Mentorship Matters.
The value of another brain to bounce off is undeniable, but rarely taken advantage of.
In my case, along with a three decade multi-stage career, there are two names that come to mind when I consider mentorship and inspiration: Ray Dalio and Atul Gawande. Heroes and guiding lights in developing WhiteCap’s System.
Ray teaches the value honesty brings, Atul the value of a second opinion.
Insight like this can only come through a structured approach. But to many this means either coaches or consultancies; the coldness of one ignoring the human behind the challenge, the other neglecting the harsh realities of building real success. It’s no wonder so few go for either.
But what about if there was another path to take?
Welcome to WhiteCap.
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What are the top three benefits of WhiteCap coaching?
A programme tailored entirely to you
An open, encouraging, and supportive environment
A flexible approach & Ability to trouble-shoot my challenges
Structure is important but so is flexibility. Ray Dalio talks about strong opinions gently held and in yoga we use both strength and flexibility. WhiteCap coaching programmes are personalised around each client and with the ability to flex and adapt as necessary.
"Steven's on-demand approach is brilliant. He taps into your own self-awareness while giving bespoke, candid and actionable insights in a very short space of time. Highly recommend it!."
Thank you Rumbi Pfende, Co-founder and COO of MAMA.codes
"Input from WhiteCap significantly improved my business understanding and infused relevant industry knowledge while starting an A.I healthcare company."
Thank you Dr Jack Pickard. Paediatric Critical Care Retrieval Consultant, Honorary Research Fellow. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Startup Founder.
Supporting entrepreneurs who are developing new product and searching for product market fit requires experience that can be turned into action. Introducing WhiteCap on-demand.
Plantable Inc IPOs “Thank you Steven Hess for your leadership and inspiration along the way. Always profoundly grateful.”
Thank you, Nadja Pinnavaia, Founder & CEO Plantable.
"I was lucky enough to benefit from Steven's decades of experience and practical actionable advice. He rapidly understood my complex healthcare ideas and helped give me the confidence to turn this into a reality and ultimately launch a product."
Thank you Mark Thomas Associate Professor of Cardiology University of Birmingham, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and co-founder Medicaite
“Steven has the ability to ask the right question. Not always the question you want to answer - more often than not it’s the question you have deliberately buried in your subconscious because you think it’s too difficult to answer - but it’s always the question that NEEDS to be answered if your business is to advance.”
Richard Johnson, Founder Street Food Ventures, creator British Street Food Awards, journalist and broadcaster
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Our new product, Launchpad, in action: “Had a really good coaching session yesterday with Steven Hess from Whitecap discussing career pathways. He is the first person to really challenge what I want to achieve and the importance of not making unfounded assumptions”
Thank you, Maggie McDowell, Physiotherapist Team Lead
“Steven creates a coaching environment which is thoughtful, insightful and supportive. This helped bring clarity and a plan on the next steps required to achieve my goals.” Ursula Montgomery Head of Healthcare Government Affairs, Policy & Partnerships Bayer UK
“Quiet” by Susan Cain added to book recommendations: read the full list for inspiration, challenge and growth.
In addition to our bespoke programme services, we are now introducing the next step in WhiteCap’s evolution - on-demand, online and at speed - a suite of four very different packages so you can find clarity, focus and direction. Wherever it is you’re going. Book a session or get in touch to discuss your own programme.
Featured by the NHS’s Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in Meet the Mentor.
“Honestly Steve, I wouldn’t have done it without you. You’ve really helped me keep it together, keep my emotions in check and mind focussed.”
Thank you, Prash Ladva, Founder & CEO LinkMedics
Destination or journey? In our latest blog post we look for a middle way and discover that some stress in our lives can be beneficial.
“I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your mentor sessions. In the sessions that we had, you helped to steer me and Fresh Heart Project to where I want it to go. I reflected a lot on the feedback and suggestions you gave me and Fresh Heart Project has taken on the shape I have been struggling to find for the last 2 years!”
Thank you, Zarrin Shaikh, Consultant Cardiologist & Film Festival Director
The Seven Traits of a Successful 21st Century Entrepreneur featured in online learning community Peerr.
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Steven is a successful entrepreneur, educator, award winning strategist, creative thinker and proven corporate and start-up leader. He has exceptional people skills, business acumen, investment experience and is proven to inspire and engage teams through rapid and sometimes difficult change. He has operational and advisory experience across the consumer, media, education, marketing services, health industries and investment and M&A processes.
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