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Introducing a new online program for SMB leaders by world-renowned CEO Coach Eric Partaker
Become an elite CEO
Equip yourself with the skills to lead your company through its next phase of growth
Accelerate business growth
Implement proven strategies and frameworks that drive sustainable business growth
Realize your full potential
Discover the tools to optimize your performance, balance work-life pressures, and achieve your goals
“SMBs are the backbone of our economy, employing nearly 60 million people in the US alone. CEOs of these companies face unique challenges—from always feeling like you’re working “in” the business and not “on” the business, to struggling to balance the pressures of home-life and work-life.
Now, finally, there’s a program designed with the leaders of SMBs in mind—a program that will help you scale yourself, your team, and your company to their fullest potential.”
Are you ready to realize your potential and become the leader you've always wanted to be?
Join your CEO Coach Eric Partaker and a cohort of ambitious SMB CEOs on this unique journey. Scale yourself, your your team, and your company through 12 weeks of on-demand and live classes—and form the most valuable network of your career so far. Spaces are limited—apply today!
Meet your coach
Eric has advised Fortune 50 CEOs at McKinsey & Company, helped build Skype’s multi-billion dollar exit, started and scaled his own companies, and has been recognized as the UK’s CEO of the Year.
He’s grown a LinkedIn following of over 750,000 from sharing the same peak performance frameworks which have helped him and his clients helped him and his clients become successful leaders, manage their energy and productivity for maximum effect, and achieve tangible business growth.
And now he’ll be personally teaching you the same principles that he uses with his 1:1, $50,000-per-year coaching clients, helping you close the gap between the leader you are and and the leader you’re capable of being.
What Eric's clients say
Marcus Taylor
Founder , Venture Harbour
Venture studio that has built 12 portfolio companies with 2 exits thus far.
Before working with Eric, my company was doing well but had hit a plateau after a period of significant growth. I knew I could achieve exceptional results, but needed some help. Eric's coaching provided me with invaluable tools and a focus on areas I hadn't even realized needed attention. And his wealth of experience led to countless small improvements that have had a lasting impact. I've been surprised at how I think about our various conversations and points on almost a daily basis. It’s probably his ability to cover such a broad range of topics with a strategic framework that makes his coaching truly unique. Working with Eric It's a great investment in yourself.
Alex Theuma
Founder , SaaStock
Helping SaaS Companies connect and thrive through events, community and funding.
My business had enjoyed three years of 100% growth, before working with Eric, but as I attempted to scale further, everything began to break—people, processes, profitability, strategy, and execution. The business was facing significant cash flow challenges, high staff turnover, and the growth rate had flattened. Eric's timely intervention provided the structure and guidance I desperately needed. He helped me implement systems for consistent daily and weekly improvements, which were crucial in navigating a turbulent year. Eric’s ability to challenge my thinking while offering actionable strategies has been invaluable to the business. If you’re considering working with him, don't hesitate—his impact is profound.
Evelyn Timson
Managing Partner , Aspect
Insight led video first content agency changing peoples' behavior through film.
Eric has been instrumental in helping me stay focused on the bigger picture, ensuring that I achieve my objectives more quickly. His pragmatic approach, grounded in his own commercial experience, has introduced me to new ideas and practices that challenge my thinking and provide new strategies to implement. Beyond business strategy, Eric has helped me manage the immense stress of leading a team through such uncertain times, particularly when it comes to maintaining my own mental health and well-being. His blend of coaching and mentoring has not only guided me professionally but also supported me personally, making sure I stay calm and measured in the face of challenges.
Olly Richards
Founder , StoryLearning
A novel story-based approach to language acquisition.
Working with Eric came at a pivotal time when my business was gaining traction, but I was still operating like a solopreneur, unsure how to fully realize its potential. Eric helped me gain clarity on challenges and provide practical, often tough advice. This transformed my approach to problems, making me more analytical and logical—an essential shift as I built out my team. His insights into hiring were particularly impactful, accelerating the growth of my business by pushing me to make key hires more strategically. The ROI has been immense. His ability to cut through the noise to make me think more clearly have been invaluable. If you’re serious about growth, Eric will challenge you in ways that lead to profound change.
Mark McNally
CEO, Worth
Building online digital solutions for major government and private sector clients.
