Toni McLelland MSc FRSA

1st Life Group

A London based boutique business consultancy specialising in working with Third Sector, Social Causes, NGOs and Social Entrepreneurs. We are experienced troubleshooters and turnaround specialists assisting you to navigate change, crisis as well as business development for futureproofing. I have a particular passion for services serving vulnerable groups and young people as well as social impact, mobility and justice.

www.1stlifegroup.com | +44 (0)203 504 0250 | info@1stlifegroup.com
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Management Consultant- Social Causes & Social Entrepreneurship

Queen of Compassion - we work with organisations and businesses to become more Compassionate 
Explore our 7 step guide which includes an audit and action plan
Or get in touch if we can assist with our 4Ps approach (Purpose People Planet Profit (Performance)
https://1stlifegroup.com/services/the-compassionate-business/

Founder - The Compassionate Business and Compassionate Leadership

The Sporting Club

Member and Co Host of The Sporting Club Wales twice monthly 'Coffee Mornings' in Cardiff. Supporting the Vision and Mission of Sporting Club UK invited guests are able to join us for 'Coffee Conversation and Connection plus Co Work in our exclusive members lounge in Cardiff. Membership includes access to members lounges and exclusive events across the UK plus networking and business opportunities.

The Sporting Club | Wales Ambassador & Co Host | Member 

Careers Wales

Board Member and serving Committee Member for The Impact and Performance Committee
Promoting DEIB, Compassionate approaches, measuring impact and ensuring there are suitable opportunities for professional and business development in all communities across Wales

Non Executive Director

UK Government Wales/Llywodraeth DU Cymru

Business Mentor - Social Entrepreneur Start Ups

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Big Ideas Wales-Business Role Model. Speaker & Facilitator for Social Entrepreneurship and Start Up Programmes for schools, colleges and universities. Inspirational talks, workshops, business planning & Start Up advice with a focus on public interest causes

Business Wales - Start Up & Social Entrepreneur Programme

The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

Working at the heart of innovation with other changemakers and leaders who are catalysts for improvement and change in social causes.

RSA Fellow

ForbesBLK

Member

Business Advice Australia

Business advisor and consultant to Start Ups and Social Entrepreneurs with a particular interest in Social and Public Causes, Social Impact, Social Justice and Social Mobility.

Business Consultant-Start Ups & Social Entrepreneurs

G100: Mission Million

UK Chair - Business Consulting 

Della Leaders Club

Honorary Board Member & Business Mentor- Della Leaders Club- Risk & Crisis Management - Management Team | London
Mentoring, assisting and empowering social entrepreneurs with business- assessing risk and managing crisis

Honorary Board Member & Mentor- Risk & Crisis Management 

✨Critical Friend for C-Suite Leaders & Boards in Social Causes✨Change & Crisis Specialist✨Business Mentor for Social Entrepreneurs & Start Ups✨Queen of Compassion & DEIB Veteran with 30+ years wisdom & #TonisFairyDust✨

I'm a straight-talking Business Mentor / consultant with specialist knowledge of Social Causes. As a business turnaround specialist I assist boards & C-Suite to navigate crisis & embed change for sustained business growth. 

As Queen of Compassion DEIB underpins my work & I use my 5Ps (Purpose People Planet Profit or Performance) to futureproof business, this comes from years of strategic experience leading large multidisciplinary teams & multi-million-pound budgets in central government, PLC, private & charitable causes. 

SO WHY ME?

When you engage me as a business mentor or consultant, you get:

✨ 3 decades of strategic business experience in DEIB, criminal justice, SEND, disability, social care &  high-profile public critical incidents (e.g.London riots, Grenfell, bombings)  
✨Understanding of compliance, regulatory inspection, safeguarding & business continuity (most business mentors don't know these areas well)
✨A passion for social entrepreneurs to be paid for their cause
✨Appreciation of my unique 5 pillar assessment ‘BLEND’ Model, DEIB & Compassion for lasting results.

Working with larger businesses in organisational development i'm the safe, experienced lead having assisted household names such as, Coca-Cola, BBC, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, MIND & NHS. 

So yes, I’m the person you want on board in a crisis.! My clients describe me as a"critical friend" i'm compassionate, straightforward & described as Fairy Dust personified. 

Notable achievements include:

🎯Identified >£1 million uncharged fees in an audit for PLC company<2 weeks.
🎯An ‘outstanding’ inspection for The Ministry of Justice < 6 months in post
🎯Cut agency staff expenditure by 80k per month (£1 million loss per annum)<2 months.
🎯Delivered diversity training for the Met Police for Stephen Lawrence Macpherson Inquiry 
🎯Assisted a start up from minus deficit to £117k in 8 months

I take time to understand people whilst inspiring, supporting & empowering. Although working with larger corporations, I share my learning, experience & gifts with social entrepreneurs starting out on their journey.

SO ARE YOU :-

✔️An organisation requiring specialist advice or inclusive approaches
✔️Looking to develop business acumen to lead an organisation well or secure a C Suite| Board role 
✔️A social entrepreneur| Start Up wanting advice (ROI< 2 months)

Perhaps curious about my 'BLEND' Model or need some #TonisFairyDust? 

If you need a committed, compassionate business mentor or management consultant with decades of experience, making a difference & impact call +44 (0)203 504 0250

Critical Friend & Business Mentor - Social Causes & StartUps 

A London based boutique business consultancy specialising in working with NGOs and Social Entrepreneurs. We support business in DEIB, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Mobility areas, and Public Interest Causes. In layman's terms it could be organisations, coaches and consultants who provide services for vulnerable groups e.g Disability, Specialist Education, Social Care and Criminal Justice. 

