Uspire Network

The Network
London POD

London based business coaching and peer based learning workshops

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Business Coaching in London

The Network from Uspire delivers leadership growth and self-development opportunities via a network of regional PODs. Each POD is chaired by a highly experienced business leader who is committed to mentoring and guiding their POD members toward success.

Chaired by Richard Beaumont, ex McKinsey and Rolls-Royce, the London POD brings business coaching in London to a collection of high potential commercial leaders and SME owners who benefit hugely from the 1-2-1 mentoring and peer based learning workshops.

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A Confidential and Elite London-based Peer Group

90-minute monthly commercial coaching and mentoring

The one-to-one coaching sessions at the London POD focus on delivering tangible business results. The sessions are objective centric and the outputs are determined with Richard by each member.

Thought-provoking masterclasses

POD members get free entry to the Uspire Paradigm Shifter masterclasses, designed to provoke commercial leaders to think about the wider business landscape.

Peer based learning workshops

We are acutely aware of the value our members place on their time, which is why the focus of the learning workshops is peer originated and always delivers insightful problem solving. Richard chairs the meetings and welcomes guests speakers.

Online learning resources

The Network learning resources provide subject matter expertise across a number of commercial issues, perfectly suited to stimulate new thinking and support research.

Richard Beaumont – London POD Chair

Career Highlights

Co-operative Bank – Director of Commercial Operations/CPO

Completed a full outsource of the Bank Procurement function to drive service improvement and cost reduction on an annual third party spend of c£500m

Rolls-Royce plc – Vice President Central Procurement

Leading an eProcurement transformation of global purchasing processes and systems to deliver try eBusiness based on lean process.

McKinsey & Company – Consultant

Engaged globally on strategy and operational supply chain work across defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical, media and public sectors.

Why Richard Chairs the London POD

Richard prides himself on driving results by cutting through complexity with clear and innovative thinking. He has a passion for building and leading successful teams and uses his extensive operational and transformational experience to help his POD members realise their goals and build a better version of themselves.