helping senior leaders identify & deliver
profitable, brand-led growth

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We help senior leaders identify and deliver opportunities for brand-led growth.

Senior leaders are the only people with full visibility across a business. Strategically connecting the dots across siloes is essential. But they rarely have enough time, space or support.

That’s where we can help.

We are expert guides in brand, strategy and innovation. We get to the root of challenges, and turn clarity into opportunity – from big strategic decisions through to shorter-term executional wins. Our aim is at least a 10x on investment.

We believe that creativity opens spaces and possibilities. And given the right tools, anyone can achieve more than they imagined possible.

If you're ambitious, curious and values-led, we're the partner for you.

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"We'll always find Ways Forward"

The Strategy Shop
James Pattinson strategy branding marketing expert

We always find a way forward for our clients. We believe in the transformative power of creativity and how simple, small steps can take us to new, exciting possibilities. Simply put, the journey to growth is squiggly.

Services

We help senior leaders identify opportunities to elevate the commericial impact of their brand.

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We help senior leaders make change happen.

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We help senior leaders through the discomforts of leading change.

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about

Founded in 2020 by James Pattinson, The Strategy Shop helps senior leaders to identify and deliver opportunities for brand-led growth. For James it's personal - he works closely with each leader, providing honest counsel with care and sensitivity.

James has over 20 years working with some of the most admired companies and leaders in the world. In today's atomised market, different viewpoints and skillsets are invaluable. His hyperfocus gives him the ability to identify patterns and possibilities for leaders and their brands that others don't see.

James started as a Global P&G marketeer, becoming one of their top digital experts and trainers before becoming a global brand strategist, creative entrepreneur, coach, author and board member. Bringing multiple perspectives is essential to guide complex organisations on a journey of growth and evolution. James is values-led and assembles diverse, expert teams to provide the right solution for his clients.

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Testimonials

"I have no doubt in saying that you offer world-class brand strategy counsel."

Kevin Roberts

Former Chair & CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi worldwide

"I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James to any leader facing challenge and delivering change.  His calm approach, incisive questioning and insightful observation creates open, honest and ultimately impactful dialogue."

Nigel Murray

CEO Booths

“James was an exceptional strategic guide and sounding board for me and my team. I highly recommend James to any CEO looking to elevate their brand and business to new heights.”

Husayn Kassai

CEO & Founder Quench.ai (former CEO & Founder of Onfido)

“James thinks deeply and creatively about an organisation. He gets to the heart of what it is all about. And he expresses it to the world in new and compelling ways. I know of no-one better.”

Lord Chris Smith

Chancellor, Cambridge University (former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport)

"I have no doubt in saying that you offer world-class brand strategy counsel."

Kevin Roberts

Former Chair & CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi worldwide

"I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James to any leader facing challenge and delivering change.  His calm approach, incisive questioning and insightful observation creates open, honest and ultimately impactful dialogue."

Nigel Murray

CEO Booths

“James was an exceptional strategic guide and sounding board for me and my team. I highly recommend James to any CEO looking to elevate their brand and business to new heights.”

Husayn Kassai

CEO & Founder Quench.ai (former CEO & Founder of Onfido)

“James thinks deeply and creatively about an organisation. He gets to the heart of what it is all about. And he expresses it to the world in new and compelling ways. I know of no-one better.”

Lord Chris Smith

Chancellor, Cambridge University (former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport)

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Identifying opportunities

Delivering opportunities

Supporting leaders

Transforming outcomes

Identifying opportunities

Delivering opportunities

Supporting leaders

Transforming outcomes

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