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My Buzz
It's an exciting time at Michelle Reade Coaching.
My book, I'll Put the Kettle On, comes out in January 2027. It's my story, from a military wife starting a business on an army base in Germany to building franchises and my own coaching business.
The Connection, my community event for business owners in Dorset, returns in April 2027. Find out more at www.michellereadecoaching.com/joinus
I've also just restarted my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Space to Think, about developing people and leaders.
And my free Festive Wrap Up & Rise workbook is out now, to help business owners close 2026 well and plan for 2027.
My Bio
Michelle Reade is a leadership trainer, speaker and business coach based in Wimborne, Dorset. She helps businesses grow by developing the people who lead them.
She launched her first business on an army base in Germany as a military wife, and rebuilt it with every posting. She went on to build three successful franchises from scratch, then spent 17 years in senior franchise development at Slimming World and GoodOaks Homecare, where she supported more than 1,000 franchise owners to grow.
Along the way, she saw the same thing again and again. Businesses grow when their people grow. Today she works with business owners, managers and teams through training, workshops, speaking and 1:1 coaching, and she has trained teams at companies including Utility Warehouse.
Michelle is a board director at Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce and founded The Connection events and Dorset Health & Wellness Networking. Her book, I'll Put the Kettle On, is out in January 2027.
My Business Tips
If everything comes back to you, you've got a leadership gap, not a staffing problem. Start by asking your team "what would you do?" before you give them the answer.
Promote people for how they lead, not just how they do the job. Then train them. Nobody is born knowing how to have a difficult conversation.
Have the conversation you've been putting off. It rarely gets easier with time, and your team already know it needs to happen.
Show up consistently, not perfectly. Small actions done every week beat big plans that sit in a drawer.
Look after yourself as well as the business. A burnt-out owner can't grow a business. Book the holiday, and leave the laptop at home.
My Latest Offers
🎁 Free: Festive Wrap Up & Rise workbook. Close 2026 well and plan a stronger 2027.
☕ Power Hour, £197. A focused session on whatever you need most, with notes and actions sent afterwards. #SBS winners get 10% off. Just mention #SBS when you book.
Your Business Yoda. Monthly 1:1 support for business owners and leaders. Rolling, with no long contract.
Owner to Leader. My 90-day 1:1 coaching programme. Step back from the day-to-day and lead a business that grows without you carrying everything.
Leadership training and workshops. For managers and teams. Get in touch for details.
Find out more at www.michellereadecoaching.com
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