Mentoring & Strategic Advice
Empowering Leaders and Organisations to Think Differently, Act Decisively, and Lead with Purpose
At David Manning Consulting, mentoring and strategic advice go far beyond traditional guidance. We bring together nearly four decades of operational command, board-level leadership, and strategic programme delivery to help clients overcome complexity, unlock potential, and design futures with confidence.
Whether you’re a senior leader preparing for your next chapter, a high-growth organisation seeking strategic clarity, or a team navigating transformation, we offer deep, lived experience paired with challenge, insight, and support.
Mentoring: Wisdom with Purpose
We mentor senior executives, emerging leaders, and transitioning professionals by combining professional experience with a strong coaching ethos. Our mentoring unlocks clarity, confidence, and capability in high-stakes environments.
We help leaders:
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Gain strategic insight and perspective from nearly 40 years of defence, government, and industry leadership
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Navigate career transitions, step changes in responsibility, or new leadership identities
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Grow in resilience, confidence, and decision-making capacity through personalised guidance
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Apply lessons from high-tempo environments to develop enduring leadership effectiveness
Strategic Advice: Thinking Differently, Delivering More
Our strategic advisory service helps organisations rethink their trajectory and unlock opportunity amidst uncertainty. We help you build strategies that are resilient, agile, and owned by your leadership - all grounded in a deep understanding of real-world complexity.
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Battle-tested strategic thinking, proven in operational command and complex transformation
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Board-level insight to support long-term planning, risk management, and competitive growth
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Disruptive yet constructive challenge to reframe problems, break assumptions, and open new opportunities
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Innovative approaches to SWOT, strategic shock planning, and adaptive leadership frameworks
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Practical support to turn strategy into action, including clear KPIs, risk mitigation plans, and governance
Our approach is bold but grounded. We ask the right questions, provide honest perspectives, and help create the space for innovation and growth.