Gil Devlin Coaching & Development

The more your company grows, the more it demands from you.

To the outside world, you’ve made it. Inside, the reality is more firefighting than freedom.

I help business owners and leaders within £1m–£15m businesses grow their companies whilst enjoying the process.

Gil Devlin - buinsess and executive coach

The reality of the high-growth SME

Whether you are a business founder driven by a vision for growth or a director managing friction within the team, the pressure of managing an established company often drains the enjoyment from the work you once loved.

As your business scales, the stakes get higher and the professional isolation can deepen. Without the right structure, you find yourself trapped by your success rather than empowered by it.

I work with you to reclaim business control and find the fun in growth again.

Results from the front line

Real stories from owners and directors navigating the complexities of established businesses.

“Gil has provided amazing support. She's been a constant motivation for how we achieve both our personal and company goals. Gil has introduced us to many different aspects of business that we had no knowledge of before and when we come up against a hurdle she is always on hand with a suggestion or an alternative view. The business has changed dramatically and Cox London has been able to grow as a result.”

Nicola Cox

chief executive, Cox London

“By working with Gil, we've changed business processes, team culture and customer service. I work ON the business rather than IN the business. Gil is very easy to get on with, has practical advice and keeps me focused on driving the business forward. I believe there’s nothing better than someone outside of your industry taking a frank look at your business and questioning what you’re doing. It makes you think in a totally different way.”

Michael Spoors

managing director, Norseal

“Since working with Gil, I feel that we have come a long way which we would not have been able to do without the drive that she has helped to give us. Based on our growth and business improvements, we were finalists for the Best Wholesaler award in 2022. I’ll be forever grateful for our time with Gil to date and there is much more to do over the coming years.”

Will Halford

owner, Boniplas

“Gil took us through a rigorous process of evaluating and improving our business. Turnover has quadrupled, and our net profit is running at 22%, which speaks for itself. One of the benefits working with Gil is that she’s gathered a lot of experience working with other businesspeople, who you wouldn’t normally get to meet. She shares that knowledge with you and broadens your own outlook.”

Jon Dover

owner, Dover Design

“Gil has helped me immensely and I recommend her to anyone wanting the to go to the next level. My business is far more systemised. All team members have clearly defined roles and know what is expected. I see exactly the direction we are going and make adjustments along the way. I’m now fully in control of my business. Most spectacular: my turnover increased by 150% in only six months.”

Arasakone Agilan

owner, BA Transfer

“Gil helped transform our break-even business into a profitable one. We now think more about our business, working smarter and more efficiently. Her approach is to skilfully push for improvements while leaving us in no doubt that it is, ultimately, our business. As a result, we opened our second showroom – our dream for many years. To anyone sceptical, I’d say every business can benefit from working with Gil.”

Geoff Beale

owner, Cotswood Doors

Gil has provided amazing support. She's been a constant motivation for how we achieve both our personal and company goals. Gil has introduced us to many different aspects of business that we had no knowledge of before and when we come up against a hurdle she is always on hand with a suggestion or an alternative view. The business has changed dramatically and Cox London has been able to grow as a result.

Nicola Cox

chief executive, Cox London

By working with Gil, we've changed business processes, team culture and customer service. I work ON the business rather than IN the business. Gil is very easy to get on with, has practical advice and keeps me focused on driving the business forward. I believe there’s nothing better than someone outside of your industry taking a frank look at your business and questioning what you’re doing. It makes you think in a totally different way.

Michael Spoors

managing director, Norseal

Since working with Gil, I feel that we have come a long way which we would not have been able to do without the drive that she has helped to give us. Based on our growth and business improvements, we were finalists for the Best Wholesaler award in 2022. I’ll be forever grateful for our time with Gil to date and there is much more to do over the coming years.

Will Halford

owner, Boniplas

Gil took us through a rigorous process of evaluating and improving our business. Turnover has quadrupled, and our net profit is running at 22%, which speaks for itself. One of the benefits working with Gil is that she’s gathered a lot of experience working with other businesspeople, who you wouldn’t normally get to meet. She shares that knowledge with you and broadens your own outlook.

Jon Dover

owner, Dover Design

Gil has helped me immensely and I recommend her to anyone wanting the to go to the next level. My business is far more systemised. All team members have clearly defined roles and know what is expected. I see exactly the direction we are going and make adjustments along the way. I’m now fully in control of my business. Most spectacular: my turnover increased by 150% in only six months.

Arasakone Agilan

owner, BA Transfer

Gil helped transform our break-even business into a profitable one. We now think more about our business, working smarter and more efficiently. Her approach is to skilfully push for improvements while leaving us in no doubt that it is, ultimately, our business. As a result, we opened our second showroom – our dream for many years. To anyone sceptical, I’d say every business can benefit from working with Gil.

Geoff Beale

owner, Cotswood Doors

Business coaching

For established SME owners ready to scale up.

Executive coaching

Developing your managers into leaders.

Leader assessments

Benchmarking emotional intelligence to unlock high performance.

Ready to find the enjoyment in leadership again?

Let’s have a straightforward conversation about where you are and where you want to go. Whether you book a Zoom call or send a message, I look forward to hearing from you.

Direct email: gil@gildevlin.co.uk

Currently accepting limited 1-2-1 clients for 2026