Supporting founders and their businesses.

Introducing the dual domain approach to company building.

We’ve seen founders get frustrated with cookie cutter approaches to the journey of building businesses too often.

And through our coaching and deep work with founders, we’ve seen the power of self-awareness in unlocking better leadership and decision-making.

Armed with these insights you are better placed to create the business that satisfies your true motivation as a founder.

We call this the dual domain approach to company building – the practical and the psychological.

Actualise brings these two domains together in two targeted founder programmes.

The practical

The psychological

The Actualise programmes for founders

Actualise Solo

Designed for solo founders launching and growing their business without a co-founder.

Gives you the power of a board, mentor, coach, and co-founder – rolled into one.

Helps you create a business that truly aligns with your ambitions, not just one that keeps you busy.

Learn about Actualise Solo

Actualise Shift

Designed for founders of growth businesses stuck in firefighting mode instead of leading with clarity.

Gives you clarity on what’s really going on in your business – both practically and psychologically.

Helps you shift your business to thrive beyond you – not be dependent on you every day.

Learn about Actualise Shift

Feedback from clients

“On rare occasions you meet someone who instantly understands your business, intuitively knows how to solve your roadblocks, and helps you level up in short order.

On my short list of professionals who can do that is Sarah Harris. She’s part business coach, part counselor, part mentor, part rockstar COO.”

Brett Curry, Co-founder & CEO, OMG Commerce

“Sarah has given invaluable guidance to our business during a rapid growth phase. She is strategic and commercially minded whilst balancing the needs of the teams and people. It’s a rare skill set but one that is a necessity when continuing business success.  She is able to get under the skin of a business quickly and communicate strategic recommendations effectively to drive results.”

Amy Cahill, Co-Founder, Quick Fox Labs

“Simon brought a level of insight and expertise that profoundly impacted our company’s leadership strategy.

His customized approach helped us outline a clear path for our company’s growth in the short and long term and establish personal goals for each founder.

Simon’s strategic thinking, coupled with his ability to provoke thoughtful discussions, made the entire process not only effective but also enjoyable.”

Matt Linder, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Strand LLC

“Following a team restructure, Simon played a crucial role in navigating the complexities that can come with big change.

His calm demeanour and intuitive approach made everyone at ease, which gave different personalities the opportunity to speak and feel listened to.

The team went from being deflated and uncertain, to being a united, high-performing team with clearly defined roles and goals to look forward to.”

Louise Ioannou, National Geographic Kids Magazine

Meet the Actualise team

Sarah Harris

Seasoned business leader with a passion for driving growth and transformation in founder-led businesses. Dual-qualified leadership coach and therapist.

Simon Wakeman

Proud business generalist. Experienced board-level chief operating officer and non-executive director. Consultant, growth advisor and qualified coach.

Get in touch with the team

Drop us a line at hello@actualise.work
or call +44 7771 701902.

We’d love to hear from you.