There is a solitude at the top, a quiet space few truly understand, especially when what got you here may not get you there
You’ve built something good. Now the stakes are higher.
You’re carrying more than you’re saying out loud.
You want to grow and don’t want to f* up what’s next.
You want clear, confident, next actions
This is the moment before commitment
That’s why The Alchemists exists.
To Unlock Greater Performance & Endurance in you, your senior leadership team, and your business.
Why Leaders Choose The Alchemists
At this stage, the question is not whether to act. It is whether the next decision deserves more space.
When the cost of getting it wrong is high, slowing down becomes the most commercially responsible move you can make. This work exists for that moment.
Working with other business leaders can help your business become more profitable.
Members enjoyed operating margins of 22.6% last year compared to an industry average of only 10.2% - more than twice the profitability.*
Working with other business leaders can lead to faster growth.
Members of experienced an average revenue growth rate of 5% last year compared with an industry average of 1.62% - that’s more than 200% faster growth.*
Taking time out before you commit changes the quality of the decision. It helps you see what you would otherwise miss and avoid mistakes that are expensive to unwind later.
> We are Your Exclusive Community designed for CEOs, Business Owners, and MDs – where leadership thrives, connections deepen, and success is redefined.
> Confidential Connections: In a world where connections matter, the Alchemists brings leaders together as equals. Join a network that goes beyond the ordinary, fostering meaningful connections that elevate both you and your business.
>Your Wisdom Board of Advisors: Imagine having your personal board of trusted advisors who understand the unique challenges of leadership. At the Alchemists, we redefine mentorship, providing the clarity and guidance every CEO deserves.
> Confidence in Leadership: Leadership is about more than just making decisions; it's about making the right decisions with confidence. We empower CEOs to lead with assurance and purpose.
> Numbers don't lie: Our members achieve profit margins of 22.6%, more than double the industry average.
> Safe Space : Leadership can be solitry, but it doesn't have to be. Join a safe space where CEOs openly share challenges, collaborate without judgment, and thrive collectively.
Characteristics of an Alchemist
> Quiet ambition and competitiveness
> Passionate, professional, knowledgeable, fun and enjoyable to be with
> Value ‘Active Time-out’ and confidentiality to work on yourself and your business
> Prefer to implement your own change and solutions
> Understand the value & power of peer group learning and collaboration
> Like to be held accountable
> Committed to High Performance
>Coachable
How This Work Begins and Deepens
Every leader begins with Alchemists 1:1.
This is where you regain personal clarity and judgement when the stakes are high.
From there, the work deepens.
When and if it makes sense.
Alchemists INside becomes relevant when your decisions begin to involve your senior team.
Alchemists Forum opens when peer-level challenge adds value.
These are not choices on a menu.
They are continuations of the same work.
Greater Thinking → Greater Decisions → Greater Performance & Endurance
Performance does not improve in a straight line.
It compounds over time.
Each time the stakes rise, you return to this cycle, thinking first, deciding more clearly, and protecting performance over time.
Why “Not F*cking It Up” Matters
You do not come to this work because something is broken.
You come because one wrong decision could undo years of effort.
Speak with our Team
Through having a chat with our chair, Alan, you can learn more about the forum and alleviate any concerns that you have. Alan can talk you through where you are on your journey at this time, listen to what your aspirations are and what the forum can offer to help you.
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Whatever leadership position you are in get in touch with us for a chat and we can find out which of our groups or coaching is best suited to you.