Eric helped me regain control and focus on what truly matters, providing invaluable support in working through difficult decisions. His coaching gave me the confidence and tools to tackle major roadblock, including the complex process of selling and exiting my company. His pragmatic, experience-based coaching, combined with a personable and relatable style, has been instrumental in helping me develop both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a coach who understands the full scope of challenges you face, Eric is the one. He'll help you scale your company while also becoming the best version of yourself.
George Urdea
CEO, Nobly POS
Cloud-based ePOS system acquired by Revolut.
When I connected with Eric, I was 7 years into running my business and in the midst of stabilizing after a significant restructuring. Eric's coaching proved invaluable. He helped me zero in on core issues quickly and taught me tons along the way. He also helped me navigate a complex and tumultuous M&A process, which resulted in the sale of my business to Revolut. Eric's coaching goes beyond business; he elevates you as both a leader and person as well. In the 4-5 instances where I have recommended Eric so far, I share my positive experience in working with him. I highlight that Eric brings lots of experience from the trenches, along with an action and results-driven approach.
Jeff Hodges
MP, January Capital Advisors
Wealth management and investment advisory services.
I was constantly behind, juggling family and business commitments without any structure to prioritize or balance either. My tendency to procrastinate left me battling fire after fire, and while my business was growing, it wasn’t thriving. Eric helped me identify the root cause of my overwhelm and implement practical work habits that brought structure to my days and weeks. His direct, empathetic, and competent approach enabled me to take control, turning daily management into real progress for both myself and the business. Eric’s hands-on experience running his own businesses adds credibility to his advice, making his coaching invaluable. If you’re thinking about learning from Eric, don’t think twice. Just do it.
Steve Adams
CEO, Steve Adams
The nation's leading independent e-Commerce mattress and bed retailer.
Before working with Eric, my business was thriving and in high growth, but I was stuck in a constant firefighting mode with little structure. Eric’s coaching has been transformative, particularly in bringing much-needed organization and strategic focus to my company. He helped me move from a reactive to a proactive approach, significantly improving my productivity and goal achievement. His guidance on delegation and structuring my day has not only enhanced my own performance but also positively impacted my management team, ensuring we stay on top of what’s working and what needs improvement. The strategic vision and practical solutions Eric provided have been truly invaluable.
You've met your coach. Now let's introduce you to the curriculum that'll transform your life as a leader.
Scale yourself
Scale your leadership
Scale your company
Live, 90 minute masterclass every week for 12 weeks
Weekly Q&As to dive deep into your real-life challenges as a CEO
Get access to a toolkit from every single masterclass and apply what you've learned immediately
Community, accountability, and the most valuable network of your career
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Operate at Your Full Potential
When everything seems like it’s on fire, it can be hard to determine what’s most important to address. One of the biggest mistakes we make as CEOs is spending our time and effort on the wrong things, leading to burnout and inefficient leadership.
In this module, you’ll learn how to prioritize what you work on as well as how to structure your day around your energy levels to maximize your productivity and increase your effectiveness as a leader.
Maintaining high levels of productivity is critical for CEOs to drive their businesses forward. However, productivity isn’t just about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Effective energy management ensures that you can sustain your productivity over the long term without burning out, allowing you to lead your company with sustained focus and vigor.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Prioritize your time and effort more effectively to focus on what will most impact progress
- Structure your daily schedule and workday routine to maximize your energy, key to your productivity
- Establish morning and evening routines including exercise and sleep habits that will help you perform at your best
- Measure your progress and productivity to drive personal accountability
This module focuses on developing deep self-awareness, resilience, and the concept of antifragility—thriving through challenges rather than just surviving them. You’ll explore tools and techniques to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and triggers, and learn how to leverage them to build a resilient mindset. Additionally, you will delve into antifragility, which goes beyond resilience by helping you to not only recover from setbacks but to emerge stronger from them.
For SMB CEOs, the ability to bounce back from adversity is vital. Your company’s success often hinges on your capacity to stay grounded and effective in the face of challenges. Cultivating self-awareness and resilience allows you to navigate crises with composure, while antifragility equips you to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
By completing this module, you will:
- Enhance your self-awareness, leading to better decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
- Learn practical strategies to build and sustain resilience in both personal and professional contexts.
- Understand the concept of antifragility and how to apply it to thrive through adversity.
- Develop a mindset that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
This module is about optimizing your productivity and managing your energy to maximize your effectiveness as a leader. You’ll learn how to identify and eliminate time-wasting activities, focus on high-impact tasks, and create routines that enhance your productivity. Additionally, you’ll explore energy management techniques that help you maintain peak performance throughout the day.
