Free 1-2-1 Support Built Around You
Individual mentoring sessions for Start Up Studio participants in Lichfield and the surrounding area.
A free 30-minute session with Clare Harford, focused entirely on your specific question, decision, or challenge - no set agenda, no group format, just support for exactly what you need.
Sometimes you need to think it through with someone
The workshop gives you the foundations. A 1-to-1 helps you apply them to your specific situation - the parts that feel complicated, unresolved, or uniquely yours.
You have a question specific to your situation that the group setting didn't quite cover
You are not sure how to apply what you learned in the workshop to your particular business idea
There is a decision you keep coming back to - and you need someone to help you think it through properly
You want to talk through your numbers, your structure, or your next step with someone who understands where you are
Most things are clearer after the workshop - but one or two decisions still feel unresolved
A 30-minute 1-to-1 is not a coaching programme. It is a focused conversation about exactly what you need help with.
A clear answer to the specific question or challenge you brought to the session
Practical next steps you can act on immediately - not general advice, but guidance specific to your situation
Confidence in a decision you have been going back and forth on
A better understanding of how the programme content applies to your particular business
A clear next step - something practical to do before you lose momentum
The aim is not to solve everything. It is to unblock the specific thing that needs unblocking.
By the end of the session, you will have a clearer path forward
How a 1-to-1 session works
Every session is 30 minutes. You bring the question. Clare helps you work through it.
You decide what to focus on. There is no set curriculum - the session is structured entirely around your specific question, decision, or situation.
This is not a replay of the workshop. It is a direct conversation about the specific challenge you have brought. Clare will ask questions, challenge where needed, and help you think clearly.
You leave with something concrete - a decision made, a next step identified, or a plan confirmed. Not notes to review later. A clear direction before the session ends.
A 1-to-1 is a free programme resource, not a gateway to paid coaching. You are not being assessed or sold to. It is exactly what it says: one focused conversation.
Is this right for you?
This is for you if:
This probably isn't for you if:
What's included
Every option is free to eligible participants. Choose the route that works best for your situation.
Same-day Drop-In
Book one of the afternoon 30-minute slots on workshop day. Held at the same venue immediately after the morning session - NW Event Solutions, Lichfield. Limited slots, bookable in advance.
FreeFollow-Up Session
Every workshop participant is entitled to one individual follow-up session within four weeks of attending. Available face-to-face, by telephone, or via Zoom - whichever works best for you.
FreeSpecialist Support
Specialist support is also available for questions relating to finance, legal structure, or marketing. Sessions are delivered via Zoom by Ian Harford FCIM and can be requested through the programme team.
FreeHow to book your session
Both drop-in and follow-up sessions use the same booking link. Choose the slot that suits your schedule.
Use the booking link to choose a date and time that works for you. Slots are available on workshop days in the afternoon, and at other times for follow-up sessions. First-come, first-served.
The booking form asks for a brief description of what you want to discuss. This helps Clare prepare and means your 30 minutes is focused on exactly what you need - not on establishing context.
Come with your specific question, decision, or challenge in mind. The more specific you can be, the more useful the session will be. You do not need to prepare a presentation - just be ready to talk through what is on your mind.
From people Clare has supported
Real feedback from business owners Clare has worked with through coaching, workshops, and business support programmes.
"No fluff, just real accountability. It's transformed how I run my business."
Lajina Leal
Lajina Masala
"It's helped me clear my head, focus, and grow - not just in business but as a leader."
Phil Leigh
Leigh Accountancy
"The supportive push I didn't know I needed."
Cathy Francis
Stratford Family Mediation
"The group gave me the confidence to grow my business and balance it all."
Oleander Mudvidzwa
Opal Cleaning Services
"No fluff, just real accountability. It's transformed how I run my business."
Lajina Leal
Lajina Masala
"It's helped me clear my head, focus, and grow - not just in business but as a leader."
Phil Leigh
Leigh Accountancy
"The supportive push I didn't know I needed."
Cathy Francis
Stratford Family Mediation
"The group gave me the confidence to grow my business and balance it all."
Oleander Mudvidzwa
Opal Cleaning Services
"No fluff, just real accountability. It's transformed how I run my business."
Lajina Leal
Lajina Masala
"It's helped me clear my head, focus, and grow - not just in business but as a leader."
Phil Leigh
Leigh Accountancy
"The supportive push I didn't know I needed."
Cathy Francis
Stratford Family Mediation
"The group gave me the confidence to grow my business and balance it all."
Oleander Mudvidzwa
Opal Cleaning Services
Ready to talk it through?
If there is something specific holding you back, a 30-minute 1-to-1 with Clare is the fastest way to get unstuck. Free, focused, and entirely on your terms. Book a slot when it suits you - or book a workshop first if you have not yet attended one.
— Clare Harford, Lead Facilitator
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