Built to scale your business and life
The programmes
Tailored coaching, a mastermind, events and speaking: every route is application-only, because fit beats volume. Start where you are.
1:1 coaching · Monthly
Momentum
Monthly one-to-one coaching: strategy, accountability and straight answers for owners ready to scale.
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12-month programme
The Accelerator
A private room for serious operators: Accelerator days, peer challenge, weekly accountability, in the room or online.
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One day · 1:1
The Intensive
A full working day on your business, one to one with Nick: diagnose, decide, and leave with a 90-day plan.
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Cornwall · Waitlist
Retreats
Three days on the Cornish coast with a hand-picked room: reset, strategy, clarity.
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UK-wide
Speaking
Nick on your stage: business growth, sales and mindset with zero fluff.
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For what coaching costs across the UK market, read the UK business coaching cost guide.
What each one is, and who it is for
Start from the problem in the third column.
| Programme | Format | Who it is for | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum | One to one, monthly, ongoing | An owner who wants the plan worked, checked and held to every month | Month to month if you pay monthly. A retreat place is included |
| The Accelerator (in the room) | Group, twelve months, in person and online | An owner who wants peer challenge from other operators, not just a coach | Twelve months. Capped and vetted, by application |
| The Accelerator (online) | Group, twelve months, online | The same programme when the room is a bigger step than the business is ready for | Twelve months. Capped and vetted, by application |
| The Intensive | One to one, one day | A decision that cannot wait a month, or a way to test working with Nick | One day. Nothing after it unless you want it |
| Retreats | Three days, Cornwall | An owner who needs to think away from the business for three days | One retreat. Included in Momentum |
| Executive career coaching | One to one, online, three fixed-scope packages | An individual deciding their next role or preparing for the interview | The package you pick, and its window |
Every programme is application-only, and the application is a free 30-minute call. About half of those calls end with advice and no sale. For how these sit against the wider market, read what a business coach costs in the UK.
The framework
Every programme runs on CoreOS
Whatever route you take, the work rests on the same four elements: strategy, accountability, mindset and systems. Nick built CoreOS over a decade of coaching and running his own companies. It works in any industry because the four elements are the same in every business: only the answers change.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Core Business coaching cost?
Fees are set out on the application call, once we both know the programme fits. Every programme is application only, and the call is free. A retreat place is included in Momentum.
Which Core Business programme is right for me?
If you want the plan held to every month, that is Momentum. If you want other operators challenging your thinking as well as a coach, that is the Accelerator. If one decision cannot wait a month, that is the Intensive. If you need three days away from the business to think, that is a retreat. If the question is your own next career move rather than a business you own, that is executive career coaching.
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 is designed to work in any industry and is the foundation of all Core Business coaching.
How do the retreats and events work?
Core Business retreats and events are exclusive, application-only gatherings where business owners come together in an inspiring environment to learn, grow and reset. You'll leave with actionable steps to implement in your business, alongside a strong support network.
Can I join if I am not in the UK?
Yes. Clients from around the world are welcome. A strong command of English matters, and your time zone needs to allow sensible scheduling.
Can I attend an event without being a client?
Yes, absolutely. You'll have a brief call with the team first to make sure the event is the right fit for you and your business goals.
Do you guarantee results?
We stand by the quality of our events and services. If you are not satisfied after attending an event, there is a money-back guarantee: tell us by the end of the first day to be eligible.
Why is everything application-only?
Because coaching only works when the fit is right. Nick regularly turns applicants away when a programme isn't right for their needs. It keeps every room and every client relationship honest.
Not sure where to start?
Answer the seven questions and get a free twelve-month business battle plan. It ends with you knowing the next move.