Work with us if you are:-

💎Organisation- navigating change, crisis, or need to introduce DEIB & Compassionate Leadership
💎Social Entrepreneur or Start Up- Looking to develop your service offer and gain clients
💎A Professional looking to advance professionally in this area to a C Suite or board role

When you work with us you will become a market leader differentiating you from the crowd, we will futureproof or grow your business with the application of the 4Ps People Purpose Planet and Profit (or performance) with clear strategies and practical assistance with support to gain clients and grow.

www.1stlifegroup.com | +44 (0)203 504 0250 | info@1stlifegroup.com

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Trompenaars Hampden-Turner

Global Consulting Director - THT Consulting 

Mastery Global

Coaching, Training and Consulting company based in the Gold Coast and serving the world

Co- Founder

Think.Feel.Do

Based on our corporate experience over the past 15 years and knowing that 1. There is a direct link between what you Think, how you feel and what you do 2. You cannot think greater than how you are feeling 3. The quickest way to change how you are feeling is to change your physiology and get moving, We have developed a blend of evidence based, measurable programs and assessments to proactively develop critical life skills for young Australians and the communities that support them to build resilience through PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL well-being . We call this the RPEM method!

Co-Founder, Resilience Strategist & Coach, Blazepod Master Trainer 

HankVDM Leadership 

I help you and your organisation develop fearless leaders and high-performing teams that exceed their business goals in extremely tough environments by providing proven leadership development strategies and tactics through coaching, workshops and speaking engagements.

Business Owner

The Ken Blanchard Companies

As a Senior Consultant: Global Markets with the Ken Blanchard Companies I am involved in both consulting to companies about our comprehensive range of leadership products as well as facilitation of the programs.

I am accredited in the following Ken Blanchard Companies programs:

Optimal Motivation
Situational Self Leadership 
Situational Leadership II (Master Trainer Certified)
Situational Leadership Experience (SLX) 
Situational Frontline Leadership (Master Trainer Certified)
Situational Team Leadership
Challenging Conversations
Coaching Essentials 
Legendary Service 
Leading People Through Change
Discovering Self and Others 
Building Trust 
Team Chartering 

Customised company programs:

LEAP (ICT industry - 5 day residential)
REACH (ICT industry - Customised SFL) 
Managing People (ICT industry - 6 day residential in two modules ) 
Leading for Experts (ICT industry program that Includes Firo B and Thomas Kilmann assessments) 
Leadership Foundations (ICT industry programs for new leaders that includes Emotional Intelligence)
Leading Complex Teams (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry, Includes Firo-B and Thomas Kilmann)  

Other: 
Foundations in Hypnotherapy (HMI) 
Emotional Intelligence -  Roche Martin ECR Accredited

Senior Consultant: Global Markets

As a Consulting Partner my responsibilities are to Consult and Facilitate The Ken Blanchard suite of Leadership Programs to clients Globally.  

I am involved from program design to implementation ensuring our clients needs are met and their expectations are exceeded.

Global Consulting Associate

Cell C (PTY) LTD

I headed the National Field Marketing team responsible for Branding, Relationships, Market Research and Monthly Sales through various channels throughout South Africa. This department was directly responsible to both Marketing and Sales to increase sales and market share.

National Channel Support & Incentive Manager

WHAT I DO

I build High-Performing Organisations, Teams and Individuals through Purpose, Culture and Resilience Driven by Servant-Leadership. 

WHOM I WORK WITH 

Since 2007, I have worked with CEO's and Executive Leadership Teams in multiple organisations in over 26 countries in various industries from the entrepreneurial armies of one to multi-national, multi-locational companies in industries such as: 

Engineering  Financial  Banking  Mining  Aerospace  ICT Entertainment Pharmaceutical FMCG
Telecommunication Providers  Health Care  Aged Care  Local Government  SAAS Recruitment 
Research  Manufacturing 

WHY IT WORKS 

In two decades of experience and expertise, I have been trained and mentored by some of the biggest names in Leadership Development (Ken Blanchard + Jesse Stoner ), Motivation (Susan Fowler)  Emotional Intelligence (Roche Martin) and Culture (Fons Trompenaars) This means that I can simplify your complex business and leadership problems and reduce your time to competence so you can focus on your core business. 

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT 

I can quickly build momentum using proven methodology, my engaging facilitation style, my pragmatic approach and my leadership philosophy built on a foundation of Purpose, Character and Competence. 

WHAT OTHERS SAY

"I'm a big fan of Hank van der Merwe - Ken Blanchard - Co-author, The One Minute Manager and Leading at a Higher Level 

"Hank delivers a powerful message. An outstanding speaker, coach and consultant, - Jesse Lyn Stoner - Best-selling author of Full Steam Ahead

"Hank's book is just like Hank, smart, funny, insightful and right on target! This great read is a must for anyone interested in their own life.... and creating a more meaningful way to live it. I will recommend this to clients, colleagues, friends and family, as this practical yet profound fast-paced journey from beginning to end is a gift everyone will want to receive." - Lael Good - Co-author, Leading at a Higher Level


HOW IT WORKS 

1. Discover - A free 45 min Consultation to understand your map of the world
2. Develop - I design a blended delivery experience that meets your needs
3. Deliver -  Immersing your team in an end-to-end experience
4. Reinforce - Spaced repetition through coaching and bite-sized videos to support learning

READY TO TALK? 

Reach out to me directly  +61421725142

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