For SMB CEOs, maintaining high levels of productivity is critical to driving your business forward. However, productivity isn’t just about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Effective energy management ensures that you can sustain your productivity over the long term without burning out, allowing you to lead your company with sustained focus and vigor.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Master time management strategies that help you focus on the most important tasks.
- Learn how to create and sustain energy-boosting routines that enhance your daily performance.
- Develop techniques to eliminate distractions and time-wasters, enabling you to work more efficiently.
- Understand the connection between energy levels and productivity, and how to manage both for sustained leadership effectiveness.
This module explores how your identity as a leader influences your interactions with external stakeholders and the importance of surrounding yourself with wise counsel. You’ll learn how to maintain alignment between your personal values and your professional relationships, and how to build a personal board of advisors who can provide the guidance and support you need to stay on track.
For SMB CEOs, external relationships can make or break your business. Whether it’s investors, customers, or partners, your ability to authentically connect with stakeholders is crucial. Additionally, having a trusted circle of advisors helps you navigate complex challenges, providing diverse perspectives that can prevent costly mistakes and accelerate your growth.
Upon completing this module, you will:
- Understand the importance of aligning your identity with your external relationships.
- Learn strategies to build and maintain a personal board of advisors that supports your leadership journey.
- Develop skills to navigate stakeholder relationships with authenticity and integrity.
- Gain insights into leveraging external wisdom to make better decisions and stay on course toward your goals.
Become a Great CEO
This module focuses on understanding and adapting your leadership style to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. You’ll explore different leadership styles, from transformational to situational leadership, and learn when and how to apply them effectively. The module will also address how to lead through uncertainty and change, ensuring your company remains agile and responsive.
For SMB CEOs, the ability to adapt your leadership style is essential in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your company grows and evolves, so too must your approach to leadership. This module equips you with the tools to assess the needs of your business and team and adjust your leadership style to drive success in any situation.
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the different leadership styles and their applications in various contexts.
Learn how to assess and adapt your leadership style to meet the demands of a changing environment.
Gain insights into leading through uncertainty and fostering a culture of agility and innovation.
Develop the flexibility to switch between leadership styles to maximize your impact.
This module will help you fundamentally stand out from any other creator. With our expert personal branding funnel strategy, you can say goodbye to low impressions and low conversions by becoming aware of how to create high-performing content ideas and understanding the key strategy to grow your brand at a lightning pace whilst maintaining high authority and credibility.
You won’t just be learning how to grow your account, we will also have lessons focussed on how you can leverage strong story-telling techniques in order to build trust with your audience, ensuring they have a deeper connection with you and your brand.
Finally, this module ends with the final part of the content funnel how to write content that will convert your followers into customers. This strategy will work across industries and guarantees you build a larger audience who will strongly be invested in your brand.
This is the exact approach Chris used to grow from 55,000 to 820,000 followers on LinkedIn in 20 months and how he took that increased attention and turned it into £2-3M a year.
his module delves into the art and science of motivating and empowering your team to achieve their full potential. You’ll explore different motivational theories and techniques, learn how to create an empowering work environment, and develop the skills to inspire your team to take ownership of their work. The module will also cover the importance of recognition and how to build a culture of accountability and trust.
For SMB CEOs, the ability to motivate and empower others is key to driving performance and fostering a high-performing team. When your team is motivated and empowered, they are more engaged, productive, and committed to the company’s success. This module provides you with the tools to create a work environment where your team can thrive.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Learn how to apply motivational techniques that resonate with your team and drive performance.
- Develop strategies to empower your team to take ownership and make decisions.
- Understand the role of recognition in motivating employees and how to implement effective recognition programs.
- Build a culture of accountability, trust, and high performance within your organization
This module addresses the often challenging but essential aspects of managing conflict and providing feedback within your organization. You’ll learn how to turn conflict into a productive force that drives innovation and improvement, and how to deliver feedback in a way that fosters growth and development. The module will also explore techniques for creating a feedback-rich culture where constructive dialogue is encouraged and valued.
For SMB CEOs, managing conflict and providing feedback are crucial skills for maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. When handled effectively, conflict can lead to better decisions and stronger relationships, while constructive feedback can drive continuous improvement and high performance. This module equips you with the skills to navigate these complex dynamics with confidence.
Upon completing this module, you will:
- Learn how to manage and resolve conflicts in a way that benefits the organization.
