Lousia van Vessem wearing a purple jumper in front of a yellow/gold back ground

You're brilliant at what you do. Your business should reflect that.

I work with creatives and leaders who are brilliant at what they do but stuck on the business side – the strategy, the decisions, the bit between having great ideas and actually making them work.

What's actually going on

Something isn’t quite connecting.

You’ve got the experience, the ideas, the ambition but somewhere along the way, things got tangled.  A decision you keep avoiding.  Too many directions at once.  A business that works but not quite the way you imagined it would.  

That’s usually when people come to me.

Creatives

You're exceptional at your work but the business side isn't playing to your strengths - positioning, pricing, attracting the right clients, building something sustainable without losing what makes you good.

Leaders

You need a thinking partner who'll challenge your assumptions, not just agree with you. Someone with real commercial experience who understands that the right decision isn't always the obvious one.

Either way, you don’t need more advice.  You need someone who can help you think more clearly.

What makes me different

I won’t tell you what you want to hear.

I’ll tell you what you need to hear.

Sometimes, that’s a shift in strategy.  Sometimes, it’s a mindset shift.  Sometimes, it’s both.

I listen to what you say but I pay attention to what you mean – the unspoken words.

That’s usually the part people didn’t realise they needed.

What working with me looks like

My job is to strip away what you think you “should” be doing and get back to what actually works.

That might mean untangling your offers, sharpening your positioning, strengthening your foundations, or finally making that decision you’ve been avoiding.

I’ll ask the questions you haven’t considered. I’ll play devil’s advocate.  I’ll tell you what I genuinely think, not what’s comfortable to hear.

That’s usually the part people didn’t realise they needed and the part they value most.

"She has an uncanny ability to ask the right questions. Unflappable, practical and incredibly wise." - Tracy Short, Strategic Career & Leadership Advisor

Not sure where to start?

Got one specific thing to work through?

Need someone to look at the bigger picture?

Need ongoing strategic support?

Unsure as to which is right for you?

→ Book a free 20-minute call and let’s have a chat.  Book now →

Two sessions. Two new clients.

That's what happens when you stop going round in circles.

“You’ve helped me bag two clients from our one-to-one sessions.  That’s an incredible hit rate.” 

Matt Dryzymala, Copywriter

“She skillfully balances flexibility with a results-driven approach.”

Nadine Le Maître Powrie, Executive & Leadership Coach

“I went from zero comments to posts with over 90 comments in weeks.”

Iona Currie, Career Coach

“I walked away with a lot more help than I was expecting.”

Willow Paule, Marketing Strategist

A bit about me

Louisa in front of a blue background wearing a flowery top

I’m Louisa.  I’m a business mentor, consultant and facilitator, based in the North West of England, with 15 years of experience across strategy, HR, recruitment and executive support in both corporate and SME environments.

I’m neurodivergent, I’m solo parenting, and my son is autistic.  My lived experience shapes how I work just as much as my professional background and it’s why clients tell me they feel genuinely understood, not just managed.

“Louisa’s creativity knows no bounds. She has an innate ability to think outside the box, constantly challenging conventional thinking and exploring new perspectives. Her approach to brainstorming is refreshing and inspiring, as she effortlessly combines her vast knowledge with a natural curiosity that fuels her imaginative thinking.”

Nadine Powrie – Nadine Powrie Consultancy

What I stand for

Everything I do comes back to five things:

  1. Impactful:  making a difference, big or small.
  2. Inclusive:  all voices matter and are heard.
  3. Innovative:  staying curious and challenging assumptions.
  4. Integrity:  always do the right thing.
  5. Intentional:  every action has a purpose.
  6. Fun:  enjoy the journey and keep it interesting.

Questions people often ask before getting in touch

A business mentor works alongside you.  They help you think more clearly, make better decisions and feel more confident about the actions you take.  When you find the right mentor, they will ask you questions you might not have considered, they might play devil’s advocate to challenge your thinking and they will help you gain a different perspective.  

Think of it as having a trusted partner who is keen to help you achieve success in a way that’s right for you with no hidden agenda.

Good question!

Honestly, people often need a blend of the two.  A consultant usually focuses on a specific problem or is needed to delievr a piece of work.  Whereas a mentor is more focused on your thinking, the decisions you make and will help guide you.

If you’re unsure as to what you need, you feel stuck or you need help seeing the bigger picture, mentoring is probably a better fit.

If you have a specific need/challenge and greater depth is needed to help solved a problem, this is where consultancy support comes in.

I’m often described as a mentor, coach, consultant and facilitator rolled into one because of the approach I take.

I work with a lot of neurodivergent business owners – some have an official diagnosis and others don’t.  I’m also neurodivergent (officially diagnosed autistic at the age of 43, and I suspect I have ADHD).  I also have an autistic child and lots of my friends are neurodivergent.

It means that I understand that each neurodivergent person is different in how they think and work.  The way I work with someone is based on understanding what works best for you rather than expecting you to fit around my style.

It’s why I love to understand what makes my clients tick because that helps me understand the best approach to take.

Getting unstuck will be different for everyone and it’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. 

Getting unstuck usually starts with understanding what the root cause is which is often quite difficult to figure out when you’re stuck and the cause isn’t always what you think it is.  

Sometimes it might be that you need to gain clarity, other times it might be imposter syndrome or a confidence issue or something else.

The fastest way to figure out the cause, is to talk it through with someone who sees the patterns you can’t spot.  They will ask the right questions and they will tell you what they honestly think.

“What’s different about Louisa is that she genuinely ‘gets’ you and wants to help you succeed.  She has a refreshing no-nonsense approach and brings a wealth of experience to the table for you to devour.”

Eleanor Goold, Copywriter

Kreativ Copywriting

Tired of figuring it out alone?

Book a free 20-minute call.  No pitch, no pressure.  Just a chat about where you are and what would actually help.  If I’m not the right fit for you, I will tell you that too.