introverted leader, you face challenges that can feel overwhelming:

- Struggling to speak up in meetings.
- Feeling anxious about presenting your ideas.
- Navigating group dynamics without losing your voice.
- Building confidence to lead and inspire others effectively.

For a long time, I believed that to get ahead, I needed to act like an extrovert. The more I tried to be something I wasn’t, the more my confidence suffered. I avoided situations where I felt uncomfortable—meetings, presentations, and even casual conversations.

Everything changed when I embraced my introversion instead of seeing it as a limitation. I built my confidence, developed my communication skills, and learned how to lead in a way that felt authentic to me.

Today, I’m proud to be one of the world’s leading trainers for introverts facing communication challenges. Over the years, I’ve helped over 350 introverts gain confidence, communicate effectively, and thrive in their careers. I’ve also trained and consulted for global companies, equipping their teams to work more cohesively.

I work specifically with introverted leaders who want to:

- Speak up with confidence in meetings.
- Present ideas clearly and without fear.
- Navigate group dynamics and lead with authority.
- Build stronger relationships with colleagues and teams.

Through proven strategies tailored to introverts, I help you overcome communication challenges without changing who you are.

As an introvert who’s been in your shoes, I understand the courage it takes to step outside your comfort zone. I’ve turned my own struggles into strengths, and now I’m passionate about helping others do the same.

Over the years, I’ve:

- Helped 350+ introverted professionals advance their careers.
- Delivered global corporate training on communication skills.
- Built a thriving coaching and consulting business.

I’m based in the UK and love traveling with my wife and our dog, Mylo. When I’m not coaching, I’m exploring new places or sharing what I’ve learned to empower other introverted leaders.

If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and start thriving as an introverted leader, send me a message here on LinkedIn or email me at daniel@danielfindlay.co.uk.

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