- Develop techniques to provide constructive feedback that drives growth and development.
- Understand how to foster a culture where conflict and feedback are seen as opportunities for improvement.
- Gain skills to create an environment of open communication and continuous learning
Scale Your Company
This module focuses on the critical areas of sales, marketing, and financial intelligence that are essential for scaling your company. You’ll learn how to develop effective sales and marketing strategies, understand key financial metrics, and make data-driven decisions to drive growth. The module will also cover the integration of sales, marketing, and finance functions to create a cohesive strategy for scaling your business.
For SMB CEOs, scaling a company requires a deep understanding of the sales and marketing dynamics that drive revenue, as well as the financial acumen to manage growth effectively. This module provides the tools and insights to optimize these key areas and align them with your overall growth strategy.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Learn how to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies that drive sustainable growth.
- Gain a solid understanding of key financial metrics and how to use them to make informed decisions.
- Understand the importance of aligning sales, marketing, and finance functions to achieve business objectives.
- Acquire the skills to lead your company’s growth with confidence and precision.
This module focuses on the dual challenges of planning for growth and developing the talent needed to support that growth. You’ll explore strategies for scaling your operations, expanding your team, and developing the leadership capacity within your organization. The module will also cover talent management practices that ensure you have the right people in the right roles as your company grows.
For SMB CEOs, growth brings both opportunities and challenges. As your company scales, it’s essential to plan for the operational and human resource needs that will arise. This module provides the tools and strategies to manage growth effectively, ensuring that your company has the talent and leadership capacity to support its ambitions.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Learn how to plan for operational and organizational growth in a way that supports your strategic objectives.
- Develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent within your organization.
- Understand the importance of leadership development and succession planning as your company scales.
- Acquire the tools to ensure that your company’s growth is sustainable and aligned with your long-term vision.
This module focuses on the dual challenges of planning for growth and developing the talent needed to support that growth. You’ll explore strategies for scaling your operations, expanding your team, and developing the leadership capacity within your organization. The module will also cover talent management practices that ensure you have the right people in the right roles as your company grows.
For SMB CEOs, growth brings both opportunities and challenges. As your company scales, it’s essential to plan for the operational and human resource needs that will arise. This module provides the tools and strategies to manage growth effectively, ensuring that your company has the talent and leadership capacity to support its ambitions.
By the end of this module, you will:
- Learn how to plan for operational and organizational growth in a way that supports your strategic objectives.
- Develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent within your organization.
- Understand the importance of leadership development and succession planning as your company scales.
- Acquire the tools to ensure that your company’s growth is sustainable and aligned with your long-term vision.
This module is about establishing the processes and operating rhythms that will enable your company to scale efficiently and effectively. You’ll learn how to create standardized processes, implement operating rhythms that drive consistency, and develop systems for continuous improvement. The module will also explore the importance of aligning your processes with your company’s strategic goals.
For SMB CEOs, efficient processes and consistent operating rhythms are essential for scaling. As your company grows, the complexity of operations increases, making it vital to have processes that ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency. This module provides the tools to build a strong operational foundation that supports sustainable growth.
Upon completing this module, you will:
- Learn how to design and implement processes that drive efficiency and consistency across your organization.
- Understand the importance of operating rhythms and how to establish them to maintain momentum and focus.
- Develop systems for continuous improvement that ensure your processes evolve with your company’s needs.
- Gain insights into aligning your processes and rhythms with your strategic goals to support long-term growth.
Pricing
Next cohort starts: September 23rd 2024
For individuals
$5000
Refundable deposit of €500 on application, followed by €4500 on acceptance into the Accelerator
For exec teams
Your exec team can join you on the Accelerator. Speak to us today to discuss team rates
Who is the CEO Accelerator for?
As the CEO of an SMB, you face very specific challenges.
You may feel overwhelmed and under-productive. You may lack the people and systems you need to scale. You may feel stuck in the day-to-day operations and struggle to find the space to think strategically. If this resonates, then the CEO Accelerator is for you.
I'm looking for ambitious CEOs who want to grow themselves and their companies.
You need to be able to attend a live session every Wednesday at 16:00 GMT.
And you need to be ready to implement what you've learned right away—and feed back to the cohort on its impact.
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The CEO ACCELERATOR
Ready to transform yourself into the leader you’ve always wanted to be?
Join us and start your journey towards becoming an elite CEO. Apply today!
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