services
Leadership advisory and coaching that drive value creation
Cadence helps investors and executives make high-quality people decisions and build leadership capability that scales.
Who we work with
We support investors, executives and leadership teams through an approach grounded in insight, behavioural science and practical coaching. Whether at the organisational level or with an individual leader, we work where people, alignment and performance meet.
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Pre-deal Insight
People and Culture Due Diligence
Clear evaluation of leadership, capabilities and culture ahead of close.
We assess leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, organisational structure and cultural risks to validate the investment thesis. Interviews and diagnostics reveal strengths, blind spots and relationship patterns not visible in financial data alone.
We assess leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, organisational structure and cultural risks to validate the investment thesis. Interviews and diagnostics reveal strengths, blind spots and relationship patterns not visible in financial data alone.
Stakeholder perspectives are built into interviews and diagnostics to surface strengths, blind spots and relationship patterns that financial data alone cannot show.
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Post-deal Alignment
Investor and Executive Alignment
Alignment work that accelerates decision-making and reduces early friction. Through structured conversations, behavioural insight and clear role expectations, we help investors and executives build trust quickly and establish an effective working rhythm.
Top-Team Performance
Strengthens the clarity, trust and challenge senior teams need to operate at pace. We focus on how the team communicates, debates and decides under pressure, ensuring the CEO is supported by one aligned, high-performing team.
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Build and Scale
Executive Coaching
Coaching for CEOs and senior leaders navigating stretch roles or complex conditions.
Behavioural and stakeholder insight clarifies how leaders are perceived and where targeted shifts can strengthen influence, presence and performance.
Talent Strategy
Succession, assessment and capability building that strengthens continuity and reduces risk.
Succession, assessment and capability building to strengthen continuity and reduce risk. We identify future leaders, assess readiness and shape development through behavioural insight.
Capability Building
Development of the skills, behaviours and systems needed to deliver the value creation plan.
This may include leadership development, decision-making frameworks, communication disciplines and clarity around roles and responsibilities.
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Prepare for Exit
CEO Transitions
A structured programme that supports internal or external CEO successors through their first year.
Focus areas include clarity on priorities, decision-making, leadership presence, communication and Board relationships.
Board Effectiveness
Independent assessment and optimisation of Board effectiveness.
We review composition, behaviours, decision-making, governance and alignment with strategy. Recommendations focus on improving clarity, rhythm and constructive challenge.
Exit Readiness
Preparation of leadership, capability and culture to strengthen the company’s narrative and valuation at exit.
We clarify leadership continuity, talent strength and organisational resilience to reduce buyer concern and support a strong sale story.
what makes us different
How It Works
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Discovery
Diagnostics, interviews and data review to build a clear understanding of leadership dynamics, organisational context and commercial priorities.
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Strategy
A focused plan that identifies the leadership shifts, team improvements and talent priorities with the greatest impact on execution and long-term value.
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Implementation
A structured mix of coaching, advisory and capability building delivered in rhythm with the business. Regular review keeps progress visible and maintains momentum.
benefits
Clients see clear and measurable shifts:
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Insights
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