1:1 coaching · £12,000 + VAT a year, or £1,200 + VAT a month · Application only
Momentum: coaching that moves your business forward every month
A monthly one-to-one partnership for ambitious business owners. Each month we sharpen the strategy, fix what's slowing you down, and hold you to the actions you said mattered.
Who this is for
Best for established owner-led businesses already trading, usually with a team, revenue, and decisions to make. This is not theory, therapy, or generic accountability. It is a weekly operating rhythm for getting the right work done.
Who it's for
Owners with a working business that has stopped feeling like progress. You're busy, the numbers are fine-ish, but the business runs on you, and the next level needs decisions you keep putting off. Momentum is the room where those decisions get made.
It is not for people who want a cheerleader. Nick asks hard questions, expects the actions done, and will say so when they aren't.
What's included
- A monthly one-to-one coaching session with Nick: strategy first, then the plan for the month
- Accountability between sessions: agreed actions, checked, every time
- The CoreOS framework applied to your business: strategy, accountability, mindset, systems
- Direct access when something urgent lands; you are not waiting for next month
- A coach who runs his own businesses today and tells you what he would actually do
“Every session left me with clarity, practical steps, and a renewed sense of direction. I’ve noticed real, tangible changes in my mindset, confidence, and decision-making since starting.”
Read how owners made the shift from doing the work to running the business →
The price, upfront
£12,000 + VAT a year, or £1,200 + VAT a month
Paying monthly comes to £14,400 + VAT across the year; paying up front saves the difference. No discounting and no pricing call. The price includes your place at the annual retreat. Application only, because the fit has to be right, not because the price is a secret. See what a business coach costs in the UK for how that sits against the wider market.
Apply for Momentum
A few quick questions, answered like a conversation. If it looks like a fit, you get a call with Nick: no charge, no obligation, no pitch. If it doesn't, you get a straight answer about why.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if Momentum coaching is right for me?
We'll schedule a call to discuss your goals and challenges. After 16 years leading in the Army and a decade running his own companies, Nick is confident in identifying whether this coaching is the right match, and he's selective, often turning down applicants if the programme isn't a good fit for their needs.
What is the CoreOS framework?
CoreOS is a coaching framework developed by Nick Thorpe that focuses on the key elements required for success in any business: strategy, accountability, mindset, and systems. It works in any industry and is the foundation of all Core Business coaching.
Can I join if I am not in the UK?
Yes. Core Business has plenty of overseas clients. You'll need a strong command of English and a time zone that doesn't cause too many scheduling conflicts.
How much does Momentum cost?
Momentum is £12,000 + VAT a year paid in full, or £1,200 + VAT a month (£14,400 + VAT across the year if you pay monthly). Every price at Core Business is published, because you deserve to know before you apply. Momentum is still application only. The application is there because coaching only works when the fit is right, and Nick turns people away when it is wrong.
Am I tied in?
No. Pay monthly and Momentum runs month to month: if it stops being worth it, you stop. No cancellation fee, no notice games. The only thing keeping you in is whether the work is moving your business.
Not sure Momentum is the right fit?
Build your free business plan first: seven questions, a twelve-month plan, and a much clearer conversation when we speak.