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East Lancashire

At SUMMIT East Lancashire, we’re on a mission to impact the lives of business owners all across our incredible county and change the way the world does business forever. We believe that every single Business Leader, Director, Founder or Owner deserves more than just a dull business plan – they deserve a clear, laser guided plan with a path to sustainable success and a legacy that lasts. Whether you’re simply seeking growth, clarity, or just preparing for the next chapter, your journey starts here (today).

Start with a FREE business mapping session

Helping founders & business owners overcome sales plateaus and prepare for their future.

Chris Ball

Having held senior positions in very large companies then starting two of my own businesses over the last 25 years. I’m not your typical business coach or consultant; I’m your expert navigator (or Guide by Your Side) helping you and your teams to conquer new ideas, tackling your business challenges and achieving long lasting, sustainable growth. From increasing revenue’s and profit’s to developing leadership focus, I’ll be by your side every single step of the way.

I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach or tell you what to do—it’s YOUR business and YOUR vision, I’ll help you to bring it to life. With years of experience in business transformation, (growing, scaling and exiting), I guide you up your business mountain, helping you to chart a course for continued success, not just for you but for your teams and your legacy.

My Specialities:

Family Businesses or Businesses with large teams

Loves a good challenge and a natural problem solver, medicine man or healer.

Team building, communication and getting people to own their roles.

Spotting opportunities and learning how to seize them

Dream Buyers, Marketing message, Branding, Image, Tone of voice

Never accepting NO as an option, there IS ALWAYS a way to achieve a result.

My Key Value: Be Brave

Step out of your comfort zone, play the game, embrace change, and don’t be afraid to push your limits. Be brave, take chances, and remember—being true to yourself is the ultimate success.

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Jane Gilchrist

My background is in law, where I spent over two decades in senior leadership roles across corporate and owner-managed businesses. Over time, my work expanded beyond professional services into manufacturing and other industries, supporting leaders to strengthen both people and operational performance. I take a holistic approach, helping businesses align culture, leadership and systems so that strategy is not only defined but delivered. What drives me most is making a tangible difference — seeing businesses thrive because their people do.

From strategy to action. We make sure the strategic plan is not just written but lived, through consistent leadership behaviours and clear accountability. I  help emerging leaders build the confidence and skills to take ownership and deliver results.

My Specialities:

Strategic clarity and execution

Strengths-based leadership and development

Succession and transition planning

Culture and engagement frameworks

Communication and accountability from board to team

My Key Value: Clarity

Clarity before complexity, because alignment creates progress.
Courage in conversation, because growth needs honesty.
Growth through people, because business strength depends on leadership strength.
Making a difference, because success is about impact, not just outcomes.
Legacy thinking, because real success is built to last.

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Ready to take your business further? Book a complimentary Business Mapping Session and discover where your business stands today—and more importantly, where it could be tomorrow. Together, we’ll create a roadmap that paves the way for growth, succession, and freedom. Sessions are limited, so secure your spot today.

Business is a game, your either playing or not. You’ll never get what you want by standing on the sidelines.” There’s also always more than one way to play a game!”

The framework – Success GPS

Your Step-by-Step Plan for Growth

Our flagship programme, Success GPS, is more than just a business plan—it’s a journey to lasting transformation. Perfected over eight years and tested with over 450 businesses, Success GPS brings clarity, unity, and purpose to your entire team. It’s not just about creating a strategy—it’s about building an action plan that turns vision into reality.

  • Laser-guided focus: We’ll cut through the noise, helping you and your leadership team define a crystal-clear vision and the steps to achieve it.
  • Cultural transformation: From the boardroom to every corner of your organisation, we’ll align your people with your purpose, creating an environment where everyone thrives.
  • Sustainable growth: Success GPS ensures you aren’t just growing in the short term, but building a business with purpose, direction, and the foundation to scale.
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Transformational results underpinned by our values

We’re on a mission to change the way the world does business by putting people first.

Head Office Address

Suite 12 | The Conference Centre
Gleneagles Drive | Brockhall Village
Old Langho | Blackburn
Lancashire | BB6 8AY

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